Think Food & Farming Events
Staffordshire Hub Pie and Peas Supper and Regional Cheese Tasting - Tuesday17th November, at Amerton Farm, Stowe by Chartley, Uttoxeter. The AGM will be held before the supper. International cheese judge Lavinia Newell, will give a talk about the Resurgence of Regional Cheeses and guests will get the chance to taste some fine examples, including samples from Staffordshire’s own cheese makers, including award winning goat and sheep cheeses.
Contact Debbie@staffordshireruralhub.org
EFFP's Annual Conference - Farming and food businesses come together to discuss farm to food issues. 'Routes out of Recession' is on 3rd November 2009, Plaisterers' Hall,London, 10.00- 4.00. This conference will tackle questions including:What will happen to the domestic supply of my raw materials? How can I work with suppliers and customers to improve my business performance? Which businesses have been successful in tackling the recession and what can I learn? What are the investment opportunities in farming and food? Managing risk & volatility - what do I need to know?
FARMING CONFERENCE - Thursday 19th November 2009, 7.00pm Severn Hall, Malvern Showground. Two main speakers renowned for turning a goal into a reality and improving the awareness of knowledge from farmer to customer: John Geldard, Livestock farmer and creator of the Plumgarth’s brand, John was presented with the ASDA Award for Supply Chain Excellence and crowned the 2007 Farmers Weekly Farmer of the Year; Guy Smith, Chairman NFU Eastern Regional Board, a keen advocate of improving the way the industry promotes itself to the non-farming public and to schools.
Flavours of Herefordshire Food Festival - Saturday 24 October - Sunday 25 October 2009, Hereford Race Course. With over 70 independent local producers, Flavours of Herefordshire is a real taste of the region. There'll be a Farmers Market, featuring FoodLoversBritain.com Approved producers such as Black Mountains Smokery, cooking demonstrations, talks and tastings in the Cider Press, where you can press your own cider. Join a Food Trail, carve pumpkins or apple bob - seasonal autumn produce on a plate. 01568 797 842 queenswoodtic@herefordshire.gov.uk and www.visitherefordshire.co.uk
BBC Good Food Show NEC Birmingham - 30 October – 1st November 2009 Tastings from wine experts and the Great British Food Festival as well as presents and foodie treats for Christmas. HEFF is inviting chefs to inspire visitors to use local and regional food by demonstrating in the HEFF Cookery Theatre. The HEFF cookery theatre will include food and drink producers from the West Midlands. The area will being getting significant publicity through a PR campaign. Contact Sophie Gethin 01743 821867 sophie.gethin@heff.co.uk
British Sausage Week - Monday 2 November - Sunday 8 November 2009 Look out for sausage tastings, cooking demonstrations, offers, menus and competitions around the country during the week. Details of WM events on www.britishsausageweek.com
National School Meals Week (NSMW) provides a platform for school caterers to drive up school meal numbers and promote the importance of healthy eating to young children and parents. Monday 9th to Friday 13th November 2009. This annual event run by LACA will use the new tools of digital marketing to communicate with its key audiences. There will be online competitions, a vote to find Britain’s most popular school lunch, a way for primary school pupils to say thank you to their catering staff and the chance for secondary students to make an ad that promotes healthy eating to their friends. Website for the week at www.iloveschoolmeals.co.uk and you can download information for both school caterers and suppliers. Contact Arnold@avfmarketing.co.uk 01609 775686.
2009 English Winter Fair Staffordshire County Showground Saturday 21st November 2009 and Sunday 22nd November. Staffordshire Hub will be there. This indoor Show provides a venue for the finest display of top quality livestock and a unique carcass competition. The Christmas Fayre and Food Hall in the Prestwood Centre offers an opportunity to browse many stalls displaying craft and luxury items, food & drink, clothing, shoes, handbags and gifts. Mrs. Bradshaw on 01543 279437
Shrewsbury Christmas Market Saturday 19 December 2009; coincides with celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of the filming of ‘Christmas Carol’ in Shrewsbury. Up to 50 stalls selling Christmas crafts and goods, music and entertainment throughout the day and evening. Contact Marian Crosslan on 01743 281271 or: marian.crosland@shropshire.gov.uk
National Trust Christmas & New Year - Event Venue Upton House & Gardens (in Warwickshire) Upton's Food Glorious Food Exhibition, Winter Walk, Restaurant & Shop are open every day between 26 Dec and 3 Jan! Be inspired to grow your own veg after seeing the exhibition and taste items from the menu in the Restaurant for lunch. Date 2 November 12pm - 3 January 4pm
Event Literary Suppers: Charles Dickens Venue Wightwick Manor(in West Midlands)
Description An evening of food and fiction. Listen to extracts from the great author's works and enjoy a three-course meal, inspired by dishes direct from the pages of Dickens' works. Date 1 December 7.30pm - 9.45pm
AgriLIVE Smithfield - Agriculture's new food, technology and business event
for the red meat supply chain. Friday 11th & Saturday 12th December, Stoneleigh.
Bringing together the latest developments, products, services and advice in one place for the whole red meat supply chain, from farmer to retailer. AgriLIVE will also host the prestigious Smithfield primestock classes. FREE ENTRY for visitors, Latest products and innovations; Business advice; Workshops, forums and debates; Networking. Organised by RASE and the Royal Smithfield Club.
