Where to Eat, Where to Stay, What to Buy, Where to Go

The Shropshire Hills

Sustainable Business Scheme

DIRECTORY www.shropshirehills-buylocal.co.uk

Where to Eat, Where to Stay, What to Buy, Where to Go

Where to Eat, Where to Stay, What to Buy, Where to Go

The Shropshire Hills Sustainable Business Scheme is run by Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership and supported by Shropshire Council. The Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership exists to conserve and sustain the special landscape of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. All the businesses in the Shropshire Hills Sustainable Business Scheme are pledged to become more sustainable. This means they are working to: • Reduce our impact on the environment • Enhance wildlife and landscape • Involve local people and visitors • Support the local economy Each business has a Sustainability Pledge on the wall showing you all the activities they are carrying out to become more sustainable. So, join in! Choose products and services from the Buy Local - Be Sustainable businesses and do your bit for a more sustainable future. For more information and directions for every business in the Scheme see www.shropshirehills-buylocal.co.uk.

Sustainable Business Achiever membership Recognition for ‘Achiever’ members who have pledged to commit to on-going sustainable business activity for 3 years.

The Shuttles are 16-seater minibuses which provide easy access into the hills for walking, sightseeing, pub lunches, picnics and more. They operate every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday, Easter to September.  For routes timetables and ticket prices see www.shropshirehillsshuttles.co.uk.

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Where to Eat

Welcome to a diverse and historic landscape, with thriving towns and villages and a remote and tranquil atmosphere. Traditional farming has shaped this landscape and is vital to maintaining it, which is why we are committed to supporting and promoting the local food and drink sector and other local products.

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Local products are those which are grown, reared or made in the area, and distributed through local supply chains and outlets. The Shropshire Hills is mainly a livestock area with a rich heritage in meat production and Ludlow has an unrivalled reputation as a centre for local produce. The area is also developing a strong creative sector, with wood, crafts and a wide variety of non-food products.

Friends of the Shropshire Hills AONB

Friends is a network which appeals to a wide range of people with a common interest in this beautiful landscape, its wildlife, heritage, culture and well-being. For more information visit

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Where to Eat The food and drink we consume impacts directly on our natural environment. Businesses listed here source from local small scale producers and often choose free-range and organic where possible.

 Acorn Wholefood Cafe 2 Berrys Coffee House 3 Carys Cakes at The Maltings 4 Jemima’s Kitchen 5 Longmynd Hotel 6 Rocke Cottage Tea Rooms 7 S C Price & Sons 8 The Parkway Restaurant 9 The Three Tuns Inn  White Horse Inn 5

Where to Eat

26 Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton SY6 6BW 01694 722495 www.wholefoodcafe.co.uk Contact: Chris Bland Twenty six years old – but still ahead of the food revolution – simply good home-cooked food on the premises, using Fairtrade products as first choice and sourcing locally.

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Cunnery Road, Church Stretton SY6 6AG 01694 722244 Contact: James Tully [email protected] www.longmynd.co.uk The Longmynd Hotel is situated in Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and enjoys stunning views over the old market town of Church Stretton.

Where to Eat

 Acorn Wholefood Cafe

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17 High Street, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6BU 01694 724452 [email protected] www.berryscoffeehouse.co.uk We support smaller local and family businesses and do our best to ensure we use seasonal, organic, free-range and natural products. We use Fairtrade or similar wherever practicable.

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The Maltings Tearoom, High Street, Clun, SY7 8JB 01588 640539 [email protected] www.caryscakes.com Contact: Carys Palmer Carys Cakes at The Maltings, is a traditional tearoom in the picturesque town of Clun, in the Shropshire Hills, where a warm welcome awaits you.

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Victoria House, 48 High Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6BX 01694 723823 [email protected] Contact: Diane Chadwick Jemima’s Kitchen at Victoria House offers home cooking at its best. Using favourite family recipes, with a seasonal menu that changes weekly, food is freshly prepared each day. Open Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.

