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Q GARDENS FARM SHOPContact: Katie Napper, Milton Hill,Steventon, Abingdon OX13 6ABT: 01235 820988Products: Fully stocked farm shop,butchery and PYO seasonal fruitand veg, including asparagus,cherries, strawberries, raspberries,blackberries, currants, gooseberries,plums, greengages, damsons, apples,and pears. Q’s own beef and lamb,locally produced pork, poultry andgame. Plant nursery, bedding andperennial plants, hanging baskets,shrubs and fruit trees. Tea room andchildren’s play area.MEAT & FISHBROOKLEAS FISH FARMContact: Tim Lobb, Brookleas, EastHendred, nr Wantage OX12 8LNT: 01235 820500E: brookleas@hotmail.comwww.brookleas.comProducts: Trout farm fed by GingeBrook from local Downs. Smallfarmshop and smokery. Children’sfishing pond. Fly-fishing and livetrout restocking available on request.Member of British Trout Assoc.Opening times: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm.Other outlets: Attends 13 localFarmers’ Markets during year.CASEY FIELDS FARM SHOP(VICARS GAME)Contact: Alan or Owen Hayward,Casey Fields Farm, off Dog Lane,Ashampstead RG8 8SJT: 01635 579662E: alan@vicarsgame.co.ukwww.vicarsgame.co.ukProducts: Farm shop and butcheryselling high quality local meat atwholesale prices. Beef, pork, lamb,wild boar, venison, poultry, game andexotics (kudu, bison, ostrich,crocodile). Homemade sausages,burgers and bacon. Own-brandsmoked meats. Free-range eggs.Fresh vegetables and salad. Bread.Opening times: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm.Other outlets: Wholesale throughVicars Game to local and Londonrestaurants; Fortnum & Mason; otherfood distributors.CHALLOW HILL MEATSContact: Lucy Blackwell,Challow Hill Farm, East Challow,Wantage OX12 9PDT: 01235 765792E: info@challowhillmeats.co.ukwww.challowhillmeats.co.ukEnv-links: FASProducts: Dexter beef, seasonal lamband rare breed pork.Other outlets: Farmers’ Markets atAbingdon, Faringdon, Wantage,Didcot, Henley, Newbury andHungerford.CHERRY ORCHARD MEATSContact: Nick Venters, CherryOrchard Cottage, East Sands,Burbage SN8 3ANT: 01672 810257/07866 452611E: nicholasventers@tiscali.co.ukProducts: Pork sausages, bacon,gammon, pork or beef freezer packs.Pig feed contains no GM ingredientsor antibiotics (growth promoters).Refrigerated home delivery servicewithin 14-mile radius.Outlets: Farmers’ Markets at Pewsey,Marlborough; local caterers; retailers.CHRISTMAS FARMContact: Phil Scrivener, Church Lane,Enborne RG20 0HBT: 01635 569747www.christmasfarm.org.ukProducts: Traditionally reared freerangebeef, pork, lamb, duck, goose,chicken, turkey and eggs. Alsospecialist home-cured meats.DEWS MEADOW FARM SHOPContact: Jane and Andrew Bowler,Oxford Rd, East Hanney OX12 0HPT: 01235 868634E: bowler.jane@btinternet.comwww.dewsmeadowfarm.co.ukProducts: Traditional homeproducedpork, bacon, sausages,burgers, pork-pies, pasties andsausage rolls. Also bread, fruit andveg. Award-winning dry-cured baconand gluten-free products.Opening times: Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm. Late night Friday 6pm.Other outlets: Farmers’ Markets;local shops.DOWN BARN FARMContact: Mrs Penny Reid,Down Barn Farm, Sparsholt Down,Wantage OX12 9XDT: 01367 820272E: pendomeffect@aol.comEnv-links: Org, WMP.Products: Organic Shorthorn beefand