This was the second time the event had been held on the Estate and was a great success. Vehicles on display included vintage, classic, motorbikes, military and agricultural and there was an impressive array of vintage themed stalls and activities.
The Pantry is an outstanding cafe based on Yattendon Estate and located in the village square. If you have not visited them yet do pop in for a coffee and a slice of delicious cake!
Despite the showers – and in true British fashion – everyone pulled together to decorate the village with bunting and line tables up through the village square. Guests brought their own chairs and picnics and competitions were held for both best dressed table and best children’s hat.
A great day was had by all with many thanks to all those who made it happen.
The support of volunteers and businesses is integral to the success of the fete which raises funds for a wide range of worthwhile causes including The Thames Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance and The West Berkshire Countryside Society. Many thanks to all those involved.
We are awaiting confirmation of the total amount raised but will keep you updated!
Read this year’s coverage in the Newbury Weekly News.
Ian Hewson (better known as Wineman) based on Frilsham Home Farm in Yattendon shared his expertise and showed us why he is known as a specialist for pairing wine with food. The guests who spoke to Ian were immediately impressed by his enthusiasm for sourcing quality wines. Ian clearly cares where his wines come from and offers great quality wines at reasonable prices. We have extended our wines available in the stores along with tasting notes on each one so do come along and see for yourself. Alongside the wine the team prepared our range of deli nibbles all of which are stocked in store. The extensive range include sugar, gluten and dairy free so there is something to suit everyone.
Drinks and nibbles, expertly provided by one of our tenants Top Nosh Cuisine, circulated as the newly refurbished premises and increased range of products were admired.
The Village stores new opening hours are:
Monday to Saturday: 7.30am – 6pm
Sunday: 8am – noon.
The Post Office will be open:
Monday to Friday: 9am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 9am – 12.30pm
If you would like to contact the stores please call them on 01635 201236
Please find the official Post Office press release below
Among the vehicles a Le Mans Ford and a 1920s Rolls Royce were spotted and visitors enjoyed snacks or lunch from the field kitchen. The Estate are keen to support this event and make it an annual occurrence so look out for the event in 2016!
Click on the link below to see the Newbury Weekly News coverage of the event.
The GGBC was founded in 1991 with the aim of enabling local people to enjoy the beautiful stretch of The River Thames through rowing. In 1992 the Club revived the Goring & Streatley Regatta which started in 1888 but ceased at the outbreak of the First World War. The Regatta is now held annually in July on it’s original site at Bishop’s field in Goring. Over 600 people take part in the regatta with up to 6,000 people coming along to join in the fun.
GGBC and the Estate have committed significant resources to ensure that GGBC can develop a permanent home which will enable rowing to flourish in the local community and everyone involved is delighted with the result.
Whilst we are still awaiting confirmation of the exact totals it is anticipated that the fundraising total will be in the region of £14,000.
Many volunteers and local businesses invest time and money in order to be involved in helping raise funds for worthwhile local causes and the Fete Committee would like to pass on their thanks to everyone involved.
The Country Life verdict
This is real shooting, game-cooking country. The village is largely owned by the Iliffe family, who brought bulk selling to the UK Christmas-tree industry in the 1970s. The estate has preserved the picture-book look of the square, which is surrounded by black-and-white 17th-century cottages and Cromwellian red-brick houses. The Royal Oak pub serves good grub and there’s a shop, post office and butcher
Best address
‘There is a striking Queen Anne house in the village called England’s Piece, owned by the estate and let to a tenant. You can’t buy it, but letting it is almost as good,’ believes Alex Barton of Strutt & Parker Pangbourne
Alternatives
Frilsham (home to The Mike Robinson Game & Wild Food Cookery School and the excellent Pot Kiln restaurant), Upper Basildon, Compton, Goring & Streatley (which has its own station).
Commute: Pangbourne (London Paddington, 49 minutes). Drive to station: about 14 minutes. Frequency of trains: 3 per hour (peak). First train in: 5.33am; last train home: 11.33pm. Annual season ticket: £4,228. Annual car-park ticket: £813.50.
Tip: You have to change at Maidenhead for some fast trains, although things will be easier when Crossrail opens at Maidenhead.
The Country Life verdict: This is real shooting, game-cooking country. The village is largely owned by the Iliffe family, who brought bulk selling to the UK Christmas-tree industry in the 1970s. The estate has preserved the picture-book look of the square, which is surrounded by black-and-white 17th-century cottages and Cromwellian red-brick houses. The Royal Oak pub serves good grub and there’s a shop, post office and butcher.
Best address: ‘There is a striking Queen Anne house in the village called Englands Piece, owned by the estate and let to a tenant. You can’t buy it, but letting it is almost as good,’ believes Alex Barton of Strutt & Parker Pangbourne.
Alternatives: Frilsham (home to The Mike Robinson Game & Wild Food Cookery School and the excellent Pot Kiln restaurant), Upper Basildon, Compton, Goring & Streatley (which has its own station).
Read full article here https://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/the-best-places-to-live-for-commuters-berkshire-2231
It provides a unique family outing and crowds gather in the village square to welcome the carriages as they stop for refreshment at The Royal Oak which provides the opportunity for onlookers to get a closer look at the horses and ornate carriages.
The award is made annually to one landowner who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the successful land management and development of an agricultural estate in England.
Lord Iliffe commented: “I am thrilled to receive this prestigious award. It is not only recognition of everything that we have been working towards for the last twenty years but is also testament to the great work being done by the team at Yattendon and also the diverse community which exists on the estate.”
Humphrey Salwey, Chairman of the Judges, commented;
‘Yattendon is a truly exceptional example of an estate that has evolved over many years and continues to do so. The land and buildings have been adapted to modern uses while keeping the essential character and essence of the estate. Amongst many good points the judges noted was the outstanding way the business units had been tailor made for their various uses. Robert Iliffe, his family and management have a clear policy that they will be top class guardians of Yattendon while allowing staff and tenants to grow and develop in a remarkable environment.”
The book describes the pub as “a handsome old inn with beamed and panelled rooms, lovely flowers, local beers, imaginative modern bar food, friendly service and seats in a pretty garden”.
Rob McGill has been at the helm for over three years now and has returned the Oak to its former glory days as the hub of the village and a fantastic, family-friendly spot for delicious food or a wide range of local, quality drinks.