Looe Festival of Food: ‘Fantastic success’
The first Looe Festival of Food and Drink took place recently, and has been hailed a fantastic success, with more than 4,500 attending during the two-day event.
All the traders reported excellent takings, with some saying that the Looe Festival had rivalled or surpassed all other events of this kind in which they had participated – not bad for a first year.
Graham Bradshaw, of the Cornish Sea Salt Company, is a veteran of food and drink festivals also had nothing but praise for the event.
‘We’re really pleased that this region has finally organised a food and drink festival of its own as there’s nothing to match it locally.
‘I also think the festival has been really well organised and really well thought through with the chefs’ demonstrations using ingredients from the stall holders which, in turn, has meant that anyone wanting to try the recipes for themselves at home, can buy the ingredients here and now.’
The Cornish Pork Pantry was also delighted with the festival. Michelle Burnett commented: ‘It was nice that people were genuinely interested in the quality and the rearing of the
meat, the origins and what we do to ensure the best. It was great to be able to engage the public in all of that.’
Festival organiser Danny Gill said: ‘It’s been a lot of hard work but it’s been very rewarding. We’ve had the best of Cornish produce and Cornish producers here in Looe this weekend and it’s been wonderful to see locals and visitors alike support and enjoy the event to the fullest.’
The event was made possible by the generosity of the sponsors Skinners Fine Cornish Ales, Toad Hall Cottages of Polperro, Castles Kitchens, Barclay House Hotel & Restaurant, Foodsmiths of Saltash and Taste South East Cornwall. Both East and West Looe county councillors gave generously from their community chests.
Founder member of TASTE South East Cornwall and chef/proprietor of The Blue Plate in Downderry, Nick Barclay,was responsible for the smooth running of the chef demonstrations.
Nick said: ‘It’s gone really, really well, we couldn’t be more pleased.’
He added: ‘The demonstrations are always popular and the chefs who have taken part have done us proud.’
Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm
The Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm again opens it’s gates for the new season on July 21.
This year they are celebrating the Summer Games with a Sports Maze!
The animals have organised their very own sporting maze challenge. Whether it's Goat Gymnastics or Horsey High Jump they have something for everyone.
Why not go on down to the farm and see if you can be a medal winner too!
The maze has three miles of paths including two look out towers and has been designed to celebrate the Olympics! Will you be able to find your way out?!
As well as this massive maze you can bounce on bouncy castles and trampolines, climb to the top of a huge bale tower, swing on swings, play giant Jenga, dig in the massive sandpit and meet lots of farm and rare breed animals.
Farmer Jones is even able to take you on a tractor and trailer ride! A gift shop and café as well as lots of picnic space are also on site.
This really does promise to be a great day out for kid’s and grown ups alike.
The Maze and Fun Farm are open every day from July 21 until September 9, 10.30am-5pm and every weekend in September.
For a really scary experience the maze is open on the first two Saturdays in September for torch light fun from 7pm-11pm. Do you dare to enter The Maze in the dark!!!!
With so much to see and discover you'll certainly have an unforgettable day!!
For more information and up to date special events visit
www.cornishmaze.co.uk
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