Aldeburgh Food and Drink Fringe Festival
The Aldeburgh Food and Drink Fringe Festival takes place from 25th September to 9th October 2010 in the days following the main weekend event of the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival and features fringe events throughout East Suffolk on farms, in the countryside, beaches, market towns and villages.
These include workshops, behind the scene tours of producers, progressive dinners and specially created menus at supporting restaurants and eateries, family activities, farm visits, guided walks and special cookery demonstrations. Something for everyone!
The Fringe Events are a series of activities which show case the field to fork principles, an ideal opportunity for local producers to promote their wares and unique opportunities for the public to either visit producers, explore the countryside or have new dining experiences.
Here are some of the event highlights running this year - please visit www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk for the full line up and to get tickets.
EVENTS
Workshops
Food Safari – A Hands-On Butchery Workshop with The Wild Meat Company
Saturday 2nd October 2010
Whether you are a novice or a more experienced cook, nervous of blood or keen to get cutting, Wild Meat in a day promises to be a fun day of preparing, cooking and eating venison. Robert Gooch and Ray Kent of The Wild Meat Company will share their wealth of experience about shooting, hanging and ageing game. Ray will lead a butchery class that will give you a step-by-step guide to preparing locally-shot venison.
The butchery workshop will focus on knife skills and give you some tips for preparing game at home.
After a short break you can relax a little while we demonstrate some exquisite, mouth watering game dishes as well as passing on tips, ideas and advice for cooking game in your kitchen.
You’ll leave the day with confidence and inspired to prepare your own game at home, a handful of creative recipes to impress your friends and even some of the game you have prepared yourself!
Contact: Polly Robinson, Food Safari, 26 Double Street, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9BN
Cost: £150.00 per person, £275.00 per couple
Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00pm
Maximum Number: 12 persons
Meeting Point: The Anchor Pub, Walberswick, Nr. Southwold, Suffolk
Food Safari, Woodbridge
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The Metfield Bakery - Artisan & Sourdough Bread Making Course with Stuart Oeztmann
Saturday 2nd October 2010
You will be shown how to achieve taste, texture & crust in artisan hand made breads using starters, sourdoughs nd long fermented doughs. Bring your apron as it is a hands on course! Followed by a delicious dinner at The Metfield Cafe
Contact: Metfield Bakery, 23 Charles Wood Rd, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1SX
Cost: £40.00 per person inclusive of dinner
Timings: 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Maximum Number: 30 persons
Meeting Point: The Metfield Cafe, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SR
T: 01362 695340
E: admin@metfieldbakery.co.uk
W: www.metfieldbakery.co.uk
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Food Safari – A wild food foray day
Saturday 9th October 2010
Discover the pleasures of wild food and see the abundance of wild herbs, vegetables, fruits, nuts and fungi all to be found close to the Suffolk coast. Our expert guides will take us to a variety of habitats at, or close, to Henham Park, nr Southwold. This is a great introduction to foraging for serious foodies; we will lean more about how to turn our finds into delicious meals and enjoy a gourmet wild food feast at The Anchor at Walberwick.
Our guide Valerie Jordan, co-founder of The Tasty Mushroom Partnership, will show you how to identify, pick and prepare the best mushrooms for the kitchen. She will be joined by Jacky Sutton Adam who will show us how to avoid picking poisonous plants & potential contamination. Jacky will also enlighten us with some historical & medicinal facts about plant. There will be plenty of time for your own exploration & questions.
Contact: Polly Robinson, Food Safari, 26 Double Street, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9BN
Cost: £150.00 per person, £275.00 per couple
Timings: 10.30 am to 4.30pm
Maximum Number: 14 persons
Meeting Point: Henham Park, Nr. Southwold, Suffolk
Food Safari, Woodbridge
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The Metfield Bakery - Pork Butchery, Charcuterie & Sausage Making Course with Stuart Oeztmann
Saturday 9th October 2010
You will be shown how to butcher up a whole pig, what to do with the various cuts and how to make your own sausages, terrines, brawns as awell as rolling, stuffing & roasting a whole joint of meat. Bring your apron as it is a hands on course! Followed by a delicious dinner at The Metfield Cafe
Contact: Metfield Bakery, 23 Charles Wood Rd, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1SX
Cost: £50.00 per person inclusive of dinner
Timings: 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Maximum Number: 30 persons
Meeting Point: The Metfield Cafe, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SR
T: 01362 695340
E: admin@metfieldbakery.co.uk
W: www.metfieldbakery.co.uk
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Curryhouse Secrets – A Course With The Curry Club Founder Pat Chapman
Saturday 9th October
A morning with Pat all about making curry cooking easy and enjoyable. Make curry as good as (or better) than your local curryhouse Packed with currinary information, tips, secrets, shortcuts and fun, and finished off with a delicious tasting plate for you to enjoy. Pat will be demonstrating CTM, Chicken Jalfrezi, Chana Curry, Pullao Rice, Raita, Chupatti and more .
Full recipe sheets are given so you can cook the dishes at home.
Extra Information: This is part of the ‘Indian Summer at Framlingham’ weekend. Booking for the workshop will be direct with Pat Chapman but Framlingham Technology Centre will take enquiries and provide the booking link for people. Other events include FTC Business Club ‘The Business of Food’ on Friday 8th October where Pat Chapman will talk about the many aspects of his curry business (and provide a finger food Indian buffet), Pat will be book signing at The Crown Hotel, Framlingham on Saturday 9th October in the afternoon and the Hotel are preparing a special Indian Feast for the Saturday evening which includes entertainment.
Direct Bookings: www.patchapman.co.uk , IN ‘Online Shop’ under ’Tickets & Vouchers’ alternatively call one of the numbers below
Cost: £70.00 per person including tasting plate, guests welcome from 12.30pm @ £5.00 per person for the tasting plate only.
