Farm Shop Focus
This month’s Fabulous Farm Shops’ Farm Shop Focus is on Roots Farm Shop in Wiltshire.
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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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Rise & Shine supports FUEL LIVE 2026
Rise & Shine is proud to be supporting FUEL LIVE 2026, KW Marketing’s flagship live event for ambitious food & drink brands ready to turn marketing into predictable sales, on Thursday 23rd April at The View, Sandy Park, Exeter.
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April 16, 2026
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Simply Hospitality Podcast builds momentum with Season 3 following successful launch at The Source trade show
Simply Hospitality – The Podcast, began its third season with a live launch at The Source Show earlier this year.
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April 15, 2026
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Turning up the heat: Easton Chilli’s new cookery school
Bristol-based artisan producer Easton Chilli has unveiled an exciting new chapter in its growth story with the launch of its dedicated Cookery School, bringing hands-on, chilli-focused classes to the heart of its Easton HQ.
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April 14, 2026
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A taste of Summer: Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival returns to Montpellier Gardens
Summer is firmly on the horizon, and with it comes the return of one of the Cotswolds most anticipated celebrations of food, drink and community — the Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival.
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April 14, 2026
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Winterhalter launches the 12th KP of the Year competition
Winterhalter has announced the launch of the 2026 Kitchen Porter of the Year competition, giving the industry a chance to celebrate the everyday heroes of foodservice and catering and the vital work they do.
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April 14, 2026
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Plonk’d launches brunch
Plonk’d, the Spanish inspired restaurant and bar in Wadebridge, has launched a vibrant new brunch menu, bringing the relaxed spirit of Northern Spain to weekend mornings in North Cornwall.
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April 14, 2026
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RAVE Coffee collaborates with (Un)ordinary for first ever oat drink blend
Cirencester-based independent roastery, RAVE Coffee will release its first blend created specifically for oat drinks this month, in collaboration with (Un)ordinary from Winchester.
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April 14, 2026
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Getting to know
Getting to know: Angus Lugsdin
There’s something quietly compelling about Angus Lugsdin.
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April 13, 2026
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Aussie BBQ favourite fires up new venue in Cornwall
Smoke, fire and big, bold flavours are taking centre stage in Cornwall as The Aussie Smoker opens the doors to its first permanent venue in Penryn.
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April 13, 2026
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St Austell Brewery celebrates two South West pub revivals with thoughtful refurbishments and fresh energy
St Austell Brewery is continuing its investment in the South West’s hospitality scene, with the reopening of two much-loved pubs.
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April 9, 2026
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Sudeley Castle & Gardens reopens for the 2026 season with sensational spring highlights and events
Sudeley Castle & Gardens – one of Gloucestershire’s leading, and most prestigious, visitor attractions - welcomed visitors back through its gates once again when it reopened for the 2026 season on Saturday 14th March in time for Mother’s Day.
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April 9, 2026
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