the crunch day has arrived ? looking for # fresh country food in the town? free parking ? convenient to major shops ? save time &try #Paisley # farmers market--County Square 09.00-13.00
brave the weather and obtain a very wide variety of local food for Christmas /New year from 20 artisan producers
you are sure of a warm welcome on what may be a blustery wet day wrap up warm !
very convenient for the Gilmour street train and bus station plus car parks
Friday, 21 December 2012
Friday, 14 December 2012
Fresh food timing for Christmas
Sourcing local food and supplies? fridge and or freeezer space ? Where to buy ? combining with other shopping ? free parking ? Come to# Kilmarnock #farmers market at the Cross for excellent local food ,very friendly service and festive atmosphere ... a very wide selection of meats, freshest vegetables,soups,chutneys ,free range hen and duck eggs,hand made chocolates, honey ,#gluten free foods,Christmas puddings,Black Bun ,local cow and goats cheeses,Christmas Truckles, non homogenised milk , farmhouse icecream , waxed flavoured cheeses, Clootie Dumplings ,hand made confections , traditional home baking and jams ,local micro brewery beers ,organic soap, Christmas trees and garlands
timing 09.00 -13.00
we look forward to welcoming you
timing 09.00 -13.00
we look forward to welcoming you
Friday, 7 December 2012
Festive local food shopping in Paisley ,Glasgow and Alloway
Needing to combine activities to get through the Festive activity schedule ? wanting to obtain that interesting Christmas present ? looking for special ingedient ? or hamper contents .? Try ayrshire Food network members at #farmers markets in Paisley and or Glasgow Partick today Saturday Also indoors at the exciting Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway Sunday ..hope to see you there ... and remember stay calm!
Friday, 30 November 2012
festive shopping gets serious in the Ayrshire sunshine
With wall to wall sunshine forecast for #Ayr #farmers market sat 1st December ,what better time to come and purchase your locally sourced festive food in close proximity to the adjacent high street
.Kyle centre car courtyard post code KA11QT.
.produce from 20 local suppliers expected including:game, smoked salmon, fresh fish and seafood preserves ,Ayrshire lamb,rare breeds meats, home baking, hand made chocolates ,honey ,chicken,beef,venison,water buffalo, free range eggs ,fresh vegetables ,Xmas trees,Fair trade products,Christmas puddings,Black Bun speciality ,Gluten free savouries ,and cakes ,Sourdough breads, speciality charcuterie,local micro brewery beers,jams,hand made toiletries crafts ,organic soap and shampoos,RNLI charity cards ..
the business owners and producers are always welcoming and fun to meet ....
this is definitely the place for a bit of one stop shopping,outside in the fresh air !
just the way to start a busy weekend
we look forward to welcoming you between 09.00-13.00
.Kyle centre car courtyard post code KA11QT.
.produce from 20 local suppliers expected including:game, smoked salmon, fresh fish and seafood preserves ,Ayrshire lamb,rare breeds meats, home baking, hand made chocolates ,honey ,chicken,beef,venison,water buffalo, free range eggs ,fresh vegetables ,Xmas trees,Fair trade products,Christmas puddings,Black Bun speciality ,Gluten free savouries ,and cakes ,Sourdough breads, speciality charcuterie,local micro brewery beers,jams,hand made toiletries crafts ,organic soap and shampoos,RNLI charity cards ..
the business owners and producers are always welcoming and fun to meet ....
this is definitely the place for a bit of one stop shopping,outside in the fresh air !
just the way to start a busy weekend
we look forward to welcoming you between 09.00-13.00
Friday, 23 November 2012
One stop Shop for great food at Paisley~# farmersarket
Heading for December ? searching for flavoursome local food,presents and a Christmas tree ?! try #Paisley# farmers market ,County square 09.00-13.00 ... 20 producers represented .... including festive puddings # gluten free savouries+ .local cheeses+ hot food to go HTCU
Friday, 9 November 2012
Ayrshire Food Network supports the Big Xmas light event in Paisley
How to celebrate Xmas lights switch on event with wonderful local food .?.Visit the Ayrshire farmers' market marquee in County Square Paisley Saturday 10th November 10.00-16.00. Produce from 16 local food companies present including many potential gift items .. excellent hot barbecue food available ..the music should be fantastic too...wrap up warm !
Friday, 2 November 2012
Festive local food and christmas cards in one stop
The Ayrshire # Farmers' market in Ayr Kyle centre carpark courtyard 09.00-13.00,-KA71QT this morning will combine an exciting array of flavoursome local food plus provide an opportunity to buy Christmas cards and small gifts from two leading charities --RNLI & RSPB..+ #Christmas puddings from #Petrie Fine Foods .we look forward to welcoming you there
Friday, 26 October 2012
Celebrate the last day of British Summer time in Positive Paisley
The Ayrshire farmers market will today be in a unique location in #Positive Paisley ... As part of the new international arts festival ,we are relocating to the high street by the Cenotaph .....it will be very chilly,dry and bright but you are assured of a very warm #Positive Paisley #farmers market welcome ... with 20 producers on 17 stalls there will be a great choice of flavoursome local food + hot food to Go.. Trading as usual from 09.00-13.00 we look forward to greeting you, and helping your weekend food choices.
