A selection of local British food and drink festival dates including, Ludlow Spring Food Festival, Grillstock Bristol, Cromer & Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival, Loch Fyne Food Fair, Tockwith Beer Festival, Cornwall Asparagus Festival and Dartington Food Fair.  more

National Vegetarian Week is all about how surprisingly simple it is to go vegetarian. National Vegetarian Week 2013 runs from the 20 - 26 May and is setting out to prove that going veggie is surprisingly simple. Visit www.nationalvegetarianweek.org and discover the delicious answer to the question ‘but what do veggies eat?’, try our seven mouth-watering, fuss-free recipes and view our gallery of everyday food photos, all created by ordinary vegetarians.  more

The 17th National BBQ Week May 27th – June 2nd is the guardian of the nations BBQ and at-home alfresco living heritage. A part of the summer-long annual Gastro Alfresco campaign which has been credited as being ‘the catalyst for growth in the BBQ & alfresco market’ and ‘fundamental in changing consumer attitudes to BBQ and alfresco eating’, by Mintel.  more

English Wine Week 2013: Saturday 25th May - Sunday 2nd June. Find out more about the Week, how to participate.

English Wine Week is an ideal opportunity to learn about English wines. Over the Week, vineyards and outlets across the country will be highlighting English wines, in many cases offering an opportunity to taste and get to know English wines better.

Whether you are a connoisseur, or a complete beginner, there has never been a better time to be involved in English Wine Week.
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British Sandwich Week 12-19 May 2013

The British Sandwich Industry celebrates its 251st birthday this year and to mark the occasion Love Sarnies have some big plans for British Sandwich Week (12-18th May 2013) – including a world record attempt!

They also have some great recipes on the website.  more

Great British Beef Week 21-27 April 2013

Ladies in beef have launched Great British Beef Week to positively promote beef in Britain. Great British Beef Week is an annual celebration of the British Beef industry. Timed to coincide with St George’s Day (23rd April) each year, it is supported both at a local level, with regional events, and nationally with the backing of the nation’s biggest supermarket retailers.
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Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 26th to 28th April 2013
 

The Festival is an annual event held in the courtyard of Exeter Castle and the surrounding Northernhay Gardens, right in the centre of Exeter. Taking place over three days, the Festival also includes two evening Festival After Dark Events featuring live music, chef demos and a great atmosphere.
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Get it while you can! Last chance at these prices!

Big discounts on all home lighting fittings, including Downlighters, LED Lighting, Kitchen Cabinet Fittings, Garden Lights, Lamps, IP rated Bathroom Downlighters etc.  more

Graef have been awarded a Which Best Buy for their outstanding 2 slice toaster.

Experts at Which commented on the 2-slice toaster by saying: "The Graef toaster is a Best Buy because it fits a wide range of bread sizes, it's easy to use, browns most of the slice and browns to a good level."  more