A Selection of our 2009 Exhibitors...

Last year, did you taste something you would like more of? Then get in touch with these wonderful and exquisite producers...

This year, 2009, your favourites are back :) with the addition of some great new local producers!

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Chirk Trout Farm Country Markets Jamie Ward
RSPB Lake Vyrnwy Stonehouse Brewery Rosie's Triple D
Bryn Derw Farm Fruit Blush Ted Bruce baskets
Treflach Farm Fareground Antipasti Monkhide
Ludlow Nut Company Radfords Quality Meats Martins
Boxfresh Organic North Wales Brewery Su Casa
Mad About Fish Oswestry W.I. Baked For You
Celtic Country Wines Foxberry Icecream Veggie Fayre
Shropshire Cheese Co Harvie's Pastries Pen-isa'r-llan Farm
Aballu Truffles Bexton Cheese The Pudding Compartment
Cotswold Crepes Fish In A Box Natural Game
Temptations Shropshire Wildlife Trust Hannah Indian Restaurant
Orchard Pigs Seren Foods Radnor Hills
Alison's Homemade Treats

 

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 The Pudding Compartment           The Pudding Compartment


Do you love rich sticky toffee pudding with a velvety butterscotch sauce? Or maybe steamed chocolate pudding with creamy chocolate sauce is what you really crave? Perhaps a tangy lemon and lime sponge?

At the Pudding Compartment the have created a range of delicious puddings, hand-crafted and made to order,
just for you.

Their mission is to elevate the art of the pudding to new heights, by combining tradition with innovation, and using only the best and freshest ingredients, locally sourced wherever possible.

Please contact for details.
The Pudding Compartment Ltd 1 Berthglyd, Abergele, Conwy, North Wales LL22 7HR
Tel: 01745 832 441
info@thepuddingcompartment.co.uk

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     Chirk Trout Farm & Smokery       Chirk Trout Farm & Smokery

Although the Trout farm is one of the oldest in the country, they opened up the smokery only six years ago and it has gone from strength to strength. They make smoked and fresh fish and meat related products such as pates, fish and game terrines, quiches, cullen skink and chicken pies etc.

They love to provide something totally different and as their trout are all caught the same day they are very fresh!

They also undertake contract smoking and supply many local restaurants and hotels and if their customers are unable to visit their farm shop, they can supply via courier!

Email: tony-simpson@btconnect.com
Contact Name: Mrs Nerys Simpson
Tel: 01691-773101
Web: www.chirktrout.com

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 Oswestry Country Market           Country Market


Selling delicious home-made, homegrown,
home-crafted produce: a range of baked goods
- cakes, savouries etc, preserves, honey, eggs,
fruit, vegetables, plants and crafts.

Call in at their friendly Wednesday morning market
in the Memorial Hall
and have a tea or coffee and toast.

Contact: Mrs Gwen Jones (Manager)
Tel: 01691-653471

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      Aballu...Truffles...And Such Things           Aballu...Truffles

Based locally, Aballu...Truffles creates handcrafted truffles and related products from chocolate bars to wedding flavours. They have an extensive range of both traditional and innovative flavours.

"One of the taste sensations of the day was their chilli chocolate truffles. HOT HOT HOT!"

Website: Aballu Truffles
Email: jo@aballutruffles.co.uk
Contact: Jo Edwards
Tel: Mobile 07918-882585

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               RSPB Lake Vyrnwy    RSPB Organic Meat


The RSPB Farm at Lake Vyrnwy is organic and produces Welsh Mountain lamb and Welsh Black beef. The land is managed in a way which ois good for birds and the environment. When you buy their delicious meat you are supporting nature conservation.

All this is available to buy fresh with their monthly home delivery service or frozen from the RSPB Shop.

"Bought a steak for tea on Saturday night - looks fabulous - my treat. :)"

Web: R.S.P.B.
Email: info@rspb.org.uk

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     Stonehouse Brewery                               

Stonehouse BreweryStonehouse Brewery is a small, family-run, microbrewery situated next to the Cambrian Railway Line, inOswestry, Shropshire. Cask conditioned beer (real ale). They brew traditional, hand-crafted beers.

"Once tried, never forgotten. I mean it! - As you can see, it was a popular place. :)"

Web: Stonehouse Brewery
Email: info@stonehousebrewery.co.uk
Contact Name: Alison Parr
Tel: Business 01691 676457; Mobile 07971-738153

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     The Shropshire Cheese Company          Shropshire Cheese Company


This local dairy farming family now producing traditional hand-made cheese
with milk from their own herd of holstein/friesan cows.

"Great range, top quality cheese - Shropshire Red is my favourite. Though the Tanatside is lovely too."

