Wharfe Valley Farms Blog Articles

Wharfe Valley are nominated for the ‘Rural Awards’ with Countryside Alliance

 

“We’re so proud to be nominated for a ‘Rural Oscar’ in the Countryside Alliance Awards 2019.”

Nicknamed the ‘Rural Oscars’ the Awards are now in their 14th year and are the Countryside Alliance’s platform for celebrating rural businesses, produce and communities. The Awards are public-nomination led, meaning that we have been nominated by one or more people who value the remarkable contribution we make to the local area. The ‘Rural Oscars’ are something of a GOLD standard in the rural business awards. The feel-good factor and pride that they bring cannot be overestimated. Those involved at every level have told us of the positive impact that this recognition has had on them, their business and their communities.

The 2019 ‘Rural Oscars’ were launched in early September across five categories and are based on a public nomination. Now that nominations are closed a list of regional finalists has been drawn up and judging begins. Regional winners will be announced and will be invited to a reception at the Houses of Parliament next June.

Wish us look! We will let you know how we fare!

from Sallyann and Geoff Kilby

https://wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk/online-shop/

 

Are you looking for a sugar-free Christmas? Add our delicious sugar-free mayonnaise to your menu!

Wharfe Valley Farms came up with a delicious and nutritious range of sugar-free mayonnaise in 2017.

It was the brain child of Sallyann Kilby, director of Wharfe Valley who, when diagnosed as a diabetic, wanted to be able to enjoy mayonnaise with a salad or a sandwich, but the sugar content meant it was now off limits. She set about testing out various combinations until she came up with a delicious, completely sugar-free, rapeseed oil based mayonnaise, made with free range pasteurised eggs.

Sallyann said, “Mayonnaise generally includes sugar, however I came up with an alternative, suitable for diabetics, which could be teamed up with a salad or seafood, so that I could enjoy a lighter lunch without compromising on taste.”

Since then Wharfe Valley have gone on to create five delicious flavours which were designed and tested in their own kitchen including lemon, lemon and garlic, smoked, smoked garlic and smoked chilli. The rapeseed oil base ensures that the mayonnaise has a reduced saturated fat content, making this a healthier alternative to traditional mayonnaise.

You can enjoy a sugar free mayonnaise or give it as a gift to a loved one and have a healthier Christmas.

https://wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk/online-shop/

Proud to be included in TV’s Made In Leeds

Made In Leeds are featuring Wharfe Valley Farms in a series of 2 minute programmes over the festive season from December until January 2019, raising awareness of the delicious and nutritious range of 30 rapeseed oil products throughout Yorkshire .

Today we’ve been filming the Wharfe Valley Story and we’ve gone all festive with our Christmas tree and customised Gift Packs and Hampers, including the delicious and nutritious range of rapeseed oil products.

We’re thoroughly enjoying the media experience and look forward to sharing our festive filming with you over the coming weeks ….

Don’t forget to stock up on our delicious products to fulfil the demand we’re creating in and around Yorkshire!

Call us on 01937 572084 or email: oilsoffice@wharfevalley.co.uk.

 

 

Fat facts and smoke points

Smoke house for smoking rapeseed oilIt’s November already and here at Wharfe Valley Farms we’ve all been enjoying baked potatoes, cooked with a coating of smoked rapeseed oil then oven roasted, providing a delicious and authentic fired flavour.

We are lucky enough to have our own smokehouse on site and from it we produce our smoked infused variety for sale in both 250ml or 500ml.

We’ve included some useful fat and oil facts below to help customers understand the advantages of using our rapeseed oil and the relevance of the high smoke point rapeseed oil has of up to 230oC.

Fat and Oil facts

All cooking fats and oils are made up of saturated, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids in different proportions.  Using cooking oils and fat with low saturated fat and a good mix of mono and polyunsaturated fats is better for you because:

– Polyunsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol
– Omega-3 polyunsaturates may help protect against heart disease
– Omega-6 fatty acids may help with growth and brain function
– Monounsaturated fats can also help lower cholesterol if they replace saturated fats
– Monounsaturated fats may also help decrease the risk of breast cancer and rheumatoid arthritis pain

Generally, oils and fats with a high proportion of poly and mono unsaturated fats are healthier than those with a higher saturated fat content.

Rapeseed oil is incredibly versatile as it has a delicious nutty flavour and golden colour when grown and cold-pressed in our lovely county, Yorkshire. It can be consumed as a dip, salad dressing or mayonnaise and an extra virgin variety is better for you as it is only pressed once and then bottled, which maintains the maximum amount of goodness from the oil seed rape.
It is also an ideal oil for cooking due to the high smoke point of up to 230oC.

What is the smoke point?

At Wharfe Valley we often talk about the high smoke point of rapeseed oil to customers as a benefit and take for granted that our customers know what we mean. Just in case we thought bonfire night was a good time to talk about what it is and how it helps.

The smoke point of an oil or fat is the temperature at which it starts to burn, break down and smoke.
When you cook with oil that’s been heated past its smoke point, not only does it affect the flavour, also nutrients and phytochemicals found in many unrefined oils are destroyed when the oil is overheated. Overheating also creates harmful free radicals which have been linked to cancers.

Rapeseed oil has a high smoke point of up to 230oC and is better suited to frying, roasting, smearing over baked or sauté potatoes than other culinary oils with a lower smoke point like olive oil. Its overall advantage when compared is that it is extremely versatile and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

To find out more about our smoked rapeseed oil get in touch on 01937 572084 or go to our online shop on  https://wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk/online-shop/

Don’t forget to subscribe to our blog to find out more about health benefits of our better for you rapeseed oil!

Our customised Gift Packs are back in stock ….

Wharfe Valley Farms Range

If you’re looking for a Christmas gift that keeps on giving then we have a range of gift packs and hampers that you’ll love!

The heart-healthy benefits of rapeseed oil have long since been known and understood, and what better gift for someone that you love than a selection of ‘better for you’ delicious condiments.

We offer gift packs in various sizes including 100ml (right), 250ml, and 500ml in a hamper holding up to five products.

We offer a range of plain and infused award winning, extra virgin rapeseed oils, mayonnaise, dressings and vinegars to choose from.

