I'm now the fourth generation in the family to join the business,' said Jessica, whose mum Claire is a director and brother Charlie is farm manager. The farm has been operating since the Second World War but it wasn't until 1962 that Jessica's great grandparents Herbert and Edna started selling homegrown potatoes and eggs from the farmhouse door. For a little farm shop like us on the outskirts of Nottingham it's surreal really.'

We encouraged customers to vote for us but never in a million years did we think we'd win. Jessica Spencer, sales and marketing manager, said: 'It was a surprise. Read more: Diners gutted as popular Nottingham greasy spoon to close after 20 years Customers then had to vote for their favourite. A nomination out-of-the-blue led to the farm shop making it to the final five, which included Harker's at Clipston-on-the Wolds, in Nottinghamshire, and Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop in Derbyshire. Shoppers can buy from a butchery counter, bakery and cheese and deli counter and there's a focus on locally sourced products. The family-run shop, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, is located on a working arable and beef farm and prides itself on selling high quality and home-produced food. Winners in 27 categories, including best restaurant, family attraction and florist, were chosen out of 75,000 businesses nominated, with 765,000 votes cast.Дespite some tough competition, the urban guide to the countryside crowned Spring Lane Farm Shop in Mapperley Plains the best farm shop in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. A farm shop in Nottinghamshire is celebrating being named a champion in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022 celebrating 'the most brilliant local businesses' across 28 counties across the UK.

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