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Amanda Owen's son Reuben builds machinery business from childhood interest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Amanda Owen's son Reuben has turned a childhood fascination with diggers into a machinery business operating in the Yorkshire Dales.

Amanda Owen's son Reuben has transformed his childhood fascination with diggers and machinery into a working business whilst becoming a television star in his own right. Growing up at Ravenseat farm in Upper Swaledale on the family's remote holding, he developed a passion for working with tractors, excavators and other equipment, which has since evolved into a business tackling jobs around the Yorkshire Dales.

Reuben is one of the most recognisable members of the Owen family, appearing in his own television programmes whilst continuing to help his parents and siblings. His venture exemplifies how Amanda and former husband Clive's nine children have begun developing independent careers.

Amanda recently revealed how she and Clive encouraged his interest by giving him an old digger. Speaking at Our Farm Next Door: A Behind-the-Scenes Celebration at Everyman Northallerton on 30 September, she said: 'We gave Reuben an old digger, he's made a business out of it and now works with some of his brothers.' She compared his success to that of younger sister Edith, who has developed a cream tea business at Ravenseat after being given a small serving hatch, highlighting the importance of allowing her children to pursue their own interests.

Amanda Owen's son Reuben builds machinery business from childhood interest
Image: Gazette & Herald (Malton)

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In this story: Amanda Owen · Reuben Owen · Clive Owen · Edith Owen · Ravenseat · Upper Swaledale · Yorkshire Dales · Our Yorkshire Farm

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