03-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
Pembrokeshire businesses win at Countryside Alliance Awards
Coterie Leather and Velfrey Vineyard were named the best in Wales in the 'Rural Enterprise' and 'Best for Local Food and Drink' categories respectively.
They will now represent Wales at the UK-wide Countryside Alliance Awards final at the House of Lords in London on June 18.
The awards, now in their 17th year, are often dubbed the "Rural Oscars" and celebrate businesses that support their local economy, nurture community spirit, and drive rural development.
Local Senedd member Samuel Kurtz congratulated the businesses on their success.
He said: "A huge congratulations to Velfrey Vineyard and Coterie Leather on their well-deserved wins at the Countryside Alliance Awards.
"This is a truly remarkable achievement and a clear indication that Pembrokeshire continues to set the standard for rural excellence and enterprise.
"These awards are not just about outstanding products or services; they celebrate the people, passion, and perseverance that underpin them.
"Both businesses exemplify the very best of what our rural communities have to offer.
"Pembrokeshire's thriving rural businesses are gaining the recognition they deserve, and rightly so.
"Now, as they head to the national finals at the House of Lords, we'll all be cheering them on.
"Their success is a credit to our county, and we couldn't be prouder."
