Preparing meat for cooking with economical tips! - booking required Tuesday 27th October 6.30pm-7.30pmTortworth Estate Shop, Box Walk, Tortworth, Wotton-under-Edge GL12 8HF Tel: 01454 261633 Learn to prepare a mixture of cuts for cooking, how to buy economically and how to get the best value. Max 35 places. Tel: 01454 261633 to book.

Bakery Tour - booking required Wednesday 28th September 11.30amMarshfield Bakery, Tolldown Barn, Tolldown, Dyrham SN14 8HZ Tel: 01225 891709www.marshfieldbakery.co.ukTake a fascinating tour of family run bakery producing award winning handmade cakes and snack bars. Visit our bakery shop too. Max 15 per tour. Tel: 01225 891709 to book.

Cider Making Tour - booking requiredSaturday 1 October 11am and 2pmRiddle’s Cider, Oak Farm, Oldbury Lane, Thornbury BS35 1RD Tel: 07877 413298Tour a cider orchard and learn to identify varieties of apples such as Yarlington Mill and Sheep’s Nose. Watch a 100 year old cider press in action. Max 30 per tour. Tel: 07877 413298 to book.

Children’s Cupcake decorating at Melanie’s Kitchen - booking required Saturday 1 October 2.30-4.30pmMelanie’s Kitchen, 2 Downend Road, Downend, BS16 5UJ www.melanieskitchen.co.ukUnder 13’s need to be accompanied by an adult. £2.55 for 2 cup cakes or £4 for 4. Cost includes homemade cupcakes, toppings, decorations and a box to take them home in! Places are limited. 0117 957 2662 or email: info@melanieskitchen.co.uk

Brewery Tour Saturday 1st October 10am-4pm. Cotswold Spring Brewery, Dodington Ash, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6RX Tel: 01454 323088 www.cotswoldbrewery.comA free taste or £1 if you want a full pint! Brewer Nik Milo will be happy to show you where Codrington Codger and Olde English Rose are made.

Taste Festival - Deli Day at The Thornbury Deli Saturday 1 October 10am-3pm

The Thornbury Deli, 34 High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AJ Tel: 01454-880030Come and taste some of our wonderful local food & drink products. Sample cheeses & accompaniments, hand roasted coffee beans, locally produced spirits/ and liqueurs and much more – including delicious recipe ideas - no booking required.

Local Milk - dairy farm / conservation tour - booking required Sunday 2nd October 11am New House Farm, Duck Street, Tytherington GL12 8QB www.richardcornock.co.ukMeet dairy farmer Richard Cornock – star of BBC Radio Bristol feature ‘Get off my land’ on the Ben Prater Drive Time Show. Enjoy learning about life as a dairy farmer and see their conservation projects. Max 26 people – to book call 07790 376910. Disabled access is poor. Please bring wellies.

Farm Tour - booking required Sunday 2nd October 2pmMumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Thornbury BS35 3JY www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.ukTour our smallholding run on organic principles. Cream teas, honey, eggs and lamb to taste and buy. We have cattle, sheep, pigs, geese, bees, ducks and chickens. Max 20 people. No dogs allowed. Email: bookings@mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk or Tel: 01454 415296 to book.

The Portcullis Hotel – Best of British Cookery demonstrations - booking required Monday 3 to Thursday 6 October 12noon - 8pmThe Portcullis Hotel, Portcullis Hotel, 11 Horse St, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6DA Join our Round the World cooking demonstrations. Each day a different demonstration inspired by a different country, whilst still using all local produce. Themes include Caribbean, Thai, Indian and Best of British. Then sit and enjoy a two-course meal you’ve helped prepare! Places cost £12.95 per person – booking in advance is essential. Email: enquiries@portcullishotel.co.uk or Tel: 01454 501651 to book.

Farm walk and conservation work morning, Grimsbury Farm, KingswoodMonday 3rd October 10.30am-12.30pm Grimsbury Farm, Grimsbury Road, near Baden Road, Kingswood BS15 9SEHave a guided tour of the farm including the animals,

bee friendly flower beds and orchards and lend a hand with some orchard management. The site is fairly flat and accessible. Tools and gloves provided. Ring the Wildways Project – 01454 863592 to book.