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6 Rocke Cottage Tearooms

Abcott, Clungunford, Craven Arms SY7 0PX 01588 660631 [email protected] www.rockecottagetearooms.co.uk Contact: Karin Clarke Owner Karin Clarke invites visitors to step back in time and enjoy the quintessential experience of taking tea within the old-world charm of an English setting. ‘Award winning Tearoom’ Top Tea place as voted by theUK Tea Guild 2011.

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7 Castle Street, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AS 01584 872815 [email protected] www.pricesthebakers.co.uk Contact: Peter and Deborah Cook We are an award-winning family bakery with a long tradition of producing traditional English and Continental breads, cakes and pastries.

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No. 6 Parkway, Ludlow Shropshire SY8 2PG 01584 873130 Contact: Dean Banner The Parkway, a bistro by day 9 till 4 and a restaurant by night 6 till 11. Tapas and modern British cuisine we offer something for everyone.

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Where to Eat

Salop Street, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5BW 01588 638797 www.thethreetunsinn.co.uk Contact: Tim and Catherine Curtis-Evans This famous and historic pub and brewery in Shropshire has been the ‘beating heart’ of Bishop’s Castle since 1642.

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 White Horse Inn

The Square, Clun, Shropshire SY7 8JA. 01588 640305 [email protected] www.whi-clun.co.uk Contact: Jack Limond The White Horse Inn is a traditional pub in the small town of Clun, set within the beautiful Shropshire Hills. We serve a wide selection of local real ales and a varied menu of home cooked food in a convivial atmosphere.

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Where to Stay

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Where to Stay

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Our accommodation providers have a commitment to their local environment and community by adopting practices that are more environmentally responsible, as well as promoting local events, activities, walking and use of sustainable transport.

 Broome Park Farm Bed & Breakfast 2 Castle View B&B 3 Daisy Bank Caravan Park 4 Eaton Manor 5 Goosefoot Barn 6 Hesterworth Holidays 7 Highgrove Barns Holiday Cottages 8 Hopton House 9 HPB Upper Norton  Longmynd Hotel  Magnolia  Mocktree Barns Holiday Cottages  New House Farm B & B

 Old Time  Orchard House Bed and Breakfast  Sutton Court Farm  The Castle Hotel  The Ferndale Flat  The Ludlow Holiday Cottage  The Old Farmhouse  Timberstone Bed and Breakfast  Tudor Cottage  Victoria House  YHA All Stretton Bunkhouse  The Broadmeadow  The Lilac House

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Where to Stay

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Catherton Road, Cleobury Mortimer DY14 0LB 01299 270647 Contact: Catherine Evans [email protected] www.broomeparkfarm.co.uk We are part of a family run farm producing beef, lamb and arable crops. Located in open countryside on the edge of the small Shropshire town of Cleobury Mortimer, famous for the crooked steeple of St. Mary’s Church. Stokesay, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9AL 01588 673712 Contact: Joyce Cook [email protected] www.castleviewstokesay.co.uk I serve local bacon, sausages, eggs, bread, apple juice and organic smoked salmon. The preserves I make from locally grown fruit and the milkman delivers to the door.

3 Daisy Bank Caravan Park

Snead, Montgomery, Powys SY15 6EB 01588 620471 Contact: Nicky and Mark Bell [email protected] www.daisy-bank.co.uk A family run adult–only touring caravan park, 83 fully serviced pitches set in 9 acres of beautiful countryside in the Shropshire / Welsh border.

4 Eaton Manor Country Estate

Eaton-under-Heywood, Church Stretton SY6 7DH 01694 724814 Contact: Laura Hemming [email protected] www.eatonmanor.co.uk Escape to our glorious 500-acre rural retreat and enjoy luxury 4 and 5 star homes from home sleeping from 2 to 60 guests.  Ideal for family and friends for weekend, midweek or week long stays.

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Pinstones, Diddlebury, Craven Arms SY7 9LB 01584 861326 Contact: Sally Loft [email protected] www.goosefootbarn.co.uk Four special cottages nestle in the secluded valley in the beautiful Corvedale. A perfect place for anyone with the desire to get away from everyday stresses and strains.