Timings: 10.00am to 1.00pm, 12.30pm for tasting plate guests only
Maximum Number: 20 people
Meeting Point: Framlingham Technology Centre address as above
T: 01728 726500 or 07773 328495
F: 01728 726533
E: ian@t-centre.co.uk
W: www.t-centre.co.uk
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British Larder Suffolk Cookery Demonstration
Saturday 9th October
The Cherry Tree in Bromeswell has recently been renamed British Larder Suffolk and its new landlords are professional chefs Madalene Bovini-Hamel and Ross Pike . The British Larder Suffolk offers high quality locally sourced modern bristish food in a relaxed, family friendly environment. Madalene is a chef, food writer and the founder of the British Larder, a highly successful website for foodies. She
will be demonstrating some of her most popular recipes from the website at the pub. After the cookery demonstration you will be able stay for a drink and have lunch from the British Larder Festival Menu. 2 courses £22.50 or 3 courses £25.
Meeting point: British Larder Suffolk
Timings: 10.30 – 11.30
Cost: £10 per person
Attendees: 25
Contact: British Larder Suffolk, Bromeswell, Nr, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2PU
Phone: 07545 501678
Email: info@britishlarder.co.uk
Website: www.britishlarder.co.uk
Family Activities
Julie Foster – Find a 3.5 million year old fossil and discover why geology is cool!
Saturday 2nd October 2010
Join geology and wild life enthusiast Julie Foster for a fossil hunt. You are guaranteed to find and take home a 3.5 million year old fossil on this guided fossil hunt. It includes a beginner’s introduction to the fascinating geology of Suffolk. Great fun for all ages and no boreing bits we promise! Newbourne area (10 minutes drive from Woodbridge).
Contact: Julie Foster, Foxmeadow House, The Street, Newbourne, Suffolk, IP12 4NY
Cost: £3.00
Timings: 11.00-1.00pm
Maximum Number: 15
Meeting Point: Newbourne Village Hall Carpark, IP12 4NY
T: 01473 736289 or 07710 786231
E: julie.foster@btinternet.com
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Food Safari – A True Children’s Field to Fork Experience
Sunday 3rd October 2010
A true field to fork experience; kids spend the day at an organic small-holding, near Southwold on the Suffolk Coast.Children aged between 6-12 will meet the rare-breed pigs and chickens , see beehives, vegetable gardens and polytunnels before getting hands-on experience preparing their lunch.
They will make sausages and burgers from the farms own meat. Bake bread with local flour to be cooked in a wood-fired ovens. Pick salad and collect eggs to make a pudding. There will be lots to learn along the way to give children the opportunity to think more about where food comes from.
Parents will share the feast and all the family will leave inspired to try something new at home, whether that’s growing a few salad leaves on the windowsill, baking bread or even keeping a few hens.
Contact: Polly Robinson, Food Safari, 26 Double Street, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9BN
Cost: £75.00 per child inc. adults lunch, apron & recipe pack
Timings: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Maximum Number: 12 children
Meeting Point: The Queens Head, Blyford, Suffolk
Food Safari, Woodbridge
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The Queens Head, Blyford – Bangers ‘n Mash After School Club
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Get the kids in the kitchen with this engaging cookery demo and supper with Eastfeast chef Paul Freeman at the established Blyford smallholding. As well as learning about where sausages come from, the children can try making them before enjoying a tasty supper. They will have a tour of the animals in the garden, see the crops growing in the field and learn where their meal came from.
Extra Information: Paul Freeman works to inspire and mentor talented children as part of the national Future Chef competition as well as leading educational sessions with Suffolk charity, Eastfeast. The Blyford-based chef is also a the first in the area to aim for self-sufficiency, when he has to buy products in, he always shops locally. Paul & Charlotte, his wife, are now in the second year promoting their organic approach and welcome Aldeburgh Festival goers.
Contact: The Queens Head, Southwold Road Blyford Halesworth Suffolk 4NY
Cost: £9.95 inc a bottle of pop
Timings: 4.30 – 6.00pm
Maximum Number: 20
Meeting Point: Newbourne Village Hall Carpark, IP12 4NY
T: 01502 478404
E: info@queensheadblyford.co.uk
W: www.queensheadblyford.co.uk
Walks
Getting Out – A walk from Kersey to Whatfield
Saturday 2nd October 2010
A pretty and undulating route giving some quite unexpected panoramic views near to the village of Semer and the Brett Valley. Returning to the pub for lunch at approximately 12.45pm. Pub post code is IP7 6DY.
Contact: Getting Out
Bookings: info@getting-out.co.uk or 01473 402093. Please book by Thursday 30th September.
Meeting Point: Meet and park 10.10am at ‘The Bell Inn’, Kersey to pre-order food.
Cost: A walk fee of £4.00 per person is payable upon the day. Children under 16 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome on a lead. Lunch is at your own expense (not included).
W: www.getting-out.co.uk. For details of other Getting Out walks please see the free Getting Out Brochure available from Tourist Information Centres, Libraries and online.
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Getting Out – A walk from Ramsholt to Shottisham
Saturday 9th October 2010
The walk highlights a peaceful and superb section overlooking the River Deben, which is rich in bird life at most times of the year. Time allowing, we will pause part way for refreshements at ‘The Sorrel Horse’ at Shottisham before returning to The Ramsholt Arms for lunch at approximately 1.45pm. Pub post code is IP12 3AB.
Contact: Getting Out
Bookings: info@getting-out.co.uk or 01473 402093. Please book by Thursday 7th October.
Meeting Point: Meet and park 9.55am at ‘The Ramsholt Arms’, public house, Ramsholt.
Cost: A walk fee of £4.00 per person is payable upon the day. Children under 16 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome on a lead. Lunch is at your own expense (not included).
W: www.getting-out.co.uk. For details of other Getting Out walks please see the free Getting Out Brochure available from Tourist Information Centres, Libraries and online.