Tamworth pork on 100-acre(42ha) farm. Horse livery andescorted rides on Downs. Providingagro-tourism via bed andbreakfast/dinner for RidgewayNational Trail visitors.Other outlets: Supermarkets;specialist rare breed butchers.EASTBROOK FARMSORGANIC MEATContact: Carolyn Curtis, EastbrookFarm, Cues Lane, Bishopstone,Swindon SN6 8PLT: 01793 790460E: orders@helenbrowningorganics.co.ukwww.helenbrowningorganics.co.uEnv-links: OrgProducts: Award-winning organicmeat. Prepared by skilled butchers.National home delivery service.Other outlets: Sainsbury’s and Tescounder Helen Browning brand.GREENFIELD PORKPRODUCTSContact: Martin and DawnMartindale, Sunnycliff, HighburyRoad, Anna Valley, Andover SP11 7LUT: 01264 359422E: martinanddawn@greenfield-pork.co.ukProducts: Free range pork, Wiltshiredry-cured bacon and gammons. Prizewinning sausages in Great HampshireSausage & Pie Competition 2005,2006 and 2007. Hampshire Life BestButcher/Meat Producer 2005.Refrigerated delivery service. Hogroast hire.Other outlets: Hampshire Farmers’Markets; local shops.HAMPSHIRE GAMEContact: Janet Lane, Pollards Farm,Clanville, Andover SP11 9JET: 01264 730294/07719 613906E: sales@hampshiregame.co.ukwww.hampshiregame.co.ukProducts: Oven-ready game. Tradingsince mid-1970s.Other Outlets: Farmers’ Markets.KILN MEADOWS FARMContact: Gordon Hedges, Cox’s Lane,Midgham, Reading RG7 5URT: 0118 971 2138Products: Prime quality beef frompedigree Highland cattle. All beefhung on bone for three weeks tomaximise flavour and tenderness.Visit by appointment.Other outlets: Farmers’ Marketat Newbury.ROYAL BERKSHIRE PORKContact: Russell Kilvington, Tamarisk,Pudding Ln, Brightwalton RG20 7BYT: 01488 638155E: info@royalberkshirepork.co.ukwww.royalberkshirepork.co.ukEnv-links: FASProducts: Accredited RSPCA FreedomFood pig breeder retailing own-brandpork products – sausages, bacon,gammons. Russell farms 40 acres offree-range pigs and is a formerMeridian TVYoung Entrepreneur oftheYear in South-East.Other outlets: Local shops;supermarkets; caterers; also Waitroseand Sainsbury’s.NORTHMOOR TRUSTFOR COUNTRYSIDECONSERVATIONContact: Rachael Lee, Hill Farm,Little Wittenham OX14 4QZT: 01865 408196E: admin@northmoortrust.co.ukwww.northmoortrust.co.ukEnv-links: WFCP,WMP, CSA, LEAF, BioProducts: Lamb and sheepskin rugs,born and reared on Trust’s farmwhere animal welfare, wildlifeconservation and environmental bestpractice are given high-priority.VisitSetting highstandardsMany producers workingwithin the North WessexDowns AONB pride themselves onthe quality of their produce andtheir concern for the environmentin which they operate.They realise that their type ofwork, the way they operate andthe careful management of theirlocal environment are cruciallylinked with the ongoing wellbeingof the AONB and the futuresuccess of their businesses.Many of them havedemonstrated this by joiningassurance schemes. These arehighlighted in our list as“Env-Links”.by appointment.Other outlets: Farmers’ Markets.SANDRIDGE FARMHOUSEBACON LTDContact: Mrs R. Keen, SandridgeFarm, Bromham, nr ChippenhamSN15 2JLT: 01380 850304E: info@sandridgebacon.co.ukwww.sandridgebacon.co.ukProducts: Speciality hams; Wiltshirenaturally-smoked and dry-curedbacon; sausages. Home-rearedAberdeen Angus and Hereford beef.Opening times: Farm Shop