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28th January 2013Kent – the micropub capital!
As the high street struggles to cope with the deafening noise of falling retail giants, could there be some cheer on the horizon with a boom in micropubs? The low-key drinking holes are springing up all around Britain, but it is in Kent, a county synonymous with hops, in which they are thriving. Setting up…
The Brogdale Story blooms…
18th January 2013The National Fruit Collection – Open for visits from Easter Friday In 1952 The National Fruit Collection moved to Brogdale, Faversham and over 60 years on it is still going strong. Despite the threat of moving the collection just 7 years ago the foundations are now being laid for a very fruitful future indeed. Brogdale…
Dont Scare the Horses!
A letter to the editors of the national press: Dear Sir….. Don’t scare the horses…. Two food related scare stories and an exchange on the subject at Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons all on one day? More than a coincidence? Horsemeat in burgers and a ‘silent epidemic’ of food poisoning from uncooked…
Aedos in FreeFrom Skincare Awards
News from Aedos is that they have entered three products into the FreeFrom Skincare Awards, in association with The Green Beauty Bible. They are really excited about this as it is a great opportunity to raise the profile of Aedos. The products entered are the Facial oil, Dreamtime bath oil to support sleep and the…
Olive Stores at The Hop Farm
We are pleased to announce that our new store will be opening at the Hop Farm, Paddock Wood on Monday 21st January. Located right at the front of the Hop Farm Village, so no need to pay to get into see us and there is lots of free parking! We will be open at the…
New Year appointment for the champions of Kent’s food and drink sector
4th January 2013Produced in Kent is pleased to announce the appointment of Edwyn Martin as Manager of Produced in Kent. Edwyn will take up his post on 7th January 2013 managing the long-standing team that has seen Produced in Kent grow from strength to strength since it was re-established by Kent County Council in 2005. Edwyn was…
Biddenden Vineyards reaches Countryside Alliance regional final
12th December 2012Biddenden Vineyards has reached the regional final in this year’s Countryside Alliance Awards under the “Rural Enterprise” category. The Countryside Alliance is the leading voice of rural Britain, with the awards being nicknamed the “Rural Oscars”. The awards begin with public nominations, after which regional finalists are selected and then judged in early 2013. Just…
Red Ribbon Award for Romney Marsh Wools
11th December 2012Romney Marsh Wools has been awarded “Best in Class Entrepeneur 2012” at the Red Ribbon Awards by Family Business Place. Our family farm spans across part of the Romney Marsh and the adjacent escarpment of Aldington and Bonnington in Kent. The Romney Sheep has been in the family for over 130 years and our current…
Stocking Fillers from Aedos
Free Postage and Great Stocking Fillers From Under £10 Aedos are offering free postage on all orders until the 18th December and they have lots of great stocking fillers from under £10. Check out the Solid Massage Bars, made from organic cocoa butter and reduced by 25% to£6.35. Perfect for moisturising on cold sunny days….
