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Gayle · 07-08-2009, 15:27

Pennine Lancashire Food Festival was launched this morning. Throughout the period 17th August to 17th September there are 60 food and culture events happening around Pennine Lancashire. 10 of the events are here in good old Hyndburn.

All of the events can be found on the website www.penninelancashirefestivals.com

But I need to tell you about a few of the biggies in Hyndburn

20th August - Fine dining on the move

A progressive meal which takes you to three of Accrington’s finest restaurants. Meet in the bar at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh at 6.30pm where a mini bus will take you to Traders Brasserie, part of Accrington and Rossendale College, at the Globe Centre for your starter. After canapés, a glass of wine and a delicious starter the mini bus will then take you to Over Coffee in the centre of Accrington for your stylish main course and another glass of wine. You’ll then be collected again to return to the Mercure Dunkenhalgh for delicious dessert and coffee.
One glass of red or white wine or soft drink is included in the price of the starter and main course, a coffee or tea is included in the price of the dessert. Additional beers, spirit and wine can be purchased from the bar at each venue.
Dietary requirements can be catered for.
Wheelchair access at all venues.
£39.50 - to book contact Hayley on 01254 391191

3rd September
Lancashire Theme Evening and Dinner

Presented by the hospitality and catering department of Accrington and Rossendale College, enjoy this three course meal all made from locally sourced produce.
Entertainment included.
7pm
£19.95 - to book contact Kay Robinson on 01254 602020

5th September
Market Mysteries
15 unusual items of food will be placed around the market on different stalls. The items will either be actual food stuffs or photos in prominent positions with the Pennine Lancashire Food Festival logo attached.
Entry forms will be available and shoppers will need to identify where and what they have seen and place the completed form in the draw box.
Winner will be drawn from the correct entries week commencing 7th September and the prize will be £100 worth of Market Shopping Vouchers.
9am to 5pm
FREE to enter

12th September
At home with Anne Haworth
Anne would like to show you around her beautiful house and share ‘high tea’ with you afterwards.

There will be two 30 min tours 1.30pm – 2.00pm 2.30pm – 3.00pm
‘High Tea’ - you will be served in the lovely music room with tea , sandwiches and fancies of the day.
£3 per person and booking is essential. Please call 01254 233 782 to book.

Also on the 12th September is Accrington's First Folk Festival - but I'll put that in a separate thread.

07-08-2009, 15:27	#1
Gayle God Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Relaxville Posts: 6,866 Blog Entries: 69 Liked: 13 times Rep Power: 2867	Pennine Lancashire Food Festival Pennine Lancashire Food Festival was launched this morning. Throughout the period 17th August to 17th September there are 60 food and culture events happening around Pennine Lancashire. 10 of the events are here in good old Hyndburn. All of the events can be found on the website www.penninelancashirefestivals.com But I need to tell you about a few of the biggies in Hyndburn 20th August - Fine dining on the move A progressive meal which takes you to three of Accrington’s finest restaurants. Meet in the bar at the Mercure Dunkenhalgh at 6.30pm where a mini bus will take you to Traders Brasserie, part of Accrington and Rossendale College, at the Globe Centre for your starter. After canapés, a glass of wine and a delicious starter the mini bus will then take you to Over Coffee in the centre of Accrington for your stylish main course and another glass of wine. You’ll then be collected again to return to the Mercure Dunkenhalgh for delicious dessert and coffee. One glass of red or white wine or soft drink is included in the price of the starter and main course, a coffee or tea is included in the price of the dessert. Additional beers, spirit and wine can be purchased from the bar at each venue. Dietary requirements can be catered for. Wheelchair access at all venues. £39.50 - to book contact Hayley on 01254 391191 3rd September Lancashire Theme Evening and Dinner Presented by the hospitality and catering department of Accrington and Rossendale College, enjoy this three course meal all made from locally sourced produce. Entertainment included. 7pm £19.95 - to book contact Kay Robinson on 01254 602020 5th September Market Mysteries 15 unusual items of food will be placed around the market on different stalls. The items will either be actual food stuffs or photos in prominent positions with the Pennine Lancashire Food Festival logo attached. Entry forms will be available and shoppers will need to identify where and what they have seen and place the completed form in the draw box. Winner will be drawn from the correct entries week commencing 7th September and the prize will be £100 worth of Market Shopping Vouchers. 9am to 5pm FREE to enter 12th September At home with Anne Haworth Anne would like to show you around her beautiful house and share ‘high tea’ with you afterwards. There will be two 30 min tours 1.30pm – 2.00pm 2.30pm – 3.00pm ‘High Tea’ - you will be served in the lovely music room with tea , sandwiches and fancies of the day. £3 per person and booking is essential. Please call 01254 233 782 to book. Also on the 12th September is Accrington's First Folk Festival - but I'll put that in a separate thread. __________________ The views expressed within this post are mine and mine alone.