NEWS All the latest from around the West Midlands MUM’S THE WORD Wedding planning can be stressful for everyone, including your mum, so why not treat her to one of Moddershall Oak’s new Mother’s Day packages? The Morning Package includes a drink on arrival, a selection of breakfast pastries, a hot drink and full use of the indoor and outdoor spa facilities. Alternatively, the Afternoon Package includes an afternoon of drink and sweets, use of the spa and a treatment each. Designed with a contemporary feel in mind, Moddershall Oaks has a state-of-the-art sound system, Swarovski crystal lighting, hand-made Italian glass chandeliers, a glass bar and moveable walls. Situated in the heart of Staffordshire, the venue sits on the water’s edge and is surrounded by acres of stunning countryside. This warm and inviting property has a fresh and neutral décor throughout that’s ideal for a relaxing weekend away. Discover more at www.moddershalloaks.com DRINK IT ALL IN Multi-award-winning St Maur is a small batch of premium elderflower liqueur handcrafted in Alcester, Warwickshire, using responsibly sourced ingredients, with elderflowers gathered in ancient family-owned woodlands. Ideal for weddings, St Maur is the creation of The Earl and Countess of Yarmouth, William and Kelsey Seymour, who first produced it for their wedding guests three years ago before deciding to turn it into a full-time family business at the start of lockdown. To help expand the business, the company have moved into a new premises. William tells us: “We wanted a drink that would capture the spirit of that lovely day. Drawing on old family recipes handed down to us, we created St Maur, and we named it after our family heritage. We also gave it the colour of love.” For more information, visit www.drinkstmaur.com Nearlywed HAIR GOALS Warwickshire-based Ola Goldsmith is the owner of a new company called Naked Weave. Offering new hair extension techniques developed through many years within the industry, Ola started the business in 2012 and has built her business from the ground up to what is now a six-figure thriving business, specialising in developing new hair weave techniques. Ola was recently featured on Dragons’ Den, where although funding was not secured, Deborah Meaden gave her wise counsel. Ola says: “Featuring on Dragons’ Den was the single most scary thing I’ve ever done in my life - the lead up to it was long and gruelling, and there was so much I had to learn about my business that I didn’t know before! I was also really eager to see Steven Bartlett during my time on the show and especially excited to hear what he had to say about my product.” Check out www.facebook.com/nakedweave for more information. LOCAL NEWS 9
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