Town’s trader in good spirits
Budleigh Salterton has always prided itself on the number of its specialist shops, providing that little extra bit of service to customers, and James Findlay certainly includes his among them. Occupying a prime position on the town’s High Street, Budleigh Wines offers a vast range of drinks to suit every customer’s palate. The latest to join the growing number of Corporate Friends of Fairlynch, 25-year-old James is a keen supporter of the Museum because of his interest in the town’s heritage. Budleigh-born, he feels a strong link with the local fishing industry through his mother, a member of the Rogers family. Heritage in the drinks business is a fascinating subject, says James. With the popularity of real ales and the rapid upsurge in the number of micro-breweries all over Britain in recent years there’s been a keen interest in traditional brewing recipes. The Chester-based brewery Spitting Feathers has even gone as ...