The Folly Tower in Faringdon, Oxfordshire is a 105ft high ‘beacon’ – integral to the town’s identity. The far-reaching, multi-faceted regeneration of the Folly Tower and Woodland has involved every corner of the community and is a true celebration of a wonderfully surreal and iconic asset: for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. Faringdon [...]
With the arrival of a new Tesco Extra store in Yate, just one mile from Sodbury, and with a Waitrose coming to the town in late 2012 it is imperative that Chipping Sodbury offers a unique and inviting experience to all visitors. Shop Local, Shop Sodbury was launched in June 2011 to encourage people to [...]
As the ‘Gateway to the Lake District’, Kendal suffers as much as benefits from its location – tourists, particularly adventure tourists often drive straight past. Additionally, between the main adventure tourist seasons of summer and winter (a ‘Shoulder Period) the whole of South Lakeland suffers an annual downturn. KMF, now the world’s largest Mountain Film [...]
When Wednesday 27 June 2012 Where Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire. Action for Market Towns and Hidden Britain are working together to help our small towns and rural parishes understand how they can increase visibility and footfall through improved marketing. Thanks to sponsorship by South Gloucestershire District Council we will be repeating the popular [...]
When Thursday 21 June 2012 Where Diss Corn Hall, St. Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LB Action for Market Towns and Hidden Britain are working together to help our small towns and rural parishes understand how they can increase visibility and footfall through improved marketing. This workshop will help you to think about how you, as a town [...]
The Rural Economy Grant scheme is open for applications from rural based enterprises. Grants of £25k to £1m are available to businesses in rural areas in England.
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