My business, Wellgate Fisheries,

is a traditional independent fishmongers situated in the heart of Clitheroe. Founded in 1939 by Jack Hall, the business was later taken over by his son, before I finally bought it myself in the 1980s.

We are a member of The National Federation of Fishmongers and are passionate about providing a local service where quality really matters. We are famous for our in-house smokehouse where we produce our own smoked salmon, which is ropehung for 24 hours for a richer flavour and we supply Lancashire’s top restaurants, like the Freemasons and Moor Hall. Our fish and seafood is sourced from all over the British coast and we choose sustainable fishing practices like catches from small day boats and diver-caught scallops. ■

To plan a future trip to the Ribble Valley, head to visitribblevalley.co.uk