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Somerset Cidermaker scoops THREE Gold Awards

Harry’s Cider – a leading name in premium craft cider – is proud to announce that it has been awarded two Gold medals for each of their entries at the Taste of the West Awards, and a further Gold for their new Perry.

Taste of the West reveals latest winners

Taste of the West has announced the results of Phase Three of this year’s Taste of the West Product Awards.

Butcombe Group and Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Brewery team up this summer

Butcombe Group and Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Brewery and Farmer’s Dog pub have teamed up to offer customers a taste of each other’s beers this summer.

Renowned Bath chef, Christophe Lacroix, hosts his popular ‘Super Club’ in Bistro Chef’s factory kitchen

Back by popular demand! Bistro Chef’s ‘Super Club’, named with Chef Christophe Lacroix’s French sens de l’humor, is back this September.

Butcombe Brewing Co is entering the shandy market with Tall Tales Tropical Shandy

Butcombe Brewing Co is welcoming a new addition to the pumps this summer, thanks to a collaboration with Shandy Shack.

Taste of the West expands to support the Channel Islands

Taste of the West is proud to support, inspire and celebrate the South West’s incredible food and drink sector — and now they’re extending that support to include the Channel Islands.

Bath based chef adds four new ready meals to Dine-In range

Four new dine-in dishes now available from Bistro Chef.

Daish’s Holidays invests over £1.7m in coach fleet as part of sustainability drive

Daish’s Holidays, a leading provider of UK coach holidays, has invested a further £1.7 million in six new luxury coaches as part of its ambitious fleet investment programme and sustainability drive to upgrade its fleet.

The Bluebell Somerset: A community hub reimagined

The Bluebell Café in Somerset is buzzing with new energy! Under new management, this beloved spot is transforming into more than just a café.

Butcombe’s The George Inn has just been named AA Inn of the Year, England.

Butcombe Pubs & Inns’ The George Inn, Norton St Philip has been named ‘AA Inn of the Year, England’ at its annual Bed and Breakfast Awards.

The Food Works^SW unveils its new in-house photography studio and competition to win a day’s use

The Food WorksSW, the South West’s leading food and drink innovation centre, has announced the launch of its brand new professional Photography Studio.

Thatchers Katy wins gold at Cider World Awards

Somerset cider experts, Thatchers Cider, has won four medals at the internationally acclaimed Cider World Awards 2025.

Taste of the West: A new chapter begins

We’re excited to share that the organisation that was Taste of the West has now been re-established as a Community Interest Company (CIC).

Three Counties Cider and Perry Association announce 2026 dates for CraftCon

The TCCPA are thrilled to announce that CraftCon 2026 will be held at the Somerset County Cricket Club in Taunton on the 12th and 13th March 2026.

Rull Orchard wins Sandford Orchards’ Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards 2025 with Autumn Unwrapped Perry

Sandford Orchards has just announced that Rull Orchard has won their 2025 Breakthrough Cider Maker Awards with their Autumn Unwrapped Perry

Michael Caines launches South West Chef of the Year 2025

Renowned chef Michael Caines MBE DL has launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious South West Chef of the Year competition – a highlight of the region’s culinary calendar.

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