Author: Tryphena Foster

Towersey Festival returns to Claydon Estate this summer.

Written by Tryphena Foster on June 28, 2023. Posted in The Estate. No Comments on Towersey Festival returns to Claydon Estate this summer.

“The Spirit of Towersey”: Festival Director, Joe Heap on the UK’s Longest-Running independent festival The UK’s longest-running independent festival is returning to Claydon Estate this August. We had a chat with Festival Director, Joe Heap, about what makes Towersey such a great festival! So, whether you’re a long-time fan or you’re new to the festival, read on to learn more about the Towersey experience. What sets Towersey Festival apart from other music festivals? It’s authentic. By that I mean, it’s not fabricated by some...

Becoming a member of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme

Written by Tryphena Foster on June 8, 2023. Posted in Conservation, Farming, The Estate. No Comments on Becoming a member of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme

We are delighted to have been accepted on to the Countryside Stewardship scheme; a government programme that aims to support farmers, landowners, and other rural businesses in protecting, and improving the natural environment. The scheme helps to enhance biodiversity and more sustainable farming practices. As a modern country estate and stewards of 5000 acres of rural land we have a responsibility to help protect our countryside. We believe a long-term view of good stewardship requires investment, sustainable land management as well as building strong local relationships. Claydon...

New Aura – Hairdressers & specialist in extensions and hair pieces

Written by Tryphena Foster on May 11, 2023. Posted in Courtyard shops, The Courtyard, The Estate. No Comments on New Aura – Hairdressers & specialist in extensions and hair pieces

A spotlight on our courtyard business – New Aura. Hair salon owner and hair specialist, Emily Hartwell moved to Claydon Courtyard in 2021. I caught up with Emily to find out a little bit more about her business. HOW DID NEW AURA START? Prior to setting up New Aura I worked in a hospital, so I was by no means a hairdresser. However, I realised through talking to my patients, that there was a gap in the market for quality hair extensions. I would frequently speak with patients who were experiencing hair loss as a result of alopecia, trichotillomania (a...

A Garden of Reflection at St. Michael’s Church

Written by Tryphena Foster on April 5, 2023. Posted in The Estate. No Comments on A Garden of Reflection at St. Michael’s Church

Land gifted to St. Michael’s Church in Steeple Claydon for a Garden of Reflection. The Verney family is delighted to have gifted a plot of land to St. Michael’s Church in Steeple Claydon, to be used as a peaceful ‘Garden of Reflection’ for the community to freely enjoy. Tryph Foster, Events & Marketing Manager at Claydon Estate, recently caught up with The Reverend Rickey Simpson-Gray to discuss the inspiration behind this initiative and what this garden will mean to the community. We thank The Reverend Rickey Simpson-Gray for sharing his thoughts below. WHAT...