New jobs and organic expansion as farm estate ends year on a high
ORGANIC growth at a leading farm estate is not limited to its award-winning products. Rhug Estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is experiencing significant expansion in all aspects of its operations. Home and overseas sales have remained buoyant this year and over past weeks several new faces have joined the Rhug family. Among the recent…
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Turkey sales take off at organic farm estate ahead of Christmas event countdown
RHUG ESTATE will serve up lashings of Christmas cheer for visitors over the coming weeks. The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is celebrating the yuletide holidays with a series of events and activities for all the family to enjoy. First up is a two-day food and craft fair, beginning on Saturday…
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‘Unretirement’ award nomination for Rhug Estate owner Lord Newborough
LORD NEWBOROUGH has again been nominated for one of the most prestigious entrepreneurship titles in the country. The owner of the sprawling 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, located near Corwen in Denbighshire, has made it to the final of the Unretirement Entrepreneur of the Year category at The Great British Entrepreneur Awards. This accolade specifically recognises individuals who have…
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Rhug Estate growing thousands of pumpkins for inaugural Halloween celebrations
THERE are some ghostly growings on at Rhug Estate! The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is busy producing thousands of pumpkins in time for a spectacular Halloween celebration. Visitors will be able to pick their own organic pumpkin and enjoy a series of ghoulish attractions and activities, including an inclusive…
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Rhug Estate set for further growth after busy year and site redevelopment
CONTINUED sustainable growth has led to job opportunities at an internationally acclaimed organic farm estate. The 15,000 acre Rhug Estate, near Corwen in Denbighshire, has enjoyed one of its busiest years, with redevelopment at its popular café and a series of ground-breaking projects and partnerships on the horizon, at home and on the global stage….
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Rhug Estate inspires young brain cancer patient to develop photography dream
VISITING one of the country’s most picturesque organic farm estates has been a source of comfort for an inspirational young photographer recovering from brain cancer. Luke Houslay, from Widnes, makes regular trips with mum Nina and dad Duncan to Rhug Estate near Corwen, North Wales. So the 19 year-old was thrilled to be given his…
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Respected Rhug Estate meat manager retires after cutting it at highest level
AFTER cutting it at the highest level for decades a respected meat production manager has stepped down from the role. Following 17 years at Rhug Estate and many more in the trade – including a spell at London’s famous Smithfield Market – Gary Jones has retired from the industry. He handed over the reins to…
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Rhug Wild Beauty range sweeps the board at Europe-wide skincare awards
AN ORGANIC beauty range swept the board at a Europe-wide skincare awards ceremony. Rhug Estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, won seven medals including two golds and three silver at the Free From Skincare Awards. The Estate’s Wild Beauty range, which uses natural ingredients foraged on site, defended the Best Brand title for the second year…
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‘Unretirement’ award nomination for Rhug Estate owner Lord Newborough
THE inspirational vision and dedication of Lord Newborough secured another national award nomination. The owner of Rhug Estate, near Corwen, and pioneer of the esteemed Wild Beauty range, is a finalist in the Unretirement Entrepreneur of the Year category at this year’s Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The accolade recognises the ‘exceptional individuals who have defied traditional expectations…
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Award-winning farm estate helps children’s charity raise £280,000 at auction
A LEADING children’s charity raised up to £280,000 with the support of an award-winning farm estate. The NSPCC’s Great Chefs Dinner included an auction featuring an Organic Dee Valley Bronze Turkey – to serve eight people – donated by Rhug Estate, based near Corwen, North Wales. The winning bid contributed to an incredible total of more than…
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