Local Public Events

 

Savour the Flavours Food Fortnight on South West Sound FM

1-14 September

In conjunction with Savour the Flavours, South West Sound FM will hosting a fortnight of programmes, interviews and features dedicated to quality local food and drink – Savour the Flavours Food Fortnight.

Among the tasty line up will be in-studio food demonstrations, interviews with nationally prominent chefs and foodies, exploring the Dumfries & Galloway food trail, interviews with local producers, chefs and enthusiasts, whisky tasting, slow food and lots more. South West Sound FM will also keep local people up to date on special food and drink events and activities across Dumfries & Galloway during Scottish Food Fortnight.

Log onto www.southwestsound.co.uk for all the latest news on Savour the Flavours Food Fortnight!



Scottish Food Fortnight

1-16 September

Scottish Food Fortnight is a celebration of the wonderful produce of Scotland. It is a chance for everyone to get involved and to enjoy some of the tastiest, high quality food available, right on our doorsteps. Lots of local food businesses take part in Scottish Food Fortnight by hosting their own events.

We’ve listed as many as we can here, and you can log onto www.scottishfoodfortnight.co.uk for up to date information on what’s happening near you.



Soil Association Organic Fortnight

1-16 September

During the Soil Association Organic Fortnight, businesses, individuals and communities across Britain join together to celebrate all things organic, staging events and promoting organic products up and down the country.

Find out what’s happening in Scotland by visiting www.soilassociation.org/organicfortnight .



SFF demos at L'Aperatif Restaurant, Stranraer

1st - 16th Sep 2007

Learn a thing or two at our local fish and shellfish demonstrations. Our menu will include local lamb, beef and pork as well as local vegetables in season.

Contact: Douglas Lisi: nicmardoug@aol.com or 01776 702 991
Location: L'Aperatif Restaurant, London Road, Stranraer, DG9 8EP



Ready, Steady Freeze at Cream O'Galloway

5th - 14th Sep 2007

Come and see behind the scenes of the Cream o’ Galloway ice cream factory and use genuine Cream O’Galloway ingredients to make your own ice cream.

£12 for two people working together. Please book.
Available mid-week during SFF 5-7 Sept and 12 –14 Sept from 10am – 3pm www.creamogalloway.co.uk


Contact: Helen Fenby: helen@creamogalloway.co.uk or 01557 814 040
Location: Cream O'Galloway, Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2DR



Tastes of Galloway at Cream o’ Galloway

9th Sep 2007

Have you ever noticed just how much local food and drink there is on offer at Cream o’ Galloway? Come, discover and sample the best of local and Scottish food used in the Cream o’ Galloway menu and sold in the shop, and of course finish your visit by indulging in some of Cream o’ Galloway’s finest ice cream!

Your tastebuds will be tingling at this one-off special event! www.creamogalloway.co.uk

Contact: Helen Fenby: helen@creamogalloway.co.uk or 01557 814 040
Location: Cream O'Galloway, Rainton, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2DR



Loch Arthur Farm Shop

6th – 8th Sep 2007 and 13th – 15th Sep 2007
9:30 to 5:30 Thursdays and Fridays
10 to 3 Saturday

Extensive sampling of loch arthur cheese, savoury dips, breads and cakes, and on 13 - 15 also fresh organic meat from own farm



Feast of Galloway

10 - 11 November 2007

Kirroughtree Visitor Centre

The third Feast of Galloway takes place at Kirroughtree Visitor Centre near Newton Stewart in November. The two day event gets better every year! Organised by Savour the Flavours and Forestry Commission Scotland, Feast of Galloway will once again let local people sample, buy and find out more about the food on offer, direct from the producer.