Today, Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, a proud part of AB InBev, launches Save Pub Life, a new programme to help communities support their local pub during the Covid-19 closures,

Last Friday, the almost 40,000^[1] pubs and bars operating in the UK closed their doors as part of the measures announced to contain the spread of Covid-19. The industry is facing uncertainty during this period, and some establishments risk permanent closure.

Link Live Today:  www.helpkentbuylocal.co.uk

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Help Kent Buy Local is a campaign set up by Produced in Kent to support and promote the many independent local businesses working incredibly hard to grow, produce, prepare, sell and deliver food and drink to the Kent community during the Covid19 crisis.

The new website www.helpkentbuylocal.co.uk is live today, showing customers which local food and drink businesses are still operating. All businesses can list their services on the site for free.

With so much uncertainty right now, and with more of us spending time either working from home or looking after our children, self-care is paramount and Conscious Chocolate are at hand; vegan, rich with minerals and phytonutrients and providing the most deliciously decadent way to indulge.

TUNE IN 12PM-1PM ON FRIDAY 27 MARCH FOR A LIVE IGTV STREAM WITH LORD BILIMORIA, FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN OF COBRA BEER AND THE COBRA COLLECTIVE

The hospitality industry is experiencing unprecedented times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected us all in some way.  As part of the Cobra Collective’s ongoing mission to provide support to the hospitality industry, Lord Bilimoria will be hosting a live IGTV stream from 12pm until 1pm this coming Friday 27 March in order to help fellow industry members navigate these turbulent times.

Market leading British bed manufacturer and Royal Warrant holder Sleepeezee is proud to announce the launch of its new mattress The Jessica named in honour of its new brand ambassador, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill.

Expertly designed to promote healthy sleep and provide the ultimate in comfort and support, The Jessica features a combination of 1800 pocket springs and memory foam technology. This technology not only adjusts to the natural contours of your body, but aids in equalising pressure and reduces the effect of allergens – giving an overall healthier night’s sleep.

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) is delighted to announce an innovative strategic partnership with the End-Point Assessment (EPA) Organisation, Achieve+Partners.

Achieve+Partners provides EPA for the furniture, wood and trade supplier industries.

In an industry experiencing huge changes and challenges, Achieve+Partners’ ethos is to work purposefully with a wide range of organisations, bringing the industry closer together. It will use its highly skilled employees to share their expertise and knowledge whilst at the same time providing added-value support to all of its apprenticeship partners.

Bench Events, the leading organiser of conferences and forums for the hotel, aviation and restaurant sector is organising a complete live conference experience on the internet to bring together industry leaders to discuss the unprecedented economic circumstances caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and what the industry can do collectively to rebuild confidence.

The virtual conference will take place on April 7th from 10.00–16.00 BST and registration is free of charge for all participants; although an optional donation is requested to selected charities helping out those in the hospitality industry, suffering from the worst effects of the coronavirus.

Rotpunkt, award winning designer and manufacturer of zero-carbon produced German Kitchen furniture, step forward in the global fight against climate change at Europe’s leading kitchen, bedroom and bathroom design show, Kbb Birmingham 2020.

kbb 2020 remained well-attended throughout its four-day runtime and despite the recent outbreak of Covid-19, it offered a steady stream of KBB professionals keen to work with Rotpunkt and this was evident as the company saw a wealth of unique stand visitors expressing a vested interest in the brand.

LabTech has announced a series of initiatives to aid the emergency services and vulnerable during the coronavirus epidemic.  The measures, which are available immediately, include:

Easter is fast-approaching and given the current health crisis, it’s likely we’ll be celebrating at home.

South African Raisins are therefore inspiring families across the nation to bake delicious treats for loved ones. All three recipes are incredibly simple to whip up, giving you the perfect opportunity to get the kids involved. Why not also drop round a batch for elderly neighbours who are in isolation!

Diageo, maker of Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, has today pledged to enable the creation of more than eight million bottles of hand sanitiser, by donating up to two million litres of alcohol to manufacturing partners, to help protect frontline healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19.

The world’s leading distiller will provide Grain Neutral Spirit (GNS) – a 96% strength ethyl alcohol used primarily in production of vodka and gin – and make it available at no cost to hand sanitiser producers in multiple countries, to help overcome shortages in healthcare systems. This donation will enable the production of more than eight million 250ml bottles of hand sanitiser.

The nation’s 12-week lockdown could cost charities and grassroots sports an estimated £35 million in funds raised by pubs, according to PubAid, the group dedicated to promoting pubs as a force for good in their communities.

However, hundreds of pubs, who have seen a drastic fall in trade since the Covid-19 outbreak, are actively increasing support for their communities, helping local residents who are unable to leave their homes.  Many have adapted their menus to takeaway or delivery, with a number providing free meals to local pensioners, others setting up village shops to serve those unable to travel, and generally acting as a hub to co-ordinate community efforts to support vulnerable residents.

The Grange Hotel is doing its bit to help the local community of Bootham, York, with the launch of comfort food deliveries and takeaway Mother’s Day Treat Boxes to help people unable to leave their house during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Available upon request for those living in the Bootham area, The Grange Hotel will deliver a variety of comfort food dishes including fish pie, coq au vin, Melanzane parmigiana and vegetable crepes curated by its two AA Rosette restaurant, in addition to some of the usual dishes found on the restaurant’s à la carte menu, at no extra cost for delivery. Locals can also choose from a range of desserts including sticky toffee pudding, opera cake and passion fruit cheesecake.