Friday, June 20, 2008

Hello and welcome!

If, like me, you are passionate about fresh, seasonal food, you will have a fantastic day. With a huge range of small producers and genuine artisan products, and with demonstrations throughout the day from leading regional chefs and cooks, the memories you will take way with you are limited only by your imagination!
 
Many of you will know that I really value healthy family food. Getting our kids to appreciate good food and a healthy diet starts with giving them delicious, simple meals cooked from fresh ingredients, and getting them cooking in the kitchen as their interest and natural desire to experiment grows.
 
That is why I like this festival so much – families are right at the heart of the event, with hands-on activities and cookery fun for children of all ages. The cookery demonstrations focus on hearty family food with recipes that everyone can cook and enjoy in their own kitchens – bringing good food back into the heart of the home.
 
Enjoy the festival, enjoy the splendid setting of Glansevern Hall Gardens, and – most importantly of all, enjoy the fine food and drink from Wales and the Borders!

GROW YOUR OWN!

We’re delighted to welcome back our green fingered ladies to this year’s Festival. An introduction to growing your own vegetables using raised beds and containers, demonstrates just how accessible vegetable growing is to all. There will also be a suggestion or two as to how you can enjoy the fruits of your labour!

WATER FOR AFRICASEE A ‘PlayPump’ IN ACTION

Make a Pledge Video
The Co-operative have teamed up with The One Foundation to help provide clean water to those communities in Africa who really need it. The One Foundation, a registered charity who work with PlayPumps® International, work to provide and install PlayPumps® - a life-changing and life-saving solution bringing easy access to water and joy to children. The Co-Op is committed to providing clean drinking water to 1million people in Africa and will be demonstrating how the PlayPump works to visitors the Festival. www.co-operativewater.co.uk/playpumps.html

“WHAT’S FOR DINNER MUM?”

Mid Wales’ very own top chef, Louise Powell, will be serving up quick, nutritious and delicious answers to this popular question! It’s never too early to introduce your children to simple, good quality food and Louise, as a busy mum, knows just how important this is too. Her lively cookery demonstration is sure to give inspiration to all us Mums who often wilt at this daily cry!

Thursday, June 12, 2008