Thursday, 18 October 2012
The Big weekend for Ayrshire local food in Glasgow,Kilmarnock ,& Ballantrae
With the BBC Good Food Show on in SECC Glasgow ,there is a good chance to meet many Ayrshire producers either in the farmers' market zone or on individual or group stands .....Friday seems a good day to visit ! Hope to see you there .
On Saturday the action moves to Kilmarnock for the monthly farmers' market with 14 producers represented.....fair weather is expected , so well worth a local visit to the Cross between 09.00-13.00
Sunday brings with it the very special UNESCO Biosphere supported regional farmers' market in Ballantrae at Craigie Mains garden centre adjacent to the A77 ..15 producers are likely to be represented, on group stalls ,with suppliers coming from both Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway timing 11.00-15.00
located by the sea..it will be a breath of real fresh air !
On Saturday the action moves to Kilmarnock for the monthly farmers' market with 14 producers represented.....fair weather is expected , so well worth a local visit to the Cross between 09.00-13.00
Sunday brings with it the very special UNESCO Biosphere supported regional farmers' market in Ballantrae at Craigie Mains garden centre adjacent to the A77 ..15 producers are likely to be represented, on group stalls ,with suppliers coming from both Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway timing 11.00-15.00
located by the sea..it will be a breath of real fresh air !
Friday, 12 October 2012
Ayrshire farmers' market at Largs yacht HavenSunday 14th october
Confirmation of final visit for 2012 this Sunday 14th 10.00-14.00 what an opportunity?
buy or sell a yacht and have achance to buy the best of local food to celebrate
if you are not " in the market "come and enjoy a great breakfast/brunch/lunch anyway!
produce from 18 Ayrshire producers + guests expected
hope to see you there
Next market scheduled for April 14th 2013
Meanwhile the excellent nearby indoor Fencebay farmers' market will continue throughout the winter on the last sunday of every month
buy or sell a yacht and have achance to buy the best of local food to celebrate
if you are not " in the market "come and enjoy a great breakfast/brunch/lunch anyway!
produce from 18 Ayrshire producers + guests expected
hope to see you there
Next market scheduled for April 14th 2013
Meanwhile the excellent nearby indoor Fencebay farmers' market will continue throughout the winter on the last sunday of every month
AFN successes at Ayrshire Business Awards 2012
At last night's awards Dunlop Dairy won the coveted local food hero award sponsored by Taste Ayrshire ,with the other finalists being Glenapp Castle and Howard Wilkinson .
Heads of Ayr Farm Park were in two finals , and won the Family Business award ,sponsored by Ingrams..
Congratulations to all concerned
Heads of Ayr Farm Park were in two finals , and won the Family Business award ,sponsored by Ingrams..
Congratulations to all concerned
Friday, 5 October 2012
Golden October sunshine and local food at Ayr farmers market
Sat 6th -- a relatively rare combination perhaps of beautiful sunshine and the Ayr #farmers' market.
Come down to the #farmers market at the Kyle centre car park courtyard 09.00-13.00 ..post code KA7 1QT
Source your weekend local / fresh food from friendly stallholders ,and support the local rural economy
Quality local produce from 20 producers available on 14 shared stalls
Hope to see you there
Come down to the #farmers market at the Kyle centre car park courtyard 09.00-13.00 ..post code KA7 1QT
Source your weekend local / fresh food from friendly stallholders ,and support the local rural economy
Quality local produce from 20 producers available on 14 shared stalls
Hope to see you there
Thursday, 27 September 2012
British Cheese Awards & ACCI Business Awards finalists
Warmest congratulations to Patricia at Barwheys and Ann Dorward of Clerkland farm for both winning gold medals at the British cheese awards for their wonderful cheeses,which in Anne' case was for her rinded Bonnet goats'cheese .....She also won a silver medal for her rinded Dunlop .
.Patricia won her gold in the New cheese category for their wonderful unpasteurized bandaged Dunlop style cheese
So two herds of Ayrshire cows are to be applauded!
the Cheeses are available at several of the AFN delis , and farm shops so well worth seeking out
Whilst staying on the subject of accolades 4 members of AFN are in the finals of the ACCI business awards
#Heads of Ayr Farm park;#Glenapp Castle; #Dunlop Dairy ; and Howard Wilkinson of AFN are all in the finals on October 11th ..we wish them well
.Patricia won her gold in the New cheese category for their wonderful unpasteurized bandaged Dunlop style cheese
So two herds of Ayrshire cows are to be applauded!
the Cheeses are available at several of the AFN delis , and farm shops so well worth seeking out
Whilst staying on the subject of accolades 4 members of AFN are in the finals of the ACCI business awards
#Heads of Ayr Farm park;#Glenapp Castle; #Dunlop Dairy ; and Howard Wilkinson of AFN are all in the finals on October 11th ..we wish them well
Friday, 21 September 2012
The Ayrshire farmers'market returns to Kilwinning
The Ayrshire farmers market will return to Kilwinning on Saturday 22nd for its quarterly visit. The weather looks very encouraging ,so the 18 producers represented are eagerly awaiting the event ..the variety of produce available is very extensive so do come with shopping bag and or cool box ..tasters available on several stalls . times 10.00-14.00 location main street post code .KA13 6AA.
