Living Off-Grid in Tinkers Bubble: A Sustainable Woodland Community Sunday, May 4, 2025 sustainable woodland off-grid community sustainability cider self-sufficient traditional crafts norton-sub-hamdon yeovil Nestled in the lush woodlands of the West Country, Tinkers Bubble, an off-grid community established in 1998, thrives in Norton-sub-Hamdon near Yeovil. Embracing an “off-grid, low-impact community” ethos, Tinkers … Read More
New Taproom Brings Somerset Cider to Life Monday, April 21, 2025 cider taproom somerset orchard harry’s sustainability cidermaker local events farmgate Cider enthusiasts can now revel in the experience of savoring award-winning cider just a stone’s throw away from the very orchards that supply the apples. The recently launched Harry’s Cider Taproom in Long Sutton, near … Read More
Challenges Facing Somerset Cider Orchards Amid Mounting Pressures Saturday, April 5, 2025 somerset cider orchards industry regulations taxes mp challenges mounting pressures The iconic cider orchards of Somerset are facing increasing pressures as regulatory changes and tax burdens put strain on the industry. Sarah Dyke, MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, recently raised concerns about the future of … Read More
Thatchers Cider Secures Future with New Somerset Orchard Wednesday, April 2, 2025 cider orchard somerset thatchers trees planting bristol sustainability farming wildlife Thatchers Cider has undertaken a significant effort to establish a new orchard near Bristol, effectively securing the future supply of cider in the West Country into the 2030s. Over three years, the company’s workers … Read More
Thatchers Cider Ensures Future with 30,000-Tree Orchard Wednesday, April 2, 2025 thatchers cider orchard bristol somerset trees planting farming sustainability brewing The future of cider in the West Country until 2030 has been secured with the establishment of a new orchard near Bristol. Thatchers Cider invested in around ten acres of farmland near its base in Sandford, North Somerset, … Read More
CAMRA Announces Somerset Pub Among UK's Best Wednesday, August 21, 2024 camra pub somerset uk competition winner beer cider camra heritage community awards A Somerset pub has earned its place among the top 17 pubs in the UK, as designated by CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition. The Crossways Inn in West Huntspill is celebrated for its exceptional food, wide-ranging beer … Read More