Wrexham: Rackery Farm Shop opens its doors in Llay

Rackery Farm Shop, situated on Straight Mile in Llay, opened its doors on Tuesday (November 19) after a "successful" launch weekend. 

(Image: Gino Deblas) Jake and Larissa Rees, the owners of the shop, are looking to showcase the best products that Wrexham has to offer by using suppliers from across the area. 

Larissa said: "It’s brilliant to finally be open making our dream a reality. We have been overwhelmed and very humbled by the support the local residents have shown us already.

"We hope everyone continues to come and support us as we will continue to grow our offering of products in the farm shop and have Christmas trees available in the coming weeks.

"We had a hugely successful and busy opening weekend but thank everyone for baring with us as our new team is still learning."

(Image: Gino Deblas) Larissa grew up on her family's farm which stretches across Burton, Rossett and Llay - the shop named after it. 

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She said: "We've built on land owned by mum and dad (Jenny and Andy Jones) and my sister and brother-in-law (Vicky and Dave Matthews) are dairy farmers who took over from my dad - they will be supplying us the milk.

"It's a great time to open, there's a real buzz around Wrexham at the moment with everything happening with the football club. We're so excited and we can't wait to welcome people to the shop."

Jake Rees - the farm shop's co-owner. (Image: Gino Deblas) Larissa said they are looking to offer something new and different for the area - with people able on walk on the family farm's land, and invite schools to learn more about agriculture.

"We're looking not just to be a shop that people pop in and out of, but more a destination that people can spend longer at," she added.

The shop is open Tuesday-Friday from 9am to 5.30pm, 9am-5pm on a Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sundays. 

Llay county councillor, Rob Walsh, welcomed news of the farm shop's opening. He said: "I am so pleased that the Rackery Farm Shop has opened. This will be a fantastic asset to the village. I know that both Larissa and Jake have worked so hard to get it up and running.

"Now that it is here I have no doubt that local residents and those from further afield will visit in good numbers. I remember when planning permission was granted, some were not in support and thought this was a bad decision.

"Personally, I think this is one of the best planning decisions ever made in Wrexham. A viable economic venture that is fully supported by the public. You cannot get much better than that. Wishing Larissa, Jake and everyone associated all the very best going forward."