Kirkham family farm's honour in business awards win

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A county farm has picked a top regional business award.

Derby Hill Dairy at Weeton has won the Family Business of the Year for the North West area in the Federation of Small Businesses awards.

The farm team were praised for their range of produce and quality – milk, butter and flavoured milks.

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The farm has been in the Bradley family for five generations and has been there since 1850.

The Bradleys of Derby Hill Dairy which won Family Business of the Year for the North West in the Federation of Small Businesses awardsThe Bradleys of Derby Hill Dairy which won Family Business of the Year for the North West in the Federation of Small Businesses awards
The Bradleys of Derby Hill Dairy which won Family Business of the Year for the North West in the Federation of Small Businesses awards | other

It is run by brothers John and David Bradley along with their wives Karen and Nicola and help from their children in the holidays. John said: “We are delighted to win and it’s great for the staff too. Each member of the family has a role, I specialise in the dairy, David with the cows, Karen pays invoices and Nicola does the accounts.”

The award was presented at the Midland Hotel in Manchester and the dairy will now represent the region in the FSB’s national finals in May.

Chris Manka, FSB North West Regional chairman said: “Congratulations to all this year’s winners. They are reflective of the vibrancy, innovation and tenacity of our small business community.”

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