Claydon hosts stunning summer event and AGMs as 100 members tour gardens, grain store and house

Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire branches enjoy joint event in summer sunshine
Written by Mike Sims. First published on 16 Jun 2023.
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CLA Director of Policy and Advice Judicaelle Hammond gave members an update on the organisation's work.

One hundred members enjoyed a fascinating tour of the Claydon Estate then a drinks reception and lunch at the CLA Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire joint summer event and AGMs.

The Claydon Estate is a family-run, modern country estate. As stewards of 5,000 acres, the Verney family is committed to producing food, looking after a diverse portfolio of properties that includes listed buildings, and responsibly managing this beautiful corner of the Buckinghamshire countryside for future generations.

Members toured the colourful gardens and enjoyed a trailer tour to the estate's new grain store, followed by a drinks reception in the beautiful walled garden and a two-course lunch with a Mediterranean twist.

CLA Director of Policy and Advice Judicaelle Hammond gave members an update on the organisation's recent work and successes, while Nicholas Verney provided a potted history of the estate.

The event was kindly supported by Knight Frank, Ceres Rural and Forsters.

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Alexandra Verney gave tours of the beautiful Claydon gardens as well as some of the commercial units on the estate.
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Members also got the chance to explore some of Claydon House.
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Paella was on the menu in the walled garden.
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Charlie Ireland of Ceres Rural gave an overview of the grain store project.
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The stunning gardens were a sea of colour and gave ample photo opportunities.