For the discerning chef we offer a truffle and rapeseed oil mix, a real favourite.

Wharfe Valley Spray Rapeseed OilFor those counting the calories and wishing to use less oil, we offer a 200ml spray rapeseed oil.

You can chose the selection of products that suit your taste and give something truly personalised.

Simply add the hamper packaging to the Online Checkout for £3 along with your selected products (up to 5) and we will do the rest.

 

Our hamper selection

 

Simply choose the Hamper packaging from the Online Shop for £3 and add your selection of products to be included in your hamper. (Maximum 5 products from the range of 30).

We will deliver to your address or you can arrange collection from Collingham.

Our gift to you

We are offering FREE DELVERY worth £5 when you spend £25 or more in one order by 31st October 2018 – use code FREED10 at the Online Checkout!

Other gift packs available to choose from:

2x 160gsm Twin Pack Mayonnaise at £7.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

3x 100ml gift pack at £8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

250ml x3 gift pack at £12

 

BUTTER versus OIL – Let’s help you to weigh it up!

If, like us, you love to bake but don’t love the high content of saturated fat in the butter needed, there is a healthier solution. Simply substitute the butter for lower fat rapeseed oil, coconut oil, fruit puree or a combination of all three.

The facts about butter:

Butter is over 80% oil and the rest is water. It’s made of milk; delicious creamy fat molecules suspended in water. This creates layers, adds texture, lends moisture and adds flavor to our recipes alongside saturated fat. When baking with butter the moisture warms up and expands, creating pockets of air. The fat in butter traps air and moisture and results in a lovely, light texture in baking.

So here’s how can you reduce the fat in your baking to make it healthier?

The most suitable butter substitutes will be those that have a similar fat + water makeup. Some common substitutes are:

  • Rapeseed oil/Olive oil: if you have a recipe that calls for melted butter, lower fat rapeseed oil will work equally as well. Simply use our recommended conversion for cakes: swap 1 : 1, ounce for ounce, plus a tablespoon of milk.
  • Coconut oil/Coconut butter (manna): At Wharfe Valley we offer a coconut and rapeseed mix which is a perfect baking combination. You can substitute it 1:1 in most recipes and I like it in everything from cookies, scones and cakes. Anything that calls for room temperature.
  • Apple sauce/Banana purée: this is more commonly used to replace oil in recipes, but if can also be used to substitute butter and works best in loaf recipes where you want a light texture. As a general rule, you can replace up to half the amount of butter in your recipe with applesauce; if the recipe calls for one cup of butter, use half a cup of butter and half a cup of applesauce. This is suggested because you still want some fat to trap those little air molecules! If you don’t mind a more dense, moist crumb, you could replace all the butter with applesauce.

We’ve included some cake recipes to try, with the rapeseed and fruit substitutions included, which we’ve tried and tested at Wharfe Valley Farms ourselves.

Carrot and Coriander Cake

Healthy Sponge Cake

Fruity Flapjack

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-make-healthier-bakes

Wharfe Valley support Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN  ….

Time to get together over a cuppa and a delicious cake and celebrate the work done by the fabulous charity, Macmillan Cancer Support.

 

SUPPORTING A MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING AT WHARFE VALLEY HQ

Wharfe Valley would like to invite you to come in and meet the team and enjoy a cuppa and a cake (including some of our rapeseed oil baking recipes).

It’s your chance to get a real taste of life on Lilac Farm in Collingham … and our delicious rapeseed oil recipes.

Let us know if you are hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning this week and we’ll share it online for you!

We’re also sharing a healthier way to have cake!

We have some great recipes available on our website – you can add a healthier oil to your baking without compromising on the taste!

For our favourite recipes: CLICK HERE

Find out more about how to substitute butter with healthier rapeseed oil. We help you to weigh up the benefits: CLICK HERE: 

 

Shortlisted for Farming Business of the Year 2018 in the Rural Awards 2018

Shortlisted Farming Business of the Year

Rural Awards 2018 Farming Business of the Year

Wharfe Valley Farms are very proud to be shortlisted for the Farming Business of The Year Award with Yorkshire Post’s 2018 Rural Awards.

The Awards were created to celebrate the vital role that the rural and agricultural community plays in the economic success and profile of our region, and do so publicly in order to demonstrate on behalf of all our rural communities just how hard-working, forward-thinking and market-leading the county’s rural businesses are. They give due recognition to some of the dedicated individuals who play crucial roles in their communities. By holding these awards, we also hope to broaden people’s understanding of the countryside and how it is managed.

We’ve attached a link to the Yorkshire Post article with full details below:

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/the-yorkshire-post-launches-its-2018-rural-awards-1-9033133

We look forward to finding out if we’ve been successful when the winners are announced at a ceremony at the Pavilions of Harrogate, The Great Yorkshire Showground,  results are announced on Thursday 11th October 2018. Fingers crossed!!!!

 

Celebrate Yorkshire Day on 1st August 2018

1ST AUGUST 2018 IS YORSHIRE DAY

It’s a day to remember and celebrate the largest county in the UK!

YORKSHIRE

 

Here at Wharfe Valley Farm we’re incredibly proud of our Yorkshire heritage and love the opportunity to boast about the resplendent countryside surrounding our farm.

The local free draining fertile limestone soil in Collingham produces a prolific rape crop from which our Extra Virgin Rapeseed Oil is produced.

At Wharfe Valley the rapeseed is only pressed once and we never use heat or chemicals to extract the oil. Furthermore, we do not use chemicals in the harvesting methods, preferring to use a traditional swathing technique, this taking care ton preserve all the naturals, nutritional values of our oil.

Have you tried our range of award winning oil yet?

We will be sampling at Tesco Store, Askham Bar to celebrate Yorkshire Day on Wednesday, 1st August, 2018.

We hope to see you there but if you cant make it you can order any of our products online:

  • Oils
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dressings
  • Vinegars
  • Truffle

Where to find us in September, 2018

taste the Yorkshire flavour

‘Try before you buy’

Find out where we are in September 2018 with our range of award winning rapeseed oil products including :

– original and infused rapeseed oil range

– mayonnaise

– salad dressings

– truffle oil

– vinegars

 

We look forward to meeting you and showcasing our award winning products soon!