Where to Stay

 Broome Park Farm Bed & Breakfast

Linley Cottage, Hesterworth, Hopesay SY7 8EX 01588 660487 Contact: Sheila and Roger Davies [email protected] www.hesterworth.co.uk Caring family owners offer self catering and bed & breakfast accommodation in this beautiful part of the Shropshire Hills. If you like the independence of your own holiday cottage, then Kerry Cottage is for you. Or if you prefer to have your breakfast cooked for you, then opt for 5* B&B.

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Highgrove Farm, Long Lane, Sibdon Carwood, Shropshire SY7 8DU 01588 673113 [email protected] www.highgrovebarns.co.uk A right royal welcome awaits you at The Dairy and The Byre, newly converted, well appointed, 18th Century barns adjoining the owners house. The accommodation is on the ground floor with only shallow steps to the front doors.

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Where to Stay

Hopton Heath, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 0QD 01547 530885 Contact: Karen Thorne [email protected] www.shropshirebreakfast.co.uk Hopton House is an award winning B&B with stunning views situated in the Clun Valley.

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Norton Farm, Norton, Craven Arms SY7 9LT 01588 674050 Contact: Francesca Biddlecombe [email protected] www.hpb-uppernorton.co.uk We manage 21 self-catering holiday cottages at Upper Norton, on behalf of the Holiday Property Bond - a portfolio of 1,300 villas, cottages and apartments located throughout the UK and Europe.

 Longmynd Hotel

Cunnery Road, Church Stretton SY6 6AG 01694 722244 Contact: James Tully [email protected] www.longmynd.co.uk The Longmynd Hotel is situated in Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and enjoys stunning views over the old market town of Church Stretton.

 Magnolia

3 Montgomery Road, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5EZ 01588 638098 Contact: Elizabeth Ronan [email protected] www.magnoliabishopscastle.co.uk B&B with 5 star breakfasts and fabulous views. A few minutes walk from Bishop’s Castle, surrounded by the Shropshire Hills. Visit and enjoy a walk, then relax in our lovely garden with delicious home made cake!

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 Mocktree Barns Holiday Cottages

Mocktree Barns, Leintwardine SY7 0LY 01547 540441 Contact: Clive and Cynthia Prior [email protected] www.mocktreeholidays.co.uk Come and stay in the comfort of one of our GTBS Gold award winning country cottages within easy reach of Ludlow and the Shropshire Hills. Green Tourism Business Scheme member.

Where to Stay

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 New House Farm B & B

Clun, Shropshire SY7 8NJ 01588 638314 Contact: Miriam Ellison Gold Award, remote 18th century farmhouse – high in Clun hills/Welsh border.  Outstanding views, ‘fabulous country garden’, peaceful walking, unspoilt countryside, quality accommodation, spacious bedrooms, hearty breakfasts.

 Old Time

29 High Street, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5BE 01588 638467 Contact: Jane Carroll [email protected] www.oldtime.co.uk Old Time is a 15th century guest house and shop in the centre of Bishop’s Castle, a small medieval market town.

 Orchard House

Ashford Bowdler, Ludlow SY8 4DJ 01584 831270 Contact: Judith Eyres [email protected] www.orchard-barn.co.uk Judith & Noel Eyres offer warm personal B & B service, excellent accommodation and delicious Shropshire breakfasts from ‘Local to Ludlow’ produce. 

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Where to Stay

 The Old Farmhouse

 The Castle Hotel

 Timberstone Bed and Breakfast

Little Sutton, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2AJ 01584 861305 Contact: Jane Cronin [email protected] www.suttoncourtfarm.co.uk Six delightful holiday cottages, sleeping 2-6 , offering quality accommodation, one of which is ground floor suitable for less mobile guests.

Market Square, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5BN 01588 638403 Contact: Henry Hunter [email protected] www.thecastlehotelbishopscastle.co.uk Georgian Coaching Inn in one of Shropshire’s prettiest towns, with lovely gardens, countryside views and no passing traffic. Eight pretty en-suite bedrooms, three bars and restaurant serving great value modern British food.

 The Ferndale Flat

Ferndale, Shipton, Much Wenlock TF13 6LB 01584 847649 Contact: Mike Brogden [email protected] www.ferndaleflat.co.uk Self-catering for 2/3 + cot in comfortable coach-house flat. Eco-friendly construction. Open all year. Min 3-nights stay, 2-nights in low season. Walks from the door. 

