Strathmore & The Glens Rural Partnership
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Strathmore
& the Glens Rural partnership Press Release 26th SEPTEMBER 2005
Strathmore
& the Glens Community Market Press
Release - For Immediate Release – 25th September ‘Blair
High leads the way in Promoting Scottish Produce’ The sun
shone on the Wellmeadow during Saturday’s Community Market, which was
celebrating ‘Scottish Food Fortnight’ promoting Scottish produce. Sue Cole,
Executive Director of Strathmore and the Glens reported that the Market was
supported by 17 traders, including a guest appearance from Caithness Cheese,
whose young traders had started their journey at 4.30am from Lybster, Caithness
to support the market. A big thank
you must go to award winning chef, Willy Macleod of the Cornerstone Restaurant
and Scottish Preserves, who was the main sponsor of the market and who gave his
time to organised the first-class programme of events which were very much
enjoyed by the visitors to the market. Local Chef,
Ronnie MacDonald of Cargil’s Restaurant undertook the first cookery
demonstrations, which created a mouth watering aroma throughout the Wellmeadow
and was ably followed by local market trader George from Braes of Coul, Peel
Farm, who produced a curry made from local lamb. Blairgowrie
High School’s Master Chefs ably assisted by Hill Primary Junior Chefs were the
highlight of the day and thanks must go to Lynne Smith, Principal Teacher of
Blairgowrie High School’s Home Economics Department for giving her time,
enthusiasm and encouragement to organise the young people and make them feel at
ease in front of a large crowed who had gathered to watch their demonstrations.
Lynne spoke about the new Hospitatility Programme being offered at the
High School and the constant fundraising that was taking place to ensure that
the Young Chefs were suitably equipped. Gordon
MacGregor from Blairgowrie High School’s demonstration in the afternoon was
first class and was definitely a young chef to follow.
Gordon had recently been down to London to experience life in the kitchen
of Gary Rhodes. Sue on
behalf of Strathmore and the Glens would also like to say a big thank you to all
those who gave their time for the demonstrations, Gordon’s Caterhire for the
Cooking Equipment, Blair Concern for the sound system and Trevor Nichol for
setting it up and making the announcements, Grant Thompson for providing the
music and the young people and volunteers of Rattray School Marching Band Corp
for supporting the day’s activities. Produce
ranging from local beef, lamb, butter, vegetables, herbs, fish, plants and
Jo of Caledonia Homebakes was sold out by lunchtime.
The next
market is due to be held on Saturday, 22nd October and if any local
producers would like to hire a stall they should contact Sue Cole on 01828
64073. Alternatively, further
details on the market and the work of Strathmore & the Glens can be found on
www.strathmoreglens.org. Strathmore & the Glens would welcome help from
anyone locally who has an interest in food and community issues and would ask
that you contact Sue if you have any time or experience to offer.
‘Together
we are greater than the sum of the parts’. Strathmore & the Glen’s Community Market takes place on the 4th Saturday of the month between 10am - 3pm in Blairgowrie Wellmeadow and the next market is scheduled for 22nd October.
Sue Cole |
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