Brinkworth Dairy

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

Big apologies to everyone packed into the train around me right now who has no idea that that smell is emanating from my bag… courtesy of the wonderful Emma Young and a very generous gift of Camembert from Mons Cheese. 🧀🚆😅

Today I had the pleasure of attending the Affineur of the Year Finals 2026 — Britain’s premier cheese affinage competition. An incredible opportunity to sample the competition cheeses, meet talented cheesemakers and affineurs, and celebrate the craft of maturation at the highest level.

Huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners, and especially to the new Fellows of the Cheese Academy, including 👏🧀

Great to catch up with and learn from so many passionate cheese people:









My cheese brain is full, my bag is fragrant, and my fellow passengers are probably wondering what’s going on. 🤣

16/06/2026

A day dedicated to the art and science of maturation…

Ahead of the competition spotlight, some of the most exciting voices in the world of cheese came together for a day of expert-led masterclasses, deep dives, and connection with fellow makers, affineurs and cheese lovers.

With a fantastic line-up of speakers, we explored four different dimensions of maturation — from the microbiology of bloomy rinds and traditional PDO practices, to modern cave innovation and professional ageing environments.

A unique opportunity to deepen technical knowledge, learn from world-class affineurs, and connect with the people shaping the future of cheese.

🕙 Masterclass 1
Ripening a Bloomy Rind: The Affineur, the Maker and the Microbe
with Katy Fenwick

🕦 Masterclass 2
The Art of French PDO Maturation
with Noémie Richard-Stein

🕜 Masterclass 3
The Aging Experience: Molds, Environments, and the Affineur’s Craft
with Laurent Mons & Emma Young

🕞 Masterclass 4
Ageing with Intent: A Rind-First Approach to Innovation
with Josh Windsor theaffineur

Huge thanks to everyone who made this day possible:
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CheeseLovers

28/05/2026

Conversion I seem to have a lot

25/05/2026

My grandfather, father, me and my sons. Four generations of the five at Hill End Farm

23/05/2026

Thank you so much to Janet Hughes for her lovely article in th Western Daily Press. It made the whole family very happy cryer

19/05/2026

Go and buy your Wiltshire Loaf for ALLINGTON Farm shop. Now. Go.