If you can’t make any of the shows and need to restock then you can still take advantage of our FREE DELIVERY CODE: FREEDAUG – when you spend £25+ in one order upto 31/8/18.

From Sallyann and Geoff Kilby

‘Follow us’ on Twitter and/or ‘Like and share’ our page on Facebook for a £5 FREE delivery code*

 AND SAVE

We love to keep in touch with our Wharfe Valley Farm fans and so, in JULY, if you

LIKE AND/OR SHARE our social media then use a FREE DELIVERY CODE on your next order! (worth £5!)

FACEBOOK:  Wharfe Valley Farms

TWITTER: @WharfeValleyOil

We look forward to keeping you up-to-date with our offers, competitions and wide range of rapeseed oil products.

 

CELEBRATE WITH WHARFE VALLEY IN JUNE 2018

Family Business United winners - Wharfe Valley

Yorkshire people’s choice winners

We have so much to celebrate in June 2018 here at Wharfe Valley!

We’ve been voted ‘The Family Business of the Year’ for Yorkshire in the People’s Choice Awards.

To say ‘Thank you’ to everyone who has voted for us we’re giving away a gift!

FREE DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £25

Simply Input FREEDJUN to the promotional code prompt on our online shop to take advantage of this fabulous offer saving £5!

https://wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk/online-shop/

Geoff and Stephen Kilby

Father and Son, Geoff and Stephen Kilby, Wharfe Valley Farms have a big day ahead!

 

 

STEPHEN KILBY TIES THE KNOT!

On Fathers Day Stephen Kilby, son of Sallyann and Geoff, leaves behind his single status and ties the knot with Anna, his bride to be, and a new Kilby joins the family. We wish them all the very best for their future together!

 

BBQ BENEFITS OF RAPESEED OIL

We have a fabulous choice of plain and infused rapeseed oils ideal for marinating meat, which will cook at up to 220 degrees without burning on the BBQ, or drizzling on a salad this summer to add essential nutrients. We now stock a range of salad dressings, sugar free mayonnaise and vinegars to accompany it. You can find out more from our recipes online. https://wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk/our-recipes/

OUR FREE DELIVERY CODE IS AVAILABLE ON ORDERS OVER £25 IN JUNE 2018* 

https://wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk/online-shop/

Wharfe Valley Coconut and Rapeseed Oil is shortlisted in The Veggie Awards 2018

 

We are very proud to announce that our Whafe Valley Cold Pressed Coconut and Rapeseed oil has been shortlisted in the Veggie Awards 2018 – winners will be announced in their July issue, on sale 28th June. We can’t wait for the result!

Wharfe Valley coconut oil

To celebrate we have included one of our favourite coconut oil recipes. Enjoy!

Wharfe Valley Carrot and Coconut Recipe

Ingredients: 30g carrot grated, 3 large organic free range eggs, 50g creme fraiche, 160g Wharfe Valley rapeseed and coconut oil, 250g plain wholemeal flour, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 heaped teaspoons of cinnamon.

Method: Put everything in a mixer for 30 seconds, pour the cake batter in a buttered, lined 20cm cake tin, bake at 180c/350f/gas4, for between 60 mins to 80 mins – until the cake springs back when pressed lightly, then decorate it with a cream cheese.

Topping: 1 large unwaxed orange, finely grated zest only. 300g Philadelphia full fat cream , 20g runny honey drizzled over the top of the cake.

Health benefits of using this oil: high in monounsaturated fats, natural source of Omega 3, contains medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s) which are easily digested and can be readily burned for energy. Enriches skin and nourishes hair, promotes good cholesterol, lauric acid has antifungal properties, fatty acids said to help the brain function

To buy Wharfe Valley Rapeseed and Coconut Oil follow the link to our online shop here:

For more recipes click here:

Share a rapeseed oil recipe with us this month and we’ll send you a free delivery code worth £5 as a thank you!

See us at Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2018

26-29 April 2018

Wharfe Valley Farms are exhibiting at The Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2018 this week from Thursday, 26th to Sunday, 29th April, 2018!

Come along and sample over 30 of Yorkshire’s original, nutritious and delicious rapeseed oils, dressings, mayonnaise and vinegars on Stand F25 in the Food Marquee.

Great Yorkshire Show Ground, North of England Horticultural Society, Regional Agricultural Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ.

Tickets are available online HERE 

Oils on the menu at Harrogate High School

SallyAnn Kilby demonstrating the range of healthy rapeseed oils and salad dressings from Wharfe Valley Farms.

MasterChef chose Yorkshire’s Wharfe Valley Smoked Rapeseed Oil

We’re very proud of the guest star appearance of our Wharfe Valley Smoked Rapeseed Oil on Masterchef on Monday evening’s episode of finals week.

Our Cold-Pressed, Smoked Rapeseed Oil was used by Yorkshire’s award-winning chef Tommy Banks, in his inspiring recipes, which were re-created by the MasterChef contestants in the kitchen at the magnificent Carlton Towers, Yorkshire.

Don’t worry if you missed it – we’ve included a link: YouTube MasterChef episode 22 – 9.4.18

We’ve included a screen shot and a link to our own online shop where you can get your hands on our oak smoked, Yorkshire grown, rapeseed oil: www.wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk

Smoked Rapeseed Oil

Wharfe Valley Cold-Pressed Smoked Rapeseed Oil

Now you’ve seen what the professionals are doing with our rapeseed oil are you inspired?

Tell us how you use your rapeseed oil and we’ll reward you!

We love to find out how you are using our rapeseed oils and so, in April, if you tell is how you use yours we’ll reward you with a free delivery code worth £5.

Subscribe to our website for regular updates, competitions and nutritious  rapeseed oil recipes on the link HERE

Tell us how you use your Wharfe Valley rapeseed oil?

 

Tell us how you use our rapeseed oil

TELL US HOW YOU USE IT!

We would love to hear from you with your favourite rapeseed recipe.

Share your recipe with us as a video or an email and we’ll reward you with a ‘free delivery’ code to say thank you!

