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kerrysm 05-03-2008 10:31

Lancashire Food Festival
 
As the Events Manager for Leisure in Hyndburn I would like to draw your attention to this very successful yearly event. The Lancashire Food Festival is now in its 11th year and goes from strength to strength each year. Taking place on the 5 and 6 April at Accrington Town Hall it showcases food and drink from Lancashire and beyond. This year we have managed to secure BBC'S The Hairy Bikers for the opening of the event on the Saturday. They will be around to answer questions and will also be in the cookery theatre. It only costs £1 to enter and is open from 10am-3.30pm both days. So come along and tempt your tastebuds!
Lancashire Food Festival - Much more than Black Pudding and Hot-Pot!.

Lolly 05-03-2008 10:34

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Ooh goody! I love the food festival!

Doug 05-03-2008 10:48

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Yeah I'm up for that, missed it last year, I seem to remember get in there just as things where running down, work permiting I'll make a effort this year.

lindsay ormerod 05-03-2008 10:51

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Fab, I love the Hairy Bikers ! I will be there injury permitting !:D

Doug 05-03-2008 10:52

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Spencerfield Spirit Company & Three B's Brewery....Can we advance book for sampling?

cashman 05-03-2008 11:48

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buggar,will be in spain, ah well lifes a bitch.:D

magpie 05-03-2008 14:40

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kerrysm (Post 540910)
As the Events Manager for Leisure in Hyndburn I would like to draw your attention to this very successful yearly event. The Lancashire Food Festival is now in its 11th year and goes from strength to strength each year. Taking place on the 5 and 6 April at Accrington Town Hall it showcases food and drink from Lancashire and beyond. This year we have managed to secure BBC'S The Hairy Bikers for the opening of the event on the Saturday. They will be around to answer questions and will also be in the cookery theatre. It only costs £1 to enter and is open from 10am-3.30pm both days. So come along and tempt your tastebuds!
Lancashire Food Festival - Much more than Black Pudding and Hot-Pot!.

if you would like to pm or email some details... I can post a page on the Accrington Market Web Site

jaysay 05-03-2008 17:55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 540918)
Fab, I love the Hairy Bikers ! I will be there injury permitting !:D

Now, now linsay keep your head lass:D

Doug 05-03-2008 18:14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 541158)
Now, now linsay keep your head lass:D



Well she’ll be ideally placed to thumb a lift.......:D

panther 05-03-2008 19:05

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never been to a food festival before...is it freeeeeee:D:D...???
the food i mean:rolleyes:

Doug 05-03-2008 19:29

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A £1 in and samples I think..........

Tin Monkey 05-03-2008 21:11

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I was at the BBC Good Food Show at the NEC last year and met the Hairy Bikers, plus loads of other foody celebrities. There was loads of stuff to sample and although I wouldn't expect this one to be on the same scale, I'll definitely be popping along.

If it's half as good as the West Pennine Food Festival (held annually in Darwen and the surrounding villages), then it'll be worth a visit.

kerrysm 06-03-2008 15:15

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You are correct it is £1 entry fee and you do get loads of free samples. See you there!:)

lindsay ormerod 03-04-2008 19:53

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Only fair to give this a lift back up ! I will be going Saturday morning , hoping to pick some ostrich pate up, it's great ! I really enjoy this event and one of my mates has a stall on this year, Reedy's Naturally. We should try and support this event ( and obviously hoover up all the free samples !)
See you there !:dancedog:

Wynonie Harris 04-04-2008 11:17

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Ostrich pate...mmm...that sounds interesting! Reckon I'll nip in there on my way back from the match tomorrow morning.

pam1 04-04-2008 11:50

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i am going in the morning.
went last year as well its a good day, i have not had the ostrich pate
but going to do.i have had kangaroo burgers.

lettie 04-04-2008 15:57

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Me and Sparks went to this a couple of years ago, it was really good. I'll miss the Hairy Bikers as I will be in bed (after the night shift), but may pop along on Sunday.:D

Nickelson 04-04-2008 16:23

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Mmmmmmmm food i can smell the aroma's already...

sparkie 04-04-2008 19:17

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Cheese cheese and more cheese = absolute heaven!!!

I'm in!!!

spignific 05-04-2008 03:28

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Originally Posted by sparkie (Post 557385)
Cheese cheese and more cheese = absolute heaven!!!