The producers look forward to meeting you again,and a facepainter will be on hand to entertain .
The producers look forward to meeting you again,and a facepainter will be on hand to entertain .
Thursday, 13 September 2012
BLASDA local food feast arrives in Ayrshire this weekend
After the fun and success of #tasteaff, @Blasdafoodfeast comes into #Kilmarnock and Alloway on the 15th /16th September......come and celebrate Scotland's local food movement at Kilmarnock farmers' market at the Cross 09.00-13.00 20 local food producers will be represented .(you can even find out about the upcoming #Equinox mud fun run at ! intrigued? come and found out more .
On the 16th the focus moves to the wonderful #Robert Burns International Heritage centre at Alloway where there will be a tasting of outstanding cheeses from #Barwheys and Dunlop dairy matched with gluten free oatcakes from Petrie fine foods ,chilli relishes ,sourdough breads and excellent wines from Corney and Barrow Whighams
Entry to both events is free......the market is outside so do come warmly dressed!
For background to the Fife Diet inspired BLASDA festival check out
www.blasda.org.uk
On the 16th the focus moves to the wonderful #Robert Burns International Heritage centre at Alloway where there will be a tasting of outstanding cheeses from #Barwheys and Dunlop dairy matched with gluten free oatcakes from Petrie fine foods ,chilli relishes ,sourdough breads and excellent wines from Corney and Barrow Whighams
Entry to both events is free......the market is outside so do come warmly dressed!
For background to the Fife Diet inspired BLASDA festival check out
www.blasda.org.uk
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Taste Ayrshire Food Festival Events invite your participation
With the start of #tasteaff just 38 hrs away, please take another look at the festival guide which can be downloaded from www.tasteayrshire.co.uk
There are over 20 AFN members involved during the week.
Highlights during the first 5 days include: . restaurant at the ranch events in #Dalduff;# Ayr farmers' market ; local gourmet delights at Cosses; a Get Fruity tasting day at Grants; chocolate and ice cream tasting at Limetree Larder ;The whisky Experience at Kirkoswald ;Sunday brunch at #Turnberry;#Whitelees Wind farm farmers' market;Gourmet dinner and lunch at Glenapp Castle;#Slow Food cheese tasting at Dunlop Dairy ; and wine tasting evening at Corney and Barrow.
Certainly something for all tastes,moods and budgets !
Please submit your images and feedback on the events ...they will help bring them alive
We will issue another update early next week
enjoy!
There are over 20 AFN members involved during the week.
Highlights during the first 5 days include: . restaurant at the ranch events in #Dalduff;# Ayr farmers' market ; local gourmet delights at Cosses; a Get Fruity tasting day at Grants; chocolate and ice cream tasting at Limetree Larder ;The whisky Experience at Kirkoswald ;Sunday brunch at #Turnberry;#Whitelees Wind farm farmers' market;Gourmet dinner and lunch at Glenapp Castle;#Slow Food cheese tasting at Dunlop Dairy ; and wine tasting evening at Corney and Barrow.
Certainly something for all tastes,moods and budgets !
Please submit your images and feedback on the events ...they will help bring them alive
We will issue another update early next week
enjoy!
Friday, 24 August 2012
flavoursome fresh local food at Paisley farmers market
looking for ingredients for those exciting bank holiday weekend meals?
Try Paisley farmers market County square Saturday 25th 09.00-13.00
.....for beef ,lamb ,pork ,venison,veal ,free range chicken , fresh and smoked fish, seafood & shellfish ,specialist baking,breads and desserts,very fresh vegetables and soft fruit,olives and nuts ,ice cream chocolate and chutneys, venison pies ,black pudding ,bacon,balsamic dressings ,soups ,relishes ,free range hen ,duck and quail eggs ,local honey,gluten free food cakes and savouries .oatcakes,vegetarian haggis ,award winning cow and goat cheeses,non homogenised milk, organic vegetables ,traditional home baking , marmalades and jams,organic soap and shampoos,hand made confections ,clootie dumplings , savoury biscuits ,flavoured waxed cheeeses......
we look forward to welcoming you ..come and meet the producers and enjoy food to go !
tastings available on several stalls
HTCU
Try Paisley farmers market County square Saturday 25th 09.00-13.00
.....for beef ,lamb ,pork ,venison,veal ,free range chicken , fresh and smoked fish, seafood & shellfish ,specialist baking,breads and desserts,very fresh vegetables and soft fruit,olives and nuts ,ice cream chocolate and chutneys, venison pies ,black pudding ,bacon,balsamic dressings ,soups ,relishes ,free range hen ,duck and quail eggs ,local honey,gluten free food cakes and savouries .oatcakes,vegetarian haggis ,award winning cow and goat cheeses,non homogenised milk, organic vegetables ,traditional home baking , marmalades and jams,organic soap and shampoos,hand made confections ,clootie dumplings , savoury biscuits ,flavoured waxed cheeeses......