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Metfield Stores Apple Walk To Wakelyns Agroforestry Farm In Early Celebration Of Apple Day
Sunday 10th October 2010
Eddie Krutysza, our local rose and fruit tree grower, will start with apple identification outside Metfield Stores, before walking, show and tell, through the fields to Wakelyns Agroforestry, about 1 mile.The farms 60 acres are divided in to six agroforestry systems, characterised by ‘production hedges’ of mixed hardwood or fruit trees or willow coppice or hazel coppice.
The annual farm crops are rotated around the alleys that separate the production hedges. They include field trials on different aspects of cereals, potatoes and mixed vegetable cropping, see http:/www.wakelyns.co.uk.
We will return to Metfield Stores where we can enjoy a cup of hot soup and apple cake.
Metfield Stores cic (Community Interest Company) is in its 5th year of trading as a community run village shop, in a relatively small north Suffolk village, near the Waveney Valley. An important part of our stock is from our local producers and we have benefited from this outreach and collaboration.
There will be local produce for sale including apple and fruit trees, apple identification, apple and apple juices. Apples to identify welcome!
Contact: Rachel Kellett, Metfield Stores CIC, Metfield, Harleston, Suffolk, IP20 0LB
Cost: Free – there will be a charge for the soup and cake made on the premises
Timings: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Maximum Number: 40 (Dogs on leads welcome)
Meeting Point: Metfield Stores
T: 01986 872776 or 07920 055888
E: rachelkellett@gmail.com
W: www.metfield.org.uk
Special Events
Suffolk Food Hall – ‘Kitchen Club’ Chef Demonstrations, Drinks & Dinner
Wednesday 6th October
The October Kitchen Club at The Suffolk Food Hall will be a special autumnal Aldeburgh Food & Drink Fringe Event… book early to avoid dissappointment as these events are normally a sell out!Contact: Kitchen Club at Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB
Cost: £15.00 per person for 3 or more
Timings: 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Maximum Number: 70 people
Meeting Point: Samford Restaurant Cafe, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich
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The Framlingham Technology Centre. The ‘Business of Food’ Presentation by Pat Chapman for FTC Business Club
Friday 8th October 2010
Following the success of last years ‘The Business of Food’, Framlingham Business Club will again be focussing on bringing together the entrepreneurs and enterprising people, concerned with ‘The Business of Food’, to enjoy a presentation by Pat Chapman, founder of the Curry Club, prolific writer and guru of all things spicy. Pat will give a rare insight into the many aspects of the business(s) he has built up around his driving passion for all things ‘curry’!
Enjoy an entertaining and enlightening presentation, partake of delicious Indian finger food prepared by Pat and Dominique Chapman and finally take away some inspiration.
Extra Information: Part of the ‘Indian Summer at Framlingham’ weekend. Other events include Pat Chapman’s curry workshop on Saturday 9th October, book signing by Pat at The Crown Hotel, Framlingham on Saturday afternoon and then The Crown Hotel are preparing an Indian Feast on the same evening to include entertainment and bubbly. Attractive accommodation and booking packages are available at The Crown Hotel for the Indian Summer weekend.
Contact: Jenny Stockman or Ian Chapman, Framlingham Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EZ
Cost: £20.00 per person (discounts may apply for Business Club members)
Timings: 7.00pm for 9.00pm (to be confirmed)
Maximum Number: 40 people
Meeting Point: Framlingham Technology Centre address as above
T: 01728 726500 or 07773 328495
F: 01728 726533
E: jenny@t-centre.co.uk
W: www.t-centre.co.uk
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Special ‘Indian Summer’ at Framlingham Accommodation and Feast Package
Friday 8th October 2010
In order for you to enjoy the whole Indian Summer weekend in Framlingham, The Crown Hotel are offering B+B accommodation for Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October plus your tickets for the Indian Feast at the Crown on Saturday evening for £230 per couple sharing.
Extra Information: Other ‘Indian Summer’ at Framlingham events include ‘The Business of Food’ with Pat Chapman on Friday 8th at the Technology Centre, Pat’s Curry Workshop on Saturday 9th, Book signing and chat at the Crown on Saturday afternoon, recipe cards, curry ingredients and tastings at Leo’s Deli all day Saturday and the Indian Feast at the Crown Hotel on Saturday 9th evening.
Contact: Jenny Stockman or Ian Chapman, Framlingham Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EZ
Timings:The whole weekend
Maximum Number: 30 people
Meeting Point: The Crown Hotel Framlingham
T: 01728 723521
E: enquiries@framlingham crown.co.uk
W: www.framlinghamcrown.co.uk
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Booksigning & Chatting About Anything ‘Curry’ with Pat Chapman Founder of The Curry Club
Saturday 9th October 2010
Pat Chapman, founder of the Curry Club, will be signing copies of his latest curry and recipe books and the 2010 Good Curry Guide at The Crown Hotel in Framlingham. Come and meet the man himself and pick up curry tips or learn about some of Pat’s fascinating travels to India.
Extra Information: Part of the ‘Indian Summer at Framlingham’ weekend. Pat wil be giving a talk aimed at people in the food business at an FTC Business Club evening event on Friday 8th October, he will also be doing a curry workshop on Saturday morning in Framlingham. The Crown Hotel are preparing an Indian Feast on the same evening to include entertainment and bubbly.
Contact: Jenny Stockman or Ian Chapman, Framlingham Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EZ
Cost: £20.00 per person (discounts may apply for Business Club members)
Timings: 7.00pm for 9.00pm (to be confirmed)
Maximum Number: 40 people
Meeting Point: Framlingham Technology Centre address as above
T: 01728 726500 or 07773 328495
F: 01728 726533
E: jenny@t-centre.co.uk
W: www.t-centre.co.uk
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Curry recipes, ingredients and free tastings of spicy and local fare
Saturday 9th October 2010
As part of the ‘Indian Summer’ at Framlingham, there will be Pat Chapman recipe cards at Leo’s and all the ingredients for you to make the meal at home. Plus plenty of fine local foods and spicy fare to taste.