CLICK HERE TO SEND US YOUR RECIPE OR EMAIL: oils@wharfevalley.co.uk

 

Vote For Wharfe Valley Farms today at The Family Business United Awards 2018 – Yorkshire region

Rapeseed Oil Producer in Yorkshire

Vote for Wharfe Valley Farms – Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil Producer

 

Wharfe Valley Farms are proud to be shortlisted for the prestigious Family Business United Awards 2018:

Yorkshire Family Business of the Year 2018!

The Family Business of the Year Awards were created to celebrate the UK family business sector, to recognise the diversity of family firms across the country and to celebrate the contribution that they make.

The Kilby family are 3rd generation farmers and have been producing a range of 30 rapeseed products for over a decade.

“Thank you to everyone who has voted for us and helped us to get this far!”

from Sallyann and Geoff Kilby

If you would like to vote for us please click the attached link: VOTE HERE

 

Free Delivery in March 2018 when you spend £25 or more!

With over 30 rapeseed products in our range you will be spoilt for choice:

We have over 30 products including original and 15 infused oils, 5 mayonnaise, 4 salad dressings, healthy spray oil, 4 vinegars and truffle rapeseed oil mix.

We are offering FREE DELIVERY for orders *over £25 to mainland UK, to give our customers the opportunity to try a wider selection or a greater volume of delicious, nutritious rapeseed oil products from our range.

Input ‘freedmar’ at the checkout to take advantage of this offer upto and including 31st March 2018.

Click here to visit our online shop

It's Official! Award Winning Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oils with Great Taste 2017 from Wharfe Valley Farms

Our range of Award Winning Wharfe Valley Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oils

Range of Salad Drerssings

Wharfe Valley Farms Salad Dressings range

 

Wharfe Valley Mayonnaise range

Wharfe Valley Farms Sugar Free Mayonnaise range

With assorted gift packs available in a variety of sizes from 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, the volume 5 litre, up to 20 litres cans of oil you have the opportunity to buy a small size to sample the wider range of infused flavours:

chilli, lemon, coconut, garlic and rosemary, black pepper and smoked.

Click here to visit our online shop

Free delivery in February*

Have you tried our Wharfe Valley Farm Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil yet?

We have over 30 products including original and infused oils, mayonnaise, salad dressings, healthy spray oils, vinegars and truffle oil.

Check out the entire range from our online shop.

We are offering FREE DELIVERY for orders over £25 in February* and with so many products to choose from, in a variety of sizes and flavours, you will be spoilt for choice. Use code ‘freedfeb’ at the checkout on orders between 1st-28th February 2018*.

You can access our products through the Harrogate Food Assembly

Harrogate Food Assembly

Harrogate Food Assembly

You place your order online anytime and collect from:

Harrogate Cricket Club
St George‘s Avenue
HG2 9BP Harrogate

Every Thursday between 5.30pm and 7pm.

Click on the link below to find out about the entire range of local products you can order from The Food Assembly. CLICK HERE

See us at The Fine Food Show, North on Stand 176 from Sunday 11th February 2018

The Fine Food Show North

Come and see the Wharfe Valley Farms sales team at The Fine Food Show North 2018 this weekend – Sunday 11th February to Tuesday 13th February 2018.

STAND 176, Harrogate’s Yorkshire Event Centre, HG2 8QZ.

It’s an opportunity to taste the Wharfe Valley Farms award winning rapeseed oils, salad dressings, mayonnaise, vinaigrettes and truffle oil. We supply a wide range of over 30 rapeseed products to supermarkets, wholesalers and independent retailers throughout the UK.

Register to visit with the Guild of Fine Food HERE:
Show opening hours are:
Sunday, 11 February 11am-4pm, Monday, 12 February, 10am-6pm, Tuesday, 13 February 10-4pm.
If you prefer not to enter online, please call 0845 388 2027 where one of our team will be pleased to assist you.
Oils on the menu at Harrogate High School

  SallyAnn Kilby demonstrating the range of healthy rapeseed oils and salad dressings from Wharfe Valley Farms.

 

Have you tried the full range of healthy rapeseed oil products from Wharfe Valley Farms?

HEALTHY RAPESEED OIL HAS THE LOWEST SATURATED FAT OF ANY OTHER POPULAR CULINARY OIL PLUS VITAMIN E, OMEGA 3, 6 AND 9!

Our Wharfe Valley Farms product range has been designed to help customers make a healthy lifestyle change to rapeseed oil that can be sustained in 2018 – not just in January to achieve the short lived New Year’s resolution.

Spray rapeseed oil 200ml

Wharfe Valley spray oil 200ml

We offer a 200ml low calorie spray oil which is a ‘Slimming World’ listed choice, four 250ml salad dressings, tried and tested in our own kitchen over many hours, and five completely sugar free mayonnaises, perfect for Diabetics and those who are pregnant. You can get hold of five vinegars or an indulgent truffle oil too.

Alongside bottles of delicious cold pressed original and infused oils in 100ml, 250ml and 500ml which make healthy eating more sustainable. We achieved the coveted star in the Great Taste Award 2017 for our Sicilian Lemon, Chilli Infused and Coconut Oil and Rapeseed oil.

In 2017 Coconut and Rapeseed Oil was added to the menu to add a delicious and doubly nutritious product.

We know from experience that consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the long term benefits of switching to rapeseed oil based products to achieve a reduced calorie count, delicious taste and nutritional make-up.

As well as being 100% natural and chemical-free, our rapeseed oil range boasts:

  • Half the saturated fat of olive oil
  • High in essential oils from omega 3, 6 and 9
  • A rich source of Vitamin E
  • High in healthier monounsaturated fats
  • Helps maintain cholesterol levels
  • Retains all natural nutrients with its high smoking point
  • Contains no artificial preservatives and is trans-fat and GM free.If you still need convincing, then not only are our oils extremely good for you, they also taste great too!

We’ve added  a FREE DELIVERY CODE for online orders of £25+ placed in January 2018!

Use discount code: free-d-jan25 at the checkout below

We’ve also added a new non food product to our menu; an exciting children’s adventure story called Emma Bright and The Super Food Fight. This is available to order from our website for £4.50 with an RRP of £4.99.

Please contact us on 01937 572084 to find out more or click here to visit our online shop!

