Southam Business Community CIC

25/08/2026

It’s time…..

Tomorrow was supposed to be our last session, but unfortunately due to location issues and low numbers, i’ve decided to cancel the session.

Thank you to Kerry Barham for the understanding.

So saying that it brings the CIC to a close!

What an amazing few years it’s been, and I will be forever grateful to everyone who has supported this venture from start to finish and in the inbetween.

I started the CIC not long after moving to the area, with a previous business and I was blown away by the response 🤩.

Looking back it’s actually been a rollercoaster ride (so many highs, challenges and perseverance, which I’m sure every business owner can relate to).

I’ve learnt so much, met so many amazing people along the way and knowing that a true genuine community was built and friendships have been made, what more could you ask for!

Ultimately I had to make a decision for the future of the CIC and myself (the years of juggling multiple ventures, with children and life, will test you 🤪) and sometimes things just have to come to an end but it was worth the journey!

I’m hoping to plan a social get together at some point soon, as a hurrah to all of us! Which I will post on here soon

This page will still be active for a while, whilst I officially close everything down behind the scenes

That’s all from me for now
Larissa xx

23/07/2026

Just because it’s such a nice photo! (Finally got a photo of Rita 😄)

This right here is a collaboration of small businesses coming together and sharing their skills, knowledge and supporting each other.

Some of us are just starting out, others have been in their businesses for years and others offer support within other businesses.

There’s no pressure, no sales, no egos, just genuine like minded people who want to support each other

Southam Business Community CIC 🙌

Bernadette Troth
TITCHYcraft
Carter-Orton Photography
Brindley Twist Tafft and James Solicitors
Napton Fields Holiday Cottages & Shepherd's Hut, Accommodation Warwickshire
Social Quirks

22/07/2026

A lovely morning and turnout for July’s social with Carter-Orton Photography.

As small business owners and many hats to wear it was clear photography is an area we all needed support on, when it came to the basic functions on our phone cameras Hannah guided us on top tips and her professional photographer eye, on how best to capture images to represent our businesses and selves.

Lots taken away and although it looks like we were just on our phones, it was for good reasons and implementing new skills!

Thanks to Fat Bobs at The Blue Lias for hosting us and using the beautiful grounds for a short walk to give our cameras a whirl.

If you’re a business that is looking for branding images (headshots, products or general photography advice) Hannah is your go to lady!

Thank you 🙏 📸

20/07/2026

This Wednesday, free to attend, drop a message in the comments if you are able to join us

We will be meeting at the Blue Lias

WEDNESDAY 22nd July Social - FREE TO ATTEND

Hannah Carter-Orton Photography will be hosting our show and tell, bring your phone/portable camera and will be shown some handy tips of how to take photos that could help better your business!

⭐️ We plan to meet at the blue lias, grab a drink and take a walk along the canal side ⭐️

I'm Hannah, with 25 years of holding a camera in my hand, I believe in creating photography experiences with high quality imagery that feed the soul and spark joy. Always delivered with a smile.

You can trust me to create the moments that tell a story about who you are and what you live for.

You can connect with me in several ways, through my branding, family or wedding photography.

Joining my photography training, walks, workshops, or one 2 one sessions.

Through my photography prints & products.

Want to find out more? I would love to hear from you. Take a look at my website & join my vip list for priority bookings on all photography and education.

I am also exhibiting as part of WOS at Stoneleigh Arms https://stoneleigharms.com/pages/artists/hannah-carter-orton

24/06/2026

🛑 TODAY’S SOCIAL HAS BEEN CANCELLED 🛑

I’m sure we’ve all been checking the weather apps a lot the last few days and with the intense heat, we’ve decided to rearrange Carter-Orton Photography show and tell to July 22nd (hopefully it’ll be much cooler)

🧊 Keep cool and in the shade!

We’ll see you in July

08/06/2026

WEDNESDAY 22nd July Social - FREE TO ATTEND

Hannah Carter-Orton Photography will be hosting our show and tell, bring your phone/portable camera and will be shown some handy tips of how to take photos that could help better your business!

⭐️ We plan to meet at the blue lias, grab a drink and take a walk along the canal side ⭐️

I'm Hannah, with 25 years of holding a camera in my hand, I believe in creating photography experiences with high quality imagery that feed the soul and spark joy. Always delivered with a smile.

You can trust me to create the moments that tell a story about who you are and what you live for.

You can connect with me in several ways, through my branding, family or wedding photography.

Joining my photography training, walks, workshops, or one 2 one sessions.

Through my photography prints & products.

Want to find out more? I would love to hear from you. Take a look at my website & join my vip list for priority bookings on all photography and education.

I am also exhibiting as part of WOS at Stoneleigh Arms https://stoneleigharms.com/pages/artists/hannah-carter-orton

04/06/2026

20/05/2026

A fantastic morning Fat Bobs at The Blue Lias hosted by Shelly Clarke

We were greeted with made to order barista drinks, followed by a guided tour of the 22acre premises, cafe, pub, outdoor seating by the canal, campsite, Carboot, fishing lake and the incredible themed function room which is rotated on a regular basis to bring you a selection of cars from around the world!

In the short time Shelly and Husband took over the Blue Lias it’s incredible in what they’ve achieved and offer to their community.

🏍️ Motorbike nights
🚗 Car meets
🥳 Family events
🎶 Dj nights
⭐️ Event hosting

And much more!!

Fat Bobs cafe by morning with a selection of drinks, cakes and breakfast and into the afternoon/evening where the Blue lias pub opens.

It’s a credit to Shelly and her staff (which are like a family) and this shines through in what they offer with a fantastic atmosphere for all ages!

Make sure to make a visit 🙌

Thanks to Napton Fields Holiday Cottages & Shepherd's Hut, Accommodation Warwickshire Miranda Bishop Miranda Bishop - Reiki Practitioner & Medium Hannah Carter-Orton Leanne Walton for joining us this morning 😁

19/05/2026

⭐️ Wednesday 20th May ⭐️

Tomorrow we have the pleasure our social “show and tell” at Fat Bobs at The Blue Lias hosted by owner Shelly Clarke

Join us from 10am where we will meet for a drink before we set off for a tour of the site

Blue Lias
Stockton Road,
Stockton,
Southam,
CV47 8LD

Please drop a message below if you are joining us, so I can make sure to look out for you 😁

09/05/2026

Visit Warwickshire giving Southam town a showcase

An opportunity to tag away our fantastic local businesses