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If you fancy taking part in a sportive with a difference, come and join us here at the brewery on Bank Holiday Sunday for the second Sundown 60. The Sundown 60 challenges convention as, instead of an early morning start, riders will depart at 1.30pm. The challenging route takes riders on a spectacular 60 mile route into the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds and Ryedale. It is organised by the managers of the Wold Top Actif cycling team and the idea behind it was to create an unusual and unique event for cyclists in Yorkshire. Co-organiser David Hought said: “Due to...

We're thrilled to share the news that our farm diversification businesses, Wold Top Brewery, Agricola Bottling and Muddy Souls Events have been shortlisted in the Outstanding Rural Diversification Project category of the prestigious Rural Business awards. To reach the final, we had to indicate how we had established a strong position in the marketplace, evidence our contribution to the rural and wider business economy and demonstrate growth and commitment to the rural sector through our businesses and our people. Our co-founder, Gill Mellor said: “Our contribution to the rural and local business community is an important element of running our farm diversification businesses and...

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We're very excited to learn that we have reached the final of another award! This time, it's Welcome to Yorkshire's super prestigious White Rose Awards and we've been shortlisted in the Taste of Yorkshire category. We're one of six finalists and face tough competition from Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley; Cedar Barn Farm Shop, Pickering; Fodder, Harrogate; Miller's Fish and Chips, York and The Firebox Café, Hawes. The Taste of Yorkshire award aims to reward tourism bosses who produce a quality end product or uses local produce and contributes to the long term sustainability of the local community.  The winners will be...

We're delighted to report that the Wold Top Warriors team of oarsmen stormed into first place when they competed in the Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers’ dragon boat race at Wykeham Lakes recently. The sixteen-strong team, comprising staff, family and friends of the brewery, was one of 26 teams entering the races that took place on Sunday June 11. Teams were divided into the gold and silver races according to their results in the first two qualifying races and the Wold Top Warriors won the gold final. Alex Balchin, brewery manager and dragon boat team member, said: “We had quite a...