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Born in 1991, when Nick Stafford decided to start a brewery at the bottom of his in-laws’ garden. Armed with nothing more than a pair of wellies, some old steel tanks and a rusty Peugeot 205, Nick built his brewery with blood, sweat and tears.

Today’s demand has meant they have moved out of the garden, and also have some slightly shinier tanks, but Nick’s original ambition still stands. They love making great beer. And everything they do at Hambleton Brewery revolves around this fact.

In their words… “Whilst most people love sweets, we’re obsessive. Each mix, each tray, each batch and every morsel is dedicated to achieving that all important ‘mmmm’ factor.

We take traditional recipes, lovingly handed down through the generations, and give them exciting new twists to create mouth-watering new moments.

The results? Award winning English confectionery that’s impossible to resist…”

The Company’s fleet is 76 HGV’s, employing 112 members of staff. Alfred Hymas Ltd is one of the largest family-owned bulk haulier in North Yorkshire. Established in Burton Leonard, near Harrogate more than 110 years ago, the Company has built-up and maintained a high reputation within the haulage industry. Alfred Hymas Ltd specialises in bulk haulage, predominantly serving the aggregate and agricultural industries.

The fleet now works out of operating centres in Great North Road, Sinderby, Thirsk (Head Office), Ripon, Keighley and Masham. Servicing both long and short term contracts, staff and customers alike continue to enjoy an excellent working relationship with this successful family business.

Hemingways is a specialist e-commerce, sales and distribution company representing a wide range of major UK and international brands, promoting and selling their products to consumers and corporate markets.

The company is independently owned & managed and has traded since 1947. It’s heritage traces back to 1919. Founded in Leeds, the company now operates from sites in Ripon, Leeds, Dublin and Amsterdam employing over 170 people, (over 300 during peak trading) and is recognised as one of the fastest growing private companies in the North.

You are never just a number with Solo Estate Agents. At Solo Estate Agents, their innovative and friendly approach allows you flexibility and control. Their comprehensive service accommodates all property types, styles and locations, whether you are selling or letting. They cover Ripon, Thirsk, Northallerton, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Wetherby and beyond.

Newtons Solicitors Ripon offers a full range of legal services to individuals and companies including divorce and family law, buying and selling residential property, wills and probate, company and commercial, employment, disputes, insolvency and commercial property services.

Whether you are involved in a business or dealing with your personal affairs, we always remember how important your case is to you and put ourselves in your position. At Newtons, you will regularly receive clear guidance when you need it together with an experienced lawyer who will look after your best interests.

If you are thinking of instructing us we would be delighted to hear from you.

The Masons Arms is a family run village pub. They serve excellent quality pub food using locally sourced ingredients! Only superb wines are served here alongside traditional hand pulled ales. They look forward to welcoming you all, diners and drinkers alike. Why not stay over night? See their accommodation and make a booking.

Econ Engineering is the UK’s leading manufacturer of gritters, de-icers, snow ploughs and highway maintenance vehicles. They have been manufacturing winter and road maintenance vehicles at their factory in Ripon, North Yorkshire since 1969 – while service depots across the UK offer maintenance contracts that keep their vehicles on the go.

Fyffes is one of the largest and oldest tropical produce importers and distributors. With an infrastructure that reaches across the globe, Fyffes is truly an international player, involved in the production, procurement, shipping, ripening, distribution and marketing of bananas, pineapples, and melons.

Since 1888, Fyffes has been committed to bringing the world the highest quality products, inspiring people to feel excitement about our products and making a positive difference for our growers and farmers, our customers and the environment. Today, Fyffes is the largest importer of bananas in Europe and the no. 1 importer of offshore melons in North America.