All the latest from around the Midlands A FRESH START The Belmont Hotel, a renowned local hotel, has proudly unveiled two newly refurbished wedding spaces, highlighting the owner’s firm belief that Leicester is a destination for celebratory events. The two rooms, elegantly redesigned with state-of-the-art facilities and modern aesthetics, offer versatile spaces that boost the hotel’s already impressive event capabilities, promising guests an unforgettable experience in the heart of Leicester. Named The Rose and Rowan rooms, these settings boast stylish interiors, flexible seating arrangements, and cutting-edge technology to ensure events run smoothly. Housed in a beautiful 19th-century property, The Belmont Hotel offers a boutique experience with luxurious accommodations. It offers guests great service, locally sourced food, and a relaxed atmosphere. Just a few minutes walk from Leicester city centre and railway station, it’s the ideal base to explore. Discover: www.belmonthotel.co.uk THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL Shakespeare Distillery has won the Best Green Business award for three consecutive years at the 2024 Stratford Herald Business & Tourism Awards at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. More than 30 businesses, charities and organisations competed for 13 awards that recognise the achievements of a wide range of enterprises, from family-run independents and restaurants to large-scale employers who prioritise looking after their staff. The judges say, “We were impressed with how Shakespeare Distillery has addressed sustainability in every aspect of its business. Across the board, the company has focussed on sustainability, from its manufacturing processes, supply chain and distribution to its customer experience and even its garden. Taking all this into account, together with their commitment to research reducing the environmental footprint of their glass bottles, Shakespeare Distillery is a worthy winner of Best Green Business 2024”. Shakespeare Distillery, founded in 2015 by Simon Picken and Peter Monks, is Stratford-upon-Avon’s only working distillery. It produces a series of sprits, including its signature Stratford Gin, Jester Rums, and distillery specials. But the experience doesn’t end there; Shakespeare Distillery offers daily tours, cocktail masterclasses and River Avon Gin. Tasting Cruises ensures there’s something to delight every discerning spirit enthusiast. Discover: www.shakespearedistillery.com NEWS ALL REVVED UP The British Motor Museum has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious West Midlands Tourism Awards 2025. The property has been nominated for the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category, and the team will find out if they have won at a special ceremony in early 2025. The awards celebrate the success and accomplishments of tourism businesses across the West Midlands region, promoting the impressive strength of their services, venues, people, experiences and accommodation. The Museum is proud of its continuous work to incorporate accessibility and inclusivity into all its activities, from conception to execution. The recent addition of the ‘Austin and Morris’ Office displays, with holographic presentations, is a key example of this. Both historic offices are equipped with a tablet, which subtitles the speeches given in the offices, and the displays are equipped with induction loops to support people with hearing aids. Additionally, the Museum hosts accessible school and community visits and runs a Travel Support Fund. The Touch and Access Tours and Object Handling workshops also allow anyone to interact with the cars and objects on display. More recently, the Community team has expanded its external relationships, notably visiting Warm Hubs for the first time, to give people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to see the Museum the chance to engage with the collections. For more information about the West Midlands Tourism Awards, visit http://westmidlandstourismawards.com. To find out more about the British Motor Museum, visit: www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk www.petemartinphotography.co.uk Nearlywed 8
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