Shropshire twin entrepreneurs to share vineyard success story

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 08:20 · Archive

Twin sisters Zoe and Melissa Evans, third-generation farmers, will discuss how they turned their family farm into an award-winning vineyard business.

Twin sisters Zoe and Melissa Evans will be the guest speakers at a Network of Women event hosted by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, November 11, from 11am to 2pm, at Hawkstone Hall and Gardens in Weston under Redcastle.

The sisters are third-generation custodians of their family farm and founded Rowton Vineyard in 2020. They have quickly gained recognition for producing high-quality English wines that showcase the Shropshire landscape.

At the event, Zoe and Melissa will share their experiences and discuss exploring entrepreneurship, brand building, sustainability, and championing local produce. Grace Bywater, the Chamber's events and training manager, said the Network of Women events bring together women in business to build connections and foster collaboration, inspiration and genuine friendships.

The event is sponsored by Marshall Harmony, a recruitment firm that has expanded into Shropshire this year. To book a place, attendees should visit the Shropshire Chamber website or call 01952 208200. The event includes a buffet lunch and networking opportunities.

How it is being reported

• Shropshire vineyard twins to share their inspirational storyTwo dynamic Shropshire entrepreneurs will be the guest speakers at the next Network of Women event hosted by Shropshire Chamber of Commerce.Shropshire Live · 20 Oct, 07:46
• Two founders of Shrewsbury Vineyard to share how they turned family farm into award-winning businessTwin sisters Zoe and Melissa Evans are the third generation to run their family farm in Shrewsbury and launched a vineyard in 2020Shropshire Star · 19 Oct, 15:43

In this story: Zoe Evans · Melissa Evans · Rowton Vineyard · Shropshire Chamber of Commerce · Shropshire · Hawkstone Hall and Gardens

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