The Zero Waste Awards celebrate Britain’s accelerating journey towards sustainable resource management. There has never been a better time to demonstrate the benefits of cutting waste, and the Zero Waste Awards are the ideal way to showcase your achievements. The current round of the Zero Waste Awards ends on 2 March 2015. The awards are free to enter, and winners are … [Read more...]
Chepstow Grade II listed traditional inn on the market
Freehold, high yielding public house investment in central Chepstow is available through leisure property specialist Fleurets. The George, let with over 18 years unexpired without a break clause to UK Propco Limited who operate 18 former Bramwell pubs located nationally, is for sale at an asking price of £1m reflecting an attractive initial yield of 11.3%. “Let with a long … [Read more...]
Punch launch world’s largest quiz and darts competitions
Punch Taverns have launched their annual pub quiz and darts competitions for 2015, both of which rank as the largest competitions of their kind in the world. With the Punch Darts Classic now in its twelfth year and the Carling Great British Pub Quiz in its fifth, Punch is looking to make this Spring and Summer the most successful ever for the respective events. Weekend … [Read more...]
Economy contributes to strongest January in five years for hotels
Consumer optimism has helped hoteliers beat the usual New Year slump in January, resulting in the strongest figures across London and the regions since 2010, according to preliminary figures released today by business advisory and accountancy firm BDO. Regional hotels saw a 7.9% rise in average room rate to £55.81, while occupancy increased by 4.5% to 59.7%. Rooms yield was … [Read more...]
London’s first Porridge Café to open in East London
Opening on Monday 2 March, the Porridge Cafe pop up will be located between Shoreditch and Old Street and will – of course – also serve coffee. Breakfast lovers will be able to choose from a rotating menu of 11 different grains including Buckwheat and Quinoa amongst others, with toppings such as persimmon compote, chia seeds, papaya, agave nectar. Traditional toppings will … [Read more...]