DE VERE PROPERTIES GIVE TO LOCAL CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS Hotel chain De Vere, with properties in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, volunteered more than 450 hours, equivalent to 56 days’ worth of their colleagues’ time, on Thursday 29th February to give back the extra leap year day to local charities and community projects. As part of the group’s wider ESG efforts, De Vere has committed to donating over 2,000 hours of volunteering in 2024 to continue to develop valued relationships within the local community. More than 100 colleagues across De Vere’s properties, as well as its central support team, volunteered at local charity partners including Cotswold Lake Trust, Berkshire Animal Connection Centre and Windsor Food Share. Many also engaged with local community projects such as litter picking, gardening and maintenance within local care homes. Laurie Nicol, De Vere’s chief operating officer, commented: “We’re always looking at ways we can support charities close to our hearts, so we were delighted to give so many hours back to such worthy, local causes on the extra day of this leap year.” Laurie continued: “The hours from the 29th February, combined with the great volunteering work already being undertaken by colleagues, gives us a great boost towards our target of giving back 2,000 volunteer hours to local communities in 2024.” Following the success of the volunteering event, De Vere is now making the day an annual occasion to kick-start their yearly charity campaign.” To find out more and to book a stay at a De Vere property, visit www.devere.co.uk All the latest from around the regions NEWS Nearlywed PARK FAIR RETURNS TO THE COTSWOLDS Park Fair will return to Oxfordshire bigger and better this year on Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd of June at the Great Tew Estate. The weekend will welcome The Toy Box by BRIO, Montrose Group Open Kitchen, Yarnton Home & Garden Makes, the Park Fair Food Market and the Potted Goose Pub for the first time. Park Fair will see The Savills Lounge return along with the House of Hare Glow Up and Amie Wine Bar. New and returning boutiques include Ma + Lin, AFF & JAM, Little Garden Shop and Amuse La Bouche. Unlimited fairground rides and music all day will keep the entire family entertained - all within the ticket prices that are on sale now. Founder of Park Fair, Lucy Drinkwater tells us, “I’m overjoyed by the support we have seen for Park Fair so far and I’m excited to reveal our latest additions to the festival as we work towards our third year.” Lucy adds, “I always knew talent was abundant in the Cotswolds and we take the utmost pride in curating a programme of workshops, boutiques and flavours that celebrate the finest on our doorstep and beyond. We’re adding more to the schedule to ensure families will never want to leave - watch this space!” Programme highlights: •Potted Goose Pub - the team behind The Kingham Plough will be bringing their elevated pub fare. Local favourites Hooky and the Cotswold Pale Ale will be on draft along with a selection of cocktails. Tuck into a curated menu featuring rock oysters, Paddock Farm Pork Pies, hot stuffed Cotswold lamb and falafel pitas served with rainbow slaw, pickled chilli and salsa verde. •Park Fair Food Market - a new culinary mecca. Crowd pleasers and grab-and-go options including the famous Smiths of Bourton burgers, epic sweet and savoury baked goods from Barefoot Bakery, fiery flavours from Farang, kids picnic bags from The Tea Set, ice cream from The North Cotswold Ice Cream Company, Smoke & Braai’s Southern American and South African inspired BBQ, and Nori Shed’s zesty Asian-inspired bowls. •House of Hair Braid and Style Boutique - one of the most popular pop-ups from Park Fair 2023, the team will be offering styling, braids, consultations, salon appointment bookings and an opportunity to shop. •Amie Wine Bar - more space for friends. Amie will be taking over a dedicated wine bar for those who love to toast. They’ll be serving their famous rosé, white and bubbles from the South of France in Great Tew. •Live music all weekend and as always, unlimited fairground rides within the ticket price! Early bird tickets are now live - the one-off promotion allows guests to buy a day ticket and access the full weekend festival. Weekend tickets cost £18 for adults and £12 for children over five years, £4 for under five, two years and below go free. Pick up a one-day pass for a limited-time offer - £15 for adults, £10 for children over five years, £3 for under five years and under two years go free. To buy tickets, visit https://parkfair.uk/tickets 9 LOCAL NEWS
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