This week's Exeter Farmers’ Market is cancelled "due to unforeseen problems" (Thursday 12 June).
The disruption to the market is due to the extensive works being carried out on the pavement area at the junction of Fore Street and South Street in the city centre.
It was originally hoped that the market would only need to be cancelled for this week but unforeseen problems mean that the site will now be unavailable next week as well.
David Lewis, Exeter City’s Council’s Events, Facilities & Markets Manager said: “It is very disappointing, for the producers and...
Once not so long ago people say that shops on wheels were part of our lives. A hoot of the horn or a ring of the bell and you knew to come out to buy your vegetables or fruit or fish. Maybe even have a chat to a neighbour. Well that's what people say.
More recently and it is likely that it is solitary chimes of the ice cream van that you will hear and the sight of supermarket liveried delivery trucks dashing up and down the road full of freshly clicked food miles.
If you do meet a true mobile shop then do take a moment to pass the time of day as, speaking from daily...
Chudfest Garden and Produce Show Saturday 7 September, Town Hall.
Gardeners, allotment owners and cooks will be competing for a range of trophies at the fourth annual Garden and Produce Show at Chudleigh Town Hall this Saturday.
The show, which is being organised under the Chudfest banner, includes classes for Fruit and Vegetables; Flowers and Flower arranging; Jams and Preserves; Cakes and Pies.
There are also some classes reserved for children (under 12).
Entry forms have been flooding in over the past couple of weeks and the organisers are confident they...
Are you the owner of a restaurant or pub in the South West? Maybe you run a café or tea room or perhaps you have a desirable farm shop or delicatessen? Whatever your line of business, if it’s in the food and drink industry, don’t miss out, enter Taste of the West’s ‘Hospitality & Retail Awards’ now. To ensure everyone has time to be included in these highly regarded awards, the deadline has been extended to Monday 17 June 2013.
Taste of the West is renowned for recognising excellence and dedication throughout the food and drink industry. In addition to the aforementioned awards...
