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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New face at Rhug Wild Beauty ahead of international expansion
AN award-winning organic beauty brand welcomed a new face ahead of further expansion in 2023. Leah Mullard is the new Head of Sales for the UK and International at Rhug Wild Beauty. Part of Rhug Estate, based near Corwen, the range is created from ingredients foraged on site and is widely recognised as one of…
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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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Rhug Estate steps into Christmas with series of fun family events
RHUG ESTATE is stepping into Christmas with a series of fun festive events for all the family. The popular organic farm estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is celebrating the yuletide holidays with more activities and attractions than ever before. Father Christmas will pay Lord Newborough and the team a visit on Sunday December…
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Lord Newborough wins entrepreneur award for success of organic beauty collection
THE man behind one of the UK’s leading organic farm estates has won a prestigious national award for entrepreneurship. Lord Robert Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate, near Corwen, picked up the Health and Beauty Entrepreneur Award at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 Grand Final. He was selected following the success of their popular Wild…
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Rhug Organic Farm issues stark warning as UK bird flu crisis continues
THE owner of an award-winning 15,000-acre organic farm issued a stark warning as the crisis in the poultry industry deepens. As avian flu continues to impact available stocks of birds UK-wide, Lord Newborough – owner of Rhug Estate in North Wales – urged people to secure their Christmas orders well ahead to avoid disappointment. The…
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New Estate and General Manager at 15,000 acre Rhug organic farm
A PROMINENT name in North Wales agriculture will lead commercial land and property developments on a 15,000-acre farm estate. Rhys Davies, from Llandyrnog, is the new Estate and General Manager at Rhug Estate, near Corwen. He takes over from Emma Story, who will move on to become Strategic Lead for Nature Recovery and Carbon Sequestration…
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