we look forward to welcoming you ..come and meet the producers and enjoy food to go !
tastings available on several stalls
HTCU
Friday, 17 August 2012
Ayrshire farmers market back in Kilmarnock with quality fresh produce
This saturday local produce from 17 producers will be available on the stalls,situated at the Cross ..post code KA1 1LR .. timing 09.00-13.00
the produce should include very fresh local vegetables,farmhouse ice cream,hand made confections,home baking,jams, cheeses from cow and goats milk,non homegenised milk ,vegetarian & gluten free savouries,organic soap,fair trade product ,beef,water buffalo,pork, lamb,veal,venison, black puddings,soups, chocolate,free range egss,chutneys,relishes,chicken,honey,plants & herbs
So do come down,meet the producers ,and buy your weekend and next week's food !!thereby supporting the local economy
thanks HTCU
the produce should include very fresh local vegetables,farmhouse ice cream,hand made confections,home baking,jams, cheeses from cow and goats milk,non homegenised milk ,vegetarian & gluten free savouries,organic soap,fair trade product ,beef,water buffalo,pork, lamb,veal,venison, black puddings,soups, chocolate,free range egss,chutneys,relishes,chicken,honey,plants & herbs
So do come down,meet the producers ,and buy your weekend and next week's food !!thereby supporting the local economy
thanks HTCU
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Ayrshire farmers' market returns to Largs Yacht Haven
This sunday 14th October will see the final return by AFM for 2012 to the vibrant #Largs yacht haven....Come for breakfast ,brunch or lunch and celebrate in the fresh air with .local artisan food certainly worthy of gold medals!
As it coincides with their annual yacht /boat sale you could pick up some amazing bargains
.......18 producers are likely to be represented ..Your chance to buy flavoursome local fresh quality food direct from the actual producers..Sample before you buy facility at several stalls
Free entry ... ample parking ...open 10.00-14.00 ...location the Courtyard outside #Scotts & #Bosun's Table
check out www.yachthavens.com
and www.bosunstable-largs.co.uk
The opening marketSecond Sunday FM for 2013 will be sunday April 14th .
Meanwhile the excellent indoor farmers' market at Fencebay will continue throughout the winter timed for the last sunday of each month /..In 2013 this will coincide with 4 or 5 majotr yachting events at LYH
Hope to see you there
As it coincides with their annual yacht /boat sale you could pick up some amazing bargains
.......18 producers are likely to be represented ..Your chance to buy flavoursome local fresh quality food direct from the actual producers..Sample before you buy facility at several stalls
Free entry ... ample parking ...open 10.00-14.00 ...location the Courtyard outside #Scotts & #Bosun's Table
check out www.yachthavens.com
and www.bosunstable-largs.co.uk
The opening marketSecond Sunday FM for 2013 will be sunday April 14th .
Meanwhile the excellent indoor farmers' market at Fencebay will continue throughout the winter timed for the last sunday of each month /..In 2013 this will coincide with 4 or 5 majotr yachting events at LYH
Hope to see you there
Ayrshire farmers' market returns to Largs Yacht Haven
This sunday 12th August will see the return of AFM to the vibrant #Largs yacht haven....Come for breakfast ,brunch or lunch and celebrate in the sunshine with .local artisan food certainly worthy of gold medals!
.......18 producers are likely to be represented ..Your chance to buy flavoursome local fresh quality food direct from the actual producers..Sample before you buy facility at several stalls
Free entry ... ample parking ...open 10.00-14.00 ...location the Courtyard outside #Scotts & #Bosun's Table
check out www.yachthavens.com
and www.bosunstable-largs.co.uk
.......18 producers are likely to be represented ..Your chance to buy flavoursome local fresh quality food direct from the actual producers..Sample before you buy facility at several stalls
Free entry ... ample parking ...open 10.00-14.00 ...location the Courtyard outside #Scotts & #Bosun's Table
check out www.yachthavens.com
and www.bosunstable-largs.co.uk
Thursday, 2 August 2012
Biosphere comes to Ayr Farmers' market
The newly announced UNESCO endorsed Biosphere will be explained at the Ayr farmers' market Saturday 4th August Kyle Centre Car park courtyard 09.00-13.00
Come and find out what the buzz is about ,whilst buying your favourite local fresh quality local food from 15 producers
all part of a " Sense of place "!
HTCU
Come and find out what the buzz is about ,whilst buying your favourite local fresh quality local food from 15 producers
all part of a " Sense of place "!
HTCU
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Ayrshire Food Network Blog: the Renfrewshire Recruit programme joins up with...
Ayrshire Food Network Blog: the Renfrewshire Recruit programme joins up with...: The very successful and high profile Renfrewshire Recruit programme is linking up with the long established Ayrshire farmers's market in ...
the Renfrewshire Recruit programme joins up with Paisley farmers' market
The very successful and high profile Renfrewshire Recruit programme is linking up with the long established Ayrshire farmers's market in Paisley County square this Saturday 28th July 09.00-13.00
Two teams of highly motivated young people are being given an opportunityto test their trading skills live at the market !