openTue-Sat 10am-5pm.Other outlets: Farmers’ Markets atDevizes and Wanborough;independent butchers; delicatessens;caterers; farm shops.SHEEPDROVEORGANIC FARMContact: Sales Team, Warren Farm,Lambourn RG17 7UUT: 01488 674747E: jason.ball@sheepdrove.comwww.sheepdrove.comEnv-links: WFCP, Bio, WMP, Org, CSAProducts: Award-winning traditionalmixed farm producing organic beef,lamb, mutton, pork and free-rangechicken. Home delivery direct fromKeyWFCP: Whole FarmConservation Plan:Dedicated, tailor-mademanagement plan forall aspects of a farm,dependant on its farmtype, location andhabitat, wildlife value.Bio: Biodiversity ActionPlan: individually tailoredmanagement planfor selected habitatsand species.WMP: WoodlandManagement Plan:Provides tailoredmanagement advicefor a particularwoodland or complexof woodlands.the farm.Opening times: Onsite shop onFarm Open Days only.Visits byappointment.Other outlets: Website; telesales;wholesale; Sheepdrove Organic FarmFamily Butchers at Bristol and MaidaVale, London.STARK HOUSE FARMContact: Mrs Frances Paget,Stark House Farm, Goose Hill,Headley, Thatcham RG19 8ART: 01635 268205E: francespaget@UK2.netEnv-links: CSAProducts: Rare-breed Saddlebackpork, bacon and sausages. Farm salesavailable, telephone first.Other outlets: Farmers’ Markets atNewbury and Winchester.SWAN INN (ORGANICSHOP & RESTAURANT)Contact: Mrs Mary Harris,The SwanInn Lower Green, Inkpen RG17 9DXT: 01488 668326E: enquiries@theswannin-organics.co.ukwww.theswaninn-organics.co.ukEnv-links: Org, CSA, FASProducts: Village shop, pub andhotel which serves meals cookedusing mainly organic ingredients. AllOrg: Organic Schemes:Mainly addresschemical inputs;fertiliser, pesticide usein crops and veterinarymedicines in livestockproduction.FAS: Farm AssuranceScheme:Voluntaryschemes establishingproduction standardscovering food safety,environmental protection,animal welfare,and other importantconsumer issues. Eg.British Farm standardwith red tractor logo.Demeter: Certifiedfood comes withbiodynamic farmingwhich is ecological andholistic. It takesaccount of the soil,plants and animals, andthe influence of themoon and stars.meat organic (hung and butcheredon premises). Pub meals all week. Ala carte restaurant Wed-Sat, Sundaylunch. Shop Wed-Fri 11am-2.30pm,weekend 11am-3pm. Won theRSPCA Good Business Award 2007.W CUMBER & SON(THEALE)/RUSHALL FARMContact: John Bishop, Rushall Farm,Scratchface Lane, Bradfield RG7 6DLT: 0118 974 4547www.rushallfarm.org.ukEnv-links: WFCP, Bio, WMP, Org, CSA,FASProducts: 350-hectare farm,producing organic lamb, beef.Provides educational environmentalvisits through the John Simonds Trustand Open Days, including lambing,bluebell walks and family events.Other outlets: Farm sales; WickcroftFarm Shop; Cumbers Farm Shop,Marcham.PLANTS & SEEDSENGLEFIELDGARDEN CENTREContact: Miss Janet Smith,The Street, Englefield, nr Theale,Reading RG7 5ESCSA: CountrysideStewardship Agreement:Through CSAschemes the governmentmakes paymentto farmers and landmanagers to enhanceand conservelandscapes, wildlife,history and help peopleenjoy them.LEAF: LinkingEnvironment AndFarming: Promotesefficiency transparencyand standardsthroughout the foodand farming industry.LEAF marque farmersfollow integrated farmmanagementprinciples.FSC: ForestryStewardship