With not only the best of settings in the stunning grounds of Gloucester Cathedral but also a sparkling evening showcasing the very best local businesses, events and individuals, the second annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards on Thursday evening marked a successful end to another exciting nomination and shortlisting process.
Guests were welcomed with a lovely SSGLA cocktail from headline sponsor Neptune Rum before moving on to award winning, organic cider from Dunkerton’s Cider and lots of fizz from The Cotswold Bar Company. Food wise The Woozy Pig was on hand to offer tasty loaded hot dogs and Hetty’s Kitchen, a plethora of delicious brownies! Thanks to Josh for the excellent service from the Neptune Rum bar, my bottle is already ordered and on its way. Other notable event associates naturally included Gloucester Cathedral but also Oasis Events and a touch of magic from Gloucestershire Magician: Richard Parsons.
Over the last few months, over 30,000 votes have been cast for 220 different organisations and judging by the inspirational list of finalists, it was no doubt a very close-run race. If you haven’t heard yet, then here’s the rundown.
Cultural Venue of the Year 2019: Gloucester Cathedral
Highly Commended: Sudeley Castle & Gardens
Family Day Out Venue of the Year 2019: WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Highly Commended Cotswold Farm Park
Independent School of the Year 2019: Dean Close School
Highly Commended: Cheltenham College
Live Entertainment Venue of the Year 2019: Everyman Theatre
Highly Commended: Gloucester Guildhall
Sporting Venue of the Year 2019: Gloucester Rugby
Highly Commended: Cheltenham Racecourse
Live Music Venue of the Year 2019: Frog & Fiddle
Highly Commended: Café Rene
Restaurant of the Year 2019: KIBOUsushi
Highly Commended: The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie
Takeaway of the year 2019: Fat Toni’s Pizzeria
Highly Commended: Simpsons Fish & Chips
Café of the Year 2019: The Find
Highly Commended: Smokey Joe’s Café Bar & Diner
Food/Drink Producer of the Year 2019: Cotswolds Distillery
Highly Commended: Hillside Brewery
Pub of the Year 2019: The Bottle of Sauce
Highly Commended: The Bell at Sapperton
Bar of the Year 2019: Stroud Brewery
Highly Commended: The Botanist
Hotel of the Year 2019: Cowley Manor
Highly Commended: No 131. Cheltenham
Beauty Business of the Year 2019: Earl’s & Co
Highly Commended: Calcot Spa
Health/Fitness Business of the Year 2019: Leisure at Cheltenham
Highly Commended: Cheltenham Pilates & Yoga
Independent Shop of the Year 2019: Made in Stroud
Highly Commended: Favourite Beers
Homes & Interiors business of the Year 2019: The Fairview Gardener
Highly Commended: Just Fabrics
Shopping Destination of the Year 2019: Gloucester Quays
Highly Commended: John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham
Event of the Year 2019: Cheltenham Literature Festival
Highly Commended: The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse
Wedding Venue of the Year 2019: Ellenborough Park
Highly Commended: Pittville Pump Room
Wedding Supplier of the Year 2019: The Vanilla Pod Bakery
Highly Commended: Richard Parsons Gloucestershire Magician
Hero of the Year 2019: Bob Perkins
Highly Commended: Jamie McDonald
With such a fabulous line up and an incredibly well organised evening enjoyed by all, the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards have well and truly earned their place on the county’s business calendar and I for one can’t wait for next year. Roll on 2020!
Many thanks to SoGlos for the invitation to attend as press and the amazing goody bag! Credit to Lesley Sainty for the photos inside and outside Gloucester Cathedral. I am more of a David Bellamy than Bailey.
Cin cin!
Lady Janey x