I'm in!!!

yep thats what i am going for,cheese,wensleydale grommit!!

pipinfort 05-04-2008 12:12

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 556847)
hoping to pick some ostrich pate up:dancedog:



:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :eek::eek:pipinfort drops his quorn bacon sarnie.

lancsdave 05-04-2008 13:37

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We have just been down but couldn't be bothered queuing up to get in :D

pipinfort 05-04-2008 14:52

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I`ll bet they were all after the ostrich pate:eek:

Mick 05-04-2008 15:00

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Well i was in town at 11 and saw ukcowboy and sparkie there not sure if they got in the Que.
i was going to have a look but when i saw the Que right round the town hall i went to the pub instead much better .:thepint::thepint:

magpie 05-04-2008 18:29

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went down but did not get in... que was too long and it was freezing

K.S.H 05-04-2008 19:16

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One thing I can't understand about this is why are people willing to pay to go into a shop/market?
It's not like its an exhibition or anything - its a market, would you pay to get into Accy market?
I know the organisers have to make money but they make this out of the stall holders who in turn make it out of the customer, so why pay to go in?
I'll put my £1 towards a pint of Guinness in the Regency if the Mrs wants to go in while were down town :D

MargaretR 05-04-2008 19:20

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I don't suppose that the Hairy Bikers appeared for free, and the town hall cleaners would need overtime pay to clear up afterwards.
I wont be bothering to go either.

K.S.H 05-04-2008 19:22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 557914)
I don't suppose that the Hairy Bikers appeared for free, and the town hall cleaners would need overtime pay to clear up afterwards.
I wont be bothering to go either.

But surely the stall holders pay for the stalls and the money comes from there, can't relate "celebs" to Accy market but they have cleaners in there and we don't pay just to get in the place do we

Gayle 05-04-2008 20:29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by K.S.H (Post 557912)
One thing I can't understand about this is why are people willing to pay to go into a shop/market?
It's not like its an exhibition or anything - its a market, would you pay to get into Accy market?
I know the organisers have to make money but they make this out of the stall holders who in turn make it out of the customer, so why pay to go in?
I'll put my £1 towards a pint of Guinness in the Regency if the Mrs wants to go in while were down town :D

Because it's only a £1 and it's something different. The food that's there is not just regular Accy Market type stuff so it's a chance to taste new things for free.

K.S.H 05-04-2008 20:53

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 557947)
Because it's only a £1 and it's something different. The food that's there is not just regular Accy Market type stuff so it's a chance to taste new things for free.

You sure about the last bit? did you not pay to get in the place :D

Royboy39 05-04-2008 21:02

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Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected] (Post 557914)
I don't suppose that the Hairy Bikers appeared for free, and the town hall cleaners would need overtime pay to clear up afterwards.
I wont be bothering to go either.

I think you might be missing out there Margaret...The big Goerdie with the beard may take a shine to you. :hidewall:
and take you for a ride on his Harley.

katex 05-04-2008 21:03

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They charge this small fee to make supportive income .. which is OK; have to get the revenue from somewhere in order to reduce the fees to the stall holders for exhibiting, otherwise, could be a no-go for most exhibitors, and total failure of this type of event. Just financial juggling.

Royboy39 05-04-2008 21:11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by katex (Post 557970)
They charge this small fee to make supportive income .. which is OK; have to get the revenue from somewhere in order to reduce the fees to the stall holders for exhibiting, otherwise, could be a no-go for most exhibitors, and total failure of this type of event. Just financial juggling.

I think for exhibitors in any show....that is the most sensible answer I have read. These events cost money to stage and promote...if people were queuing to go to the event they must have thought it was worth it?

pam1 05-04-2008 21:34

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did not make it day que to long.
but if snow keeps off may be tomorrow




{thay say the best things in life are free but they are not**

Wynonie Harris 05-04-2008 21:41

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I thought it was excellent and I ended up buying all sorts of things that you wouldn't normally see. Just enjoying a snifter of Sheep Dip whisky, along with a few slices of chilli cheese...but I'm saving the Huntsman's Pie until tomorrow! :D

lindsay ormerod 05-04-2008 23:08

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Hey, I took a look at the queue at 11 o'clock and then again at noon, it was huge.
I am more than happy to pay my quid, just hope I can get in tomorrow !

steeljack 06-04-2008 00:50

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Any stalls doing overseas sales of Picalilli ? ...a sandwich made up of Lancashire cheese and picalilli on warburtons ? fresh bread .......defy anyone to come up with a better combination :D :D

Gayle 06-04-2008 11:37

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Well I've just been down and it's very busy. Got to say, well done to Kerry and the entertainments team at Accrington - an excellent event.

I've just stuffed my face on the most delicious haggis and black pudding - rare treats but it just shows the difference when you buy quality products.

There were so many different delights, I could have stayed for hours sampling stuff but a certain someone needed to watch the grand prix.

If you're looking for something to do for the next couple of hours take a trip into town.

pipinfort 06-04-2008 14:58

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Picked up some tasty chutneys and had a few nips of the free Sheep Dip whiskey.

lindsay ormerod 07-04-2008 16:59

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pipinfort (Post 558184)
Picked up some tasty chutneys and had a few nips of the free Sheep Dip whiskey.

Pip, was it Reedy's chutney?
if so let me know what you think, I'll pass the feedback on.

pipinfort 07-04-2008 17:15

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Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 558701)
Pip, was it Reedy's chutney?
if so let me know what you think, I'll pass the feedback on.

