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Tawny Owl landlords celebrate first year News in brief

Landlords Dan and Tracey friendly venue. We still screen big
Brackenbury are looking forward to sports matches, so sports fans Focus on inequality
celebrating their first year behind are well catered for, but our big
the bar of the Tawny Owl in North emphasis is on making The Tawny A public talk will be held at the
Swindon. Owl a place where you can enjoy Baptist Church in Gorse Hill
The married couple, took up the what we have to offer in a family which asks the question ‘How
new role on March 17 last year friendly environment. inevitable is inequality?’
and are planning to mark their The Tawny Owl boasts a well The event will be held on
anniversary on St Patrick’s Day this appointed conference room, Thursday 30 March from 7pm to
year with the launch of Mustang family friendly food options and 8.30pm. Guest speakers include
Black a new keg stout from Arkells a welcoming atmosphere. Dan Bishop of Swindon Lee Rayfield
Brewery, which owns the Tawny and Tracey have ensured that a and Economist and academic
Owl. programme of regular events has Stewart Lansley.
“Over the year, we have been something for everyone, from The free event has been
made to feel really welcome. We weekly quiz nights and open mic organised by the Swindon
have made a big push on developing slots to live music and even Rock n’ Equality Group and the Spirit of
the pub and hotel as a family Roll Bingo. www.thetawnyowl.co.uk Dan and Tracey Brackenbury Swindon group.
To find out more log on to
New Shaw Ridge cocktail bar and restaurant opens www.equalitytrust.org.uk
Women in Business
By Mike Barham
“We were knocked down, but we A strategy workshop to help
got back up, dusted ourselves off women in business is one of many
and searched for a way back to sessions at this year’s Swindon
doing what we love.” commented & Wiltshire Women in Business
Luke Jacobs amidst a bustling half Conference, on Wednesday March
term evening rush at The Ridge at 8 at Bowood Resort near Calne.
Shaw. It will be led by Wiltshire-based
One half of a management duo, mentor Isla Baliszewska. The
Luke Jacobs and his twin brother conference programme includes
Scott recently opened their latest expert speakers, interactive
venture in Shaw Ridge, acting as workshops, networking and
a coffee house and café during Twin brothers Luke (L) and Scott (R) Jacobs outside the newly opened restaurant exhibitions. Tickets: £35. www.
the day and a throughly modern and cocktail bar The Ridge at Shaw theenterprisenetwork.co.uk/
cocktail bar and restaurant during women-in-business
the evenings. “It’s taken a fair bit of work to opportunity. We’ve received nothing Support group talk
Having previously worked together get the place up to the standard but positive feedback, everyone
at Botellinos on Penzance Drive, the we wanted, but we kept improving who’s come in has been really Wiltshire Farms Foods will be
pair had to leave their positions due everything as we went along, and supportive and our staff especially the subject of the talk at the
to a stabbing incident in November, kept saying to each other ‘how deserve credit. I don’t think either next meeting of the Swindon
but have worked since then to can we make this better?’ or ‘how of us have ever worked with more Osteoporosis Support Group.
create their dream establishment. would this work here?’. dedicated, fun-loving yet hard The meeting is on Friday, 10
“We were really touched by the “We were approached by Justin working people. We really want to March at 1.30pm at the Central
support we received. Friends and Britchford who asked if we wanted make this place a focal point for Community Centre, Emlyn Square.
family all came together and rallied to set up this place, whether we local people again.” Entrance is £2.50. For further
behind us. We both can’t begin to wanted to partner with him to For more information on The Ridge information call Ali on 634424.
thank them enough. make a reality, so we took the visit: facebook.com/ridgeswindon Bake ‘N’ Roll new

Highworth Hotel offering Mother’s Day weekend splendor evening hours
Popular cafe/bakery Bake ‘N’
The Highworth Hotel are offering Roll on Groundwell Road will be
to turn Mother’s Day into a whole opening on Thursday to Saturday
weekend of special moments and evenings from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.
good food from 25 March. Featuring an on site bakery that
Having recently undergone provides fresh produce on a daily
some major renovation work and basis, the new evening menus will
now under new ownership, the feature a range of meals to suit
Highworth Hotel is fast becoming all tastes. For more information,
a hot spot for those special visit: /BakenRoll-Bakery-Cafe
occasions.
Original wooden beams, antique Hamlet rebooted
fireplaces and elegant guest rooms Local actor and videogame
combined with luxurious bedrooms sponge and fruit slice. veggie main course with all your enthusiast Edward Day is trying
and state of the art en-suite Mother’s Day itself (Sunday favourite trimmings and a selection to raise £3000 for his new
bathrooms give you the perfect 26 March for the forgetful few of delicious homemade desserts project, Super Hamlet 64: Parody
blend of both old and new for any amongst you) at The Highworth will that you must leave room for. DLC, Hamlet in a computer game
event. be a thoroughly special occasion, And of course, a gift for all mums style. The show is at Swindon’s
Saturday 25 March sees Cream with a full three course roast from will be included with the lunch. Shoebox Theatre on 27 May.
Tea served with homemade scones, £19.95 per person. Your choice of For more information, visit: Tickets £10. http://bit.ly/hamlet64
jam, clotted cream, fresh cream starter, three great roasts, fish or www.thehighworth.co.uk
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