Whilst their competitive product ranges are still a close guarded secret , the teams recognise they will have their work cut out ,and look forward to the challenges ,including the weather !
The market manager Howard Wilkinson welcomes warmly their presence,and hopes that with the help of social media including Facebook ,Twitter etc ,many new younger members of the community will discover and contribute to the market's ongoing vibrancy
Bring it on !
Two teams of highly motivated young people are being given an opportunityto test their trading skills live at the market !
Whilst their competitive product ranges are still a close guarded secret , the teams recognise they will have their work cut out ,and look forward to the challenges ,including the weather !
The market manager Howard Wilkinson welcomes warmly their presence,and hopes that with the help of social media including Facebook ,Twitter etc ,many new younger members of the community will discover and contribute to the market's ongoing vibrancy
Bring it on !
Thursday, 5 July 2012
innovative NEW farmers' market at Largs Yacht Haven
This Sunday July 8th sees this inaugural collaborative event bringing together the Ayrshire Farmers' Market Cooperative,The Ayrshire Food Network and Largs Yacht Haven,.
It is being held in the very attractive central courtyard between 10.0-14.00, and produce from circa 15-17 local producers is expected .
Whether a marina resident ,a local from the Largs area or a national / international visitor we look forward to welcoming you , hope you will enjoy the experience as well as the flavoursome food and speciality products on offer
It is being held in the very attractive central courtyard between 10.0-14.00, and produce from circa 15-17 local producers is expected .
Whether a marina resident ,a local from the Largs area or a national / international visitor we look forward to welcoming you , hope you will enjoy the experience as well as the flavoursome food and speciality products on offer
Friday, 29 June 2012
Ayrshire Food Network members at Paisley farmers' market
You will be most welcome at Paisley Farmers' market in County Square tomorrow 30th june. 18 stallholders expected ...come and meet the producers and buy flavoursome locally provenanced seasonal food + gluten free specialities
timing 09.00-13.00 hope to see you there
timing 09.00-13.00 hope to see you there
Monday, 25 June 2012
Ayrshire Food Network at Hunterston Magnox
Four members of AFN were invited to the Hunterston Magnox site near West Kilbride,recently as part of World Environment Day to engage with the staff and provide them with information, and an opportunity to taste flavoursome locally sourced provenanced food
With a high turn out of staff there was considerable interest in the flavoursome food provided by representatives from Dunlop Dairy-cheeses;Fencebay Fisheries-smoked and fresh seafood;Threepwood Fayre -hand made confectionery and clootie dumplings;and Petrie Fine Foods- vegetarian and gluten free specialist foods
Information was also made available about SAFM accredited farmers markets in Ayrshire , and the work of the Ayrshire food network generally see www.ayrshirefoodnetwork.co.uk+Slow Food..
With a high turn out of staff there was considerable interest in the flavoursome food provided by representatives from Dunlop Dairy-cheeses;Fencebay Fisheries-smoked and fresh seafood;Threepwood Fayre -hand made confectionery and clootie dumplings;and Petrie Fine Foods- vegetarian and gluten free specialist foods
Information was also made available about SAFM accredited farmers markets in Ayrshire , and the work of the Ayrshire food network generally see www.ayrshirefoodnetwork.co.uk+Slow Food..
Friday, 22 June 2012
Kilwinning farmers market is the place to be
Ayrshire food network and Ayrshire farmers market cooperative members will be at the exciting quarterly event at Kilwinning tomorrow Saturday 23rd held in the main street 10.00-14.00
fresh local food and crafts from 18 producers expected + face painting + environmental info + #Slow Food information+ plants+healthy hot food and soups
come and get your weekend off to an al fresco start be it with cool wet summer weather!!...your choice of clothing and footwear could be vital
HTCU
fresh local food and crafts from 18 producers expected + face painting + environmental info + #Slow Food information+ plants+healthy hot food and soups
come and get your weekend off to an al fresco start be it with cool wet summer weather!!...your choice of clothing and footwear could be vital
HTCU
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Ayrshire Food Network at Best of Ayrshire event Culzean
Ayrshire Food Network members will be at Best of Ayrshire event Sunday 17th June at Culzean
Members including Ayrshire Farmhouse Ice cream, Nethergate larder,V Cuisine,Threepwood Fayre, Corrie Mains Eggs ,Dunlop Dairy ,and Petrie Fine Foods will be represented
Adjacent to their area will be the exciting Biosphere and Sense of Place project
Come along and meet producers ,sample some flavoursome food and be able to buy locally produced food+ experience some fascinating story telling
see www.ayrshirefoodnetwork.co.uk
Members including Ayrshire Farmhouse Ice cream, Nethergate larder,V Cuisine,Threepwood Fayre, Corrie Mains Eggs ,Dunlop Dairy ,and Petrie Fine Foods will be represented
Adjacent to their area will be the exciting Biosphere and Sense of Place project
Come along and meet producers ,sample some flavoursome food and be able to buy locally produced food+ experience some fascinating story telling
see www.ayrshirefoodnetwork.co.uk
Ayrshire Farmers' Market meet HRH Prince Charles
Ayrshire Farmers' Market members meet HRH Prince Charles at Scotsheep on June 6th
Members of the Ayrshire Farmers Market were delighted to receive a visit from HRH during last week's show .. Despite the rain he spent considerable time with the group and we were able to introduce 7 stallholders to him...He expressed considerable interest in the SAFM accredited farmers market and the local artisan food scene in general
The Photo shows Howard Wilkinson and Walter Young of AFM with HRH Prince Charles
Members of the Ayrshire Farmers Market were delighted to receive a visit from HRH during last week's show .. Despite the rain he spent considerable time with the group and we were able to introduce 7 stallholders to him...He expressed considerable interest in the SAFM accredited farmers market and the local artisan food scene in general
The Photo shows Howard Wilkinson and Walter Young of AFM with HRH Prince Charles
Thursday, 22 March 2012
Senior Open Golf Championship Turnberry 2012
The Senior Open Championship will return to the spectacular setting
of Turnberry on the Ayrshire coastline from July 26-29, 2012, continuing
the Scottish resort’s rich history with the prestigious Championship
which began with the inaugural staging in 1987.
