| At Roxhill Media we know that building authentic relationships with journalists is essential for PRs. Meeting face-to-face allows both sides to bond beyond the inbox and allows PR to pitch most effectively. That’s why Team Roxhill has organised a lunch next to The Times and The Sunday Times offices on Tuesday 11th November, 12 – 2pm. We are bringing together key lifestyle journalists and editors from both titles in one place, making it easier for PRs to share ideas, pitch relevant stories, and develop lasting relationships in a relaxed, personal setting – all without the cumbersome logistics of organising multiple meetings. |
We’ll be welcoming the following Times journalists and producers:- James Hurley, Deputy Business Editor, Angus Mitchell, Lead Producer, Cathy Adams, Travel News Features Editor, Gemma Bowes, Assistant Travel Editor, Liz Edwards, Acting Senior Commissioning Editor, Sunday Times Magazine, Blanca Schofield, Assistant Culture and Books Editor, Sidonie Wilson, Commissioning Editor, The Times Weekend, Hannah Evans, Deputy Food Editor and Jenny Coad, Associate Travel Editor.
You’ll get the chance to chat to them over a light lunch and drinks, introduce yourself, tell them about your relevant clients, and, most importantly, learn more about them so next time you pitch, you can tailor your ideas to their requirements. Plus, once they’ve met you, you’ll get that crucial inbox recognition that will hopefully lead to email opens, and then coverage.
Join us at The Lunch club in November: please see the full list of journalists attending below and ticket link.
We have 30 tickets for PRs available, priced at £120 each, including a light lunch and drinks. They will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. We look forward to seeing you then.
The journalists attending Roxhill Media x The The Times Lunch Club, on Tuesday 11th November, 12-2pm will be:
James Hurley
Assistant Business Editor
Promoted to Deputy Business Editor at The Times in 2025, James Hurley has spent nearly a decade at the paper, leading coverage of private companies, entrepreneurs and corporate misconduct. He previously held roles at Albion London, The Telegraph Media Group, Crimson Business, Terence Robinson and White Digital Media.
Angus Mitchell
Producer of Radio Times Drive
Having started at Times Radio as a Broadcast Assistant In 2022, Angus is now the Producer, as of January 2024. He is also a podcast Producer at Shortbread Media.
Cathy Adams
Travel News Features Editor
The former Head of Travel at The Independent and Travel Editor at The Evening Standard, Cathy spent three years in Hong Kong as the Deputy Editor of Discovery, Cathay Pacific’s inflight magazine. Today, she oversees the Times Travel’s evergreen content, and has written for titles including National Geographic Traveller, The Guardian and Lonely Planet.
Gemma Bowes
Assistant Travel Editor
Gemma is the Travel Editor who commissions stories for the Travel pages of The Times and Sunday Times. She is a former travel editor of The Guardian and worked at the paper on the travel sections of The Guardian and The Observer for 13 years. She is a prolific travel writer and the author of the book Extraordinary Escapes and Paddle and Pub
Liz Edwards
Senior Commisioning Editor
Having served as Features Editor, Acting Travel Editor and Associate Editor at Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Liz Edwards became Assistant/Acting Travel Editor at The Times & The Sunday Times in December 2021. She previously held senior roles at Olive Magazine and worked freelance. She writes and commissions stories on travel trends, destinations, consumer travel, food and lifestyle.
Blanca Schofield
Assistant Culture and Books Editor
Recently promoted to Assistant Culture and Books Editor at The Times and Sunday Times, previously was Assistant Arts Editor at The Times and an apprentice journalist at the newspaper. Her role includes commissioning the Culture Fix Slot in the Saturday Review, writes about arts and culture and does the weekly best new music review. She has also written about other topics such as sustainability, online safety and travel.
Hannah Evans
Deputy Food Editor
Deputy Food Editor for The Times & The Sunday Times, Hannah started as an intern and worked her way up. She covers all food trends, interviews chefs, and puts together recipes for The Sunday Times Magazine, where she also covers fitness and wellness.
Jenny Coad
Associate Travel Editor
A leading voice in travel journalism, she brings depth and authenticity to stories that span luxury escapes, cultural discoveries and sustainable adventures. As Associate Travel Editor at The Times and The Sunday Times for more than a decade, she combines vivid storytelling with practical insight, inspiring readers to explore the world thoughtfully and with curiosity.
Sidonie Wilson
Commisioning Editor
Having been appointed Editorial Assistant at The Times Weekend in April 2021, Sidonie is now the Commisioning Editor, covering all things lifestyle, from wellness and beauty, to food and drink hot spots. She also previously worked at Stylist Magazine as a Freelance Fashion Assistant and ELLE as Features Intern.
This event is part of Roxhill’s events programme, aimed at helping PRs to build personal relationships with journalists in an informal setting.
Cancellations are permitted up to seven working days before the event. You can transfer to a different talk up to two days before the event (subject to availability), and delegate substitutions are accepted at any time. Please contact our event team at events@roxhillmedia.com for cancellation, transfer and substitution requests.
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