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SOMETHING TO BEEF ABOUT
Two of Shepherd Neame’s top chefs battled it out to be crowned winner of a Great British Beef Butty competition, organised to support Britain’s beef farmers and mark Great British Beef Week. Chefs from across the Shepherd Neame stable were asked to submit their Great British Beef Butty recipes, specifi cally using the lesser-known picanha cut of beef.
Head Development Chef Simon Howlett then chose a shortlist of two for the competition: Tony Smith, Head Chef at the New Flying Horse in Wye, and Alistair Lycett, Head Chef at the Sun Inn, Faversham, where the event was held. Alistair’s sandwich was chosen as the winning entry, and he was presented with a set of professional knives, cookbook and apron. Tony was also presented with a goodie bag.
Kent Great British Bake Off star opens art cafe
Great British Bake Off semi-fi nalist Chetna Makan launched the “vibrant” art cafe at Waterstones on Rose Lane in Canterbury. The festivities kicked off with an evening
Happy 90th Birthday Ma’am!
Celebrations will be taking place across the country this month to mark the offi cial 90th birthday of the Queen. And Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame will be joining in the festivities by releasing a limited edition ale. HMQ
Celebration Ale is a full-bodied, traditional beer, using only the fi nest English ingredients. It combines Pale Ale and Crystal
malts with Challenger and Goldings hops, and Bramling Cross hops are then added as a dry hop during maturation, to impart fruity, blackcurrant notes to the beer’s aroma.
HMQ Celebration Ale will be available on cask (4.5% ABV) at selected Shepherd Neame pubs throughout June. It will also be available in 750ml bottles (6.5% ABV). Only 900 bottle-conditioned beers are being released and
will be available, £17.50, from www.
shepherdneame.co.uk/shop
reception and Private View to celebrate the cafe’s inaugural art exhibition, A Portrait of Canterbury, a collection of works inspired by the city from local artists.
Celebrations continued over the weekend with live music from singer/ songwriter Patrick Channon, jazz pianist Andrew Hedges and guitarist David Reay, along with entertainment from magician and comedian El Baldinho, poetry readings and children’s story times throughout the weekend.
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NEW SHOP DIARY DATE The Big Lunch, Sunday 12th June
This annual one-day summer get-together, which this year takes place on the same day as the nation celebrates the Queen’s 90th, aims to bring together 10 million people. Now in its eighth year, the idea from the Eden Project, made possible by the Big Lottery Fund, is the perfect recipe for having fun with your neighbours, feeding community spirit and helping to build stronger neighbourhoods. • To get involved, free packs are available from
www.thebiglunch.com
ON THE BLOCK Jeeves & Johnson Emporium have opened in the city. Specialising in fi ne wines and spirits, especially malt whiskies, they also stock teas, relishes and confectionary. Stuck for gift ideas? Then choose from their range of make your own kits and assorted drinks accessories. With their knowledgeable staff on hand, food and drink lovers won’t be stuck for gifts again. • Pop along to Jeeves & Johnson Emporium, 16 Burgate, Canterbury CT1 2HG, call 01227 472699 or visit the website
www.jeevesandjohnson.com
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