 The Ludlow Holiday Cottage

33 Julian Road, Ludlow SY8 1HA 07968 215856 [email protected] www.ludlowholidaycottage.co.uk Discover Ludlow and stay in style. The Ludlow Holiday Cottage is a newly built ‘green’ cottage; it is both traditional and contemporary in style and sleeps two comfortably (beds can be twin or king size)

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Woodside, Clun SY7 0JB 01588 640 695 Contact: Helen Vaughan [email protected] www.theoldfarmhousebandb.co.uk The Old Farmhouse is a 300 year old stone farmhouse overlooking the beautiful Clun Valley. It is set in Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Where to Stay

 Sutton Court Farm

Timberstone, Cleestanton, Ludlow SY8 3EL 01584 823519 Contact: Tracey Baylis and Alex Read [email protected] www.timberstoneludlow.co.uk Timberstone B & B nestles within the Clee Hills, only five miles from the market town of Ludlow in Shropshire.

 Tudor Cottage

36 Union Street, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5DF 01588 680203 Contact: Rachael Kennedy [email protected] www.tudor-cottage.com Recently renovated 3 bedroom holiday cottage with a beautiful garden, in the midst of Bishop’s Castle, offers selfcatering accommodation for up to 5 people.

 Victoria House

48 High Street, Church Stretton SY6 6BX 01694 723823 Contact: Diane Chadwick [email protected] www.bedandbreakfast-shropshire.co.uk Close to both the local amenities and the surrounding Shropshire Hills, award-winning Victoria House is rated four-star by EnjoyEngland with a Silver Award for the high standard of its accommodation.

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 YHA All Stretton Bunkhouse

Meadow Green, Batch Valley, All Stretton SY6 6JW 01694 722593 Contact: Frankie Goode [email protected] www.allstrettonbunkhouse.co.uk Comfortable bunkhouse facilities for up to 10 people ideal for walkers and cyclists, with immediate access to the Long Mynd and within easy reach of Church Stretton.

 The Lilac House

Pennerley, Shrewsbury SY5 0ND 01743 792292 [email protected] www.thelilachouse.net A family run smallholding breeding and raising rare breed pigs and selling pork produce locally. Nestled in the beautiful Shropshire Hills with breath taking scenery surrounding The Lilac House the caravan club CL is a peaceful haven for a quiet country break.

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 The Broadmeadow

Broadmeadow Holistic Centre Leebotwood, Church Stretton SY6 6NQ 01694 751367 [email protected] www.broadmeadow.org.uk Camping – year round adult only caravan and camping site. Equine care – grass livery; remedial, respite and retirement care. Holistic – offers complementary and alternative therapies, workshops and events.

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What to Buy

Where to Stay

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By buying locally produced and sourced products you are contributing to the viability of small scale, artisan producers, helping maintain the natural beauty of the area and reduce long distance transport.

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What to Buy

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 Myriad Organics  Old Time Chairs  Plush Hill Cycles  Salop Pickle Works Ltd  Strefford Hall  The Ludlow Jam Pan  Wood Brewery  Ridgeway Zwartbles  Shire and Carriage Horses 17

What to Buy

46 Church Street, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire SY9 5AE 01588 638584 Contact: Andrew Pugh Andrew, Tom and their friendly staff are always pleased to attend to your butchery needs.

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Bank Cottage, Thriftwicket Lane, Haytons Bent, Shropshire SY8 2AU 01584 823610 email: [email protected] Contact: Juliette Best Blue Hills Aromatics offer a unique range of fabulous natural skin, hair and personal care products that are handmade near Ludlow using plant extracts.

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Bryn Mawr, Newcastle-upon-Clun, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 8QU 01588 640298 email: [email protected] www.clunvalleyorganics.co.uk Contact: Trevor Wheeler Clun Valley Organics is an organic and eco-friendly hill farm which produces traditional breed beef cattle and sheep and a range of crops. The latter include barley and oats as well as potatoes, carrots, leeks and swedes.