Council:International, nongovernmentalorganisation promotingresponsiblemanagement of theworld’s forests. Usescertification andproduct labelling withits tree-tick logo.Criteria for directoryinclusion: Productionsite must be located, orproduct must be grown,reared or harvestedwithin the AONB orwithin five miles of theAONB border. Productmust be available locally.All information has beenprovided by theproducers and neitherthe publishers nor NorthWessex Downs AONBaccept any responsibilityfor any errors orommissions.T: 0118 930 4898Products: Charity-run garden centreproviding training for people withdisablilities. Produces high qualitybedding and herbaceous plants.Opening times: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm,Sun May-June 12-4pm.FLOWER FARMSContact: Bob Anderson,Carvers Hill Farm, Shalbourne,Marlborough SN8 3PST: 01672 870782E: flowerfarms@btinternet.comwww.wildflowerfarms.comEnv-links: FAS, CSAProducts: Wildflower seed andnative plants. Open daily, May-Aug.View wildflower seed crops, restoredmeadows/other habitat, with naturetrails. Free admission and car parking.Consultancy service available.Other outlets: Mail order,brochure available.MEADOWMAKERContact: Sue Everett, 122 DerwentRoad, Thatcham RG19 3UPT: 01635 847164E: suejeverett@hotmail.comwww.meadowmaker.co.ukProducts: Wild-harvested seed, bycontract only, for re-creating nativegrassland (lowland meadow/16 UP! ON THE NORTH WESSEX DOWNS FOR FULL PRODUCT DETAILS VISIT WWW.NORTHWESSEXDOWNS.ORG.UKFOR FULL PRODUCT DETAILS VISIT WWW.NORTHWESSEXDOWNS.ORG.UK UP! ON THE NORTH WESSEX DOWNS 17
calcareous grassland); consultancyfor Farm Environment Plans andEnvironmental Stewardship. Inst. ofEcology and Env. Management; FloraLocale’s Code of Practice forSupplying Native Flora.WANBOROUGH HERBNURSERYContact: Bob and Peter Biggs,Wanborough Herb Nursery,Callas Hill, Upper Wanborough,Swindon SN4 0AET: 01793 790327E: biggs@wanbherbnursery.fsnet.co.ukProducts: Retail nursery with displaygardens promoting interest in herbsand their uses. Also unusual orforgotten plants. Site chemically freesince 1983. Garden design service.Other 0utlets: Farmers’ Markets;shows; garden club talks.PRESERVESARCHERS COUNTRYCHUTNEYSContact: Jane Archer,Tanglewood, 3 Ermin Close, Baydon,Marlborough SN8 2JQT: 01672 540534Products: Gold Award-winningsauces and chutneys (Guild of FineFood Retailers ‘Great Taste’ Awards),all using Jane’s personally-developednatural recipes. Locally-grownproduce used where possible. Noartificial additives, colourings orpreserves used.Other outlets: Farm shops; butchers;independent local retailers.ATKINS & POTTSContact: Nicola Young, Unit 3,Studland Est., Gore, End Rd, Ball Hill,Newbury RG20 0PWT: 01635 254249E: info@atkinsandpotts.co.ukwww.atkinsandpotts.co.ukProducts: Savoury jams, relishes,classic condiments. Hand-made torecipes devised by local Berkshirefamilies. Also wide range of kitchenessentials. Online and site sales.Delivery to the door.Other outlets: Wickcroft, Highclose,and Wellington Farm Shops; La PetiteFromagerie, Marlborough; TheHealthy Life, Devizes.CHURCH LANE FOODCOMPANYContact: Jean Semlyen, 15 ChurchLane, Wallingford OX10 0DXT: 01491 833320Products: Environmentally-awareproducer of home-made traditionalfruit and vegetable preserves, jams,jellies, marmalades, chutneys. Mostingredients