It will be the seventh occasion that Turnberry’s Ailsa Course has hosted The Senior Open Championship, the most of any venue on the roster, surpassing the six editions played at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
The classic links hosted the first four Senior Open Championships, with Neil Coles wining the inaugural Championship in 1987, Gary Player capturing the title in 1988 and 1990 and Bob Charles lifting the trophy in 1989.
Tom Watson, whose own career is so closely aligned with Turnberry’s proud heritage, then held off the European Senior Tour’s leading career money winner Carl Mason in a play-off when the Championship returned to the Ayrshire Coast in 2003, before fellow American Loren Roberts captured his first Senior Open title in 2006.
Turnberry has also hosted The Open Championship on four occasions with Watson featuring prominently in 1977, when he memorably defeated Jack Nicklaus in what became known as ‘The Duel in the Sun’, and in 2009 when he lost in a play-off to Stewart Cink at the age of 59.
David Hill, Director of Championships for The R&A, said on behalf of the Championship: “We are delighted to announce the return of The Senior Open Championship to Turnberry in 2012, a venue that is steeped in the history of both The Senior Open and The Open.
“The Ailsa Course has provided some of golf’s most memorable moments over the years and hopefully we will once again experience the magnificent support of the Scottish golf fans, just as we did the last time The Senior Open Championship visited the Ayrshire coast in 2008 when we had record crowds at Royal Troon.”
Stewart Selbie, General Manager of Turnberry, said: “Turnberry is delighted to welcome The Senior Open Championship back to the Ailsa course in 2012. Following the success of The 2009 Open, it is entirely fitting that our next Major should be the Senior Open, a tournament which has such a strong connection with the Ailsa course over the years. This announcement confirms Turnberry’s position as a great venue for major Open Championships”
Councillor Bill McIntosh, Leader of South Ayrshire Council, said: "Turnberry is an iconic golf location and I am thrilled The Senior Open Championship is returning to South Ayrshire next year. We are, of course, the birthplace and home of Open Golf and we are also well-known for hosting major international events, so it’s going to be a fabulous sporting occasion.
“I look forward to welcoming players, staff, fans, family and friends to South Ayrshire for this wonderful event and will ensure a great time is had by all here on Scotland’s very own golf coast.”
EventScotland, the national events agency, has supported the staging of The Senior Open Championship since 2005 and the 2012 event will be the marquee event on Scotland’s golfing calendar that year.
Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer for EventScotland said: “The Senior Open Championship is one of Scotland’s most prestigious regular golf tournaments. We are delighted to see it return next year with significant benefits for Turnberry, South Ayrshire and the wider ‘Home of Golf’ expected. It is important for Scotland to maintain its support of these major events as we prepare to host The Ryder Cup in 2014 and to ensure the ongoing development of the sport on our shores.”
The Senior Open last visited Scotland in 2010 when Carnoustie hosted the Championship for the first time. Germany’s Bernhard Langer claimed his first Senior Major Championship and will defend the title from July 21-24 when Walton Heath Golf Club, in Surrey, England, is the host venue for the Championship’s 25th edition.
Discounted advance tickets can be purchased online, with season tickets now available at £60 for a season pass and any one day passes at £16.50. They can be booked online at www.europeantourtickets.com, where other discounts and offers can also be found.
It will be the seventh occasion that Turnberry’s Ailsa Course has hosted The Senior Open Championship, the most of any venue on the roster, surpassing the six editions played at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
The classic links hosted the first four Senior Open Championships, with Neil Coles wining the inaugural Championship in 1987, Gary Player capturing the title in 1988 and 1990 and Bob Charles lifting the trophy in 1989.