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We’ve included a recent radio interview with Drystone Radio for our very own Sallyann Kilby if you would like to listen, click on the links below:

 

We wish you all the very best for the New Year ahead and look forward to sharing with you some more of our exciting news later this month!

Wharfe Valley Farms review of 2017- time to look back and plan ahead ….

It’s December and time to look back and review 2017!

Sallyann and Geoff Kilby at local events Q4 2017.

Merry Christmas from Sallyann and Geoff Kilby, Directors of Wharfe Valley Farms, Collingham, Yorkshire.

We are incredibly proud to report that we’ve had another strong year with turnover growth of 10%, and have increased our Wharfe Valley Farms team to support this; Steve Kelly joins the farm, whilst Katie Hutchinson and Hayley Dodsworth work in sales and marketing, adding their unique talent to our business.

This growth comes from many factors;

The increase in contract bottling customers, which continues to grow in line with our own label production.

We have maintained our rapeseed price throughout 2017 despite a market price increase by being more efficient, ensuring our customers are able to make healthy profit.

We have listened to our customers and responded with the addition of a healthy Original Rapeseed Spray Oil, as counted by Slimming World, quickly followed by the launch of a new delicious Coconut Infused Rapeseed Oil, taking us to over 30 rapeseed products including oils, truffle, vinegars, mayonnaise and dressings.

There is a definite growing consumer awareness of the health benefits of using rapeseed oils over other higher fat culinary oil alternatives;

  • rapeseed oil contains the lowest saturated fat content of any oil
  • has less than half the fat of olive oil
  • 10 times more Omega 3 than olive oil
  • a good source of Vitamin E
  • high in monosaturated fats
  • higher burn point when cooking of up to 240 degrees

There is a real preference for the nutty flavour and TV chefs have embraced this and are regularly promoting rapeseed products on cookery programmes and in the media. This is also backed up by the significant growth we are experiencing from bulk orders of rapeseed oil from the restaurant sector, due to greater commercial use.

We are incredibly proud that in September 2017 we were awarded the coveted Great Taste Awards Star Rating for three of our rapeseed oils including Coconut, Sicilian Lemon and Chilli Infused Flavours. We were previously awarded this for our Original Rapeseed Oil. You can read more about this on the link attached: https://wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk/award-winning-wharfe-valley-farm-cold-pressed-rapeseed-oils/

We continue to use traditional farming methods of swathing the crop and take the farming risk of fly damage, as we believe that this is the most ethical and natural way to ensure the finest quality rapeseed products and the firm foundation from which we have built our excellent reputation for more than a decade.

In summary, hard work and determination to succeed has been the winning formula for the Wharfe Valley Farms business to date and this remains. We continue to fulfil our promises and grow the product range in line with consumers awareness and demand, whilst remaining true to our farming family roots.

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2018.

From Geoff and Sallyann Kilby and everyone at Wharfe Valley Farms.

 

Festive Gifts Packs are made ‘just for you’ at Wharfe Valley Farms

Christmas Gift Packs Rapeseed Oils, Mayonnaise, Dressings Vinegars

Gift packs on the menu

It’s the thought that counts at Christmas and the personal touch that is remembered.

Wharfe Valley Farms, a leading Yorkshire rapeseed oil producer based in Collingham, offer customers the opportunity to personalise their range of festive gift packs with their favourite products and flavours. Customers can choose from the wide range of rapeseed oils, vinegars, dressings, truffles and sugar free mayo in assorted sizes and beautifully wrapped festive packaging and, as an added bonus, you can even add a personalised gift tag. Prices start from £7.50 so they won’t break the bank.

Wharfe Valley Farm was one of the first rapeseed producers in the UK in 2009, having recognised the many advantages of growing rapeseed crop on their farm in Collingham, West Yorkshire, using traditional methods of ‘swathing’, which is chemical-free harvesting. Its success is due to the increased awareness of the health benefits associated with using cold pressed rapeseed oils over other higher fat culinary oils, higher temperature burn point of up to 230 degrees, and popularity with TV chefs. Since then the range has increased to over 30 products, with a firmly established reputation as a leading Yorkshire rapeseed producer.

Sallyann Kilby with gift pack

Sallyann Kilby, Managing Director, Wharfe Valley Farms

Sallyann Kilby, Managing Director of Wharfe Valley Farms said, “We believe at Wharfe Valley that the personal touch matters, and we work hard to maintain this in every element of our business, never more so than at Christmas. This is such a special time that we hope our personalized gift packs will help customers to achieve that extra special moment when their present is opened and it’s something that’s been created ‘especially for you’.”

 

With an extra special gift of ‘FREE DELIVERY for orders of £25 or over on our online store on website: www.wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk plus the opportunity to see us at one of the many Christmas events we are attending locally, we hope to add a little ‘especially for you’ this month. Please call on 01937 572084 or email us on oils@wharfevalley.co.uk to find out more.

FREE DELIVERY IN DECEMBER 2017 FOR ONLINE ORDERS WITH A VALUE OVER £25*

 

*Spend over £25 and receive free delivery. To use please enter the following discount code into the promotional code field on our online shop.

Use discount code: DEC25FREED at the checkout below or Click Here to visit our online shop.

OUR LAST DATE ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERY IS TUESDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, 2017

 

GIFT PACK PRICING 2017

TWIN PACK MAYONNAISE – 160GSM (Choice of 5 flavours)                                              £7.50

Lemon & Garlic, Lemon, Smoked Chilli, Smoked Garlic, Smoked.

Assorted-flavours

Sugar Free Mayonnaise

 

3 X 100ML ASSORTED RAPESEED OILS GIFT PACK (Includes Lemon, Chilli, Garlic)        £8.00

 

3 X 250ML ASSORTED RAPESEED OILS GIFT PACK   (Choice of 7 flavours)                     £12.00

Coconut, Chilli, Garlic & Rosemary, Lemon, Pepper, Smoked and Original

3x250ml bottles oil

Gift box 3x250ml:

 

2 X MAYONNAISE PLUS 1 X DRESSING GIFT PACK    (Choice of products)                       £12.00

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FREE DELIVERY IN DECEMBER 2017 FOR ONLINE ORDERS WITH A VALUE OVER £25*

*Spend over £25 and receive free delivery. To use please enter the following discount code into the promotional code field on our online shop.

