This latest piece about cheese has been supplied by Ali Findlay. She has just retired from nearly 28 years of teaching in secondary schools. Ali is on a mission to find some of those places, people, events and hobbies that are often overlooked in Rugby.

Have you discovered the joys of Cheese on the Green in Bilton village? If not, you are missing a real treat.

Original owner, Richard, sold the already lucrative business (est. 2012) to Hayley Leslie in November 2024, passing on to her his vital contacts and expertise.

Surrounded by loyal employees, such as Koi (who has worked in the shop since it first opened) and Ellie - a 17 year old, currently assisting on Fridays whilst also training on the job as a cheese cutter, Hayley has enjoyed a seamless transition of ownership.

placeholder image — Warm welcome at Cheese on the Green.

Faithful regular customers in the shop love Cheese of the Month, which is always a popular feature (creamy, zesty Roquefort has been February’s offering); special weekend deals are in high demand; bespoke wedding ‘cakes’ give marriage celebrations a unique flavour; these are fine cheeses tiered in traditional fashion…eye catching; made-to order cheeseboards are sold and private party platters can be arranged to suit.

For such a compact premises, it is amazing that over 100 varieties of cheese are in stock, from France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland and, of course, Britain.

One of the best-selling products is Wookey Hole Cheddar from Abbotsbury in Dorset, made using traditional methods and matured in nearby caves to help develop its full, tangy strength.

Also celebrated is Delice de Bourgogne from the Burgundy region of France, which is a rich triple cream cheese from pasteurised cow’s milk, that is nicknamed ‘Unicorn Cheese’, as it

is widely recognised as being white and magical! A Melton Mowbray favourite is Stilton with Mango and Ginger- and sweet Norwegian Gjetost (made with both cow and goat milk, having a fudge-like texture) are tickling the tastebuds of many lucky patrons.

All cheeses are Artisan and superior to what appears on supermarket shelves. In fact, Cheese on the Green has been mentioned by a Classic FM presenter as being the ‘best cheese shop in the country’! Wow!

Hayley, often supported by her husband, Rob, continues to expand the range of chutneys and jams (all homemade), crackers and toasts (manufactured by The Fine Cheese Company) and other perfect accompaniments to the main star of the show: fantastic fromage.

They look forward to showcasing their wares at more Food Festivals- such as the Stoneleigh Community Orchard Spring Festival on Saturday, May 16, as well as continuing to support

Christmas Markets in schools across Rugby town.

Do pay them a visit. I can assure you that it will be well worth your while.

Find out more about Cheese on the Green, which also sells a selection of gifts, by visiting https://cheeseonthegreen.com/ or calling in to the shop.

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