Tom Watson, whose own career is so closely aligned with Turnberry’s proud heritage, then held off the European Senior Tour’s leading career money winner Carl Mason in a play-off when the Championship returned to the Ayrshire Coast in 2003, before fellow American Loren Roberts captured his first Senior Open title in 2006.
Turnberry has also hosted The Open Championship on four occasions with Watson featuring prominently in 1977, when he memorably defeated Jack Nicklaus in what became known as ‘The Duel in the Sun’, and in 2009 when he lost in a play-off to Stewart Cink at the age of 59.
David Hill, Director of Championships for The R&A, said on behalf of the Championship: “We are delighted to announce the return of The Senior Open Championship to Turnberry in 2012, a venue that is steeped in the history of both The Senior Open and The Open.
“The Ailsa Course has provided some of golf’s most memorable moments over the years and hopefully we will once again experience the magnificent support of the Scottish golf fans, just as we did the last time The Senior Open Championship visited the Ayrshire coast in 2008 when we had record crowds at Royal Troon.”
Stewart Selbie, General Manager of Turnberry, said: “Turnberry is delighted to welcome The Senior Open Championship back to the Ailsa course in 2012. Following the success of The 2009 Open, it is entirely fitting that our next Major should be the Senior Open, a tournament which has such a strong connection with the Ailsa course over the years. This announcement confirms Turnberry’s position as a great venue for major Open Championships”
Councillor Bill McIntosh, Leader of South Ayrshire Council, said: "Turnberry is an iconic golf location and I am thrilled The Senior Open Championship is returning to South Ayrshire next year. We are, of course, the birthplace and home of Open Golf and we are also well-known for hosting major international events, so it’s going to be a fabulous sporting occasion.
“I look forward to welcoming players, staff, fans, family and friends to South Ayrshire for this wonderful event and will ensure a great time is had by all here on Scotland’s very own golf coast.”
EventScotland, the national events agency, has supported the staging of The Senior Open Championship since 2005 and the 2012 event will be the marquee event on Scotland’s golfing calendar that year.
Paul Bush OBE, Chief Operating Officer for EventScotland said: “The Senior Open Championship is one of Scotland’s most prestigious regular golf tournaments. We are delighted to see it return next year with significant benefits for Turnberry, South Ayrshire and the wider ‘Home of Golf’ expected. It is important for Scotland to maintain its support of these major events as we prepare to host The Ryder Cup in 2014 and to ensure the ongoing development of the sport on our shores.”
The Senior Open last visited Scotland in 2010 when Carnoustie hosted the Championship for the first time. Germany’s Bernhard Langer claimed his first Senior Major Championship and will defend the title from July 21-24 when Walton Heath Golf Club, in Surrey, England, is the host venue for the Championship’s 25th edition.
Discounted advance tickets can be purchased online, with season tickets now available at £60 for a season pass and any one day passes at £16.50. They can be booked online at www.europeantourtickets.com, where other discounts and offers can also be found.
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
Enjoy Spring with some delicious food and drink from Ayrshire Food Network Members
Wishing you a happy spring time - always a suitable time for delicious food and drink.
We will be in a position next week with a revamped web site format to confirm the full details of our 4 new members who we are delighted to welcome. They include a cheesemaker of wonderful unpasteurised cheese; a whisky interpretation centre; a chilli relish producer; and an exciting new deli - all established and now thriving in Ayrshire.
The next farmers' market in Ayrshire is scheduled Saturday 17th March in Kilmarnock at the Cross. We will be having a relaunch day programme with Nethergate Larder as the new rare breeds meat supplier & Craufurdland estate as an exciting craft stallholder promoting their activities & supplying seasoned logs. There will be 17 other local food businesses represented.
Postcode-location KA11HZ - HTCU there. Timing 09.00-13.00 You may also get a leaflet delivered through door linking back to this web site! There is a rumour going round there may be some strolling musicians also. Come along and enjoy the Spring event timed to coincide with the relaunched indoor Craft market.
On Saturday 10th March many members will be at either Paisley County Square and / or Glasgow Partick farmers markets - timing 09.00-13.00; and 10.00-14.00 respectively.
We will be in a position next week with a revamped web site format to confirm the full details of our 4 new members who we are delighted to welcome. They include a cheesemaker of wonderful unpasteurised cheese; a whisky interpretation centre; a chilli relish producer; and an exciting new deli - all established and now thriving in Ayrshire.
The next farmers' market in Ayrshire is scheduled Saturday 17th March in Kilmarnock at the Cross. We will be having a relaunch day programme with Nethergate Larder as the new rare breeds meat supplier & Craufurdland estate as an exciting craft stallholder promoting their activities & supplying seasoned logs. There will be 17 other local food businesses represented.
Postcode-location KA11HZ - HTCU there. Timing 09.00-13.00 You may also get a leaflet delivered through door linking back to this web site! There is a rumour going round there may be some strolling musicians also. Come along and enjoy the Spring event timed to coincide with the relaunched indoor Craft market.
On Saturday 10th March many members will be at either Paisley County Square and / or Glasgow Partick farmers markets - timing 09.00-13.00; and 10.00-14.00 respectively.