Use discount code: DEC25FREED at the checkout below or Click Here to visit our online shop.

OUR LAST DATE ORDER FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERY IS TUESDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, 2017

Order online or by telephone today while stocks last :

Trick or Treat? Free delivery for orders of any 3 rapeseed products!

Buy 3 for FREE delivery in November 2017.

We have a treat in store for our Wharfe Valley Farm’s rapeseed oil fans. Buy 3 for FREE delivery in November 2017!

We have a real ‘Treat’ in store for our online Wharfe Valley Farm cold-pressed rapeseed customers this month.  No tricks: Use order code: NOV3FREED at the checkout.

Simply order any 3 x Wharfe Valley Farm Cold-Pressed Rapeseed products online and receive FREE DELIVERY in November 2017*.

This is a great opportunity to stock up for those delicious, oven roasted, winter recipes or pan fried stir fries with any of our range of healthy oils, vinegars and dressings. Sign up to our website and social media sites and we’ll share our customer’s favourite recipes with you. If you have one to share let us know.

 

Our range of healthy products are rich in Vitamin E, Omega 3, 6, and 9, and has the lowest saturated fat content of any culinary oil. Rapeseed Oils is rich in Vitamin E, Omega 3, 6 & 9, and has the lowest saturated fat content of any popular culinary oil.

 

To view and order our full range of products Click here: Use the discount code: NOV3FREED at checkout to claim your free delivery of any 3 Wharfe Valley products ordered together online in November 2017.*

 

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It’s back to school once a week for Wharfe Valley Farm’s Managing Director, Sallyann Kilby, as she promotes the many health benefits of using The Wharfe Valley Oils range at the local online and offline marketplace for fresh food taking place each week at Harrogate High School.

Oils on the menu at Harrogate High School

SallyAnn Kilby demonstrating the range of healthy rapeseed oils , salad dressings and vinegars available online from Wharfe Valley Farms.

Sallyann said “It’s a fabulous event allowing us to showcase our range of locally produced, cold-pressed rapeseed oils, salad dressings and vinegars for people to sample and then be able to order online. We are one of 10 producers showcasing 160 products and this is increasing every week as the awareness and popularity of the Food Assembly grows.”

Open to the public at Harrogate High School, Ainsty Road, HG1 4AP every Thursday from 17:30 to 19:00

 Find out more about Harrogate Food Assembly here: https://thefoodassembly.com

  
Every week you’ll find great products direct from quality local farms and food producers. Vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, honey and much more, you can shop it all online and then pop along to the assembly each week to collect your shopping, meet the producers, taste samples and be inspired!
If you are unable to join us at The Food Assembly but would love to try our award winning products then you can shop directly online here:
Take advantage of our regular offers including buy 3 x 250ml cold-pressed rapeseed oils and get free delivery in October 2017.
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It’s official! Award Winning Wharfe Valley Farm’s Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oils have ‘Great Taste’!

It’s official! Our Wharfe Valley Farm Rapeseed Oils are award winning.

“GREAT TASTE 2017 AWARDS STAR RATING” – that’s the official verdict for three of our Wharfe Valley Farm Rapeseed Oils at Great Taste 2017, the world’s largest and most trusted awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food and Drink.

To celebrate we are offering FREE DELIVERY on orders for 3 x 250ml oils in OCTOBER 2017. *Full details below.

With 500 judges, from all corners of the food world, blind tasting 12,366 products over 62 judging days, receiving the star rating is the equivalent of receiving an Oscar in the food and drink industry. We are so proud to receive THREE STARS in the coveted Great Taste 2017 Star Ratings on these delicious Wharfe Valley Extra Pressed Rapeseed Oils:

 – Wharfe Valley Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil – Chilli
 – Wharfe Valley Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil – Lemon
 – Wharfe Valley Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil – Coconut

Here’s what the judges thought about our Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oils:

Provenance: 4/5
Top marks for rapeseed oil that is grown, pressed and bottled in Yorkshire.

Value for money: 4/5
Considering the quality of ingredients used, the judging panel agreed that the price for a bottle is reasonable value.

Taste: 7/10
An exotic twist on rapeseed oil. The judging panel agreed that it had a nice flavour profile to sweet bakes, and was also ideal for stir frys as an alternative to coconut oil.

The verdict from each oil taste test:

  • Wharfe Valley Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil – Chilli:

Judges pleasantly surprised at the mildness of the chilli profile. Clean grassiness to the oil. We found a rich and flavourful oil with a well judged chilli infusion. A good product. Good golden colour, the rapeseed is very vegetative on the nose, the chilli heat comes through but is not harsh.

  • Wharfe Valley Cold Pressed Rapeseed – Lemon:

Lovely notes of lemon on the nose and in the mouth. The flavours balance well making a very palatable product. The lemon comes through distinctly while remaining balanced with the flavour of the oil. There is just a hint of pepperiness on the finish. Attractive ‘holiday’ colour and buttery mouthfeel.

  • Wharfe Valley Cold Pressed Rapeseed – Coconut:

Lovely bright looking oil. Well blended mix of oils with neither flavours dominating and a clean finish. A good product for those who enjoy the use of coconut oil but find it can be too harsh.
A good aroma of coconut followed by the back note of rapeseed, clean and both come through very well. As a finishing oil this would be good in a salad or in a dressing to add a touch of nuttiness. 

To find out more click here to link to Great Taste 2017 website.

  “We are very proud of our full range of products. Our rapeseed oil is grown, pressed and bottled on our farm in West Yorkshire. Our oil is Extra Virgin because we only press once and do not use heat or chemicals to extract the oil. Not only that but we do not use chemicals in our harvesting methods either, thus taking great care to preserve all the natural benefits of the oil.”

SallyAnn Kilby,Wharfe Valley Farm Director

Find out why our rapeseed oils received the Great Taste 2017 Star Rating by taking your own taste test:

FREE DELIVERY OFFER FOR ANY 3 X 250ML OILS

To celebrate our achievement at Great Taste 2017 we are offering ‘FREE DELIVERY’ for orders of any 3 x 250ml Wharfe Valley Farm’s Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oils placed in October 2017*, from our online shop at www.wharfevalleyfarms.co.uk.