Fun with Food (Cook together/Eat together) - booking requiredMonday 3rd October 10am-12noonGrimsbury Farm (Main House), Grimsbury Road, near Baden Road, Kingswood BS15 9SE Come and join Francine (a Chef/Trainer with many years experience) and have a fun time preparing some delicious seasonal food to eat or take away! This event is for adults with special needs and their carers. Maximum 15 people – Ring the Wildways Project – 01454 863592 to book.

Wild Food Foraging Walk with Andy Hamilton - booking requiredTuesday 4th October 2-3pmMeet in Fountain Square, Broad Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5LRShort walk along railway path. Gentle paced walk of around 1 mile, along hard surfaces, mostly very flat. Maximum 20 people – Ring the Wildways Project – 01454 863592 to book.

Craft Butcher – sausage making/bacon curing demonstration - booking required Tuesday 4th October 2-3.30pmPerry & Son, craft butchers, 4 Greenhill Parade, Alveston BS35 3LU Tel: 01454 413486Come and meet craft butcher Mike Perry. Watch him make some of his award winning sausages. A good chance to do some shopping at the same time. Max 10 people.Tel: 01454 413486 to book.

Food processing Tour - Greencore Chilled Sauces & Soups - booking required Wednesday 5th October 10.30amGreencore Group, Unit 4, Bristol Distribution Park, Hawkley Drive, Woodlands Road, Bradley Stoke BS32 0BF Tel: 01454 456700Greencore are the UK leader in the own label chilled sauce market and number 2 supplier of own label chilled soup. Come and visit the site to gain an insight into their product development and manufacturing process. Max 10 people. Tel: 01454 456700 to book.

Wild Food Foraging Walk with Andy Hamilton - booking required Thursday 6th October 10.30am-12.30pmMeet at Longwell Green Leisure Centre, Aspects Leisure Park BS15 9LACock Road Ridge 1.5 miles gentle walk through the beautiful nature reserve. Uneven surfaces. May be muddy. Max 20 places. Ring the Wildways Project – 01454 863592 to book.

Bakery Tour - booking required Thursday 6th October 11.30amMarshfield Bakery, Tolldown Barn, Tolldown, Dyrham SN14 8HZ Tel: 01225 891709www.marshfieldbakery.co.ukA family run bakery producing award winning handmade cakes and snack bars. Take a fascinating tour of the bakery’s premises just off the A46 and visit their bakery shop too. Maximum 15 per tour Tel: 01225 891709 to book.

Cookery Demonstration – using local food from Thornbury Farmers MarketThursday 6th October 10.30am-11.30am Ronnie’s Restaurant, St Mary Centre, St Mary Street, Thornbury BS35 2AB Tel: 01454 411137 www.ronnies-restaurant.co.ukWinner of the UK Restaurant of the Year Award (The Good Food Guide) in 2009 Chef Ron Faulkner from Ronnie’s Restaurant will use some local seasonal food sourced from the Market.

A West Country Cheeseboard - booking required Thursday 6th October 7.30-9pm Melanie’s Kitchen, 2 Downend Road, Downend, BS16 5UJ www.melanieskitchen.co.ukA West Country Cheeseboard - a whistle stop tour of the pick of the regions great cheeses as stocked by Melanie’s Kitchen. Pete’s tutored tasting of cheeses with local chutneys and crackers to complement plus something nice to drink! Max 14 places. £7.50. Tel: 0117 957 2662 email: info@melanieskitchen.co.uk to book .

Great Western Brewing Company Saturday 8 October 12noon-2pmGreat Western Brewing Company, Bristol Road, Hambrook, Bristol BS16 1RFTel: 01179 572842 www.greatwesternbrewingcompany.co.ukCome and taste the GWB beers and learn about the art of brewing real ale during an informative tour of the brewery. Tours are on the hour, no booking required.

Special EventsUnless mentioned, all events are FREE – just turn up. Bookings are only necessary where stated for individual events. Bookings are taken separately by each producer, so please contact them directly in order to book your place.

South Gloucestershire Council is responsible for organising the Festival but does not take responsibility for actual visits or sampling of produce. Remember, in some cases you will be visiting working farms and walking on rough and muddy ground. Please take care on all visits and wear appropriate footwear and clothing. All information is correct at the time of printing but it’s worth checking details before setting out.

Feedback / Prize Draw Form When you attend any one of the events below, look out for and complete the Prize Draw Form. You’ll be automatically entered for this fabulous prize (worth £400!!)