Extra Information: This is part of the ‘Indian Summer’ at Framlingham. Other events include The ‘Business of Food’ with Pat Chapman on Friday 8th at the Technology
Centre, Pat’s Curry Workshop on Saturday 9th, book signing and chat in the Crown Hotel on Saturday 9th afternoon and a grand finale fantastic curry feast prepared by the Crown Hotel’s chefs, at the Crown on Saturday evening. As part of the weekend the Crown are offering special accomodation and feast packages.
Timings: all day
Contact: Leo’s Deli, Market Hill, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9AN
Telephone: 01728 724059
Email: marksholl@hotmail.com
Meet the Producer
The Grower, Vegetable Garden Design School – Be Inspired To Grow & Manage Your Own Kitchen Garden
Tuesday 28th September 2010
Come and enjoy an inspiring morning with a seasonal lunch in this beautiful Suffolk walled kitchen garden. Belinda Gray is ‘The Grower’, running a successful vegetable garden design and gardening school near Woodbridge, where short courses and day courses for beginners are offered throughout the year in all aspects of vegetable growing. Arrive for morning coffee and home made cookies followed by an introduction on the principles of starting and maintaining your own kitchen garden. See what is growing with a walk around the garden and learn about how to plan your growing year and use your growing space to its greatest potential. The session will end at 2.00pm after a delicious seasonal soup, information on courses ahead and oppotunity to peruse the stylish gardening shop.
Contact: Belinda Gray
Meeting Point: The Grower, Bredfield House, Bredfield, Nr. Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6AA
Cost: £10.00 per person
Maximum Number: 10 people
Timings: 10.00am to 2.00pm
T: 01394 388113
E: belinda.gray@btconnect.com
W: www.the-grower.co.uk
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Adnams Brewery Tours
Wed 29th Sept, Wed 6th and Fri 8th Oct
Tours of Adnams Brewery followed by a tutored beer tastings and a bottle of beer to take home. Please check Adnams website for details.
Cost: £10.00 per person
Timings: Normally 2.15pm to 3.15pm
T: 01502 727225
W: www.brewerytours.adnams.co.uk
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Munchy Seeds Factory Tour
Wednesday 29th September 2010
Go along and walk around the Munchy Seeds Shed sampling & watching as the boys gently blend, flavour & roast their delicious mixes of seeds.
Munchy Seeds, Eastland Road, Leiston. Tours at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 3.00 & 4.00. Maximum 10 persons per tour and any ages welcome. Larger parties for schools a possibility but please call to discuss.
Cost: Free
T: 01728 833004
E: lucinda@munchyseeds.co.uk
W: www.munchyseeds.co.uk
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Emmetts of Peasenhall Smokehouse Tours
Friday 1st October to Saturday 2nd October inc.
FREE Tours throughout the day at the smokehouse.
Call into Emmetts of Peasenhall and ask to see the traditional smokehouse which has been on the same site since 1820. See Suffolk hams and bacon made in a traditional manner. Mild cured, gently smoked or the sweet pickled, a great black Suffolk ham.
E: info@emmettsham.co.uk
W: www.ebacon.co.uk
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Grain Brewery – Tours & Tastings at the Brewery
Saturday 2nd October 2010
FREE Tours and tastings throughout the day at the brewery.
Meet the brewer, find out about how the different ingredients can create a wide range of beer styles. There will be a bar serving Grain beer open all day too, for those who fancy a pint!
Contact: Grain Brewery, South Farm, Alburgh, Harleston, IP20 0BS
T: 01986 788884
E: info@grainbrewery.co.uk
W: www.grainbrewery.co.uk
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Pure Preserves Tasting with Afternoon Tea
Thursday 7th October
Come and meet the producer and taste some of over 60 varieties of Suffolk produced preserves. Afternoon tea will be served in our 17 century cottage in ‘Constable Country’.
Contact: Pure Preserves, Mill Lane Cottage, Polstead, Suffolk, CO6 5AB
Phone: 01206 262090 or 07977 723087
Email: suzie@rudkins.com
Event Location: Pure Preserves, Mill Lane Cottage, Polstead
Timings: 3.00 – 5.00 pm
Cost: Charity Donation
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Wissett Wines Vineyard Tour & Cheese Evening
9th October
Try our award winning wines and cheeses together in the idyllic setting of Valley Farm Vineyards.
Compare vintages and learn about how the grapes are grown, harvested and made into wine from the owner and viticulturalist Jonathan Craft, who has been growing grapes in Suffolk for more than twenty years. Cheeses supplied by Rodwell Farm Dairy (Shipcord & Hawkston) & Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses (Suffolk Gold & Suffolk Blue)
Extra Information: Event to be held in our visitor centre. Tickets available in advance from The Wissett Wines stand at the festival or by phone 01986 785535 or e-mail valleyfarmvineyards@tiscali.co.uk
Contact: Valley Farm Vineyards, Wissett, Halesworth, IP19 OJJ
T: 01986 785535 or 07763 941806
E: valleyfarmvineyards@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.valleyfarmvineyards.co.uk
Event Location: Valley Farm Vineyards
Timings: 6-30 – 8-30pm
Cost: £10 per person
Attendees: 50
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TICKETS
To obtain tickets for these events please either buy them at the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival when you visit the Festival, from www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk, or in advance by visiting the House & Garden retail outlet at Snape Maltings.
For a full guide to all festivals happening throughout Suffolk this year please see Suffolk Festivals
For more information on the lovely town of Aldeburgh please see:
Aldeburgh Guide
Accommodation Aldeburgh Guide
Activities in Aldeburgh Guide
These include workshops, behind the scene tours of producers, progressive dinners and specially created menus at supporting restaurants and eateries, family activities, farm visits, guided walks and special cookery demonstrations. Something for everyone!