COPY this discount code GT3FREED and APPLY it at the check out when you have selected your 3 250ml oils: Click here to visit our shop or contact us by email: oilsinfo@wharfevalley.co.uk

 

Oh My Goodness

Is it my age do you think?  Time is passing so quickly, and we are nearly at  the end of 2016.  Where has the time gone?

What a year it has been.  Chatsworth last year left me in bed until January hence not attending this year!  It was great to lose the weight though.

This year has seen many changes – the Stove business and the hearth business are manically busy which is great, and the  bathroom side is also growing.  We have more staff and are running out of space.  So we are looking to expand again.  New presses and new equipment, for the oil, together with more staff.  Lots of moving of machinery and new computer programmes to help us to grow efficiently and give you all good service.

Having said all  of that we have had a major server crash.  A power cut and the server died.  So to everyone.  If you have emailed us and not had a response, or have phoned and not heard rom us over the past month, we have been without phones, computers and emails are still a bit iffy.  We are installing a dedicated line so that that everything will work beautifully, all  the time, and have brought in more staff to  help us to catch up.  If we have learnt anything it is that even with backups things take time to out right.

So thank you to all who have been understanding, and we are catching up!  Have a great Christmas.

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Spring News

Just hoping to squeeze this in before the 1st May, then I don’t feel quite so guilty- so much is going on here, the days are flying past!.

Family update: Amanda had another little girl Poppy, adorable as you can imagine, and after both Mum and Daughter causing a bit of a panic, both are flying along. Just waiting for them to arrive as we speak, ready for our big visit tomorrow. More of that later.

Spring has finally arrived here in Yorkshire. The rapeseed flowers are in bloom and the ground is warming up. Potatoes have been planted this week, and the barleys are, for the moment, looking really good. Just to prove I am a farmers wife though I will say that there is still time for things to go wrong. Things on the farming side really have been dire for the last few years, as you have no doubt gathered from my previous blogs.

Last weekend we went to Bishop Auckland Food Fair and had a fabulous time. it was great to attend such a well organised show, weather was great, attendance was high and the surroundings were really special. Well worth the visit! This weekend we are off to Leyburn – looking forward to seeing you all there – please come by and check out the new line. A lovely little spray bottle, great for those who are, like me, attempting to lose weight. Should be coming on line soon as well. So for all those who are trying to be ultra healthy, a great addition to the pantry.

The BIG news is that tomorrow we have the television cameras coming to the farm to film for the TV series Great British Food trip. Looking forward to meeting Sir Terry Wogan and crew. Just praying for good weather, as they are eating here as well – A meal cooked using rapeseed oil in every dish. For those who were Terry Wogan aficionados on Radio 2, my mother is called Mrs Biggadike, and we have Janet and John working for us…….

We have more new staff members now as well to welcome. Tracey has joined our accounts, and Claire is busy beavering away with our sales. No doubt you will see or hear from these in the near future.

Stephen is expanding again and has added Barbeques and Pizza ovens to his repertoire. They are looking good I have to say, no doubt the meal we will be cooking tomorrow will prove whether or not they can cope! He is still unbelievably busy with both stoves and bathrooms, but at least its cleaner than being installed during the winter months.

Its Chatsworth – is Christmas is on the horizon already?

I have decided it is an age thing. Time is flying so quickly I cannot keep up. Yesterday it was July, the end of this week it will be November. What happened to August, September and October?

So to give you a quick catch up – harvest was good, prices were terrible. (Wasn’t it the other way round last year?) All is safely gathered in and we are already talking about next years prices. Perhaps we will have a good harvest and good prices – its about time!

In my last missive I said we were not attending Chatsworth this winter, well things have changed. The team in the office, ably assisted by my sister has split the time up into bite sizes and we shall be there in force. Geoff and I will be fleeting visitors in between Grandparent duties –Grandchild no 2 is due at the end of October. We will keep you informed! We are also attending Knaresborough Christmas Fair for the first time, and have lots of tasting around the area before the end of November.

This year we will have oils, dressings, mayonnaise and vinegars, as well as our Eco briquettes, and gift packs. The new truffle oil will be available and as usual all competitively priced. You will all have a chance to win a hamper as well – just in time for Christmas.

So keep in touch, its always great to get your feedback and news. See you at Chatsworth!

July 2014 brings our new Mayonnaise

“Oh No”  to quote my 19 month grand daughter Isla,  its the end of July already!  Geoff is busy on his combine doing his ‘thing’ bringing in the harvest, I am busy checking the accounts to make sure that we do actually make a profit on the grain this year (have you seen the latest price for Malting Barley- Its less than it was 5 years ago!) The sun is shining, the rape is drying nicely – we missed the storms this year fortunately so the seeds were not battered from the seed heads. There is for once peace and tranquility in the Kilby household. Well, when I say peace and tranquility, what I actually mean is that we are coming in and falling asleep, so the peace is only broken by – dare I say it – the snores of both Geoff and I as the TV blares out its never ending tales of woe. At least the Commonwealth Games may add a little cheer for the next fortnight.

To add to our joy a little bird told us that all the Tour de France cyclists were insisting on using Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil – and yes, we supplied them. What a fantastic weekend that was. Such a great advert for our beautiful Yorkshire countryside and people!

Our new Mayonnaise is selling well – Sugar free and made with free range pasteurised eggs, it is safe for those who are pregnant, good for diabetics and very very tasty. Come and see at Chatsworth and taste the full range. The caravan and I will be setting up camp in our usual spot near the river, this year with a new addition to the troup, Elizabeth will be sharing our lodgings (poor girl – she has no idea what she is letting herself in for) Gordon from Posh Pots, will no doubt have another terrible joke to share with us and it will be great to catch up with all your news. It really does not feel like a year since the last show. Heres hoping the weather is as good as it is now.

Apparently we are receiving lots of attention to our website, so come on, if you have something you want to tell us, email us your thoughts and news, as well as your recipes, and ways you are using our fantastic heart healthy, yorkshire grown oil. It is always great to hear your snippets!

