Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Greendale Farm Shop in Devon.
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Watergate Bay unveils vibrant summer of beachside events
Watergate Bay Hotel is set for a standout summer, with an energising programme of beachside events celebrating food, music, wellbeing and relaxed coastal living on Cornwall’s north coast.
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Charitable hoteliers take to the city streets to raise funds
Staff from several Bristol hotels took to the city’s streets last weekend to raise money for several charities which work in and around the city.
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Gather 2026: The South West food & drink event you cannot afford to miss
Gather 2026 is back — and it’s bigger, bolder and bursting with ideas.
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Food and farming at the heart of the Royal Bath & West Show 2026
Food remains a key part of the Royal Bath & West Show’s offer this year, as the long-established agricultural event returns to Somerset from 28–30 May.
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New membership benefits launched by leading regional food and drink group
Taste of the West — the South West’s leading food and drink membership organisation — has launched its most comprehensive membership programme to date, opening to applications on Monday 11 May 2026.
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Purbeck Cider launches ‘People’s Choice’ charity cider
Independent Dorset cidermaker Purbeck Cider, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition charity cider, People’s Choice.
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Dryad Gins wins big at The Gin Guide Awards 2026.
Local distiller Becky Wright won two gold, one silver and one bronze award for Dryad Gins.
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RumWorld Cocktail Day launch: Introducing the Hattiers x Bar Buoy Mojito RTD
World Cocktail Day provided the perfect moment for Hattiers to launch something special, introducing the brand new Hattiers x Bar Buoy Mojito RTD cocktail can.
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Fuel up with Warrens Bakery at Trago’s petrol station in Newton Abbot
Warrens Bakery, the oldest pasty maker in the world, has opened a new in-store shop at Trago’s petrol station in Newton Abbot, one of the West Country’s busiest petrol stations.
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Chef Adam Handling MBE launches new collaboration series at Ugly Butterfly with the UK’s most exciting Michelin-starred chefs
Chef Adam Handling MBE is excited to announce a new four-hands dinner series at his Michelin-starred Newquay restaurant, Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling.
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St Austell Brewery launches plantable beer mats to share sustainability story
St Austell Brewery is launching its latest impact report in a bold and practical way, rolling out biodegradable, plantable beer mats across its South West pub estate.
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Darts Farm marks 55 years with Summer Festival celebration
Darts Farm is celebrating a remarkable milestone - 55 years since of ‘Darts Farm’ and they are celebrating with a three-day Summer Festival from 12th to 14th June 2026.
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Getting to know: Joe Thomson
From becoming a head brewer at just 21 to building the thriving and ever-evolving Firebrand Brewing Co. in Cornwall, and somehow finding time to train for 100+ mile races, Joe’s story is equal parts instinct, resilience and a knack for making the most of opportunity when it appears.
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Canned Wine appoints industry veteran Mark Crowther to its board
Canned Wine Group is delighted to announce that it has named Mark Crowther as a Non-Executive Director and Investor, as the business continues to broaden its portfolio and extend its wealth of experience and knowledge.
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Cirencester cocktail showdown returns for World Cocktail Day
Cirencester’s top mixologists are set to go head-to-head as the town’s annual Summer Cocktail Competition returns to Téatro Restaurant and Bar on Wednesday 13 May.
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The Source trade show sponsors Casual Dining category at Taste of the West Awards 2026
The Source trade show is proud to be an affiliate sponsor of the Taste of the West Awards 2026, supporting the Casual Dining category - an area that continues to play a vital role in reflecting how people eat, meet and experience food across the South West.
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