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RELEASE 14 April 2003
Plans for this year's Strathmore Food Festival are well under way. The Community
Market to be held on Saturday 26th April from 10am to 3pm in Blairgowrie
Wellmeadow promises to bring a market town ambience to the centre of
Blairgowrie. Strathmore & the Glens would like to thank all the local
producers and organisations who are supporting the event.
The purpose of the Community Market it to allow local producers to promote their
products which in turn can have a positive impact on the creation of local
employment. There are a range of stalls from Organic Vegetables, Fruit, Wines,
Cheeses, Preserves, Homebakes and Plants to name but a few. A number of
local organisations have also taken stalls to promote their activities,
including Tayside Energy & Efficiency Advice Centre who will be distributing
free energy efficient light bulbs. Strathmore & the Glens very much
hope that the community will support the market. There are still a few stalls
available and interested parties should contact Hazel MacFadzean on 01738 451188
or alternatively Sue on 01828 640763. Stalls, which are covered, are priced at
£25.
Research shows that markets can attract many visitors to areas where they are
held, which in turn has a very beneficial effect on local shops by increasing
visitors, customers and sales. We would urge local merchants not to feel
threatened by the market but realise its potential in increasing visitors to the
town.
There is still time for local businesses to participate in the festival
activities as full details of events during the week will be available on the
Perth Food Festival and Strathmore & the Glens websites as well as from the
Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre. Events to-date include challenging the
Cocktail Maestro at the Castleton House Hotel near Glamis, special festival menu
at the Rosemount Gold Hotel, Blairgowrie, Modern and Imaginative food at the
Lochside Lodge & Roundhouse Restaurant at Bridgend of Lintrathen by
Kirriemuir and the Burrelton Park Inn. Healthy living events are also being
organised Coupar Angus YWCA, an Elementary Food & Hygiene (Certificated)
Course by Community Learning to name a few. If you are interested in
participating please either contact Joyce Scott at Blairgowrie Tourist
Information Centre, John Corrigan
at Blairgowrie Community Learning (01250 874234) or Sue Cole (01828 640763).
If you would like any
further information on the work of Strathmore & the Glens Rural Partnership
please do not hesitate to contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or email sue@strathmoreglens.sol.co.uk.
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