News in Kenilworth

Some of the most vulnerable people in Kenilworth are being supported by the newly-formed charity Covid-19 Kenilworth and the local businesses around them.

Six months since the start of lockdown, some of Kenilworth's residents are still having to rely on the generosity and good-will of the town's community.

Kenilworth Town Council have announced that it is extending the application period for their invitations to tender.[H2]

The council announced on August 11 that they would be offering three different opportunities under their 'Kenilworth is Open for Business' campaign, for local consultancy services.

The original deadline for applications had been Monday August 31, this has now been extended to 5pm on Monday 14 September.

[H2]What are the opportunities?

The first opportunity invites quotations "for the provision of consultancy services to support local businesses in developing their web and social media presence."

Kenilworth Nub News aims to be supportive to every element of the community from businesses, shops, and people, to charities, clubs and sports organisations.

We will be profiling some of these local businesses, and groups regularly over the coming weeks in a feature called 'Up Close With'.

Despite restrictions, and social distancing, people of Kenilworth will still be able to join Warwickshire Pride this Saturday.

Have been running for seven years now, the eighth addition of Warwickshire Pride was due to be held at the Pump Room Gardens in Leamington.

A growing number of local businesses have taken advantage of Kenilworth Nub News' free Local List directory.

Our Local List has had entries from all kinds of businesses, from sports teams, and decorators, to caterers and events organisers.

Kenilworth Nub News aims to be supportive to every element of the community from businesses, shops, and people, to charities, clubs and sports organisations.

We will be profiling some of these local businesses, and groups regularly over the coming weeks in a feature called 'Up Close With', starting this week with local musician Darcy Blu.

Victoria Mier, owner of The Tree House Bookshop, Kenilworth, has been spending her time during the lockdown raising money for musicians who have been directly affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Under normal circumstances, The Tree House Bookshop would be hosting at least one or two live monthly music performances inside their shop.

The main sponsor of Kenilworth Rugby Club, Andrew Whiting Wealth Consultancy, are hosting a webinar for children called 'Earn It, Keep It Grow it'.

The webinar is to be hosted by Robert Gardner, co-founder of RedStart, a financial education charity which aims to provide education to promote the financial well-being of young people.

Kenilworth Ladies Circle have begun their fundraising for Guide Dogs for the Blind this week, by launching their Big Kenilworth Paw Patrol event.

Running all week until Sunday 23 August, Kenilworth residents will be able to follow a trail of clues around the town to help raise money for charity, and be in with the chance of winning a mystery prize.

The Famous Virgins & Castle on the old High Street in Kenilworth has been shortlisted for a Great British Pub Award, and they're flying the flag for Warwickshire.

The 16th century pub, owned by hospitality group Caviar & Chips, is now down to the last six finalists in the country for their category, but they need the support of a public vote to help win the award.