Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Roots Farm Shop in Wiltshire.
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Over 50 Cornish hospitality businesses unite at Heligan for Earth Day sustainability event
More than 50 hospitality businesses from across Cornwall came together on Earth Day for Roots: Planet – the county’s first sector wide sustainability event designed specifically for the hospitality industry.
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April 23, 2026
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Butcombe’s Goram IPA Zero strikes gold at World Alcohol Free Awards
Butcombe Brewing Co.’s Goram IPA Zero has once again been recognised on the global stage, taking home a Gold Medal at the 2026 World Alcohol Free Awards — one of the world’s leading competitions dedicated exclusively to alcohol free drinks.
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April 23, 2026
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Shop Cotswolds brings Cotswolds producers together at Woodchester Valley Vineyard
Shop Cotswolds was delighted to welcome a high number of food and drink producers from across the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean to a successful networking event hosted by Woodchester Valley Vineyard.
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April 23, 2026
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New-look rooms revealed at Newquay’s Great Western
St Austell Brewery - owner of the Great Western in Newquay - has unveiled the first phase of its ambitious three-part refurbishment, revitalising one of Cornwall’s most iconic seaside landmarks just in time for summer.
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April 23, 2026
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Five friends join forces in pub takeover!
One of Cirencester’s worst-kept secrets has been confirmed, with the investors behind the soon-to-reopen Talbot Inn now revealed.
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April 22, 2026
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Eight South West tourism businesses reach national finals in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Eight outstanding tourism businesses from across the South West have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
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April 22, 2026
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Cheers to 21 years: Harry’s Cider celebrates its coming of age in Somerset
This Spring marks a double celebration for one of Somerset’s best-loved independent cider makers, as Harry’s Cider toasts 21 years of traditional cider making alongside the first anniversary of its popular shop and taproom.
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April 22, 2026
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Visit West announces new identity for its regional Convention Bureau with new name and new look
Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Bristol, Bath and the West of England, has today announced the relaunch of its Convention Bureau under a bold new identity.
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April 22, 2026
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Flapjackery Sidmouth and Lyme Regis strike Gold at the 2026 Taste of the West Awards
Flapjackery is celebrating a double win, with its Sidmouth and Lyme Regis shops picking up Gold in the Specialist Retailer/Deli category at the prestigious Taste of the West Awards, adding to its growing number of Gold-winning shops.
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April 21, 2026
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Dorset cidery wins global recognition at International Cider Awards
Dorset-based Isaac Cider is celebrating international recognition after winning two Silver Medals at the International Cider Awards 2026, part of the globally respected International Brewing & Cider Awards.
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April 21, 2026
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Introducing Thatchers brand new Blood Orange 0.0%
Thatchers, the family cider maker behind the UK’s most popular Low & No cider, is expanding its range with Thatchers Blood Orange 0.0%.
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April 21, 2026
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Navas Drinks launches mixer cans!
South-west mixer brand Navas Drinks have just dropped an exciting new range of 150ml can mixers to complement their portfolio.
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April 20, 2026
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Community takeover of Ponsanooth’s pub to host its first Beer Festival
Ponsanooth Community Benefit Society (PCBS) – the volunteer group leading the campaign to buy back the village’s last pub through a community share offer – has taken over the Stag Hunt Inn for the whole of April.
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April 20, 2026
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Porthleven Food Festival returns next weekend with exciting 2026 line-up
One of Cornwall’s most beloved culinary celebrations is back – Porthleven Food Festival returns next weekend (Friday 24th to Sunday 26th April) – bringing a vibrant weekend of food, drink and entertainment to the picturesque harbour town.
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April 17, 2026
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Powderkeg sweeps the board with ‘The Eight’ limited-edition bottle series at Indie Beer Week
Powderkeg were declared ‘Champions of the South West’, taking 8 awards including Champion Keg Beer at the Indie Beer Awards SW in Newton Abbot this week, run by SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers).
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April 17, 2026
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VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 to take place at Aerospace Bristol
VisitEngland has announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at Aerospace Bristol, under the wings of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, the supersonic passenger jet, on Wednesday 3rd June.
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April 17, 2026
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