GRAHAM NOBLE – 3RD GENERATION
NICKNAME: Nobby / Boss
Graham came into the business in 2007 to work alongside his father, Rod. In 2012 he took on the management of the business as Rod steadily retired from the day to day running.
The farm and watercress have gone from strength to strength, with Graham diversifying and adapting to changing markets. Graham is often seen at the farm with his young sons following in toe
HOBBIES: Cricket, Rugby and skiing
ROD NOBLE – 2ND GENERATION
NICKNAME: The Rodfather / Iron Man
Rod was born on the farm in 1946, and is still living and keeping an eye on the farm today.
He helped run all aspects of the farm as a youngster whether it be on the arable, dairy, fishing or watercress.
He was and still is a dab hand with any mechanics, needing some TLC and in times of emergency breakdowns.
He came to the helm of Sunbeam Watercress when he was 22, in 1968.
HOBBIES: Former Southampton Viking Ice Hockey Legend. Avid F1 follower and AC Cobra fan
STEVEN JEWELL – CHIEF GROWER
NICKNAME: Piggy
Steven started working at Sunbeam 22 years ago and has recently returned from a stint away.
His breadth of knowledge in watercress and farming is a key attribute and asset. He is a highly valued, hard working member of the Sunbeam team.
Helps manage all the watercress beds on a daily basis to ensure we have the finest watercress 52 weeks of the year
HOBBIES: Shooting and Cricket
ALEX DURAND – 4TH GENERATION
Alex is currently studying for his A-levels, but can always be seen helping us and gaining experience on the farm during his holidays.
He is one of Rod’s grandchildren and is a great member of the team. Could he be the future of Sunbeam Watercress?????
HOBBIES: GOLF AND FOOTBALL
IVOR NOBLE – FOUNDER (1ST GENERATION)
Having spent all his life farming, Ivor bought his traditional mixed farm in 1934.
A true entrepreneur, he diversified the farm to include trout fishing, shooting and watercress to run alongside the arable, dairy and livestock.
PASSIONS: Everything farming, but he did have a special love for daffodils, planting his own private daffodil woodland on the farm.