It was indeed and its gone.......!!! what does that tell ya!! LOL

lindsay ormerod 07-04-2008 17:41

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It's nice stuff innit ?
Think the link to her website is on the food festival site at top of this thread, what flavour did you get, I'll pass it on .

lindsay ormerod 07-04-2008 17:45

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Lisa has her Reedy's range on sale at Ossy mills if any of you are tempted, it's all lovely, just ask Pipinfort !:D
( not sure if she has my fave jam in stock yet as she only uses seasonal fruit/veg but if she has any left ....Stawberry and chocolate Mint ...... mmmmmm)

Lolly 07-04-2008 17:58

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A couple of years ago I got some jam from the Food Festival. It was Strawberry & Black Pepper and it was fantastic I've never been able to find it again! (Stupid me didn't note down who's it was!) So will check out Reedy's! Would love to find it again.

Alan Gilmartin 07-04-2008 23:08

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Might want to put a bit of sea salt on that Wyn. ????

lindsay ormerod 08-04-2008 16:18

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Originally Posted by Lolly (Post 558733)
A couple of years ago I got some jam from the Food Festival. It was Strawberry & Black Pepper and it was fantastic I've never been able to find it again! (Stupid me didn't note down who's it was!) So will check out Reedy's! Would love to find it again.

Have got an answer for you , Reedy's do make a strawberry and black pepper jam, Lisa will have some ready in a few weeks, she is waiting for the first English strawberries to come . She is gonna text me when it's done !
:)

lettie 08-04-2008 17:09

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Ooooh, I love strawberries with black pepper but have never had the jam. Can you post it on here when it's ready?:)

lindsay ormerod 08-04-2008 17:38

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Will do !:)
ps it's Lancs strawberries she is waiting on, uses local produce !

sparkie 08-04-2008 18:20

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Well I can say for the first time I didn't enjoy the food festival at all this year. Nothing to do with the stalls and everything to do with having too many people in such a small space, especially when pushing a pram.

When did adult carers and old people get so rude? The old lady that had a go at me in the town hall on saturday after she pushed past me and the pram, only to step back into the front of the pram coz she didn't have any room to continue forward, and then somehow I ended up in front of her again and she verbally abused me again when I couldn't move anywhere coz I was boxed in, made my blood boil!!!

I didn't get chance to try anything coz I couldn't get near any of it!!! May I sugest to the organisers next year a one way system!!!!

lindsay ormerod 08-04-2008 18:28

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It's become a victim of it's own success, needs a bigger space to be best enjoyed by all, it's mayhem with a pram or a small child. Maybe better next year in a huge marquee at Oakhill park ??

Neil 08-04-2008 18:43

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 559308)
Maybe better next year in a huge marquee at Oakhill park ??

Unless the grass is soggy then the Council won't allow it at the last minute.

Wynonie Harris 08-04-2008 21:29

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Gilmartin (Post 558886)
Might want to put a bit of sea salt on that Wyn. ????

Just had some with me supper, Al. Tasmanian Jade Sea Salt on Dover "Soul". ;) Nice! Muchas gracias, mate.

Lolly 09-04-2008 10:19

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lindsay ormerod (Post 559195)
Have got an answer for you , Reedy's do make a strawberry and black pepper jam, Lisa will have some ready in a few weeks, she is waiting for the first English strawberries to come . She is gonna text me when it's done !
:)

Wooooooooo!!! Hooooooooooo!! Am well happy now!! Thanks for finding out!:D

pipinfort 09-04-2008 14:20

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[quote=lindsay ormerod;558718]It's nice stuff innit ?
Think the link to her website is on the food festival site at top of this thread, what flavour did you get, I'll pass it on .[/quote

The Reedys one we got was Spicy Plum and it was tip top.

pipinfort 09-04-2008 14:21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkie (Post 559299)
Well I can say for the first time I didn't enjoy the food festival at all this year. Nothing to do with the stalls and everything to do with having too many people in such a small space, especially when pushing a pram.

When did adult carers and old people get so rude? The old lady that had a go at me in the town hall on saturday after she pushed past me and the pram, only to step back into the front of the pram coz she didn't have any room to continue forward, and then somehow I ended up in front of her again and she verbally abused me again when I couldn't move anywhere coz I was boxed in, made my blood boil!!!

I didn't get chance to try anything coz I couldn't get near any of it!!! May I sugest to the organisers next year a one way system!!!!

I must admit i could see it being a big big problem, thats why with a 4 year old and a 10 month old we went down for the last couple of hours on the sunday when it had quietened down and as a bonus most stalls were selling things off cheap!!!!

tosh 09-04-2008 14:49

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the town hall is to small.
have it in a marquee on broadway.

Gayle 19-06-2008 09:04

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I just want to say congratulations to all involved in the Food Festival. It picked up an award at yesterday's Tourism Awards.

http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/ne...ism_awards.php


Well done!


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