Keelham Farm Shop (Thornton)

General information

The Keelham Way

We run our business by doing what 'feels right'. That's hard to quantify and even harder to mass-produce, but that's how we like it.

The Keelham Way is about:

- Supporting local producers and farmers.
We champion over 250 from Yorkshire. These people are our friends and neighbours; they help strengthen our local economy, conserve our surrounding countryside, and offer the freshest, tastiest food.

- Making a difference for the community.
As well as providing rewarding jobs for local people, we give our time and resources to help with community work, fundraising and education, focusing on schemes associated with young people, healthy eating and the environment.

- Making great tasting food affordable for everyone, everyday.
By putting taste and affordability first every time and by being innovative with ideas like our Veg Exchange Scheme, we put good food on more people's tables more often. Our weekly shopper-hopper is another example of this. It picks people up from local communities and brings them to Keelham Farm Shop, helping those without transport, get access to fresh, affordable food.

- Offering exceptional taste with minimal waste.
By sourcing local and seasonal food wherever possible, we can ensure stock reaches our shop quicker so is fresher and lasts longer. Plus, we don't buy pre-packed food in large volumes. If you just need one onion or two rump steaks, that's exactly what we encourage you to buy - no more than you need.

- Protecting the environment for future generations.
As farm people, the environment and landscape mean everything to us. We do all we can to protect it for future generations by using resources more efficiently and minimising our carbon footprint. Sourcing local food wherever possible, recycling and reducing waste are top of our list.

- Celebrating the seasons!
We help people enjoy Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter by stocking seasonal produce, plants and cut flowers, as well as decorations, furnishings and accessories.

- Having strong values.
We insist on treating people right - with respect, honesty and openness. This includes everyone: our team, our suppliers, our customers and our community. Every day, we strive to be good people.

All fine words, but because the Keelham Way isn't just talk, you really need to come to our shop to experience what it's like.

We hope to welcome you soon!