Learn, Cook and Eat Together A Bespoke Evening of Food and Fun for 4 peopleWin this fabulous prize of a bespoke cookery class delivered to you in your own setting. Brush up on your cookery skills, add some new recipes to your repertoire plus cook a great meal, enjoying the fruits of your labour afterwards. We supply the food and guidance - you supply the venue (in your own home is fine) and 3 people you would like to join you in the fun. Course delivered by Francine Russell at All About Food. www.allaboutfood.uk.com ingredients for change

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‘Taste’ Festival Launch - ‘From Plot to Plate’ Schools Farm Visit

Friday 23rd September Manor Farm, Bitton, Upton Cheyney BS30 6NQ Tel: 0117-9328800Pupils from The Park Primary School and Kings Forest Primary School celebrate the launch of the ‘Taste’ Festival 2011 with a visit to Manor Farm. No further places available at this event.

Farm Tour - booking required Friday 23rd September 11.00amSevern View Farm. Inglestone Common, Nr Hawkesbury Upton GL9 1BS www.severnviewfarm.comThe tour will last about an hour and there will be an opportunity to taste some of the products at the end. Severn View Farm is a small mixed organic farm with animals, vegetables and a young orchard. Maximum 30 people. Please book either by e-mail pcdixon@waitrose.com or ring 01454 299236.

The Old Dairy Farm Shop & Coffee Barn - PucklechurchFriday 23 September to Sunday 9 October Wed- Fri 9.30am - 4.30pm; Sat 9.00am - 4.30pm; Sun 11.00am - 3.30pmThe Old Dairy Farm Shop & Coffee Barn, Feltham Farm, Feltham Road, Pucklechurch BS16 9SJ Local family-run farm shop and café - passionate about local food, selling highest quality produce and cooked to order meals. A selection of especially-created dishes to mark the 2011 ‘Taste’ Festival will be served along side our usual menu for the duration of the festival. Booking is advisable. Ring 07900 891162 or 07891 650051 to book.

“Focus on Food”- Old Down Country Park Saturday 24th September 10am - 4pmOld Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG Tel: 0845 6830730 www.olddowncountrypark.co.ukA chance to spend the day enjoying the beautiful park grounds including animals, café and farm shop (selling a range of seasonal produce grown/picked on the farm). Watch a cookery demonstration, enjoy homemade cakes/refreshments in the café and join in some local food focussed events. Café and Farm shop entrance free, fee to visit animals and play areas.

Shipton Mill, Tetbury - booking requiredSaturday 24th September Tours at 10am & 12noonShipton Mill, Long Newnton, Tetbury GL8 8RP Tel: 01666 505050Learn the process of turning grain into flour from a master miller at Shipton Mill, who supply Hobbs House Bakery. Max 10 people. Tel: 01666 505050 to book. No disabled access.

Fun with Food (Cook Together/Eat Together) - booking requiredSaturday 24th September 10 - 12noon Cadbury Heath Hall, School Road, Cadbury Heath BS30 8ENCome and join Francine (a Chef/Trainer with many years experience) and have a fun time preparing some delicious seasonal food to eat or take away! Event suitable for families and children over 6 years. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Maximum 20 places. Ring the Wildways Project – 01454 863592 to book.

Thornbury Castle History Talk & Tour of the Vineyard - booking required Sunday 25th September 3pmThornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HH Kings and Queens have stayed at Thornbury Castle, the only Tudor castle in England to be open as a hotel. Learn more of its fascinating history, taste its wine and tour the Castle and historic grounds - followed by a delicious cream tea served in the Tudor Hall. £15.50 per person. Reservations essential, pre-payment required. info@thornburycastle.co.uk or tel. 01454 281182 to book.

Biodynamic Garden VisitSunday 25th September 2pm-5pmCamphill Communities, Sheiling School,Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HP Tel: 01454 412194Visit the beautiful, biodynamic certified gardens set in historic parkland - a farm with rare breed animals and gardens producing fruit and vegetables for use by the school and sold to the local community, through the Community Supported Agriculture scheme. Café selling organic refreshments, fruit and vegetables. Barbecue and an exhibition of children’s art/craft and activities.

