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And the 2007 winners in the Midlands are....
1. Best Local Food category: Hillers Farm Shop, Warwickshire
(Commended food retailer: Ludlow Food Centre, Ludlow, Shropshire)
2. Best Village Shop/ Post Office category: The Poppin, Long Marston, Warwickshire
3. Best Diversification category: Heath Farm Meats, Worcestershire
(Commended diversification: Crossroads Farm Shop, Leicestershire)
4. Best Traditional Business category: Clarke's of Queniborough, Leicestershire
(Commended business: A Johnson & Son, Staffordshire)
1. Best Local Food Category: Hiller’s Farm Shop
Dunnington Heath Farm
Alcester
Warwickshire
B49 5PD
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http://www.hillers.co.uk/
Clare Rowson, Regional Director for the Midlands and leader of the local judging panel says: “This is an outstanding outfit that continues to grow and add more strings to its bow. One loyal customer has said it is “possibly one of the best food shopping experiences you could have” and it is easy to see why. The best of our local produce is represented here, from Ragley game to Churchfields ice-cream, and the tea-shop and gift shop mean that a trip to Hillers is a lot more than simply a food shop. The warm welcome from the dedicated staff is also a major factor, and their dedication to supporting our farmers and growers is an inspiration” http://www.hillers.co.uk/
Commended food retailer: Ludlow Food Centre, Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire
SY8 2JR, Telephone: 01584 856000,
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http://www.ludlowfoodcentre.co.uk/
2. Best Shop / PO Category: The Poppin
Jacksons Orchard
Long Marston
Stratford-on-Avon
Warwickshire
Clare says: “With Post Offices increasingly under threat it is wonderful to be able to highlight the huge community-importance of a well-run branch, and Long Marston is a great example, having inspired several nominations. It is the heart of the community run entirely by volunteers and you can ask for most things and they will try and get it for you. You can also find out everything that is happening in the village and have a really good chat. Post Offices are the hearts of many communities, and the Poppin proves it.”
3. Best Diversification Category: Heath Farm Meats
Bagginswood
Cleobury Mortimer
Nr Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY14 8NB
01746 718732
Clare says: “Clive and Clair Gittens have successfully switched from traditional farming to a butchery with home produced beef, pork and lamb. All the animals they use are bred, reared and slaughtered by them (a rarity in these days of gold-plated EU regulations), and all meat is cut by hand meaning you can have any joint cut to your requirements. Clive and Clair have a passion and determination to fly the flag for local produce and their positive attitude shines through in everything they do – this popular couple deserve all the praise they get.”
Commended: Crossroads Farm Shop, Eastwell, Leicestershire, LE14 4EF
01949 860242
4. Best Traditional Business Category: Clarke’s of Queniborough
29 Main Street
Queniborough
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 3DB
http://www.clarkesqueniborough.co.uk/
0116 260 63 83
Clare says: “It is a real pleasure to shop here. The meat is fantastic and there is no need to go anywhere else for the week's meals. The business is constantly looking at new ideas and recipes and the staff are knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated to their jobs. People come from miles around because they know the quality and shopping experience cannot be beaten. This is a well established family butchers who have been trading for 25 years this year, yet the business is continuing to move with the times with a great mix of the traditional and the contemporary. Clarke’s is the reason our rural heritage has a place in our future and that is well worth celebrating.” http://www.clarkesqueniborough.co.uk/
Commended: A Johnson & Son, 1 Hadley St, Yoxall, Staffordshire, DE13 8NB, 01543 472235
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