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07725 193679 email: [email protected] www.daniellescoffee.co.uk Contact: Danielle Hadley Danielle’s Coffee is a coffee distributing company for hotels, restaurants and coffee shops hoping to make a different to the way coffee is made in the surrounding area.

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5 Hobsons Brewery

Newhouse Farm, Tenbury Road, Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire DY14 8RD 01299 270837 [email protected] www.hobsons-brewery.co.uk Contact: Nick Davis An award winning brewery based in Cleobury Mortimer, we produce a series of 7 beers all brewed using the finest quality locally sourced ingredients.

What to Buy

 A J Pugh Butcher

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Hopesay, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 8HD 01588 660737 [email protected] Contact: Phil Moore Family run organic smallholding growing mainly organic vegetables, organic eggs, honey and organic mutton. Members of Demeter BDAA Organic.

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Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2JR 01584 856000 [email protected] www.ludlowfoodcentre.co.uk Contact: Tom Hunt A unique food emporium where farming, food production and retail come together. See your food being made through windows in the shop, try local specialities and freshly roasted coffees in the cafe and take some great food home to enjoy.

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Mahorall Farm, Nash, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 3AH 01584 890296 [email protected] www.farmcider.co.uk Contact: Peter and Chris King-Turner A small family farm situated on the southern slopes of Clee Hill, near Ludlow. We make a range of ciders and  seasonal fruit syrups for sale.

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6 High Street, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6AA 01952 727992 Contact: Jo and Liz Challinor [email protected] www.muchmorebooks.co.uk www.muchmoremusic.co.uk Family run second hand bookshop. 50,000 books to suit all tastes and ages. Books and music bought. Sunday opening during school holidays.

Strefford, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 8DE 01588 672759 [email protected] www.streffordhallfarmshop.co.uk Contact: David Morgan Traditionally farmed animals, which have been hung to produce tender eating, farm tours, and a lovely nature trail.

 Myriad Organics

 The Ludlow Jam Pan

22 Corve Street, Ludlow SY8 1DA 01584 874888 [email protected] Contact: Graham Lambert Organic shop selling variety of foods, cosmetic & body care, baby food, baby care and household products. Take away food available daily.

4 Whatsill, Hopton Bank, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 0QB 01584 890559 [email protected] Contact: Sara- Jane Brough A small business carefully & lovingly making handmade quality preserves following traditional methods & using seasonal produce.

 Old Time Chairs

 Wood Brewery

29 High Street, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire Sy9 5BE 01588 638467 [email protected] www.oldtime.co.uk Contact: Jane Carroll Clun Forest chairs made on the premises with locally sourced Ash from Eaton Farm, Plowden & Powis Estates.

Wistanstow, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 8DG 01588 672523 [email protected] www.woodbrewery.co.uk Brewer of cask and bottled beers. Started in 1980 in buildings adjacent to the Plough Inn in Wistanstow.

 Plush Hill Cycles

Riddings Farm, Newcastle on Clun, Craven Arms SY7 8QT 01686 670682 / 07891 725595 [email protected] www.ridgewayzwartbles.wordpress.com We breed pedigree Zwartbles sheep (MV acc) on our upland farm in the stunning Shropshire Hills.  Pedigree breeding stock, lamb products and fleece for sale.

8 The Square, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6DA [email protected] www.plushhillcycles.co.uk Contact: Allen Timbrell & Kate Mayes Promoting cycling in the Strettons for both the local community and visiting cyclists. Sales, repair and hire.

 Salop Pickle Works Ltd

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 Strefford Hall

Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury SY3 0PT 01743 873 330 [email protected] www.saloppickleworks.com Contact: Ian and Teresa Lewis A family run business, hand making quality pickles in the old fashioned way but with today’s tastes in mind. A unique set of flavours that will suit most palates.

What to Buy

What to Buy

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 Ridgeway Zwartbles

 Shire and Carriage Horses

Longmynd Cottage, Batchcote, Church Stretton SY6 6NP 01694 751732 / 07816 932474 [email protected] www.shireandcarriagehorses.co.uk Shire and Carriage Horses for: Experience Days, Demos & Talks, Woodland, Forestry & Farm work, Film, Television & Promotional Work, Weddings & Funerals.

