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Broadfield Court- Celebration of Food- July 10th 2010
Food suppliers from across Herefordshire will be showcasing their fare at a new summer festival this weekend which champions the very best of local produce.
It is hoped that the Celebration of Real Food, which is taking place at Broadfield Court, at Bodenham, on Saturday July 10, will become an annual event having already attracted a huge amount of interest.
Alexandra James of Broadfield Court said today: “The day has been arranged so that, first and foremost, it will be fun for all ages, and the response has already been fantastic.“Some of the area’s leading producers of real food and drink will be supplying mouth-watering goodies such as hog roasts, home-made pies, pickles, real ales and traditional English cakes.“But importantly, and uniquely, it will be real food – food which is fresh, seasonal and free from chemicals or factory processes.
“In the gardens several leading artists and craftspeople will also be demonstrating their skills and selling their products, and a treasure hunt has been arranged for children.“But what sets this apart from other food events is the ethos behind it and we are hoping that visitors will start to question the way they eat.”
The event is a collaboration between Alexandra James, and Rob Elliott and Sally Dean who run the acclaimed Aspen House B&B at Hoarwithy.
“It will be a celebration of the abundance of real food producers we have in this county with a view to asking the question: ‘Why buy from anyone else?’, said Mr Elliott. “The exhibitors will be demonstrating how and why such food tastes delicious, keeps us healthy, and regenerates and supports our communities.”
Mr Elliott has written two recently published books, The Food Maze and How To Eat Like There’s No Tomorrow and the event will act as a platform for these two works.
It will take place between 11am and 4.30pm. There will be an on-site parking charge of £5 per car, though the event itself will be free of charge to attend.
Telephone 01568 797483 or visit www.broadfieldcourt.co.uk for further details.
PRESS RELEASE JUNE 2010
FASHION, FLOWERS…AND FOODIE FLIGHTS OF FANCY!
It has all the ingredients of a fantastic weekend. The 6th annual Shobdon Food Festival takes place on the last weekend in June and this year fashion and flying have been added to the usual blend of food, flowers and family fun. The charity event is taking over the entire north Herefordshire village as it joins forces with the long established tri-annual village Flower Festival and Shobdon Aeroclub’s Aviation Weekend which promises to add aerial displays, taster flights and vintage aircraft to the host of other attractions that already make Shobdon one of the unsung heroes of the culinary calendar.
The event is being sponsored by ‘Taylor Wimpey Homes’ who are currently building a number of bespoke houses on the ‘Shobdon Oaks’ development in the village .The festival itself kicks off on Thursday June the 24th at 7.30pm with a fashion show in the grounds of Shobdon church before the official event opening on the Friday morning. Stunning floral arrangements, lakeside walks, bespoke arts and crafts, horticulture, vintage vehicles and family entertainment provide the backdrop to the undoubted star of the show, which is the food itself. Some of the best produce and producers from Herefordshire, the Welsh Marches, the Midlands and beyond will take centre stage while renowned chefs will ensure visitors come away with plenty of ideas from the demonstration theatre: Among them, television cook and self-styled champion of local produce, Rachel Green. The ‘Easy Peasy Cookery Theatre’ - a mobile demonstration unit where children can take part in cookery lessons – is another addition as the Festival. Children aged between four and eleven can enjoy an hour-long session with professional instructors with the emphasis on learning to enjoy food preparation. It costs just £2 and bookings are currently being taken. For full details please see www.shobdonfestival.co.uk
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Can anyone Help Please ??
I'm researching my wifes family history and one of her Aunts lived in Leominster.
On the 1911 Census it show Florence Evelyn Powell as living at 43 (and what looks like)`Barito` Leominster.
I can find nothing remotely like that anywhere, therefore, I'm asking the experts for help, any information would be appreciated.
Thanking you in advance .
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Barry
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Community Rounders at Luctonians.
New For Summer 2010!
You are invited to attend
an Open Evening at Luctonians Rugby Club
on Thursday 29th April 6-30-8pm
Senior Section for Women & Girls 16+
Qualified Coaches
Junior Section Yr5-Yr11
No Previous experience required.
If you are interested in any of the above or would like to enter a team in a weekly league, to be run at the club, please contact:
Simon Green-Price
01568 709080 07967 806678
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These sessions will run every Thursday from April 29th
6.30– 8pm.
Walk Herefordshire.
We are delighted to announce that we are now an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
We can now offer training and expedition assessments for young people undertaking the Expedition section for the Bronze and Silver level Award.
If you would like you to know more, please contact us.
Dennis Downey
Walkherefordshire.com
37 Hereford Road
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8JS
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