Shrewsbury Flower Show Announce Top Chef for 2014 event.......

Organisers of the Shrewsbury Flower Show have announced that Tom Kerridge the extremely popular and loveable TV chef will be headlining the 2014 event.

Chef patron at the extraordinary two Michelin-starred Hand & Flowers pub in Marlow, Tom is a great character with amazing presence, obvious warmth and an infectious laugh.  The BBC2 series Proper Pub Food became a huge overnight success with excellent ratings and as a result Tom’s fan base has been growing weekly with the accompanying book of the same title became a best seller.

Prior to having his own TV show, Tom appeared on shows such as Market Kitchen, MasterChef the Professionals, Saturday Kitchen and has competed and won the main course twice on BBC2’s Great British Menu.  No-one else has ever won twice!

Shropshire Horticultural Society Chairwoman Donna Hamer said ‘Having Tom Kerridge at the 2014 Flower Show continues our aim of bringing top chefs to Shrewsbury, he is a great character and no doubt his enthusiasm for good food and his great personality will be a huge success in the Foodhall.

The origins of the Shrewsbury Flower Show and its organisers, The Shropshire Horticultural Society, can be traced back over 180 years. Every August The Shrewsbury Flower Show takes place in the picturesque setting of Shrewsbury’s 29-acre Quarry Park, with The Dingle, a magnificent sunken garden, providing a magical centrepiece.  The Shrewsbury Flower Show welcomes thousands of visitors every year and provides an array of entertainment for all ages including stunning flower arrangements, equestrian competitions and musical arena displays, food and crafts, trade stands and a world class firework display both evenings.

The Shropshire Horticultural Society has welcomed many committee members over the years and today is made up of 40 individuals who give their time freely in order to put on this annual event.  Supported by just 4 office staff and an abundance of volunteers, all who work tirelessly to ensure that visitors, many of whom have grown up with the show, return year on year and to continue to attract new visitors.

 Through the success of the show, the Society continues to support the local community, having made its first donation in 1878 for improvement to the Quarry Park. It has subsequently made hundreds of donations to organisations throughout Shropshire including St John’s Ambulance, the Quarry Restoration Project, Princess Royal Hospital Telford and Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Oswestry Orthopaedic Hospital, Dial a Ride, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, St Chad’s Church Restoration Fund and St Alkmunds Church.

For more information please call:- 01743 234055 or Email:-  Marketing@shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

 

Flavours of Herefordshire......

Herefordshire is a treasure house of familiar cherished flavours, and what better way to celebrate this than at a festival with wholesome, healthy, quality, simple yet delicious food as its focus. The Flavours of Herefordshire Festival 2013 takes place on 2^nd and 3^rd November in a prime location in the heart of Hereford City with the stunning and iconic backdrop of Hereford Cathedral and the historic High Town.  The ‘pop-up city in a city’ is free to all and encompasses not only food and drink but all the ‘flavours’ of Herefordshire including family entertainment, creative events and culture.

There are some well-known faces in the pipe-line for November so check in at www.flavoursofherefordshire.co.uk for up to date information on who will be tempting the crowds into the Celebrity Theatre.Because of the rural nature of the county our food is still intrinsically what it has always been – home grown, home reared, homemade and reflecting the seasons of the year.  Herefordshire is a county where every day men and women, farmers and gardeners, cooks and caterers, bakers and cake makers, butchers and cheese makers, distillers, brewers, cider and perry makers all have a strong awareness of tradition and fantastic imagination. These are the people with great commitment and passion for their chosen profession and finding out the story behind your purchases through meeting the producers is what makes this culinary celebration so enjoyable.

We’ve got something for everyone with a jam-packed offering of local produce, celebrities, workshops, demonstrations, entertainment, family fun and lip-licking good street food so start planning your trip to Herefordshire now! For more information on the Festival and tickets go to www.flavoursofherefordshire.co.uk .

Tantalising Tastes at Gloucester Quays Monthly Food Markets.......

Gloucester Quays Outlets established artisan food markets are a must visit this spring/summer! Located at our stunning Gloucester Quays Outlet at Gloucester’s historic docks, the market is held on the first weekend of every month from 10am on Saturdays and 11am on Sundays. We have 30+ delightful stalls selling delicious morsels made from local, seasonal produce which are bound to set your taste buds tingling!

Award-winning food and drink producers gravitate to the Orchard Street Market naturally, making the day a feast for all the senses and introducing visitors to a new world of flavours.
But what really sets this market apart is the artisan foods, arts and crafts on offer. Irrepressible shopaholics, foodies and lovers of pretty things will adore the Orchard Street Market. From hand-made jewellery to one-off home-wares and accessories, the market offers something you don’t see every day! (just the first weekend of every month at Gloucester Quays!)

Shoppers can browse, crafters can gather inspiration, foodies can indulge and sightseers can meander the byways of the docks, dreaming of days gone by! More details at www.gloucesterquays.co.uk or by calling TEL: 01452 338901