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Riddings Farm, Newcastle on Clun, Craven Arms SY7 8QT 01686 670682 / 07891 715595 [email protected] www.allinaspin.wordpress.com Get in touch with your creative side!  Workshops in wool and willow crafts. Beautiful and useful items made from willow and from the fleece of our own pedigree Zwartbles and Clun Forest sheep. 

Where to Go

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Where to Go  All in a Spin 2 Bobby Britnell 3 Carding Mill Valley Tea Rooms 4 Gleanings Rural Study Centre 5 Long Mountain Centre 6 Oak Heath

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Spending time out and about in the Shropshire Hills has never been so environmentally friendly. With such a variety of activities that suit young and old, there’s no excuse.

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Moor Hall Farmhouse, Bettws-y-crwyn, Newcastle on Clun SY7 8PH 01547 510664 [email protected] www.bobbybritnell.co.uk Moor Hall is a 400 year old farmhouse situated Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Studio offers brilliant creative courses in drawing, painting and textile related topics with something for everyone.

3 Carding Mill Valley Tea Rooms

Chalet Pavilion Tea Room, Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6JG 01694 723068 [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk The valley provides excellent access to the Long Mynd with superb walking in peaceful countryside with delightful streams.

4 Gleanings Rural Study Centre

Crosfields, Gravels Bank, Minsterley SY5 0HG 01743 891412 [email protected] www.gleanings.co.uk A Rural Study Centre and luxury self-catering studio, situated on a 14 acre smallholding.

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 Wheely Wonderful Cycling

Pleasant View, Rowley, Westbury SY5 9RY 01743 891274 [email protected] www.logcabinslongmountaincentre.co.uk Pony trekking /livery, children’s pony mornings walking, cycling, horses welcome and NEW three spacious two bed roomed log cabins are situated within a secluded area with outstanding views of the Shropshire Hills. Station Yard, Hopton Heath, Craven Arms SY7 0QD 01547 530922 [email protected] www.oakheath.co.uk We are proud to offer a range of timber frame courses from our base in the Shropshire Hills countryside. The courses are taught to no-more than 8 people at a time offering you a professional but personal approach to learning the art of timber framing.

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26 Sandford Avenue, Church Stretton SY6 6BW 01694 723600 [email protected] www.secrethillswalking.co.uk Guided walking holidays in the Shropshire Hills. Arranging the whole walking holiday package for individual and groups. 

Chapel Croft, Roman Bank, Rushbury SY6 7ED 07791 284510 [email protected] therushburypig.co.uk Offering a variety of personally delivered pig-keeping and pig-breeding courses tailored to your needs or just a wonderful experience meeting the pigs. Supplier of pedigree Berkshire, Middle White and Kunekune rare breed pigs for breeding, fattening or as pets.

Where to Go

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Petchfield Farm, Elton, Ludlow SY8 2HJ 01568 770755 [email protected] www.wheelywonderfulcycling.co.uk We organise over 30 great Cycling Holidays and Walking Holidays in Shropshire, Herefordshire & the Wye Valley.  We also run a Cycle Hire Centre and design & publish cycling maps.

 Woods for Wellbeing

Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2NQ 01584 847636 / 07796 596451 [email protected] www.woodsforwellbeing.com Woods for Wellbeing is a social enterprise providing a varied programme of nature-based activities and retreats in beautiful settings to suit everyone.  

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School Road, Craven Arms SY7 9RS 01588 676060 [email protected] www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre offers a range of activities and opportunities for everyone and anyone.

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Local Services

Ludlow 07958 629 220 [email protected] www.bizz-buzz.co.uk bizz buzz, a bilingual (German/English) intercultural management and communications studio supports UKbased individuals and organisations with their various German/English language & culture requirements. 6

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Edgeton Clinic and home visits SY7 8HN 01588 680 356 [email protected] Reflexology is specialised, therapeutic massage, usually performed on the feet. The recipient receives massage to reflex points relating to the problematic areas. This is non-invasive, relaxing and may bring relief of symptoms.

