WE shared the news that a North Cumbrian smokery is to be featured on a business reality TV show next month.
Stonehouse Smokery, based in Carlisle, produces fine-smoked charcuterie and is a common site in farmers' markets.
It will feature on Aldi’s Next Big Thing, a business-pitching show on Channel 4 that will begin broadcasting from April 2 at 8pm.
Lee Scrimgeour, the owner, started the business nine years ago with his wife Rochelle after working as a chef.
Here's what readers thought.
Jessica Butler said: "Love this Scrim and Shelley," while Ken Wood said: "Good luck guys, not that you need it."
Lesley Doyle added: "Wonderful so happy for you both," and Claire Faulder Mason said: "Fabulous news Lee Scrimgeour. Well done."
Joan Scott said: "So glad things are going well for you all," as Jemma J L Race said: "I’m so chuffed to see things are progressing well for you."
Shirley Wilkinson said: "Brilliant news well done guys."
Anna Lyttle also said: "This is ace Lee Scrimgeour."
Mr Scrimgeour, who grew up in Keswick, said the business started off catering weddings with charcuterie being a burgeoning side project, but with Covid, it brought it into the forefront, and trade took off.
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