A FARM shop has celebrated a triple success at a national awards ceremony.

Keelham Farm Shop, which has shops in Thornton and Skipton, claimed the farm shop large retailer of the year, the north east regional winner and the farm shop and deli retailer of the year awards. The awards, held as part of the Farm Shop and Deli Show, was held to recognise the best specialist independent retailers in the UK.

The company, which employs 320 people and offers produce from 400 Yorkshire suppliers, picked up its awards at a ceremony held in Birmingham on Monday, April 24.

Victoria Robertshaw, Keelham Farm Shop co-owner, said: “We are incredibly proud to have won three awards at the Farm Shop & Deli Awards, as we know that there are so many great food businesses out there, particularly here in Yorkshire.

“The Keelham team is full of people who are passionate about food.

“It’s really rewarding to know that our approach has impressed our peers within the industry, as well as the judges.”