Local Services

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Local Services

If all businesses like these made the effort to cut emissions and adopt more environmentally friendly approaches to their everyday business practice, the sustainability of the community would be improved.

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 bizz buzz 2 Clinical Reflexology 3 Enterprise South West Shropshire 4 Household Energy Service 5 MedlicottSnows Solicitors 6 Mike Russell Garden Design 7 Oliver Gibbs Carpentry & Joinery 8 Shropshire Hardwoods 9 tdky consulting  The Fabulous Cob Oven Company

Enterprise House, Station Street, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5AQ 01588 638038 [email protected] www.bishopscastle.co.uk Enterprise House is the headquarters of the Bishops Castle & District Lifeline Company Limited. We trade under the name Enterprise South West Shropshire. We run the drop-in IT Centre, the Village Outreach Project and a number of local regeneration projects.

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Old Primary School, Church Street, Bishop’s Castle Shropshire SY9 5AE 01588 630683 [email protected] www.h-e-s.org HES works in partnership with local groups to deliver a free advice and support service for households wanting to save energy and live greener lifestyles. 

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Local Services

The Old Picture House High Street, Bishop’s Castle SY9 5BQ 01588 638425 [email protected] MedlicottSnows Solicitors based in Bishops Castle and Knighton, with an outreach office in Clun.

6 Mike Russell Garden Design

Church Stretton, Shropshire SY6 6EE 01694 724258 / 07815 127177 [email protected] www.mikerussellgardendesign.co.uk Mike Russell Landscape & Garden Design - designs with nature. Experienced and trained in Art & Garden Design, Habitat Creation, Wildlife Gardening and Horticulture. Mike has worked with the National Trust and Shropshire Wildlife Trust and has developed a sensitive and natural gardening style.

7 Oliver Gibbs Carpentry & Joinery

Green Farm, Plox Green, Shrewsbury SY5 0HT 07943 823515 / 01743 818448 [email protected] www.olivergibbs.com Oliver Gibbs is a carpenter and joiner in Shrewsbury who provides ethical carpentry and joinery services throughout Shropshire.

tdky consulting

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Autumn Recipe

Nettle and Wild Garlic Soup Serves 4

Ingredients

Ingredients

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1kg crab apples (or Bramleys)

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110g young nettles

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250g blackberries

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110g wild garlic leaves

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250g damsons or bullaces

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1 onion

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110g rose hips

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1 medium potato

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110g wild cherries

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25g butter

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110g elderberries

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1 litre vegetable stock

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About 2l water

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1 tsp ground coriander

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Up to 2kg sugar

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Pinch chilli powder (optional)

Method

Spring Recipe

Hedgerow Jelly Makes 5-6 jars

Method

1. Rinse and half the crab apples (or cut up the Bramleys). Remove stalks from the other fruits and rinse. Place all fruits in a preserving pan and add enough water to cover.

1. Wearing rubber gloves, cut the young shoots off the nettles.

2. Boil and simmer until the fruit is soft. Strain the juice through a jelly bag. Do not press through, the juice should be clear.

3. Chop the onion and saute in the butter. Add the coriander and chilli. Blend in.

3. Measure the juice before returning to the pan. For every 500ml of juice add 500g of sugar. Stir over a low heat until sugar dissolves.

4. Add the stock and peeled, chopped potato. Boil and simmer until potato is soft.

4. Bring to the boil. Skim off any white foam. Lower the heat and simmer until setting point is reached.

5. Add the nettles and wild garlic leaves, leave for a few minutes until wilted.

5. Test: put a little of the jelly on a cold saucer, leave it to cool and push with a finger until it wrinkles.

6. Remove from the heat and liquidise.

2. Wash the nettles and wild garlic leaves, and chop up the wild garlic.

7. Reheat and serve.

6. Once ready, pot in sterilised jars. Recipe by Ruth Mapes. If you’re a true forager, you should be able to collect all of these fruits from the hedgerows in the autumn, and make a much cheaper version!

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These local recipies are from the book ‘John Osborne Entertains; Food and Drink in The Shropshire Hills’. The soup recipe was adapted by Meg Pybus from a recipe originally by Arthur Hollins of Ford Hall Farm, Market Drayton. 31

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