
Know Henley or Marlow Like the Back of Your Hand?
Ace Places is looking for a confident, well-connected and proactive Local Brand Ambassador to support the Henley and Marlow packs. The role will focus on building relationships with retailers, enco...

Ace Places recognised at the Small Business Growth Awards
Last night, Ace Places was invited to The Randolph Hotel in Oxford for a rather special Small Business Growth Awards evening, hosted by HSBC and the Federation of Small Businesses. It was a beautif...

Ace Places is gathering pace — thank you for helping share the story
It’s been really exciting to see Ace Places getting such lovely support from the local media recently. Recent coverage has included: Maidenhead Advertiser and Henley Standard BBC Radio Berkshir...

The Future of Ace Places: Lead The Pack For Your Town
It’s early days — but here’s who I imagine running Ace Places in new towns ♣️ I’ll be honest — Ace Places is still in its early chapters. We’ve proven the idea works in Henley and Marlow, but as we...

Three Big Wins And A Whole Lot of Local Love
Emma Sweet, founder of Ace Places – the business transforming local towns into beautifully illustrated playing card guides – has been recognised with three prestigious business awards in just a few...

Two Wins in Two Weeks: From Breakthrough Talent to Innovation Champion
Some weeks, the cards just fall exactly right. 💛 I'm overjoyed to share that Ace Places has now won not one, but two awards in just two weeks – each one celebrating a different piece of our heart-l...

We’ve Been Dealt a Winner – Ace Places Wins UK StartUp Award!
We’re over the moon to share that Ace Places has just been crowned Best Marketing, Advertising & PR StartUp in the South East at the UK StartUp Awards!

We’ve Been Shortlisted at the 2025 Berkshire Business Awards!
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Ace Places has made the shortlist at the 2025 Berkshire Business Awards!

The Ace Gift for Local Clients: Henley & Marlow Playing Cards with a Purpose
Looking for a corporate gift that’s local, thoughtful, and a little bit different? Say hello to Ace Places playing cards – the perfect way for Henley and Marlow businesses to thank clients, welcome...

Looking for a Passion Project with Purpose?
At Ace Places, we believe every town has its own kind of magic – and our illustrated playing cards are designed to celebrate just that. From independent businesses and community events to hidden ge...

Two Big Nominations for Ace Places! Here's Why We're Delighted
We’re absolutely over the moon to be shortlisted for not one, but two Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards: Most Promising New Business and Excellence in Innovation.

The Perfect Gift: Your Favourite Playing Card, Supersized
Here’s a little Ace Places secret that not everyone knows: your favourite card from the pack can be blown up, beautifully mounted, and professionally framed – ready to hang pride of place in your h...

Ace Places Presents: The Pick of the Pack
At Ace Places, we believe in celebrating the very best of our towns – the independent businesses, local legends, and hidden gems that make each place truly special. Our new Pick of the Pack badge i...
