Vineyard twins to share their story

Twin sisters Zoe and Melissa Evans are the founders of Rowton Vineyard, and will be sharing their inspirational story of turning their family farm into an award-winning business.

The event will take place on Wednesday, November 11, from 11am to 2pm, at Hawkstone Hall and Gardens in Weston under Redcastle.

Third-generation custodians of their family farm, Melissa and Zoe first planted the vineyard in 2020 and have quickly gained recognition for producing high-quality English wines that showcase the Shropshire landscape.

Grace Bywater, the Chamber’s events and training manager, said: “Our Network of Women events bring together friendly women in business who are looking to build connections and foster collaboration, inspiration and genuine friendships.

“We’re really looking forward to hearing from Zoe and Melissa about their experiences and the journey they have been on, as well as learning from them about any tips they may have to help other businesses emulate their success.

“They’ll be talking about exploring entrepreneurship, brand building, sustainability, and championing local produce.”

To book a place, visit www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk/events or call the Shropshire Chamber events team on 01952 208200.

The event is sponsored by Marshall Harmony, which has expanded into Shropshire this year and has spent the last 26 years supporting businesses with recruitment across leadership, technical sales, operations, supply chain and engineering roles.

Grace said: “Our Network of Women events do fill up quickly though, so it’s important for anyone interested to book early to secure a place. Everyone will enjoy a buffet lunch, laid back networking opportunities, and insights from fellow attendees.

“As a Chamber, we aim to create opportunities for local businesses to build strong partnerships with other entrepreneurs to foster positive and beneficial working conditions that make a real difference.”