News

Postsaver founders Richard and Jim George holding a wooden post fitted with a Postsaver rot protector at The Hawthorns Business Centre.

Published: 28th July 2026

The longest serving tenant at The Hawthorns Business Centre is Postsaver, a global company that makes a unique product which prevents rot in wooden posts and poles. Established by Richard and Jim George in 1994, Postsaver moved to The Hawthorns in 2012.  Today, they operate…read more.


Three women focused on their sewing machines during a crafting workshop inside The Patchwork Basket unit at The Hawthorns Business Centre, surrounded by shelves full of colorful fabric bolts.

Published: 28th July 2026

When Mags Smith decided to close her patchwork shop in Newent and move to a business unit, she visited every business centre in the area, looking for the ideal location with the right facilities. She needed a central hub accessible to her client base across…read more.


Published: 18th December 2025

When the founder of Zentrin Baby, Emily Tobitt, became a new mum during the uncertainty of a global pandemic, she found herself searching for something that didn’t seem to exist. There were plenty of baby classes to choose from, but none offered the calm, serene…read more.


Aerial shot of The Hawthorns Estate Business Centre

Published: 18th November 2025

In the search for the perfect office space, many businesses and professionals are shifting away from the traditional office block, preferring instead a more natural and aesthetically pleasing environment. Nestled in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside, The Hawthorns Estate offers exactly this. Soothing rural…read more.