Sunday's Fold® Food Fest attracts over 600 visitors to Bransford
The beautiful autumnal weather brought over 650 people to the Fold® Food Fest in Bransford on Sunday. Visitors were delighted by the range of food products on offer and enjoyed being entertained by buskers, dancers and poets as they moved about the site. There were 45 local food and drink stall holders - everything from Alex Gooch Organics' sour-dough bread to Dragon Orchard apples to Snoggable Garlic.
Visitors could also play some Apple Day games and didn't mind getting wet bobbing for apples. Carol Pelusi cut the longest apple peel of the day - 144cm long!
The Fold's® EcoCafé was kept very busy all day tending to a constant stream of diners. Ruth Hunt from Community First in Malvern came along as a visitor to the festival in the morning and returned in the afternoon to help out with the washing-up in the busy EcoCafé. Ruth Hunt was instrumental in the setting up of The Fold® as a community interest company. The Fold® opened its doors in May this year and this was its first big festival.
The winners of the children's Food and Air Miles poetry competition were announced by poet Jim Smith. First place went to Josh Kirk aged 10 from Broadwas Primary School with his Harvest Poem. Second to Katie (9) from Rushwick P.S. and third was William Sandry (10) from Suckley P.S.
Worcestershires Slow Food Convivium met for the first time and were delighted to report that over 50 people expressed interest at the festival in either becoming members or being affiliated in some way with Slow Food. The Convivium arranged a provisional series of visits and meetings for the coming year and will hold its AGM in December to elect its officers. Do contact Don Barton for further information on 01299 825277 email donbarton@dsl.pipex.com.
Many stall-holders deemed the event a great success and look forward to the Fold's® next food event. Gary Davis of Fudge Heaven Fuffles, maker of fudge, enjoyed the day so much he asked the organisers to let him know as soon as a date is set. “I'm definitely coming back. It's been a great day.”
The Fold® Food Fest
Sunday's Fold® Food Fest attracts over 600 visitors to Bransford
The Fold's® EcoCafé was kept very busy all day tending to a constant stream of diners. Ruth Hunt from Community First in Malvern came along as a visitor to the festival in the morning and returned in the afternoon to help out with the washing-up in the busy EcoCafé. Ruth Hunt was instrumental in the setting up of The Fold® as a community interest company. The Fold® opened its doors in May this year and this was its first big festival.
Worcestershires Slow Food Convivium met for the first time and were delighted to report that over 50 people expressed interest at the festival in either becoming members or being affiliated in some way with Slow Food. The Convivium arranged a provisional series of visits and meetings for the coming year and will hold its AGM in December to elect its officers. Do contact Don Barton for further information on 01299 825277 email donbarton@dsl.pipex.com.
The Fold® Food Fest Flyer has details about the day, including the stall holders present.