The Fringe Events are a series of activities which show case the field to fork principles, an ideal opportunity for local producers to promote their wares and unique opportunities for the public to either visit producers, explore the countryside or have new dining experiences.
Here are some of the event highlights running this year - please visit www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk for the full line up and to get tickets.
EVENTS
Workshops
Food Safari – A Hands-On Butchery Workshop with The Wild Meat Company
Saturday 2nd October 2010
Whether you are a novice or a more experienced cook, nervous of blood or keen to get cutting, Wild Meat in a day promises to be a fun day of preparing, cooking and eating venison. Robert Gooch and Ray Kent of The Wild Meat Company will share their wealth of experience about shooting, hanging and ageing game. Ray will lead a butchery class that will give you a step-by-step guide to preparing locally-shot venison.
The butchery workshop will focus on knife skills and give you some tips for preparing game at home.
After a short break you can relax a little while we demonstrate some exquisite, mouth watering game dishes as well as passing on tips, ideas and advice for cooking game in your kitchen.
You’ll leave the day with confidence and inspired to prepare your own game at home, a handful of creative recipes to impress your friends and even some of the game you have prepared yourself!
Contact: Polly Robinson, Food Safari, 26 Double Street, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9BN
Cost: £150.00 per person, £275.00 per couple
Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00pm
Maximum Number: 12 persons
Meeting Point: The Anchor Pub, Walberswick, Nr. Southwold, Suffolk
Food Safari, Woodbridge
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The Metfield Bakery - Artisan & Sourdough Bread Making Course with Stuart Oeztmann
Saturday 2nd October 2010
You will be shown how to achieve taste, texture & crust in artisan hand made breads using starters, sourdoughs nd long fermented doughs. Bring your apron as it is a hands on course! Followed by a delicious dinner at The Metfield Cafe
Contact: Metfield Bakery, 23 Charles Wood Rd, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1SX
Cost: £40.00 per person inclusive of dinner
Timings: 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Maximum Number: 30 persons
Meeting Point: The Metfield Cafe, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SR
T: 01362 695340
E: admin@metfieldbakery.co.uk
W: www.metfieldbakery.co.uk
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Food Safari – A wild food foray day
Saturday 9th October 2010
Discover the pleasures of wild food and see the abundance of wild herbs, vegetables, fruits, nuts and fungi all to be found close to the Suffolk coast. Our expert guides will take us to a variety of habitats at, or close, to Henham Park, nr Southwold. This is a great introduction to foraging for serious foodies; we will lean more about how to turn our finds into delicious meals and enjoy a gourmet wild food feast at The Anchor at Walberwick.
Our guide Valerie Jordan, co-founder of The Tasty Mushroom Partnership, will show you how to identify, pick and prepare the best mushrooms for the kitchen. She will be joined by Jacky Sutton Adam who will show us how to avoid picking poisonous plants & potential contamination. Jacky will also enlighten us with some historical & medicinal facts about plant. There will be plenty of time for your own exploration & questions.
Contact: Polly Robinson, Food Safari, 26 Double Street, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9BN
Cost: £150.00 per person, £275.00 per couple
Timings: 10.30 am to 4.30pm
Maximum Number: 14 persons
Meeting Point: Henham Park, Nr. Southwold, Suffolk
Food Safari, Woodbridge
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The Metfield Bakery - Pork Butchery, Charcuterie & Sausage Making Course with Stuart Oeztmann
Saturday 9th October 2010
You will be shown how to butcher up a whole pig, what to do with the various cuts and how to make your own sausages, terrines, brawns as awell as rolling, stuffing & roasting a whole joint of meat. Bring your apron as it is a hands on course! Followed by a delicious dinner at The Metfield Cafe
Contact: Metfield Bakery, 23 Charles Wood Rd, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1SX
Cost: £50.00 per person inclusive of dinner
Timings: 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Maximum Number: 30 persons
Meeting Point: The Metfield Cafe, Snape Maltings, Snape, Suffolk, IP17 1SR
T: 01362 695340
E: admin@metfieldbakery.co.uk
W: www.metfieldbakery.co.uk
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Curryhouse Secrets – A Course With The Curry Club Founder Pat Chapman
Saturday 9th October
A morning with Pat all about making curry cooking easy and enjoyable. Make curry as good as (or better) than your local curryhouse Packed with currinary information, tips, secrets, shortcuts and fun, and finished off with a delicious tasting plate for you to enjoy. Pat will be demonstrating CTM, Chicken Jalfrezi, Chana Curry, Pullao Rice, Raita, Chupatti and more .
Full recipe sheets are given so you can cook the dishes at home.
Extra Information: This is part of the ‘Indian Summer at Framlingham’ weekend. Booking for the workshop will be direct with Pat Chapman but Framlingham Technology Centre will take enquiries and provide the booking link for people. Other events include FTC Business Club ‘The Business of Food’ on Friday 8th October where Pat Chapman will talk about the many aspects of his curry business (and provide a finger food Indian buffet), Pat will be book signing at The Crown Hotel, Framlingham on Saturday 9th October in the afternoon and the Hotel are preparing a special Indian Feast for the Saturday evening which includes entertainment.
Direct Bookings: www.patchapman.co.uk , IN ‘Online Shop’ under ’Tickets & Vouchers’ alternatively call one of the numbers below
Cost: £70.00 per person including tasting plate, guests welcome from 12.30pm @ £5.00 per person for the tasting plate only.
