Author: Tryphena Foster

Top Tips for Planning the Perfect Outdoor Event at Claydon Estate

Written by Tryphena Foster on February 4, 2025. Posted in Events, The Estate. No Comments on Top Tips for Planning the Perfect Outdoor Event at Claydon Estate

Now is the ideal time to start planning this year’s summer outdoor company event!Whether you aim to host an awards ceremony, a product launch, a family fun day, or a team-building day, finding the perfect event space and organising an event requires careful time management and planning.Here are our top tips to help you successfully plan and organise your summer event.VENUEChoose the right venue!Choosing the right venue takes time and there are several factors to keep in mind:Venue Size: A crucial aspect to consider.An excessively large venue may make your event seem empty, whereas a venue...

SUPPORTING RABI IN 2025

Written by Tryphena Foster on January 23, 2025. Posted in Farming, The Courtyard. No Comments on SUPPORTING RABI IN 2025

We’re thrilled to announce our chosen charity for 2025: the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI). This farming charity provides vital support to farming people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.During 2025, we’ll be donating 50p from every slice of our delicious carrot cake sold. So, every time you indulge in a sweet treat with us, you’ll be helping to make a real difference to the lives of those in need within the farming community.But who are RABI, and why is their work so important?Our chosen charity for 2025 is RABI, Royal Agricultural Benevolent...

Found Festival

Written by Tryphena Foster on January 15, 2025. Posted in Events. No Comments on Found Festival

What is Found Festival?A festival of discovery with music, dance, arts, crafts and wellness. Head turners from the world of Americana, Folk, Country, Blues, World and Roots Music. A festival with space to breathe and relax, to discover and learn, to create and share. Your first and forever festival, inspiring the best you. Don’t lose yourself, be Found.

Sir Edmund Verney – Standard Bearer to King Charles I

Written by Tryphena Foster on January 9, 2025. Posted in History, The Estate. No Comments on Sir Edmund Verney – Standard Bearer to King Charles I

Sir Edmund Verney – Loyalty unto deathJanuary is a month which marks the birthday of Sir Edmund Verney, (1 January 1590 – 23 October 1642), Standard Bearer to King Charles I.Sir Edmund was a high-ranking member of the royal household, known for his loyalty and dedication. He’s most remembered for his role as Standard Bearer to King Charles I at the Battle of Edgehill, the first significant battle of the English Civil War.It was his unwavering loyalty that ultimately led to his death on the 23rd October 1642.Born in 1590, Sir Edmund Verney was the son of Mary Blakeney and...