From Christmas tree growers, cinema projectionists, bakers to panto villains, we meet those who work year-round to make Christmas at our Rheged Centre extra special. The Christmas Tree Grower Grant Rowley from The Rowley Estates Rowley’s Christmas Trees are grown on the Rowley Family Estate in nearby Glassonby on a sustainable plantation. Every year, they […]
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Our family Farm which is just 2 miles away supplies our Kitchens and Hotel restaurant its lamb and beef. It’s at the core of everything we do. As a family of farmers, looking after the land, our place, is something we’re deeply committed to. A few weeks ago, apprentices from Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership were […]
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As a business, we’re always looking for new ways to reduce single use plastics. As a motorway services operator, we have a responsibility to think innovatively about our place in the fight against plastic, to shift consumer behaviour to a more sustainable approach. We’ve recently removed plastic bags in favour of paper bags in our […]
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The record-breaking rainfall associated with Storm Desmond in December 2015 had a devastating impact on families and businesses, across tight knit rural communities and larger towns and cities alike. The River Greta in Keswick, Cumbria, suffered severe flooding, with several key bridges washed away and businesses and homes inundated. One of the main tributaries to […]
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Nothing beats first-hand knowledge when selecting the finest wines for your table. Our Farmshop colleagues had the privilege of visiting Vegalfaro Winery in Valencia this month, for a behind the scenes tour led by owner Rodolfo, Kristina and Catina. Vegalfaro Winery is located in the province of Valencia on the eastern coast of Spain, in […]
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Our Head of Butchery, Dave, was invited to draw on his wealth of experience to judge the Young Farmers Stock Judging Competition at Johnscales Farm, Crosthwaite on 1 May. Ten Young Farmers Clubs were represented by 3 categories, Junior, Intermediate and Seniors, and the competition was fierce! Dave gave us some insight into the process […]
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On 22nd May 2019 the unique partnership behind Gloucester Services on the M5 was awarded the Long-Term Partnership Award at the prestigious Charity Business Awards, hosted by Third Sector in a ceremony at the London Marriot Hotel.
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We’re so excited to share our unique range of handmade Easter Eggs with you! We’re proud that our Eggs include no plastic in their packaging this year, a positive step towards a plastic free future!
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Tracey, our Buyer, has curated this beautiful range of ceramics from small makers around the UK.
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We farm nearly 1,000 acres of upland just outside Tebay village in Cumbria. Our Farm Manager, Bob, has been with us for over 30 years. We spoke to Bob to find out what was happening this February on the farm.
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