Timings: 10.00am to 1.00pm, 12.30pm for tasting plate guests only
Maximum Number: 20 people
Meeting Point: Framlingham Technology Centre address as above
T: 01728 726500 or 07773 328495
F: 01728 726533
E: ian@t-centre.co.uk
W: www.t-centre.co.uk
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British Larder Suffolk Cookery Demonstration
Saturday 9th October
The Cherry Tree in Bromeswell has recently been renamed British Larder Suffolk and its new landlords are professional chefs Madalene Bovini-Hamel and Ross Pike . The British Larder Suffolk offers high quality locally sourced modern bristish food in a relaxed, family friendly environment. Madalene is a chef, food writer and the founder of the British Larder, a highly successful website for foodies. She
will be demonstrating some of her most popular recipes from the website at the pub. After the cookery demonstration you will be able stay for a drink and have lunch from the British Larder Festival Menu. 2 courses £22.50 or 3 courses £25.
Meeting point: British Larder Suffolk
Timings: 10.30 – 11.30
Cost: £10 per person
Attendees: 25
Contact: British Larder Suffolk, Bromeswell, Nr, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2PU
Phone: 07545 501678
Email: info@britishlarder.co.uk
Website: www.britishlarder.co.uk
Family Activities
Julie Foster – Find a 3.5 million year old fossil and discover why geology is cool!
Saturday 2nd October 2010
Join geology and wild life enthusiast Julie Foster for a fossil hunt. You are guaranteed to find and take home a 3.5 million year old fossil on this guided fossil hunt. It includes a beginner’s introduction to the fascinating geology of Suffolk. Great fun for all ages and no boreing bits we promise! Newbourne area (10 minutes drive from Woodbridge).
Contact: Julie Foster, Foxmeadow House, The Street, Newbourne, Suffolk, IP12 4NY
Cost: £3.00
Timings: 11.00-1.00pm
Maximum Number: 15
Meeting Point: Newbourne Village Hall Carpark, IP12 4NY
T: 01473 736289 or 07710 786231
E: julie.foster@btinternet.com
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Food Safari – A True Children’s Field to Fork Experience
Sunday 3rd October 2010
A true field to fork experience; kids spend the day at an organic small-holding, near Southwold on the Suffolk Coast.Children aged between 6-12 will meet the rare-breed pigs and chickens , see beehives, vegetable gardens and polytunnels before getting hands-on experience preparing their lunch.
They will make sausages and burgers from the farms own meat. Bake bread with local flour to be cooked in a wood-fired ovens. Pick salad and collect eggs to make a pudding. There will be lots to learn along the way to give children the opportunity to think more about where food comes from.
Parents will share the feast and all the family will leave inspired to try something new at home, whether that’s growing a few salad leaves on the windowsill, baking bread or even keeping a few hens.
Contact: Polly Robinson, Food Safari, 26 Double Street, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9BN
Cost: £75.00 per child inc. adults lunch, apron & recipe pack
Timings: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Maximum Number: 12 children
Meeting Point: The Queens Head, Blyford, Suffolk
Food Safari, Woodbridge
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The Queens Head, Blyford – Bangers ‘n Mash After School Club
Tuesday 5th October 2010
Get the kids in the kitchen with this engaging cookery demo and supper with Eastfeast chef Paul Freeman at the established Blyford smallholding. As well as learning about where sausages come from, the children can try making them before enjoying a tasty supper. They will have a tour of the animals in the garden, see the crops growing in the field and learn where their meal came from.
Extra Information: Paul Freeman works to inspire and mentor talented children as part of the national Future Chef competition as well as leading educational sessions with Suffolk charity, Eastfeast. The Blyford-based chef is also a the first in the area to aim for self-sufficiency, when he has to buy products in, he always shops locally. Paul & Charlotte, his wife, are now in the second year promoting their organic approach and welcome Aldeburgh Festival goers.
Contact: The Queens Head, Southwold Road Blyford Halesworth Suffolk 4NY
Cost: £9.95 inc a bottle of pop
Timings: 4.30 – 6.00pm
Maximum Number: 20
Meeting Point: Newbourne Village Hall Carpark, IP12 4NY
T: 01502 478404
E: info@queensheadblyford.co.uk
W: www.queensheadblyford.co.uk
Walks
Getting Out – A walk from Kersey to Whatfield
Saturday 2nd October 2010
A pretty and undulating route giving some quite unexpected panoramic views near to the village of Semer and the Brett Valley. Returning to the pub for lunch at approximately 12.45pm. Pub post code is IP7 6DY.
Contact: Getting Out
Bookings: info@getting-out.co.uk or 01473 402093. Please book by Thursday 30th September.
Meeting Point: Meet and park 10.10am at ‘The Bell Inn’, Kersey to pre-order food.
Cost: A walk fee of £4.00 per person is payable upon the day. Children under 16 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome on a lead. Lunch is at your own expense (not included).
W: www.getting-out.co.uk. For details of other Getting Out walks please see the free Getting Out Brochure available from Tourist Information Centres, Libraries and online.
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Getting Out – A walk from Ramsholt to Shottisham
Saturday 9th October 2010
The walk highlights a peaceful and superb section overlooking the River Deben, which is rich in bird life at most times of the year. Time allowing, we will pause part way for refreshements at ‘The Sorrel Horse’ at Shottisham before returning to The Ramsholt Arms for lunch at approximately 1.45pm. Pub post code is IP12 3AB.
Contact: Getting Out
Bookings: info@getting-out.co.uk or 01473 402093. Please book by Thursday 7th October.
Meeting Point: Meet and park 9.55am at ‘The Ramsholt Arms’, public house, Ramsholt.
Cost: A walk fee of £4.00 per person is payable upon the day. Children under 16 are free but must be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome on a lead. Lunch is at your own expense (not included).
W: www.getting-out.co.uk. For details of other Getting Out walks please see the free Getting Out Brochure available from Tourist Information Centres, Libraries and online.
