DRINK IT ALL IN Augill Castle in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, has launched a collection of hand-crafted dry gin. 1837 is a drink the embodies the essence of the castle with a feisty spirit that’s softened by the flavours of the surrounding land. The gin is designed to be drunk along with tonic from Marlish in Northumberland, but it’s just as easy to enjoy on ice as it’s softened with honey from local bees bursting with the oils and aromas of heather from the fells that surround the castle. The drink is called 1837 as that was the year that the plan to build the castle was created and when Queen Victoria ascended the throne, in short, a year in which history was made. The gin is produced in collaboration with Hawkridge Distillers in Berkshire and is released in a limited edition batch of 200 bottles. Each one will be numbered and signed by Augill Castle. To find out more, visit www.stayinacastle.com JEWEL OF THE AISLE Mappin & Webb has curated a new collection of one-off jewellery pieces. The Timeless Collection comprises of 138 distinctive pieces crafted from platinum, white and yellow gold with a range of precious gemstones, including diamonds, rubies, sapphires, tourmaline and tanzanite. Mappin & Webb knows the art of creating timeless jewellery that impresses. Its history dates back more than 240 years, and in that time, they have crafted jewellery for monarchs around the world. In 2012, Mappin & Webb was appointed as the Crown Jeweller and is now the custodian of the Crown jewels. Craig Bolton, the executive director of the Watches of Switzerland Group, said: “We’re privileged to have the Crown Jeweller within our team and a long history of making heirloom pieces. It was a clear use of our expertise to create a collection of one-off precious jewellery pieces that are designed to become icons. Timeless reaches a new level of exclusivity that very few brands can achieve.” Visit www.mappinandwebb.com for more information. LOOKING YOUR BEST Manchester is home to the region’s first all in one grooming service encompassing traditional barbering and male-only face and body treatments. King Street Grooming is the brainchild of Manchesterfounded Inc & Co and has set up shop on renowned King Street. The striking venue has a dark colour palette, with wall shelving and fluted glass screens. This, paired with modern material accents and lighting features, gives the space an edge and an unmistakably cool identity. Gareth Rowan-Dylan, the managing director of King Street Grooming, said: “We’re delighted to be opening King Street Grooming, the first of its kind in Manchester. This unique male experience will bridge a gap that’s been missing in the market, which will allow men to be pampered in a masculine and comforting environment, all on Manchester’s aptly named King Street.” Head over to www.kingstreetgrooming.com for more information. CONGRATULATIONS Family-run Lake District Hotels, which operates six venues in the Lake District, picked up the Family Business of the Year award at the 2021 in-Cumbria Business Awards. The awards recognise and reward the best Cumbrian businesses. Lake District Hotels was established in 1983 by Kit and Charles Graves when they bought the Kings Arms Hotel. The group has expanded its portfolio over the years and invested in new properties. In 2014, the former Queens Hotel in Keswick was transformed into the Inn on the Square thanks to a £2.5 million refurbishment, while the Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa underwent a major investment in 2018 with the opening of a luxury new spa, 18 spa suites and the award-winning pan-Asian Mizu restaurant. Dani Hope, the director at the hotels along with her parents Kit and Charles, told us: “It’s a real honour to receive this award, especially as there are so many fantastic family businesses operating in the Lake District and Cumbria. Along with our brilliant team at Lake District Hotels, we work every day to ensure our guests have the best experience with us, and the fact they return time after time to visit us is a testament to that. After the difficulties of the past 18 months due to the pandemic, it’s wonderful to be able to celebrate something so positive with the team.” Check out www.lakedistricthotels.net for more information. 10
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