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22nd November 2017 - Response to Autumn Budget We are pleased that the Chancellor has listened to our concerns about the long-term decline in cider.  This freeze in excise duty announced in the Budget today is much needed, as it will work towards supporting the...

The second Budget of 2017 will be announced on 22 November and we’re calling for a different outcome to the first 2017 budget, which saw the Chancellor increase duty on cider.  The cider, brewing and pubs sector supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and contributes...

Can they do it? Yes they can! Sheppy's is one of the oldest and most distinguished cider making families in the world - with a rich history that spans six generations and 200 years. Headed by Master of Cider David Sheppy, the traditional cider makers have launched a...

Knights Malvern Gold has been hailed as the World’s Best Non-Sparkling Cider by the expert judges of the World Cider Awards.   The World Cider Awards is an international competition that selects the very best in all the recognised styles of cider. Knights Malvern Gold...

Thatchers Redstreak Cider has been named the best sparkling cider in the world in the recent World Cider Awards 2017. Redstreak, part of the Thatchers Cider Barn range, is an 8.4% single variety cider made from local Somerset Redstreak apples. To create the Cider Barn...

What a fantastic day it was at our Myrtle Farm Open Day on Saturday (16th September 2017). We’d like to say a huge thank you from us all at Thatchers to all our visitors who came along to help make the day one to remember. There were many familiar faces in the crowds,...

The unusually early harvest across Aston Manor Cider’s Herefordshire and Worcestershire orchards continued this week with some varieties ready to pick up to ten days ahead of schedule.   Josh Faulkner-Elliott, orchard coordinator and cider maker at Aston Manor Cider,...

Apples and pears were on the agenda in Westminster last night, at the All Party Parliamentary Cider Group (APPCG) and The National Association of Cider Makers (NACM) autumn reception.   With over 150 guests from across the political spectrum and the drinks trade, the...

New alcohol consumer organisation, Drinkers’ Voice, has revealed an exclusive poll which highlights that 70% of the UK’s drinkers don’t listen to official alcohol guidelines. We would like you to join us in supporting them in their fight against the anti-alcohol...

Thatchers Cider has taken to the skies over Somerset with its first hot air balloon. Emblazoned with the strapline “What Cider’s Supposed to Taste Like”, the yellow and green balloon will make its Bristol International Balloon Fiesta debut, from 10th - 13th August. An...

Aston Manor Cider, the UK’s largest independent cider maker, has beaten its record 2016 award haul just eight months into the year. Six new accolades for product quality and design have taken the 2017 total to 22, five more than the last year.   Plaudits include two...

Thatchers Cider and HMS Somerset have teamed up to promote the county of Somerset and bring a few home comforts to everyone on board ship. Chris Milton, Off-Trade & Export Sales Director at Thatchers Cider, presented a Thatchers branded “RAS” (replenish at sea) flag...