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Wear Valley Food Festival returns to Auckland Castle

Saturday, 18th April, 2009.

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The sixth annual Wear Valley Food Festival took place this weekend at Auckland Castle in the heart of Bishop Auckland. The festival, organised by Bishop Auckland Town Centre Forum, featured nearly one hundred stalls offering local food, crafts and entertainment.

Inside the marquees visitors could learn about the 'Love Food Hate Waste' campaign, presented by Mark Erndon with The Co-Operative. Mark explained before the event, "I'm going to prove to people that you can love your waste and turn it into a tasty plate of food. Mixing some local ingredients together with everyday stuff that you can find in your kitchen. So really simple, fun and most importantly healthy as well."

The event includes more than food and drink, with representatives from local groups such as the local Scout District Council on hand. Bishop Auckland MP Helen Goodman explained, "It's a real opportunity for the community to show what it's made of and for people to see all the local food products. It's quite impressive when you see all the cheese and all the meats, and you realise it's all so local and so high quality."

Interviews

Terry Ferdinand discusses the Food Festival with Barbara Laurie.

Tom Stephenson talks to brewer and public house owner, Alan Hogg.

Terry Ferdinand discovers more about the Love Food Hate Waste campaign with Mark Erndon.

Photos

View the Wear Valley Food Festival 2009 photoset on Flickr.

 

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