grown locally, withoutchemicals.Visit by appointment.Outlet: Wallingford localproducers’ market.LIZZIE’S LARDERContact: Liz Barnett, 10 Inkpen Rd,Kintbury RG17 9TUT: 01488 658450E: jsb@snowdonbarnett.comProducts: Hand-made jams,marmalades, chutneys and quichesmade in small batches, wherepossible from home-grown or localproduce. Home-made healthy dogbiscuits also available.Other outlets: Local shops; shows;markets; monthly volunteer lunches.ROSEMARY’S PRESERVES &HIGHGATE JUICESContact: Rosemary and John Tuck,Highgate Farm, Wootton BassettSN4 8DTT: 01793 850999E: tuck.highgate@btconnect.comProducts: Wide range of home-madejams, chutneys, marmalades andjellies, also apple juice andelderflower cordial. As much localAONB fruit and ingredients used aspossible. Contract service to press,pasteurise and bottle juices fromsurplus fruit.Visit by appointment.Other outlets: Farmers’ Markets inWootton Bassett, Marlborough (alsoMarlborough Arts and Crafts, StPeter’s Church), Wanborough, Calne,Devizes and Swindon.SUSIE’S PRESERVES LTDContact: Susie Kensett, Unit A, ColdAsh Farm, Long Lane, Hermitage,Newbury, Berkshire RG18 9LTT: 07909 995353E: info@susiepreserves.co.ukwww.susiespreserves.co.ukProducts: Hand-cooked chutneys,jams, jellies, marmalades usingoriginal recipes created by SusieKensett and, where possible, usinglocal AONB ingredients.Other outlets: Village and farmshops; butchers; delicatessens;healthfood shops; selected craftand country shows; order on-linevia website.SILK & HONEYNEWBURY ANDDISTRICT BEEKEEPERSContact: Mike OliverT: 01635 201470www.newburyandwantagebeekeepers.btinternet.co.ukProducts: Local honey and hiveproducts in Newbury and Wantageareas. Produce sold through localshops, shows and fetes.WHITCHURCH SILK MILLContact: Stephen Bryer, 28Winchester St,Whitchurch RG28 7ALT: 01256 892065E: silkmill@btinternet.comwww.whitchurchsilkmill.org.ukProducts: 200-year-old water millon River Test weaving silk on historicmachinery. Self service tearoomoffering range of cakes andsandwiches. Picnickers welcome.Shop sells unique silk gifts,accessories. Temporary exhibitionsthroughout the year and children’sactivities during school hols.Opening times: Tues-Sun 10.30am-5pm (except Christmas). Lastadmission 4.15pm.WOOD & TREESGEORGE MEDLINWOODWORKSContact: George Medlin, The MedlinWorkshop, Little Hidden Farm,Wantage Rd, Hungerford RG17 0PNT: 07881 570301/01672 811886E: georgewoodworks@onetel.netwww.georgemedlin.co.ukProducts: Bespoke furnitureusing local AONB, British andEuropean woods.Commissioned work: Specialises inindividually designed furniturecrafted to suit all homes, styles andclient requirements. Medlin-designedtraditional specimen pieces available.Visit by appointment only.MARNIE MOYLE & GREENOAK FURNITUREContact: Marnie Moyle, 1 CatmoreRoad, West Ilsley RG20 7ATT: 01635 281786E: marnie@outwest.freeserve.co.ukwww.marniemoyle.co.ukProducts: Marnie’s simple, sturdyoutdoor designs use locallyharvested unseasoned green oak,which is expected to shrink or distortto add uniqueness and character.Each piece is additionally carved withwords or designs, and the site-originof the wood used is carved on theunderside of the bespoke work. Allfurniture is made to commission.STICKS & STONESContact: Garp or Liis Flack,North Lodge, Shaw