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Helen Miles

06/12/2016
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STEP INTO CHRISTMAS AT THE WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY VISITOR CENTRE

The Wensleydale Creamery, the famous cheese-makers based in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, is the only place to be this December, as it pulls out all the stops to create a magical festive season at its Visitor Centre in the market town of Hawes. Visitors heading to The Wensleydale Creamery, can enjoy a ‘Festive Taste of Yorkshire’, with exclusive Christmas shopping, including build-your-own hampers, plus fantastic home-made, seasonal food and drink served in Calvert’s Restaurant and the 1897 Coffee Shop. The Creamery’s popular Christmas shopping evenings will be held... Read More

01/12/2016

Festive Flavours from The Wensleydale Creamery

We’re famous for our Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese; creamy, crumbly & full of flavour, handcrafted by our master cheese-makers at The Wensleydale Creamery, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, to a time-honoured recipe using milk from local farms. But we’re also experts in blending cheese with ingredients, and have developed a range of tempting festive flavours to delight your tastebuds! Find them on our website, in our Visitor Centre Cheese Shop, in the major retailers, and independent farm shops and delis around the country. Eggnog Yorkshire Wensleydale Creamy, crumbly and... Read More

01/12/2016
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Wensleydale Creamery Finalist in White Rose Awards

We were delighted to be shortlisted in this year’s Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards, in the Large Visitor Attraction category. The list of finalists comprised some amazing businesses, and the competition was fierce! Feedback from the judges included: Excellent cheese-making demonstrations Friendly, bright and efficient staff Enticing home-made food A modern, bright and spacious building Well stocked shop aimed at all ages, with lots of local produce Excellent car parking   On the night of the awards our team enjoyed a fantastic event, with delicious food and great entertainment.... Read More

01/12/2016
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Creamery Supports Hawes Christmas Lights

The Wensleydale Creamery announced today its pledge of funds from carrier bag charges at its Visitor Centre in Hawes, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, to the local Christmas light fund. The market town of Hawes is a hot spot for tourism, full of thriving independent businesses, shops, pubs and tourist attractions. The Christmas light fund is run by a group of local business men and women, who give their time freely to ensure that a little extra Christmas cheer can be enjoyed by residents and visitors. The great... Read More

04/11/2016

Christmas Lunch in Calvert’s Restaurant

Our popular Christmas Lunches return from Monday 28th November. Served seven days a week, every dish is home-made & locally sourced, and features our award-winning cheeses. From just £12.95, booking is advisable!   See the full Christmas Lunch Menu here.

18/10/2016
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Christmas Shopping Evening – Tuesday 20th December

Join us on Tuesday 20th December, 5-8pm, for our second Christmas Shopping Evening. These popular evenings are not to be missed, with free mince pies and mulled wine, a live performance from local folk band Peg Powler, and 20% off all products*! Look out for our home-made & locally sourced Yorkshire Tapas Menu, being served in Calvert’s Restaurant 5-7.30pm. We hope to see you there. *T&Cs apply: in store on specified date only. Excludes alcohol and promotions.

18/10/2016
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Christmas Shopping Evening – Thursday 8th December

Join us on Thursday 8th December, 5-8pm, for the first of this year’s Christmas Shopping Evenings. These popular evenings are not to be missed, with free mince pies and mulled wine, a live performance from the Askrigg Hand Bell Ringers, and we will be joined by Sloemotion who will be sampling their delicious range of artisan products. You can also take advantage of 20% off all products*! Look out for our home-made & locally sourced Yorkshire Tapas Menu, being served in Calvert’s Restaurant 5-7.30pm. We hope to see you there.... Read More

16/10/2016
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The Wensleydale Creamery Showcases Range at International Trade Show in Paris

The Wensleydale Creamery, famous for its European protected Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese, will showcase its range of handcrafted cheeses as it heads to SIAL in Paris (16-20 October), the world’s largest food innovation exhibition bringing together over 7,000 companies from 100 countries around the world. The exhibition showcases products from all over the world and looks at the latest emerging culinary trends. The Creamery will be showcasing its range of sliced blended cheeses at the event, which recently launched in France, and unveil their new Mature Cheddar with Black Sheep Riggwelter... Read More

26/09/2016
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Awards 2016

White Rose Awards Finalist in Large Visitor Attraction of the Year   World Cheese Awards Bronze – Wensleydale Blue   Farm Business Cream Awards Taste of Excellence – Lemon Curd Yorkshire Yogurt   Great Taste Awards Yorkshire Wensleydale Wensleydale Blue   Global Cheese Awards, Frome Gold – Yorkshire Wensleydale, Cheshire, Wensleydale Blue, Dales Butter, Rhubarb & Vanilla Yorkshire Yogurt Silver – Strawberry & Raspberry Yorkshire Yogurt Bronze – Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries, New Coloured Blue, Retailer class – M&S Traditional Double Gloucester   International Cheese Awards, Nantwich Gold – Yorkshire... Read More

08/09/2016

Vacancy alert! Production Scheduler

APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED   Job Title: Production Scheduler Deputy: TBA Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager SUMMARY: The role of Production Scheduler is a key position in both the business as a whole and within the Supply Chain Team here at Wensleydale Dairy Products. The role is based at the Kirkby Malzeard site, 8.30am- 5pm Monday to Friday. As part of the team, as well as the main duties listed below you will be instrumental in understanding and sharing the responsibility of all relevant legal requirements of the business including... Read More