Web: The Shropshire Cheese Company
Email: stuarteyres@hotmail.co.uk
Contact: Stuart Eyres
Tel: 01691 828765; Mobile:07905-977599

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      Fruit Blush           Fruit Blush

Produced on a small holding in rural Wales, Rosemary and Ian Mills offer a range of quality fruit liqueurs.

Traditionally made gin and vodka liqueurs. Cottage industry using our own and locally-sourced fruit where possible.

A drink which has often been referred to as Ribena for grown ups! As such, it can inspire fond memories of youth especially after sharing a bottle with friends, round an open fire!

Email: Fruit Blush
Contact: Rosemary Mills
Tel: Mobile 07772-508239

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      Harvies Artisan Pastries  Bellota

Harvies Ltd produce artisan, hand-made pastry procducts using local and organic raw products.

They make wonderful steak and pork pies, pasties and fruit pies.

Email: pastry5@btinternet.com
Contact: Carol Harvie
Tel: Mobile 07813-810721

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     Treflach Farm      Treflach Farm

Ian and Tom at Treflach Farm (together with Ian's Mum & Dad) rear and produce a range of high quality free range pork produce including sausages, cuts and pies; free range eggs and soon beef. On their stall every Saturday on the Bailey Head they sell a wide range of delicous local fayre and still find time to offer hog roasts and look after a thriving small farm on the outskirts of Oswestry.

Web: Treflach Farm
Email: info@treflachfarm.co.uk
Contact Name: Ian.
Tel: 07805 236 917

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      Foxberry Farmhouse Ice CreamFoxberry Ice Creams

Local dairy farmers producing farmhouse ice cream & sorbets. Made from their own milk & cream & using fresh fruit with no additives. Many delicious flavours available.

"Saturday will be the day when Oswestry discovers the delights of COFFEE & DRAMBUIE (amongst many delicious flavours) - it's quite magical."

Email: gillfox10@aol.com
Contact: Gill or Ellie
Tel: Mobile 07813-051096

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      Monkhide Wines                      MonkHide Wines

Monkhide take pride in producing top quality drinks using the best possible ingredients.

They do wines from a variety of fruit, flowers and occasionally vegetables. A delicious range of fruit spirits, including our incredibly successful citrus vodka range. They find unusual ways of combining rich fruity flavours with the luxury of smooth liqueurs. Not to mention, sell out Sparkling Wines, seasonal specials and a fast growing range of Monkhide Miniatures.

"An exquisite taste - tried the Maple Whiskey today - DE-LICIOUS."


Web: Monkhide Wines
Email: info@monkhidewines.co.uk
Contact: Anthony Digweed
Tel: Mobile 07740 018158

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     The Ludlow Nut CompanyLudlow Nut Co


Based in Ludlow, they sell only the highest quality dried fruits, nuts, mueslis, seeds and nut related confectionery to the wholesale & retail trade.

If you are looking for either: lifestyle foods, the very best ingredients for your cooking, and healthy between meal snacks, they are sure they have the product for you in the quantity you require at a competitive price.

They also supply hotels, restaurants, delicatessens and other food & drink related businesses and welcome enquiries for wholesale purchases.

Web: The Ludlow Nut Co
Email: robert.graham@ludlownutco.co.uk
Contact Name: Robert Graham
Tel: Mobile 07931-151182

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           Radford's Quality Meats Radford Quality Meats


Stephen ran their Oswestry shop along with his Father, and now runs his Shrewsbury-based business providing the very best in quality, choice and convenience. Not to mention free range Shropshire Pork, Shropshire Aberdeen Angus Beef. Convenience foods, home-made: meatballs, faggots, pork & apple wraps; marinaded meats, lots of homemade sausages; flexible to cut to requirements and always open to new ideas!

"A real pleasure to have Radford's here. Had the Aberdeen Angus Steak last night - beautiful!"

Email: stephenradford@btinternet.co.uk
Contact: Stephen Radford
Tel: Mobile 07968-660332

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                Martin's, Oswestry          Martin's


Homemade cakes and pastries, cooked meats, filled rolls.
Professional outside catering service.

Celebrated their
50th Anniversary in 2007!

Email: martin@ferrers17.freeserve.co.uk
Contact: Howard Martin
Tel: 01691-652753

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      Boxfresh Organics          Boxfresh Organics


Boxfresh are the region's most successful
organic box scheme.

Delivered direct to your door with the accent on the best local
and seasonal produce with excellent customer service.

Grown and sourced organic veg, fruit, meat,
dairy plus other kitchen cupboard essentials.

Grown by and sourced by Boxfresh.

