Ryder Fest, a brand new festival, will be coming to Tewkesbury this August in aid of the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Kicking off on August 1 until the 6, Tewkesbury will play host to many exciting events across the whole town for visitors to enjoy.
Throughout the week, the Tewkesbury community will be behind the entertainment in order to raise money and awareness for the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Visitors can expect a lively pool competition and evening of music at The Albion, a darts competition at the family-run sports bar DD's and a photography exhibition to include beautiful images of famous musicians, some never before seen, among many other events taking place during the festival.
Wrapping up the festival on the Saturday, The Watson Hall will hold an indoor market from 10am, and entertainment organised throughout the day. The evening will see an incredible line-up of music from A3, The Future Set, Erica and Tewkesbury's very own Spunge to headline.
Euro 2016 sweepstake winners revealed!
The Basepoint Tewkesbury Team hosted a Euro 2016 Sweepstake to have some fun and raise money for our centre’s new nominated charity, Winston’s Wish.
For a £2 entry fee licensees could pick a team from a hat with the chance to win £24 if they held the winning team. However, the winner, Chris Flatley of Tenode Ltd has very generously donated his winnings back to the charity so the total raised of £48 will be donated to Winston’s Wish. This amount will also be match funded by Basepoint.
A massive thank you to all who took part.
Now in their 4th year the Cotswold Life Family Business Awards celebrate family run companies and the unique contribution they make to the Cotswold economy. This year one of our licensees Smart Survey Limited won the Family Business Long Service Award. Smart Survey have been at Basepoint Tewkesbury for the last 5 years and have been established almost 15 years.
he Battle Of Tewkesbury took place on 4 May 1471 and was the final battle in the War Of The Roses between the Houses of York and Lancaster. Prince Edward was killed either during or just after the battle and is now buried in Tewkesbury Abbey.
The Battle Of Tewkesbury is now fought every year with cannons firing, swords clashing and soldiers marching. Thousands of re-enactors and medieval enthusiasts from all around the world visit Tewkesbury as part of the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival. The battleground is filled with knights in armour, warriors and townsfolk in medieval dress. Many sleep in traditional tents and cook over open fires eating typical medieval food.
Research from Barclays Business reveals that the name of a business can impact its chances of winning custom, with good spelling a decisive factor for 89% of shoppers
Nothing gets a Brit's back up like poor grammar: a misplaced apostrophe or missing full stop can be enough to ruin any novel or news story. And, according to new research, companies that slip up on their spelling can fully expect to feel the wrath of the nation's grammar police.
A survey of British shoppers by Barclays Business revealed that the name of a business can have a telling impact on a consumer's decision to shop there, with 89% of respondents saying that good spelling would be a decisive factor. While 87% said a memorable business name would help attract their custom, 72% said that a link to UK heritage in the name of a business would convince them to give it their custom.
The research also uncovered an affinity for family businesses and a loyalty to one's local region: 64% of consumers admitted they are more likely to buy from a family-named business and 57% said they would probably prefer to use a business that is named after its location. Shoppers in Bristol were found to be the most loyal to locally named businesses, with 76% of consumers saying they would be more likely to spend money with businesses named after the city.
On the other hand, businesses that make references to the monarchy or contain puns in their name are less likely to attract custom: the research revealed they would put off 76% and 60% of consumers respectively.
"When starting a business, the naming and branding process can be very influential for future business success," said Adam Rowse, head of business banking at Barclays. "Our poll shows that it’s important not to overlook the finer details such as grammar or spelling which, if incorrect, can be detrimental to trade. Businesses that demonstrate their UK heritage resonate well with consumers and we know the value that Brand Britain has on both domestic and overseas spend. Staying front of mind with a memorable name can also be a winning ingredient for business growth.”
What's in a name? Quite a lot, it would seem.
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