My Local Farm Shop Scoops a Prize

Indulge me. it is lovely to hear of well deserved local success.

A farm shop in Farrington Gurney, at the foot of the Mendips, received its Local Food Champion of 2010 prize at the Countryside Alliance Awards finals just held at Parliament.

I have monitored its development over the years. At first fearing for its survival as a massive Tescos is under 2 miles away but i have seen Farrington Farm Shop evolve from being a tenant farm and is now leading the way in local food retailing and educating the public on local produce.

It has very sensibly not tried to take the big boys on directly but has gone for the slightly querky coupled with an emphasis on local produce.

Recognising reality it has made itself a destination location for the Silver Surfers with it's excellent cafe.

Personally I can't get enough of the frozrn broad beans but don't tell Andy or the price will rise

The shop beat competition from local food retailers across Britain to carry off the honour. 

Well done to all the team.

Chris Slay