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Metfield Stores Apple Walk To Wakelyns Agroforestry Farm In Early Celebration Of Apple Day
Sunday 10th October 2010
Eddie Krutysza, our local rose and fruit tree grower, will start with apple identification outside Metfield Stores, before walking, show and tell, through the fields to Wakelyns Agroforestry, about 1 mile.The farms 60 acres are divided in to six agroforestry systems, characterised by ‘production hedges’ of mixed hardwood or fruit trees or willow coppice or hazel coppice.
The annual farm crops are rotated around the alleys that separate the production hedges. They include field trials on different aspects of cereals, potatoes and mixed vegetable cropping, see http:/www.wakelyns.co.uk.
We will return to Metfield Stores where we can enjoy a cup of hot soup and apple cake.
Metfield Stores cic (Community Interest Company) is in its 5th year of trading as a community run village shop, in a relatively small north Suffolk village, near the Waveney Valley. An important part of our stock is from our local producers and we have benefited from this outreach and collaboration.
There will be local produce for sale including apple and fruit trees, apple identification, apple and apple juices. Apples to identify welcome!
Contact: Rachel Kellett, Metfield Stores CIC, Metfield, Harleston, Suffolk, IP20 0LB
Cost: Free – there will be a charge for the soup and cake made on the premises
Timings: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Maximum Number: 40 (Dogs on leads welcome)
Meeting Point: Metfield Stores
T: 01986 872776 or 07920 055888
E: rachelkellett@gmail.com
W: www.metfield.org.uk
Special Events
Suffolk Food Hall – ‘Kitchen Club’ Chef Demonstrations, Drinks & Dinner
Wednesday 6th October
The October Kitchen Club at The Suffolk Food Hall will be a special autumnal Aldeburgh Food & Drink Fringe Event… book early to avoid dissappointment as these events are normally a sell out!Contact: Kitchen Club at Suffolk Food Hall, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB
Cost: £15.00 per person for 3 or more
Timings: 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Maximum Number: 70 people
Meeting Point: Samford Restaurant Cafe, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP9 2AB
Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich
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The Framlingham Technology Centre. The ‘Business of Food’ Presentation by Pat Chapman for FTC Business Club
Friday 8th October 2010
Following the success of last years ‘The Business of Food’, Framlingham Business Club will again be focussing on bringing together the entrepreneurs and enterprising people, concerned with ‘The Business of Food’, to enjoy a presentation by Pat Chapman, founder of the Curry Club, prolific writer and guru of all things spicy. Pat will give a rare insight into the many aspects of the business(s) he has built up around his driving passion for all things ‘curry’!
Enjoy an entertaining and enlightening presentation, partake of delicious Indian finger food prepared by Pat and Dominique Chapman and finally take away some inspiration.
Extra Information: Part of the ‘Indian Summer at Framlingham’ weekend. Other events include Pat Chapman’s curry workshop on Saturday 9th October, book signing by Pat at The Crown Hotel, Framlingham on Saturday afternoon and then The Crown Hotel are preparing an Indian Feast on the same evening to include entertainment and bubbly. Attractive accommodation and booking packages are available at The Crown Hotel for the Indian Summer weekend.
Contact: Jenny Stockman or Ian Chapman, Framlingham Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EZ
Cost: £20.00 per person (discounts may apply for Business Club members)
Timings: 7.00pm for 9.00pm (to be confirmed)
Maximum Number: 40 people
Meeting Point: Framlingham Technology Centre address as above
T: 01728 726500 or 07773 328495
F: 01728 726533
E: jenny@t-centre.co.uk
W: www.t-centre.co.uk
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Special ‘Indian Summer’ at Framlingham Accommodation and Feast Package
Friday 8th October 2010
In order for you to enjoy the whole Indian Summer weekend in Framlingham, The Crown Hotel are offering B+B accommodation for Friday 8th and Saturday 9th October plus your tickets for the Indian Feast at the Crown on Saturday evening for £230 per couple sharing.
Extra Information: Other ‘Indian Summer’ at Framlingham events include ‘The Business of Food’ with Pat Chapman on Friday 8th at the Technology Centre, Pat’s Curry Workshop on Saturday 9th, Book signing and chat at the Crown on Saturday afternoon, recipe cards, curry ingredients and tastings at Leo’s Deli all day Saturday and the Indian Feast at the Crown Hotel on Saturday 9th evening.
Contact: Jenny Stockman or Ian Chapman, Framlingham Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EZ
Timings:The whole weekend
Maximum Number: 30 people
Meeting Point: The Crown Hotel Framlingham
T: 01728 723521
E: enquiries@framlingham crown.co.uk
W: www.framlinghamcrown.co.uk
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Booksigning & Chatting About Anything ‘Curry’ with Pat Chapman Founder of The Curry Club
Saturday 9th October 2010
Pat Chapman, founder of the Curry Club, will be signing copies of his latest curry and recipe books and the 2010 Good Curry Guide at The Crown Hotel in Framlingham. Come and meet the man himself and pick up curry tips or learn about some of Pat’s fascinating travels to India.
Extra Information: Part of the ‘Indian Summer at Framlingham’ weekend. Pat wil be giving a talk aimed at people in the food business at an FTC Business Club evening event on Friday 8th October, he will also be doing a curry workshop on Saturday morning in Framlingham. The Crown Hotel are preparing an Indian Feast on the same evening to include entertainment and bubbly.
Contact: Jenny Stockman or Ian Chapman, Framlingham Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EZ
Cost: £20.00 per person (discounts may apply for Business Club members)
Timings: 7.00pm for 9.00pm (to be confirmed)
Maximum Number: 40 people
Meeting Point: Framlingham Technology Centre address as above
T: 01728 726500 or 07773 328495
F: 01728 726533
E: jenny@t-centre.co.uk
W: www.t-centre.co.uk
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Curry recipes, ingredients and free tastings of spicy and local fare
Saturday 9th October 2010
As part of the ‘Indian Summer’ at Framlingham, there will be Pat Chapman recipe cards at Leo’s and all the ingredients for you to make the meal at home. Plus plenty of fine local foods and spicy fare to taste.
