Plans have been revealed for up to 250 new homes near a well-loved stretch of woodland in Somerset, close to the King’s Cliff forest walk in the Quantock Hills. The proposed development by Barwood Land on Shovel Lane is set …
Harry’s Cider, one of Somerset’s most cherished independent cider producers, is proudly celebrating 21 years of traditional cider making, alongside the first anniversary of its popular shop and taproom. Founded in 2005 by …
January is often seen as the gloomiest month of the year—cold, dark, and lacking the holiday cheer of December or the promise of spring that February brings. But centuries ago, our ancestors found joy during these bleak days …
An overlooked patch of woodland in Somerset is being transformed into a blossoming community orchard, thanks to the dedication of military veterans and their families. This inspiring initiative, known as ‘Project Orchard’, is …
A passionate group of Glastonbury locals is rallying to purchase and preserve a cherished parcel of historic land once owned by the renowned ‘egg man,’ Wilf Peddle, who passed away in June 2024. The land, located off Selwood …
When Matt Stephenson stepped away from a successful business career during the Covid pandemic, he never imagined he’d become an award-winning cider maker. At 65, having spent four decades as a business advisor across the UK …
When the pandemic halted Matt Stephenson’s long-standing career in business consultancy, the North Somerset resident made an unexpected switch—from corporate boardrooms to rustic barns—and found a new passion. After a …
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 …
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, …
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 prepared …
Dido Harding and her husband John Penrose are facing scrutiny over their plans to replace an orchard with a new riding arena and barn at their North Somerset village home in Winscombe. After removing 1.4 acres of orchards, …