World Curry Festival - 21st - 23rd June 2013 - Bradford, England

The World Curry Festival combines a love of curry with street entertainment and cultural diversity. We have a weekend of fun and food on the menu for you. This year we’ve designed the festival around three different themes. Friday is all about Schools and Community – you’ll have the chance to take part and find out more about some of the exciting projects we’ve been working on throughout the year. We’re proud to announce that Saturday’s theme is the Great British Curry – our Chefs will demonstrate mouth-watering curries made with local British produce. And Sunday we’re delighted to say is World Curry Day – an opportunity for our Chefs to showcase their knowledge of world food as they introduce flavours from the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean and Africa to their curry dishes.  more

Taste of London - 20th - 23rd June 2013

Discover a delicious snapshot of London’s restaurant scene as Taste of London returns to Regent’s Park this June. Savour dishes from 40 of London’s hottest restaurants, see world class chefs live on stage and explore fine food and wine from top producers.

Taste of London 2012 was the biggest and best yet, championing world cuisine in a landmark international year for London. Old favourites were joined by exciting new features and the latest star chefs to ensure there was something for everyone. Taste of London returns for its 10th year from 20-23 June 2013.  more

The Royal Highland Show - 20th - 23rd June 2013

We’ve been trying to capture what people love most about the Show and haven’t managed it!

That's because no one single thing makes it special. What does is that it offers an eclectic mix of the expected and unexpected that keeps the thousands who flock here each year coming back year after year.

For those who think it’s just cows and combine harvesters, then what can we say? Be prepared for an experience like no other. We guarantee that if you come you'll be back year after year.
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BBC Good Food Show Summer 12th-16th June 2013

The BBC Good Food Show Summer 2013 takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from 12 – 16 June.

With over 30 celebrity chefs attending, this years show should top them all! + The Great British Bake Off Village is an exciting new addition for 2013 - an area devoted to all things baking. This will be the place to go for you to learn new techniques, watch demonstrations and buy everything you need to bake like the experts.
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A selection of local British food and drink festival dates including, York Spring Food Festival, Grillstock Manchester, Foodie Fest, Flavours of 2013 Food and Drink Festival, Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival, Taste of Sudbury Food and Drink Festival, The Colchester Food and Drink Festival, Shrewsbury Food Festival, BBC Good Food Show Summer, Taste of London, World Curry Festival, to name a few...  more

National Picnic Week takes place from 17-23 June 2013 so come on, dust of the picnic accessories and have a picnic in the great British outdoors to celebrate. Take a look at these great picnic recipe ideas on the BBC Food page.  more

Flavours of 2013 Food and Drink Festival - June 8th & 9th 2013

Love great food and drink? Want to support your local community of growers and producers? Or simply looking for a great day out with the family? Then Flavours of 2013 is a date for your diary. The weekend of sees the return of one of the region's biggest and most highly acclaimed food & drink festivals. Set to become an important part of the regional foodie calendar, in its first year alone it attracted around 6,000 visitors, showcased the skills and talents of an impressive line up of top chefs and brought along dozens of stand holders.

Flavours of 2013 is bursting with fresh ideas, delicious produce and great cooking. It's a place of lively entertainment, family fun and much more... It's all happening in the picturesque setting of the walled garden at Henham Park, just outside of Southwold in Suffolk.  more

Grillstock Manchester 8th & 9th June 2013

Grillstock takes on Manchester in 2013! It's the first time Grillstock Festival will take place in the faboulous Albert Square, we're really excited to be bringing our barbecue and music celebration to the North!

The original and true celebration of barbecue culture. Grillstock festival combines a two-day low 'n' slow barbecue competition with international music artists, a barbecue academy, awesome festival craft beer bars, live entertainment, chilli-eating and hot-wing competitions, plus a vibrant mix of traders and exhibitors. Come get some meat, music & mayhem!
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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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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