The Ledbury Food Festival last weekend saw many local suppliers out enjoying the sunshine and a steady flow of shoppers and poetry festival attendees took advantage of the wonderful food and topical poems on offer.
In response to the demand for longer opening hours: Gurney’s Butchers, 12 High Street, Ledbury, HR8 1DS, phone (01531) 632526 will be opening until 6.00 p.m. on Fridays.
Ledbury Country Market, St Katherine’s Hall, Ledbury – 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. will open for an extra hour during the Summer months.
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 October 2012
A seasonal celebration of English apples and cider in the Herefordshire parishes of the Marcle ridge.
The Great Barn at Hellens will present the famous display of apples, dessert and culinary varieties alongside cider fruit and perry pears.
There will be cider making at Much Marcle and there will be opportunities to watch and sample. Special events will include orchard conservation, fruit tree care, and apple identification, cookery, talks and creative crafts together with orchard walks and apple teas. Fresh apples can be bought at the farm gate.
For further information: www.bigapple.org.uk or send an SAE for detailed programme to:
‘Big Apple’, Friar’s Acre, Little Marcle, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2JX or phone (01531) 670544
Following the successful April Farmer’s Market there will be a farmer’s market on the fourth Friday of each month in Ledbury. The market will sell locally grown produce, so come and see for yourself the great things that are being produced for you to enjoy in Ledbury.
For further information look at: www.hfmg.org
Friday 25 May 2012 – 09.00 a.m. to 02.00 p.m. – Next to the Market House, High Street, Ledbury.
The next Italian Market in Ledbury is being held on Friday 4 May 2012 between 09.00 a.m. and 05.00 p.m.
Here are the next dates for the popular French Market : Friday 29 June and Friday 12 October 2012. The market operates between 09.00 a.m. and 05.00 p.m.
Saturday 2 June 2012, 10.00 – 17.00
Malvern and the surrounding area hosts some of the best food producers and chefs in the country.
* Over 20 stalls will line Abbey Road with food demonstrations from some of the county’s young chefs.
* The courtyard of Robson-Ward, off Belle Vue Terrace, will have more food demonstrations, crafts and live music.
*Belle Vue Island will have an outside acoustic stage with music and drama provided by local artists and entertainers.
Visit : www.visitthemalverns.org/the_great_malvern_food_festival for more information.
