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Tom Mason takes on role of Estate Manager

Written by claydon_admin on April 24, 2025. Posted in The Estate. No Comments on Tom Mason takes on role of Estate Manager

Tom Mason, our new Estate Manager, is looking forward to getting to know members of the local community as he gets to grips with his new role looking after our diverse operations.He brings a wealth of experience in farming and land management to the Claydon Estate, most recently as Estates Director with the Environment Bank, working with farmers and landowners to bring biodiversity improvements to sites across the country.Tom is relishing the close connection with the community that the role of an Estate Manager offers and has already begun making contacts in and around Claydon.Managing...

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...

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...

Burns Night at the Phoenix Kitchen

Written by Tryphena Foster on December 23, 2024. Posted in The Estate. No Comments on Burns Night at the Phoenix Kitchen

Join us to celebrate Scotland’s most famous BardOn January 23rd, 2025, we invite you to join us at the Phoenix Kitchen for our Burns Night Supper Club.Burns Night falls on the 25th January and marks a special day in the Scottish calendar as it’s a day to celebrate the life and works of the poet Robert Burns.We take a look at the history of the Burns Night tradition and explore the Scottish delights that feature in our special Burns night menu.The Bard’s LegacyRobert Burns, often affectionately known as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet, lyricist, and songwriter whose works continue to...