Wickwar Brewing Co - Free Brewery Tour & Taster - no need to book! Sunday 25th September 10am-4pmThe Old Brewery, Station Road, Wickwar GL12 8NB Tel:01454 299592 www.wickwarbrewing.comGloucestershire’s Largest Independent Brewery. Come, see and taste for yourself “Gloucestershire’s Favourite Beers”. Meet and speak with our Founder Ray Penny at the Brewery Shop. Tours of the brewery on the half hour starting at 10.30am. Last tour 3.30pm.

Bakery Tour - booking required Monday 26th September 5pmHobbs House Bakery, Unit 6, Chipping Edge Estate, Hatters Lane, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6AA www.hobbshousebakery.co.ukVisit our award winning local bakery, est. 1986, for a tour including light refreshments. A family run business where three generations work alongside each other. (Limited disabled access). Max 15 places. Tel: 01454 321629 to book.

‘Taste’ Festival Food and Drink Menu - booking required Monday 26th-Friday 30th September

The Lord Nelson Inn, 1 & 2 High Street, Marshfield SN14 8LP Tel: 01225 891820 www.thelordnelsoninn.co.uk Wonderful 17th century Cotswold country pub and restaurant offering local draught beers and ciders, a special menu of mouth-watering locally sourced dishes. Starters and desserts from £4.50 & mains from £8.50. Open lunchtime 12-2 pm and evening 6.30 pm – 9 pm. Limited places available and table booking is essential. Children’s menu. Tel: 01225 891820 or E-mail thelordnelsoninn@btinternet.com

Wild Food Foraging Walk with Andy Hamilton - booking required Tuesday 27th September 10.30am-12.30pmMeet in Fountain Square on Staple Hill High Street and a longer walk to include Rodway Common, Mangotsfield station and Pomphrey Hill. Gentle 3.5mile walk along hard surfaces, no stiles but some slopes. Max 20 places. Ring the Wildways Project - 01454 863592 to book.

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Chipping Sodbury Festival of FoodSaturday 8 October - All Day EventCome along to Chipping Sodbury and join in the celebration of local food and drink. Numerous events including beer tastings, a cake baking competition, cookery demonstrations and samplings, a Horticultural Show and an extended farmers’ market with more stalls and more choice. There’s so much on offer for all the family to do and be involved in. E-mail: info@visitchippingsodbury.com or visit www.visitchippingsodbury.com The Portcullis Hotel – Cider Tasting & Food sampling event Saturday 8 October (part of the Chipping Sodbury Food Festival) 12noon-6pmThe Portcullis Hotel, Portcullis Hotel, 11 Horse St, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6DAOur week of Round the World cooking demos (see previous event) will be rounded off with a cheese and cider tasting (run as part of the Chipping Sodbury Festival of Food). Local ciders and samples of food from our locally sourced menu will be available throughout the afternoon. enquiries@portcullishotel.co.uk or tel. 01454 501651

Fun with Food (Cook together/Eat together) - booking requiredSaturday 8th October 10am-12noonStaple Hill Methodist church, 126 High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5HHCome and join Francine (a Chef/Trainer with many years experience) and have a fun time preparing some delicious seasonal food to eat or take away! Event suitable for families and children over 6 years. Max 15 places. Ring the Wildways Project – 01454 863592 to book.

Come and make your own Cider - booking requiredSaturday 8 October 11am and 3pmThe Sherston Cider Co. The Vineyard, Sherston SN16 0PY Tel: 07817 645 761Following a tour of the orchard, the group will mill and press vintage cider apples to make your own cider to take away with you. £5 fee but each person will leave with 5 litres of fermenting apple juice. Max 15 per tour. Tel: 07817 645 761 to book a place.

Fun with Food (Cook Together, Eat Together) - booking requiredSunday 9th October 10am-12noonWarmley Community Centre, 20 Deanery Road, Kingswood BS15 9JB Come and join Francine (a Chef/Trainer with many years experience) and have a fun time preparing some delicious seasonal food to eat or take away! Event suitable for families and children over 6 years. Ring the Wildways Project – 01454 863592 to book a place (max 15).

Thornbury Castle History Talk & Tour of the Vineyard - booking required Sunday 9 October 3pmThornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HH Kings and Queens have stayed at Thornbury Castle, the only Tudor castle in England to be open as a hotel. Learn more of its fascinating history, taste its wine and tour the Castle and historic grounds - followed by a delicious cream tea served in the Tudor Hall. £15.50 per person. Reservations essential, pre-payment required. info@thornburycastle.co.uk or tel. 01454 281182 to book.

