THE LOCAL REAL ALE TRAIL

NINE VENUES WITH THREE DAYS TO EXPLORE THE REGION'S ALES

Starts Friday 10th July to Sunday 12th July.

1. The Golden Lion, Upper Church St
2. The Oak, Church St
3. The Wynnstay Hotel, Church St
4. The Fox, Church St
5. The Ironworks, Church St
6. The Smithfield, Salop Road
7. The Griffin, Albion Hill
8. Red Lion, Bailey Head
9. Wilfred Owen (Wetherspoons), Willow St

The First Prize which includes a day's brewing at Stonehouse Brewery and pints to bring home is, well, stunning. Not to mention, Runners-up prizes of glasses, T-shirts etc.

Anyhow, just make sure you call at the Stonehouse Brewery stall at the bottom of Bailey Street with your completed Ale Trail form. These are available from all the above mentioned venues.

And a big thank you to each and every one of the venues for taking part - and to Stonehouse Brewery for their brilliant work in organising it.

What are you waiting for - enjoy! Take it easy :) - but enjoy.

CONGRATULATIONS TO WELSH CIDER CHAMPIONS 2009!

STEVE HUGHES, A FESTIVAL FAVOURITE, HAS JUST BEEN MADE WELSH CIDER CHAMPION 2009 AT THE WELSH CHAMPIONSHIPS.

This year has been hugely successful for Steve. Rosie's Triple "D" Cider won 3rd PLACE at the ROYAL BATH AND WEST SHOW for Dry Cider, then 2nd PLACE in the NATIONAL CIDER CHAMPIONSHIP organised by CAMRA, and to top it all, for the second year running, he won the Medium Cider Category at the WELSH CIDER CHAMPIONSHIP and was awarded the honour of WELSH CIDER CHAMPION 2009!

Well done Steve from Oswestry Food & Drink Festival team and looking forward to seeing you soon!

DON'T MISS ROSIE'S TRIPLE "D" AND HIS OTHER AMAZING CIDERS EXHIBITING.

VOTE FOR POWIS HALL MAKEOVER BY TERENCE CONRAN

WE ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING SECOND IN THIS COMPETITION...SO LET'S WIN IT IF WE CAN.

You need to register to vote. Powis Hall picture is on Page 10/11. Or you can vote via Facebook.

http://mydeco.com/competitions/yourspace/

Thank you!
John

ANNOUNCING OPERA DUO BELL'ARIA WILL BE SINGING AT THE FOOD FESTIVAL!

THE FOOD FESTIVAL WILL BE EXTRA SPECIAL THIS YEAR WITH THE ADDITION OF SOME ENCHANTING PERFORMANCES FROM BELL'ARIA.

They have performed for the Lord Mayor of Richmond, the Lord Mayor of Hull, Princess Katerina and the Lt Governor of Canada and have given opera galas at Covent Garden’s Crown Court, Hampton Court House and many of London’s foreign embassies.

And now, Bell’aria are coming to Oswestry. Can't wait!!!

AT THIS RATE WE'LL BE SOLD OUT!

OSWESTRY AND IT'S FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL CONTINUES TO GROW IN POPULARITY WITH MORE AND MORE FANTASTIC LOCAL EXHIBITORS WANTING TO TAKE PART.

This year the range will be even more delicious. If you are a local exhibitor who would like to be involved then get your skates on, because we are almost sold out. :)

Here a reminder of some of the fun from previous years. It's a SLIDESHOW. So, stick the kettle on and enjoy this little wander through festival memory lane.

Enjoy!

APPLICATIONS ARE FLOODING IN FOR THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL!

AFTER TWO VERY SUCCESSFUL YEARS, The Oswestry Food & Drink Festival has put Oswestry firmly on the foody map.

We are getting many requests to exhibit from across the country - though we aim to stay as true to our aim of a celebration of LOCAL food & drink as is practical.

We look forward again to a cracking event - lots of variety and fun - and YES, we have already booked the sunshine for the two days (you have to get your booking in early).

See you there...

ARE YOU A COUPLE WITH A DREAM OF RUNNING A RESTAURANT?

Raymond Blanc is back and in this time of recession and gloom has an exciting offer for all aspiring restauranteurs! If you dream of running your own restaurant this is for you. Or if you know someone who fits the bill please do spread the word.

If you are a talented cook or host and believe you have the skills to succeed in this challenging and exciting profession then this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You could be a married couple, in a relationship, members of a family, good friends or work colleagues. As long as you share a dream of running your own restaurant we want to hear from you.

Thanks for your help,
The Casting Team

** It's easy to nominate - find out more here.

YOUNGS FARM SHOP - GO VISIT TODAY!

...OPENED ON 8th SEPT 2008

Young’s farm shop will be opening its doors for the first time on Monday 8th September.

The new development which has been over 12 months in the making will offer a new and exciting retail outlet selling locally produced / grown produce including produce that has been grown here on the college campus.

The new retail development will also offer our students and trainees a real life teaching / training area where they can develop the skills they need to work in a retail setting.

The Oswestry Food Festival wish you every success in this venture!

WE INTERRUPT THIS WEBSITE FOR A BBC NEWS FLASH

"As far as I'm concerned these are the Oscars of the food world and it doesn't get much better than this." Jamie Oliver

Categories include:

• BEST TAKE-AWAY
• BEST ' DINNER LADY/MAN'
• BEST FOOD MARKET
• BEST LOCAL FOOD RETAILER
• BEST FOOD PRODUCER
• FARMER OF THE YEAR
• THE DEREK COOPER AWARD
• BEST RETAIL INITIATIVE
• BBC FOOD PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
  

*** It's easy to nominate - find out more here.

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If you would like to know more about "this jewel of a town" as a festival visitor from Coventry described it, the click on The Best of Oswestry.

If you would like to exhibit or get involved in some capacity next year - feel free to get in touch and let us know what you would like to do.

See you there! :)