Website: Box Fresh Organics
Email: des@boxfreshorganics.co.uk
Contact: Des Walker
Tel: Mobile 07786-918322

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     North Wales Brewery

Fine producer of beers and soft drinks using local Welsh water - and for traditional soft drinks such as Dandelion & Burdock, Cream of Soda, Spiced Apple & Raisin and Ginger Beer.

Contact Name: John and Gill Wood
Email: northwalesbrewery@uwclub.net
Web: North Wales Brewery
Tel: Mobile 07710-042499

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     Su Casa Mediterranean Cuisine         Casa

Spanish Cuisine in your home!

Give a Spanish flavour to your Dinner Party, Celebration or Event.

Su Casa provide a freshly cooked Tapas Feast for you to enjoy in your home. Catering with a Mediterranean theme at your home or venue producing home-made fresh cooked authentic dishes.

An extensive menu of traditional Spanish dishes to choose from.

Email: su.casa@hotmail.co.uk
Contact Name: Tim Roberts
Tel: Mobile 07742 524393

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                Mad About Fish          Mad About Fish


Fresh fish is the healthy choice for today's modern lifestyles, rich in Omega 3 oils and low in cholesterol. With quick cooking methods and access to a wide range of recipes via our website, cooking fresh fish could not be easier.

All delivered to your door, with the emphasis on the quality and freshness of the fish.

Website: Mad About Fish
Email: info@madaboutfish.net
Contact: Mick & Di
Tel: Mobile 07740 827787

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     Hannah Indian Restaurant             Hannah Indian Restaurant

Hannah Indian Restaurant were a big hit last year with asplendid range of Indian food expertly prepared and spiced.

If you missed it last year, make sure you try them this year!

Many people said it was the best Indian food they had ever tasted!

Website:
Hannah Indian Restaurant
Email:
hannahrest@hotmail.com
Contact: Tess Gohar
Mobile 07790 924246

 

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                Baked for You          Baked for You


A small cottage bakery specialising in producing a range of delicious cakes, flapjacks and fruit tarts. Hand-wrapped with original labels. Family and individual sizes.

BORN TO BAKE!

Website: Baked for You
Email: info@bakedforyou.co.uk
Contact: Lynne Morgan
Tel: 01939-290620

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     Celtic Country Wines         ltic Wines

 

Making fruit wines and liquers. A small family business based in West Ales.

***Winners of FOUR TRUE TASTE AWARDS 2007!
***Winners of 3 STAR GOLD GT TASTE AWARD (2008)
for Sloe Gin!!

Email: shipp@celticwines.co.uk
Contact Name: Neil & June Shipp
Web: Celtic Country Wines

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     Seren Foods                                     Seren Foods


Seren Foods wine jellies are perfect for cheese and savoury dishes. Merlot and cracked pepper wine jelly is sensational with steak and red meat, whilst the delicate taste of our great taste winning rose wine jelly is fantastic with chicken. Try their new range of chilli jellies, which are perfect for barbecues or with asian food and can also be used as a cooking ingredient to make sweet chilli sauce.

"One of my personal highlights is the Rose Jelly - WOW!"

Web: Seren Foods
Email: moandgerry@hotmail.com
Contact Name: Gerry Moreton

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                Oswestry W.I.          Oswestry W.I.


Oswestry W.I. is a very exciting new group for local women! Come and visit us at our stall to see who we are, what we do.

If you want to join - or even if you just fancy a scrummy piece of cake or cookie. :)

Look forward to seeing you all at the Food & Drink Festival.

Have you got the taste for it!!

Email: ninsen@aol.com
Contact: Nia Morris
Tel: Mobile 07973-672188

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     Pen-isa'r-llan Farm          Casa


Fruit and vegetable growers from Llanyblodwell selling their own home grown produce via their own farm shop.

Contact: Pen-isa'r-llan Farm
Tel: 01691-828285

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  Temptations - Divine & Decadent Cakes           Temptations


Chrissie makes divine and
decadent cakes
you use
Welsh Butter & free range eggs.

QUITE SIMPLY DELICIOUS.

Contact: Chrissie Ashworth
Email: chrissie.ashworth@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: Mobile 07970-449843

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                Ted Bruce Baskets          Ted Bruce Baskets


From English willow, Ted handcrafts a wide variety of strong, attractive and functional baskets - from fruit bowl to shopping trolley!

Last year, Ted celebrated 10 years
of full-time basketmaking!

All the baskets are well-made, long-lasting, environmentally friendly and ultimately,
bio-degradeable.

Website: Ted Bruce Baskets
Email: info@tedbrucebaskets.co.uk
Contact: Ted Bruce
Tel: Mobile 01691-622915

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    Veggie Fayre                  

A small family business making quality vegetarian and vegan food "to go" using locally sourced, organic and fairtrade ingredients.

Look out for the Cashew Nut Roast, Hummus, Quiche, Chocolate Brownies and Chocolate Mousse.

