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As a British brand we’ve been thinking about the year ahead and what a great year it is to be British. We’re really looking forward to the Jubilee (and let’s face it who wouldn’t be pleased to have the double bank holiday!), and a summer of Olympics.

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Written by Ben Shaws in General, In the News, on January 30, 2012

Happy New Year! We’ve had a lovely festive season eating and drinking too much, and now it’s time to stick to all those sensible New Year’s resolutions… Although if, like me, you find it hard to go more than a few days without a bit of a treat, I’ve got a delicious recipe for Ben’s Cloudy Lemonade Scones which are just perfect for tea time on these cold January days.

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Written by Ben Shaws in General, on January 6, 2012

In the run up to Christmas we’ve been sharing some of our favourite childhood Christmas memories – like leaving a mince pie and a Ben Shaws Bitter Shandy out for Santa

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Written by Ben Shaws in General, on December 19, 2011

Happy Advent from the Ben Shaws Team! We’ve opened the first Advent Calendar window and we are well and truly in the festive spirit.

We’ve been having fun coming up with some Christmas recipe ideas for your festive parties, and here are this week’s favourites - our Frosty Fruity Christmas Spritzer, Santa’s Festive Soda and Rudolph’s Tipple.

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Written by Ben Shaws in General, on December 1, 2011

The Ben Shaws team met with the Rose family, our 2011 Favourite Family Chippy winners, on Friday 18th November to congratulate them on their fabulous win.

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Written by Ben Shaws in General, In the News, on November 28, 2011

Christmas lights are going on all around the country, which is a sure sign that Christmas is coming. Or is it still a bit early? Here at Ben Shaws we think it’s never too early to start celebrating, and many cities including Manchester, Bristol, London Regent St, Chester and Cardiff would seem to agree as they all switched on their lights last week.

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Written by Ben Shaws Drinks in General, on November 15, 2011

With the 5th November and Bonfire Night almost here, it’s time to stock up on good old Ben Shaws for the perfect Bonfire Night treat while you’re watching the fireworks.

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Written by Ben Shaws Drinks in General, on November 4, 2011

Happy Halloween! Don’t forget to send me your Haloween pictures and memories. I’m a big fan of the spooky festivities so I’d love to see all your weird and wonderful Halloween costumes.

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Written by Ben Shaws Drinks in General, on October 31, 2011

Although 140 years ago Halloween wasn’t the big party in the way it is today, we love the Halloween celebrations and have our own Ben Shaws twists on Halloween treats.

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Written by Ben Shaws Drinks in General, on October 26, 2011

It’s official (well, according to Ben Shaws anyway!) autumn is here. And while I’ve loved the summer days, celebrating our 140th anniversary with ice cold Bitter Shandy, I have to admit I’m looking forward to those darker evenings, snuggled on the sofa with a big glass of Dandelion & Burdock.

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Written by Ben Shaws Drinks in General, on October 10, 2011

Happy Birthday Ben Shaws!

It’s my 140th birthday! Will you be helping me to celebrate?!

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Written by Ben Shaws in General, on May 26, 2011