Plumbs' News

A note to our valued customers

We’ve recently heard reports from some customers about unusual messages regarding their milk delivery. We want to reassure everyone that Plumbs’ Dairy is here to stay, and any claims suggesting otherwise are completely untrue. [...]

Putting family at the heart of Cambridgeshire for over 70 years

This Small Business Saturday, we’re celebrating three generations of family business - and the incredible small farms, artisans, and makers whose products we deliver. [...]

Get festive and support local causes with Plumbs’ Dairy at Presents Galore!

The Christmas season is almost here, and Plumbs’ Dairy is excited to be part of Presents Galore, the ultimate festive shopping fair! Join us from 28th - 30th November for a weekend of seasonal fun, local makers, and Christmas cheer. [...]

Make this Christmas effortless this year with Plumbs' Dairy

Stay in this Christmas & let us deliver fresh goods, when you want, to your door. Free delivery on all products in our range. Fill in your Plumbs' Dairy Christmas Order Form and let us deliver everything straight to your door, ready for your festive celebrations. [...]

Egg-cellent ways to celebrate World Egg Day, 2025

World Egg Day takes place on the second Friday in October each year, hosted by the World Egg Organisation. In the UK, an estimated 37.2 million eggs are eaten every day! Thankfully we don’t have to deliver all of them, but we have been proud to been delivering locally sourced eggs to Cambridgeshire households over the last 70+ years. [...]

Britain’s best-selling diary is back and its better than ever!

Get the 2026 Dairy Diary with your next Plumbs Dairy delivery. Featuring practical layouts, handy reminders and tasty recipe ideas, the 2026 Dairy Diary is your perfect companion for staying organised, planning ahead, and finding daily inspiration all year long. [...]

Back-to-School Lunchbox Ideas With Fresh Local Produce

The new school term has begun, which means it’s time to start thinking about lunchboxes again. If you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly into the fridge in the morning rush, you’re not alone. It can be tricky to come up with lunches that are nutritious, tasty, and quick to prepare  especially when you want to keep things varied so the kids don’t get bored. The good news is you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. With a few fresh staples like sliced bread, fruit, vegetables, dairy, and juices, you can mix and match to keep things interesting all week long. Here are some ideas to help make back-to-school lunches easy, balanced, and appealing. [...]

The Orchards of Cambridgeshire: From Abbey Gardens to Heritage Varieties

Cambridgeshire is steeped in a rich horticultural history, whether it’s the Botanic Gardens in central Cambridge, the Cathedral in Ely, or the acres of heritage gardens across the county, you’ll find reminders of a time when orchards were everywhere. It’s a story that stretches from medieval abbey gardens through to sprawling orchards of the Victorian era, and down to the precious heritage varieties that are still around today. [...]