Always very tasty and great value for money!

Email: susan.dresner@btinternet.com
Contact Name: Susan Dresner

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     Jamie Ward's Free Range Pork          Jamie Ward's Free Range Pork

Free range pork and dry-cured bacon and hams. Not to mention home-made sausages and burgers!

Jamie also organises Oswestry Farmers' market and sells his own pork and pork products there and at Welshpool.

He sells to local butchers and has private customers too. He has recently started doing hog roasts.

Come along and taste for yourself - see what all the fuss is about. :)

Email: jamieward12@hotmail.co.uk
Contact Name: Jamie Ward
Tel: Mobile 07802-652800

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     Rosie's Triple D             

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!

Email: sjhddd@btinternet.com
Contact Name: Steve Hughes

"Absolutely delicious!"

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     Cotswold's Crepes          

COSTWOLDS CREPES make fresh crepes with a variety of sweet & savoury toppings - including fresh fruit.

When available they use organic products. They offer a healthier alternative snack & are great at giving you 1 of your 5 a day with a fruit topping.

They love crepes as they find it easier to give children heaps of fruit without the hassle.

SEE THEM AT THE FESTIVAL.

Email: n.beddoes@hotmail.co.uk
Contact Name: Natasha Beddoes
Tel: 07881-973222

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 Bexton Cheese                 

Handmade farmhouse cheese...individually waxed and in various flavours:

e.g. Chive & Onion, Cranberry, Ginger, Parsley & Garlic, Vintage, Tomato & Basil.

TASTE THE DIFFERENCE!

Email: charleshough@btinternet.com
Contact Name: Charles & Jane Hough
Tel: 01565-632006

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     Fareground - Finest Antipasti Foods          Fareground Antipasti

FAIRGROUND bringing you the very finest
antipasti foods!

Olives, Stuffed Peppers,
Garlic, Pesto, Harissa...

LOOKING FOR
EXCITING FLAVOURS?

You've come to the right place.

Come visit us at the festival :)

Email: info@fareground.co.uk
Contact Name: Talfryn Bowen
Tel: 0845 123 2902

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         Fish in a Box          Fish In A Box


Creating waves among seafood lovers. This family business based in Newport, Shropshire provides a home delivery service of FRESH fish and shellfish of unbeatable quality. No minimum order, weekly deliveries. Nationwide by mail order. 

"Great people with a great service - go and check it out."

Web: Fish In A Box
Email: info@fishinabox.co.uk
Contact Name/s: Fiona Asson
Tel: Brochure & Order Lines 01952 820966

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 Natural Game                 

Oven ready game & poultry products...including venison, wild boar, pheasant, ostrich, goat, rabbit, hare, squirrel etc...

Cooking...organic venison burgers, hot wild boar sausage barms and how chicken wraps.

Don't miss them!

Contact Name: Sarah Beckett
Email: naturalgame26@aol.com
Tel: 07912 292681
Web: Natural Game

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         Orchard Pigs          


Orchard Pigs appearing for the first time at the festival. Come and see what's on offer. 

Email: orchardpigs@talktalk.net
Contact Name: Robert Didier
Tel: Brochure & Order Lines 01978-753778

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 Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Shropshire Wildlife Trust protects wildlife where you live.

We are the county's leading environmental charity, currently supported by 10,000 members. With strength of numbers and 45 years of experience behind us we are an increasingly effective champion for local wildlife.

Really fascinating exhibition - check it out.

Contact Name: Emily Robinson
Email: emilyr@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Tel: 01743 284280
Web: Shropshire Wildlife Trust

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     Radnor Hills Mineral Water          Radnor Hills

RADNOR HILLS Mineral Water Company has been extracting water from a naturally mineral rich source of water in picturesque Mid Wales since 1989. We also supply school compliant drinks.

Email: info@radnorhills.co.uk
Tel: 01547 530220

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 Bryn Derw Free Range Chickens & Pork

Bryn Derw Farm

We are producers of quality free range chicken; traditional rare breed free range pork and traditional free range herdwick lamb. Our biggest seller is free range whole chickens. Our animals are all slow growing breeds as we believe that good food comes to those who wait.

Contact Name: Chris and Diane Jones
Email: diannejones123@btinternet.com
Tel: 01686 689023
Web: Bryn Derw Farm

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     Alison's Homemade Treats          Radnor Hills

ALI & TIM ARE FROM CALVERHALL AND ARE BOTH QUALIFIED CHEFS. Alison makes all the cakes and bakes, while Tim makes all the preserves.

All natural, locally-sourced ingredients.

Web: Alison's Homemade Treats
Email: ali@alisonstreats.co.uk
Tel: 01948 890151

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