Farm, Lockeridge,nr Marlborough SN8 4LUT: 01672 861336E: info@uksticksandstones.comwww.uksticksandstones.comProducts: Bespoke handmadekitchenware such as individuallydesignedchopping blocks andcheeseboards made from blocks oflocally sourced timber and rock.Other outlets: Marlborough HighStreet market (Weds and Sat);website.YATTENDON ESTATE LTDContact: Alastair Jeffrey, The EstateOffice,Yattendon RG18 OUYT: 01635 203905www.yattendon.co.ukEnv-links: WFCP, Bio, WMP, FAS, CSA,LEAF, FSCProducts: Christmas trees, seasonaldecorations, associated fare.Foresters’ yard.Opening times: Dec 9am-6pm,otherwise by appointment.VARIOUSBROMHAM GROWERSContact: Ross Paget, BromhamGrowers Ltd, Barley Close Farm,Bromham, Chippenham SN15 2JAT: 01380 859891www.bromhamgrowers.co.ukProducts: Wholesale operationproducing freshly prepared andwhole vegetables and fruit grownmainly on farms in Bromham.Operates six days a week at BarleyClose Farm. Produce sold all over UK.All farms under Assured ProduceScheme.EVERLEIGH FARM SHOPContact: David Hammerson,Old Rectory Farm, Everleigh,Marlborough SN8 3EYT: 01264 850344E: info@everleighfarmshop.co.ukwww.everleighfarmshop.co.ukProducts: Farm shop anddelicatessen. Sells local beef, pork,lamb, poultry, and oven-ready gamein season. Also fresh fruit, vegetables,dairy produce, fresh bread and wines.Opening times: Mon-Sat 8am-4pm;late opening Thurs and Fri until 5pm.Other outlets: Smithfield Marketand major poulterers in London;Selfridges; top restaurants and hotelsthroughout country; website sales.GARLANDS ORGANICContact: Innes and HannahBallantyne, 6 Reading Road,Pangbourne RG8 7LYT: 0118 984 4770www.garlandsorganic.co.ukEnv-links: OrgProducts: Over 1,500 organic andnatural products including localbread, honey, meat, cheese. Alsoorganic fruit and vegetable retailer.Opening times: Tues-Fri 9am-5.30pm; Mon and Sat 9am-5pm.HANNEY COMMUNITYSHOP & POST OFFICEContact: Mrs A.P.Vickars, Brookside,East Hanney, Wantage OX12 0HUT: 01235 867408Products: Wide range of local meat,free-range eggs, honey, fruit andvegetables. Also groceries, householdgoods, stationery, greetings cards andsmall toys.Village store establishedfor more than 20 years.HAMSTEAD GROWERS LTDContact: Keith Webb,Red Hill, Hamstead Marshall,Newbury RG20 0JLT: 01635 254091E: keith.hg@kwgl.co.ukProducts: Plants, equestrian supplies,feeds, bedding, arena for hire, leatherrepairs.Opening times: May-Oct Mon-Sat8am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4pm; Nov-Apr 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-1pm.HARROWAY ORGANICGARDENSContact: Mandy Wright andSteve Forster, Kingsclere Road,Whitchurch RG28 7QBT/F: 01256 895346E: hogveg@hotmail.comEnv-links: OrgProducts: Market garden producingwide range of organically-grown fruitand vegetables. Local vegetable boxdeliveries (Andover, Newbury areas).Farm shop.Opening times: Thurs-Sat 9am-6pm.Other outlets: Winchester Farmers’Market (July-Nov).HIGHCLOSE FARM SHOPContact: Jayne Thorp, Bath Road,Hungerford RG17 0SPT: 01488 686770www.thefarmshop.co.ukProducts: Wide range of soft fruitand vegetables in season.Opening times: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm,Sun 10am-4pm (NB seasonalchanges).LITTLE HIDDEN FARMContact: Bill and Sue Acworth, LittleHidden Farm, Hungerford RG17 0PNT: 01488 