Orchard Harvest DaySunday 9 October 10.30am-3.30pmWinterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SEwww.winterbournebarn.co.ukCelebrate the richness and variety of English fruit at this 14th century historic barn with a working 200 yr old cider press. Lots of events and stalls on the day with activities for children – fun for all ages.

Contact:Local Food, Sustainability Team, South Gloucestershire Council on 01454 863883 or 01454 863592

E-mail: localfood@southglos.gov.uk

For details of:Local food in South Gloucestershire:www.southgloslocalfood.org

British Food Fortnight: 17 September – 2 October 2011, visit:www.lovebritishfood.co.uk

Organic Food Festival, Bristol Harbourside2-3 September 2010, visit:www.organicfoodfestival.co.uk

Organic September 2011Celebrate all things organic for the whole month of Septembervisit: www.soilassociation.org - follow the links take action then organic fortnight

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ProgrammeFull details of local food producers and regular Farmers’ Markets can be found in the South Gloucestershire Local Food Directory available in local libraries and Council offices, at food events or at www.southgloslocalfood.org

Alternatively, ring 01454 863592 to be sent a copy.

For further information

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The 7th ‘Taste’ Local Food & Drink Festival offers you the chance to explore

South Gloucestershire – whilst finding out about some of our great local food and drink producers. Special events include:

Children’s cupcake decorating Wild Food Foraging Orchard Harvest Day Chipping Sodbury Festival of Food

The festival dates are Friday 23 September to Sunday 9 October 2011Support your local Farmers’ Market too – details on the back page.

Chipping Sodbury Farmers’ Market2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, 9am-2pmHigh Street, by the Clock Tower13 & 27 Aug, 10 & 24 Sept, 8 & 22 Oct

Doynton Country Market1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 10.30am -11.30amDoynton Village Hall, Toghill Lane6 & 20 Aug, 3 & 17 Sept, 1 & 15 Oct

Kingswood Farmers’ Market5th Saturday in every month 9.30am-2pmPark Centre, High Street, Kingswood30 July, 29 Oct

Marshfield Country MarketEvery Friday, 10.30am-11.30amThe Church Hall, Tormarton Lane, Marshfield

Thornbury Farmers’ Market1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 9am-1.30pmSt Mary Centre, Thornbury4 & 18 Aug, 1 & 15 Sept, 6 & 20 Oct

UWE Farmers’ and Local Produce Market1st Tuesday of the month10am – 3pm (term time)University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Main Reception Courtyard.4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec

South Gloucestershire Farmers’ and produce markets during the Festival

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Thornbury Food FairSaturday 10 September 10am-2pmCastle Street, Thornbury BS35 2BD Tel: 01454 858007 enquiries@bondsofthornbury.co.uk

Jekka’s Herb Farm Open Days2, 3 and 4 September 10am-4pmRose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, BS35 3SYEntrance on Friday is free, £2 the other 2 days. Guided tours and a pre-bookable workshop offered each day. For more details visit: www.jekkasherbfarm.com/opendays

Chilli Farm Visit - booking requiredSaturday 10 September 12noon-4pm & 7pm-11pmManor Farm, Bitton, Upton Cheyney BS30 6NQ Tel: 0117 9328800 or 07940 085418.The Chilli Evening Festival (7-11pm) with music, dancing & bar is by ticket only - booking essential.

Apple picking - The Scrumping Project - booking requiredSaturday 15th October 9am-1pmMeet in the car park at the Oldbury Power Station - short walk to their apple orchard, Oldbury Naite, Oldbury-on-Severn BS35 1RQJoin in a fun day out picking apples to be processed into apple juice and cider – and help bring under-used orchards back into life. Good family day out. Wear suitable footwear and clothes. Tel: 07885 214291 to book.

Pressing/Apple day Grimsbury farmSunday 16 October 10am-3pmGrimsbury Farm, Grimsbury Road, near Baden Road, Kingswood BS15 9SE www.orchardeye.comBring your own apples - or those you got from friends/neighbours back gardens (asking first!). Have them pressed by the Scrumping Project and take away a bottle of your own apple juice! Or leave your apples for the Scrumping Project to make into cider. Either way, it’ll be a good day out. There is no limit on numbers to join in the apple peeling and pressing.

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