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Soccer Star Puts Recovery Down To Miracle Product



Tomáš Souček, the West ham star and Czech international, has put his speedy recovery from a World Cup injury down to a product created by a military veteran.


The 31-year-old suffered serious ligament damage during Czechia’s final group match against Mexico during the tournament this summer. He was told it would be five months before he was playing again, but with the help of a natural relief gel called HEMPE, he was back on the pitch after just three months.


Souček paid tribute to medical staff at his country and club, but has hailed the product created by Farard Darver’s Healthcare International Research. Farard, from Lymington, Hants, whose business is headquartered in Wimborne, Dorset, created the brand after using CBD products following an injury he received while serving in Afghanistan.


Souček said:

“I started using HEMPE on day one after the injury at the World Cup and it worked really well. It’s a product I already used daily because of its benefits."

“After the injury I used it a minimum of twice a day; in the morning I used the hot gel and then after physio sessions I used the cold one. I was so pleased with how it worked; I didn’t feel any pain and now I feel 100 per cent and am back playing."


“They said I would be out for at least five months but was ready after three months. I have so many people to thank but this product is special for me and I will carry on using it. I’d recommend it to everyone because it has made such a huge difference.”


HEMPE has a number of internationally-recognised registrations, licences, certifications and accreditations and is listed on US Elsevier Gold Standard Drug Database and on the US’s FDA National Drug Code (NDC) Directory.


It was the first topical product containing CBD to gain NSF Certified for Sport certification and to be included on The Global Drug Reference Online.


And it is registered with the United Kingdom Government Office for Product Safety Standards.

Farard said:

“Tomáš’s experience is typical of what we hear all the time about HEMPE – the product is being adopted by more and more athletes and pro teams around the world."

“There are hot and cold versions and the benefits are endless – it can help with all sorts of issues in people of all ages. As well as, CBD our gels contain the best ingredients found in nature for relief and the world is getting over the stigma of using a hemp derivative."


“I am so pleased that is has helped Tomáš get back on the pitch long before he was supposed to.”


Photo: Farard Darver, left, with West Ham star Tomáš Souček

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Warwickshire Gin Company is producing white label gin for guests at Ashorne Hill learning and conference centre in Leamington as well as Delta Marriott Hotel in Warwick.


Owner Dave Blick said:

“These white label projects give a unique element and deliver a very personal message to a business’s customers/guests."

“The RAF Royal Signals, Leamington Tennis Club, Leamington Polish Centre, Hansgrohe and Röhlig Logistics are also among a few of our completed projects. Customers can choose to add a variation of bottles or gift packaging with their own branding, we also offer a bespoke logistical solution to internal or external customers of the organisation."


“Bringing various projects to life for our customers is really great fun, promotes our distillery but also has great impact for the business/organisation which may be celebrating an anniversary, occasion or for brand awareness.”


Visitors to Ashorne Hill learning and conference centre, which offers over 40 meeting spaces set in 35 acres of grounds, are gifted 5cl miniature bottles of WGC’s Philosopher’s Daughter gin while Delta Marriott Hotel offers miniatures of the distillery’s signature Leamington On Parade gin.


Stuart Anderson, Executive Head Chef at Ashorne Hill, said:

"The Warwickshire Gin Company helped bring The Taste of Ashorne Gin to life using botanicals from our estate. Dave and his team provided exceptional support throughout the development process, sharing their expertise to make the experience both enjoyable and seamless. We couldn't have asked for a better partner."

The four-star Delta Marriott Hotel also serves WGC’s award-winning Kingmaker Vodka behind its bar.


Jenny Heath, Director of Sales at Delta Hotels Marriott in Warwick, said:

“Although our working relationship is quite new, the service I’ve received to date has been fantastic. We use the Warwickshire Gin Company for our corporate welcome gifts and also the Kingmaker Vodka and Gin in our aptly named Kingmaker Restaurant.”

The inspiration behind David’s drinks collection comes from a desire to capture a moment in history, developing flavours to fully represent the county’s own unique story and bringing the range of hand-crafted flavours to life.


As part of the continued chapter of growth for the ambitious entrepreneur, who established Warwickshire Gin Company in 2018, the new Lockhart’s mobile bar now also brings its range of drinks to private and public events. The huge 8x4m bar is designed to recreate the complete pub experience wherever it goes, including barrel tables and seating – a project that was supported by a council-backed duplex loan through Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust.


The distillery also offers popular visitor experiences - Gin Tasting, Cocktails at The Distillery and their new Afternoon Gin & Tea plus a range of build-your-own branded gift bundles, including spirits, goblet, mixers and gin or rum-infused chocolates.



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