683253www.littlehiddenfarm.co.ukEnv-links: WFCP, WMP, Org, FAS, CSAProducts: Mixed organic farmintegrating products and serviceswith rural environment. Beef, lamb,honey, wildflower seeds/plants,mature trees, hay/straw, sticks forpeas/beans. Riding school, hedgelaying,conservation and schools’education services. Open seven daysa week, visits by appointment.OLD FARM SHOPContact: Mrs Caroline Tyler, MiltonHill, Rowstock OX14 4DPT: 01235 831247E: theoldfarmshop@aol.comProducts: Spray and chemical-freeproduce. Own fruit, vegetables, meat,cakes, bread, pies, jams. Free-rangeeggs. Local cheese, honey.Veggie boxdelivery service. PYO site. Animals tofeed, visits on farm (9am-6pm).Other outlets: Farmers’ Markets atWantage and Wallingford.WICKCROFT FARM SHOPContact: Mandy Strang, PangbourneRoad, Theale RG7 5EAT: 0118 930 5159www.wickcroftfarmshop.co.ukProducts: Wide range of localproduce including home-producedfree-range chicken, local beef, organiclamb and mutton, free-range andrare breed pork, delicatessen, awardwinninglocal cheeses, cakes, bread,wines, beers etc.Opening times: Wed-Sat 9am-5pm.WOODBOROUGHGARDEN CENTREContact: Alison Parker,Nursery Farm, Woodborough,nr Pewsey SN9 5PFT: 01672 851249www.woodboroughgardencentre.co.ukProducts: PYO fruit, vegetables anddaffodils at nursery April-Oct. Gardencentre with coffee shop. Plants,shrubs etc.Opening times: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm;Sun 11am-5pm.Other outlets: Fruit sold at PewseyFarmers’ Market.VEGETABLESBILLINGTON FARMSContact: Tim Billington, PangfieldFarm, Stanford Dingley RG7 6DYT: 0118 971 2584Env-links: CSAProducts: English asparagus.Outlets: Local stores.MAPLELEAF WATERCRESSContact: Alison Brown, ‘Parrotts’,Greywell Road, Mapledurwell,Basingstoke RG25 2LST: 01256 464221/400368E: mapleleafwcress@aol.comProducts: Suppliers of traditionalbunched watercress available fromthe site daily to trade outlets andthe public.Other outlets: Local Farmers’Markets.OGG VALLEY ORGANICSContact: Tracy Gough, 1 WestfieldFarm, Ogbourne-St-George,Marlborough SN8 1SXT: 05601 159971E: oggvalleyorganic@btconnect.comwww.oggvalleyorganics.co.ukEnv-links: WFCP, Bio, OrgProducts: Family-run business est.in 1999 as organic, chemical-free210-acre vegetable farm. Seasonalroot, brassica and salad vegetables.Farm sales: 9am-5pm. Local boxedorder deliveries.Other Outlets: Farmers’ Marketat Newbury.TOLHURST ORGANICPRODUCEContact: Iain Tolhurst, West Lodge,Hardwick, Whitchurch-on-Thames,Pangbourne RG8 7RAT: 0118 984 3428E: tolhurstorganic@yahoo.co.ukEnv-links: WFCP, Bio, Org, CSAProducts: Established in 1976,growers and distributors of organicvegetables. Operate a three-sizeveggie-box delivery scheme inReading and Oxford areas. Won ‘LocalBox Scheme of the Year 2000’ awardfrom Soil Assoc. Finalists in the BBCradio 4 Food and Farming, Farmerof the year 2007.YATESBURY ORGANIC FARMContact: Richard Gantlett,GR Gantlett & Son,Yatesbury HouseFarm, nr Calne SN11 8YFT: 01672 539039www.yatesbury.netEnv-links: WFCP, Bio, Org, FAS, CSAProducts: Home-grown mixedseasonal vegetables and pedigreeAberdeen Angus beef produced inrotation with cereals.If you would like a FREE listing in our next Product Directory call 01488 685440 or email info@northwessexdowns.org.uk18 UP! 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