Gallachers wine merchants have created a mystery box of eight wines (four red and four white) for you to try in January. The box also contains tasting notes and local delivery is free. Plus Debbie will be showcasing each wine on Facebook. Contact the shop on 07788 521359 or Sales@gallacherswinerugby.co.uk
A new afternoon tea is available for delivery from Churchside Arcade’s The Hideout café. The tea contains two boxes of savoury and sweet treats, with two homemade scones with jam and clotted cream for £12. Children’s boxes also available. Message The Hideout on Facebook for more information and to order. Payment is via bank transfer.
Looking back over the last year, we welcomed new businesses, saw makeovers and new managers arrive and new takeaway services launched as Rugby’s hospitality businesses battled against COVID-19. Hop over to https://tasterugby.co.uk/review-of-2020 to read our review in full.
Take an arty trip through the lovely streets of Rugby with this wonderfully colourful 2021 calendar designed by Destruction Arts. There are 12 quirky super colourful watercolour images of local businesses brought to life in a fun and imaginative way. Available from the Rugby Visitor Centre for £10.99.
Mack Hair has scooped first prize in Rugby First’s best Christmas Shop Window competition for their winter wonderland display of snowy peaks, reindeer and fir trees.
24 local businesses took part in the competition, which for the first time invited the public to choose their favourite festive display. Almost 2,500 votes were placed via Facebook, with more than 500 received for Mack Hair for them to be crowned the winner.
Co-owner Claire Gillooly at Mack said: “We are delighted to have won this competition – especially as it is the first time that we have entered! This year has been so miserable we wanted to welcome customers back to the salon after the November lockdown with a display that would brighten up peoples’ day. We would like to thank Abel Illustrations for the painting and Social HQ for the balloon arch who created our festive display and for all of our lovely customers for taking the time to vote for us.”
The Christmas Shop Window competition is back! In a change from previous years, we are asking the public to vote for their favourite display on social media and have included a trail into the competition to encourage footfall around town and online browsing. There are 23 shops and businesses taking part, look out for more details over on our Facebook page.