Make the heart healthy switch to rapeseed oil for 2014

Oh woe is me, my new motto is that a New Year brings new beginnings, so for those of you who like me, overindulged at Christmas then there’s no better time to think of changing your eating habits permanently. For me it will be to lose a few extra pounds (or stones) or to cleanse my inner self of wine, cream, chocolate and all things nice. Big sigh!

Making the heart healthy by switching to rapeseed is simple and so beneficial. Eating balanced healthy meals made with Wharfe Valley Rapeseed Oils is a great way to gain control over your diet. You’ll boost your heart health and you won’t notice any difference in taste.

Leading nutritionists and medics extol rapeseed as the golden oil for keeping your heart healthy, because it is:

  • Only 6% saturated fat – this is less than half the unhealthy saturated fat of olive oil
  • It is high in omega 3, 6 and 9
  • It is a rich source of the natural antioxidant, Vitamin E
  • High in monounsaturated fats
  • Can help maintain cholesterol levels
  • It retains all nutrients during frying and roasting due to its high smoke point
  • Contains no artificial preservatives and is trans-fat and GM free.

OK Lecture over. Now where is that bar of chocolate I stashed!!!!!! No seriously, I know it’s the time of year when everyone thinks about doing the ‘healthy bit’ but this year we all must try. I have a Diabetes clinic coming up and I know exactly the lecture she will read to me – and she is absolutely right.

Just before Christmas at the BBC Good Food Show the celebrity chefs used our oil liberally (bless them all) in their recipes to wow the crowds, make people think differently about food and prove that Yorkshire produce is the best and most beneficial in the world. We cannot thank them enough for all their help, Lawrence Keogh, James Martin, Brian Turner, to name but a few. Amanda took some time of work to help on the stand, and Geoff came down for the weekend to do the heavy lifting and give me some time off, so all in all, it was a great family outing. It was good to catch up with everyone as well. I cannot believe how many people came especially for our oil. To all those many many thanks. It really does give us such a boost.
We have put some recipe ideas of our own on our new look website so give them a try this month and let us know what you think. Even better send us your own favourite recipes. Pictures always help as well! We will do our best to include them, especially if they are heart healthy! Thanks to all those in the office who have finally dragged the right information from me to make this work. I think it looks great!
We have also had some great feedback from top foodies who have made the switch to Wharfe Valley Oil and hope to be featuring their ideas on our website over the coming months. So watch this space.
Join our campaign on Twitter (link to their Twitter) by using the hashtags #hearthealthy and #maketheswitch.
For more information and for tasty healthy recipes visit: http://rapeseedoilbenefits.hgca.com
Have a fantastic New Year everyone and we look forward to speaking and seeing you over the coming months.

Where is time going?

It’s November already and we are heading at the speed of light towards Christmas. Just where is the time going? Tomorrow sees us dashing off to Chatsworth for the Christmas Fair. Those of you who have not attended before, its a great day out, well worth a visit, and the decorations in the house are superb. I am really looking forward to seeing their ideas, only problem is – I dash home to try to recreate things at home and for some reason they just do not work. Could it be the difference in house size? Their stairs alone would more than fill our entire house!!

I have packed my thermals, fingerless gloves etc and hope that this year we will once again see the first fall of snow. Hopefully our stand will be next to someone with lots to tempt me for Christmas presents. Last year I think we managed to buy something from every stand. Obviously the alcohol stands took a lot of our business, closely followed by the food stands, and then the gifts – every dog we know now has a new bed and coat! Hopefully our new gift packs will add to the list of everyone’s must buy this year, we look forward to your comments.

Our friends Posh Pots will be there with their great pots and I am looking forward to hearing Gordon’s joke of the season. No doubt it will make me groan!

Stephen is really busy with his stoves. With all the talk of power cuts, stoves are flying out at a rate of knots. There are going to be some very warm people this winter. He has had to move his office into another building to give us some peace, only problem is – there is no heating, and they are all frozen! They just do not have time to put one in either.

If I do not have time to write again before Christmas, we will once again be at BBC Good Food Show at the NEC in the beginning of December, so do drop by to say ‘hello’. Its always great to catch up with people. Have a great Christmas and remember to put plenty of Rosemary and Garlic oil on your roasties!

Award Honour

Just have to pass on the news about Stephen. Last Friday he was awarded the honour of being runner up in the National Junior Director of the year category by the Institute of Directors. Big lunch in London with lots of important people. So proud!

The End of the Summer

The Indian Summer appears to be over, and our thoughts are turning towards the colder darker nights, comfort food of thick stews following a hearty soup for lunch! Apple pies with custard, and Burtree treacle puddings (I can’t make them as nice and they are quicker to cook)

The farmshops are ordering their gift packs ready for the festive season that will soon be on our doorstep. Sales of the plain and garlic and rosemary oil have gone through the roof now we are all eating roasts again, and I have to say that appearing on James Martin as his Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil has helped! Once again our thanks must go to him for his fantastic support of our oil over the past seven years.

In the office we are hoping to appoint someone with more expertise than I to keep you all informed of our antics. Watch this space for more news and announcements. I shall continue writing this news section though as I do enjoy it! You might start getting pictures though – which would be good!

Stephen has been madly busy with his stoves, and as we sit in front of ours I am not surprised. The lovely heat they generate is fantastic, very conducive to snoozing in the evening. Not that either of us do that…….. well only a little!

This last week we attended the Deliciously Yorkshire Awards Dinner, held at York Railway museum, with Nigel Baden from Radio 2. Great company and great food. The food producers in Yorkshire really do deserve your support. So much innovation and fabulous food. My personal favourites were the Sciolti’s chocolates and the savoury Nib nibs.

Next week Stephen is at the Institute of Directors Dinner in London, where he has been shortlisted for the National Junior Entrepreneur of the Year. To get this far is unbelievable, and you can guarantee I will be shouting from the rooftops if he wins.

Next week is also our Grand daughters first birthday it really does not seem to be a year since she was born, but what a joy she has been, so there will be lots of cuddles over the weekend can’t wait.

Next month we will be out and about with shows for the whole month, so hopefully will see you all then. Let me know where you would like to see us.