Extra Information: This is part of the ‘Indian Summer’ at Framlingham. Other events include The ‘Business of Food’ with Pat Chapman on Friday 8th at the Technology
Centre, Pat’s Curry Workshop on Saturday 9th, book signing and chat in the Crown Hotel on Saturday 9th afternoon and a grand finale fantastic curry feast prepared by the Crown Hotel’s chefs, at the Crown on Saturday evening. As part of the weekend the Crown are offering special accomodation and feast packages.
Timings: all day
Contact: Leo’s Deli, Market Hill, Framlingham, Suffolk IP13 9AN
Telephone: 01728 724059
Email: marksholl@hotmail.com
Meet the Producer
The Grower, Vegetable Garden Design School – Be Inspired To Grow & Manage Your Own Kitchen Garden
Tuesday 28th September 2010
Come and enjoy an inspiring morning with a seasonal lunch in this beautiful Suffolk walled kitchen garden. Belinda Gray is ‘The Grower’, running a successful vegetable garden design and gardening school near Woodbridge, where short courses and day courses for beginners are offered throughout the year in all aspects of vegetable growing. Arrive for morning coffee and home made cookies followed by an introduction on the principles of starting and maintaining your own kitchen garden. See what is growing with a walk around the garden and learn about how to plan your growing year and use your growing space to its greatest potential. The session will end at 2.00pm after a delicious seasonal soup, information on courses ahead and oppotunity to peruse the stylish gardening shop.
Contact: Belinda Gray
Meeting Point: The Grower, Bredfield House, Bredfield, Nr. Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 6AA
Cost: £10.00 per person
Maximum Number: 10 people
Timings: 10.00am to 2.00pm
T: 01394 388113
E: belinda.gray@btconnect.com
W: www.the-grower.co.uk
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Adnams Brewery Tours
Wed 29th Sept, Wed 6th and Fri 8th Oct
Tours of Adnams Brewery followed by a tutored beer tastings and a bottle of beer to take home. Please check Adnams website for details.
Cost: £10.00 per person
Timings: Normally 2.15pm to 3.15pm
T: 01502 727225
W: www.brewerytours.adnams.co.uk
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Munchy Seeds Factory Tour
Wednesday 29th September 2010
Go along and walk around the Munchy Seeds Shed sampling & watching as the boys gently blend, flavour & roast their delicious mixes of seeds.
Munchy Seeds, Eastland Road, Leiston. Tours at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 3.00 & 4.00. Maximum 10 persons per tour and any ages welcome. Larger parties for schools a possibility but please call to discuss.
Cost: Free
T: 01728 833004
E: lucinda@munchyseeds.co.uk
W: www.munchyseeds.co.uk
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Emmetts of Peasenhall Smokehouse Tours
Friday 1st October to Saturday 2nd October inc.
FREE Tours throughout the day at the smokehouse.
Call into Emmetts of Peasenhall and ask to see the traditional smokehouse which has been on the same site since 1820. See Suffolk hams and bacon made in a traditional manner. Mild cured, gently smoked or the sweet pickled, a great black Suffolk ham.
E: info@emmettsham.co.uk
W: www.ebacon.co.uk
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Grain Brewery – Tours & Tastings at the Brewery
Saturday 2nd October 2010
FREE Tours and tastings throughout the day at the brewery.
Meet the brewer, find out about how the different ingredients can create a wide range of beer styles. There will be a bar serving Grain beer open all day too, for those who fancy a pint!
Contact: Grain Brewery, South Farm, Alburgh, Harleston, IP20 0BS
T: 01986 788884
E: info@grainbrewery.co.uk
W: www.grainbrewery.co.uk
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Pure Preserves Tasting with Afternoon Tea
Thursday 7th October
Come and meet the producer and taste some of over 60 varieties of Suffolk produced preserves. Afternoon tea will be served in our 17 century cottage in ‘Constable Country’.
Contact: Pure Preserves, Mill Lane Cottage, Polstead, Suffolk, CO6 5AB
Phone: 01206 262090 or 07977 723087
Email: suzie@rudkins.com
Event Location: Pure Preserves, Mill Lane Cottage, Polstead
Timings: 3.00 – 5.00 pm
Cost: Charity Donation
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Wissett Wines Vineyard Tour & Cheese Evening
9th October
Try our award winning wines and cheeses together in the idyllic setting of Valley Farm Vineyards.
Compare vintages and learn about how the grapes are grown, harvested and made into wine from the owner and viticulturalist Jonathan Craft, who has been growing grapes in Suffolk for more than twenty years. Cheeses supplied by Rodwell Farm Dairy (Shipcord & Hawkston) & Suffolk Farmhouse Cheeses (Suffolk Gold & Suffolk Blue)
Extra Information: Event to be held in our visitor centre. Tickets available in advance from The Wissett Wines stand at the festival or by phone 01986 785535 or e-mail valleyfarmvineyards@tiscali.co.uk
Contact: Valley Farm Vineyards, Wissett, Halesworth, IP19 OJJ
T: 01986 785535 or 07763 941806
E: valleyfarmvineyards@tiscali.co.uk
Website: www.valleyfarmvineyards.co.uk
Event Location: Valley Farm Vineyards
Timings: 6-30 – 8-30pm
Cost: £10 per person
Attendees: 50
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TICKETS
To obtain tickets for these events please either buy them at the Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival when you visit the Festival, from www.aldeburghfoodanddrink.co.uk, or in advance by visiting the House & Garden retail outlet at Snape Maltings.
For a full guide to all festivals happening throughout Suffolk this year please see Suffolk Festivals
For more information on the lovely town of Aldeburgh please see:
Aldeburgh Guide
Accommodation Aldeburgh Guide
Activities in Aldeburgh Guide
