Weldmar Cook Book

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Although many people know about Weldmar Hospicecare, not everyone knows about the full range of outstanding services on offer. The arts therapies team is just one of those services, and works with patients and family members with a whole range of creative activities.

At a challenging time it’s important to be able to express oneself and reflect on a life’s journey.

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Dorset Moonshine

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Dorset’s best bartenders, bars and drinks showcased in new book, Dorset Moonshine

A drinking guide to Dorset’s very best, Dorset Moonshine offers a guide to the county’s best talent in mixology as well as the drinks they create from the spirits of some of the county’s best drinks producers. Moving from one bartender to the next based on where they would recommend, the book provides inspiration for drinking at home or heading out and about for cocktails around the county.

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Foodie Funraiser

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Bridport Epicureans invite all Food & Drink Pleasure Seekers to step out of the early February gloom and join us for an afternoon of food, drink and fun on 5 February at 10:00–15:00 at WI Hall, North Street, BRIDPORT, DT6 3JQ

There’s a chance to catch up with some of your favourite traders from Bridport’s fantastic Sunday Food Market (which is having a little rest over winter, with an exciting relaunch planned for Spring.

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Dorset Food Week

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Downhouse Farm is taking part in Dorset Food Week running from Saturday 25th October to Sunday 2nd November 2014. We have plenty to offer across the week including delicious BBQ’s, Cream Teas, Guided Flora and Fauna walks across the farm (going to places you will never have been before!), as well as the chance to meet some of the newest members of the farm – if you are very lucky you may get to give them dinner too!

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Food and Beer Festival

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The Bridport Food Festival takes place this weekend, kicking off with the famous beer festival tonight. Find out more at  www.bridportfoodfestival.co.uk

Taste Trail 2016

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Sunday 12th June to Saturday 18th June

The process is simple, you buy Taste Trail Tokens and you take the tokens to food and drink venues where you can trade them in for sample dishes. This allows you to try out loads of venues in a short period of time and really get a taste of Bridport and the surrounding area.

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Wellbeing with a Flourish

Flourish is Popping up Near You!

A local charity is organising an open day so that you can find out how their Bridport Flourish Pop-up cafes can support and inspire you to improve your health and wellbeing. “Flourish” is EDP Drug & Alcohol Services’ (EDP) new initiative to help people take control of their health and wellbeing by offering practical support both in communities and online. In Bridport they are offering Pop-up cafes every Friday from 11.30am-2.30pm at 5 Downes Street and on Friday 13th May they want to invite you to come along to their open day so that you can find out more. Farmacy Juice Bar will be giving juicing demonstrations with free tasters for everyone that attends.

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The Local Takeaway Project

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Locally grown food will soon be on Bridport’s takeaway menu and it needs the community’s support. The Local Food Takeaway Project, an initiative launched by Bridport-based Stir To Action, is crowdfunding support for an ethically sourced and nutritious fast food alternative.

Stir To Action’s director Jonny Gordon-Farleigh and a team of locals are reviving an old catering vehicle, formerly the Real Food Van, by turning it into a community asset. With support from CLS Dorset and Ros Kayes, the vehicle has been serviced and repaired. Now it’s nearly ready to provide space for educational workshops and pop-up restaurants, promoting a locally sourced and sustainable food culture in the area.

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Pub Crawl

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Sample some of the finest ales at some of Bridport’s most historic pubs. Complete the crawl and enter to win an exclusive day brewing experience at Palmers Brewery.

Entry cards cost £5 and are available from all participating pubs, Palmers Wine Store and Bridport TIC.   All entries include a FREE Brewery Tour.   Get a stamp with each half pint at a different pub, collect 10 stamps and win a FREE T-Shirt.

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Meet The Producers Day

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On Saturday 25th July from 10:00am – 2:00pm Symondsbury Store are holding a Meet the Producers day at Manor Yard, Mill Lane, Symondsbury. On the day we will have local producers showcasing their produce, including a variety of locally produced cheese, cider, ale, wine, vegetables, cakes, preserves and much more.

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Charity Father’s Day Brunch

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Charity Father’s Day Brunch Sunday 21st June

Treat your Dad or the man in your life to a BIG Brunch!
Sunday 21st June 10am – 1pm Symondsbury Cricket Field, Bridport DT6 6HD.
To raise money and awareness for Prostate Cancer.
Guided walk to Colmers Hill, children’s activities, cake stall, raffle.

info@highwayfarm.co.uk 01308 4242321

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