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To celebrate, we’re giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the Good Food Show Winter – turn to page 20 to find out more...
this month the winds of change The Soil Association has appointed Helen Browning as its new Director. She takes over from Patrick Holden who stood down in September this year following 15 years in the role. Helen Browning runs a tenanted 1,350 acre organic livestock and arable farm in Wiltshire, which supplies organic meat to multiple retailers. She is currently Director of External Affairs at the National Trust and is also Chair of the Food Ethics Council.
Great Western Wine’s Portfolio Tasting Sample over 100 wines at Great Western Wine’s annual Portfolio Tasting this month, where you’ll taste some of the world’s best wines from boutique estates around the globe. To help you find your way round, the wines are set up by style, and a team of enthusiastic wine lovers will be on hand to answer your questions.
Helen said: “Leading the Soil Association is a compelling, exciting and important challenge. No other role would have drawn me from the National Trust. But it is crucial to reconcile food production with care for the health and vitality of people, wildlife, farm animals and our countryside, and the Soil Association is the best-placed organisation to provide much-needed practical solutions.” Helen will take up the post in early spring.
The event takes place on 11 November in The Assembly Rooms. Tickets cost £20 and are refundable on any purchase of 12+ bottles on the evening.
Green Park Christmas Market Running for a second year in a row, Green Park Station in Bath will be putting on a Christmas Market for all its foodie visitors! Included amongst the fantastic fare on offer is… The Thoughtful Bread Company, whose passion for all things local and delicious sets it head and shoulders above the competition. www.thethoughtfulbreadcompany.com PJ’s Farm rears the rare breed British Lop pig. Selling at the market every Saturday, their pork has been labelled as ‘a revelation.’ www.pjs-farm.co.uk Providing original, personal cakes which taste great is the simple ethos behind the Bath Cake Company. Worth a visit whether you want a cake for a special occasion or a simply delicious brownie on a Saturday morning. www.bathcakecompany.co.uk 2-24 December, 9am – 5pm, late night every Thursday until 7pm.
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winners Congratulations to Rachel Brastock from Bradley Stoke who won a selection box from South Devon Chilli Farm! 4
Congratulations to Raymond Rose from North Somerset who won a meal for two at Lusty Glaze in Cornwall!