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Robbie's Drams Whisky An' A' That IX 2012 Whisky Festival Ayr
Robbie's Drams Whisky Specialists are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for Whisky An' A' That IX, Ayrshire's annual whisky festival.
The event is held on Saturday 9th June 2pm-6pm Ayr Town Hall
This years festival will be our biggest to date with more than 30 major whisky companies exhibiting a fantastic array of whiskies, including limited editions and rare, hard to find bottlings along with new releases. You will be spoiled for choice as to which whiskies you would like to sample.
Also attending on the day will be celebrity faces and guests from the whisky world, with various talks and displays being held along with whisky master classes.
So whether you are a connoisseur or novice you are guaranteed to be educated and entertained whilst being fully immersed in the world of whisky.
Tickets are £20 each
and are available from
Robbie's Drams, 3 Sandgate, Ayr
Ticket Hotline Number: 01292 284279
You can also order your ticket from our on-line shop www.robbiesdrams.com where you will find more information on what is guaranteed to be a"dram guid day oot".
Times
2pm-6pm
Contact Information
Robbie's Drams
3 Sandgate
Ayr
info@robbiesdrams.com
Tel: 01292 284279
Booking Information
Ticket Price £20 each
The event is held on Saturday 9th June 2pm-6pm Ayr Town Hall
This years festival will be our biggest to date with more than 30 major whisky companies exhibiting a fantastic array of whiskies, including limited editions and rare, hard to find bottlings along with new releases. You will be spoiled for choice as to which whiskies you would like to sample.
Also attending on the day will be celebrity faces and guests from the whisky world, with various talks and displays being held along with whisky master classes.
So whether you are a connoisseur or novice you are guaranteed to be educated and entertained whilst being fully immersed in the world of whisky.
Tickets are £20 each
and are available from
Robbie's Drams, 3 Sandgate, Ayr
Ticket Hotline Number: 01292 284279
You can also order your ticket from our on-line shop www.robbiesdrams.com where you will find more information on what is guaranteed to be a"dram guid day oot".
Times
2pm-6pm
Contact Information
Robbie's Drams
3 Sandgate
Ayr
info@robbiesdrams.com
Tel: 01292 284279
Booking Information
Ticket Price £20 each
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
A Review of 2011 Ayrshire Food Network Activity
On 22nd December 2011 AFN members were present at the very
successful Paisley Christmas farmers' market 09.00-13.00 at County
Square ...with relatively mild, be it ,windy weather forecast and a
very wide range of produce including seasonal offerings available ,a
visit was very enjoyable ... thanks for coming and buying
the wonderful food ..an excellent opportunity to obtain seasonal, and
Christmas produce.
On Tuesday 29th November 2011 Petrie Fine foods gained national recognition having been shortlisted in two categories of the VIBES Awards for environmental sustainability During the previous week several Ayrshire food network producers were involved in the high profile opening of the Wholefoods Store in Giffnock...We hope the venture is a great success with subsequent ripple effects of reorders to their chosen local suppliers. Dunlop Dairy have been featured on one of their supplier profile.
Saturday 5th november saw a special celebration farmers' market at Ayr with several new stallholders, including the impressive www.everythingchilli.co.uk+ hot food to go + guest craft,fair trade and charity stalls selling Christmas gifts Thanks to everyone for coming ,in particular our first time visitors who came and joined the fun and took advantage to buy fresh, local , quality,value for money food from the stallholders present .We hope you enjoyed your visit ,and look forward to welcoming you again on February 3rd
Here are two links with the story: http://ayrshire.urtv.co.uk/stories/1028-ayrshire-farmers-market http://urstv.com/archives/2011/11/10/update-on-ayrshire-farmers-markets/
Warmest congratulations to two AFN members ,Braidwoods and Glenapp Castle for their outstanding Michelin Star success for 2011. A Real Inspiration to us all. The weekend 21/22/23 October saw many members at various significant events The BBC Good Food show + the very popular quarterly Kilwinning farmers market on Saturday 22nd + the inaugural apple tastic day at West Kilbride community centre : for the latter see www.transitionwk.org
AFN were well presented at the Recipe for Success workshop run by Scottish Land & Estates at Dalduff farm ,Crosshill September 28th ,and were delighted to be involved in the inaugural WSW Heritage meeting at Dumfries House on October 4th . Flavoursome Produce from Nethergate ,Afton Glen and GC Growers were served at the artisan Scottish food lunches at the very well attended Nourish national conference at Govan on October 1st Earlier AFN were represented at the Nourish Sustainable food day at Catrine on September 9th ,making contributions to the debate on public procurement and encouraging local food availability , see www.nourishscotland.org.uk
Recently 6 stallholders from AFN/AFM were trading at the Global Market at Kilmarnock from the 1st-4th September which presented them with a great opportunity to reach a wider market and hence potential customer base for locally provisioned Ayrshire food 3 other members were represented at the inaugural Whitelees Wind Farm farmers' market which was blessed by near perfect weather ....certainly a very interesting and worthwhile experiment see www.whiteleewindfarm.co.uk
AFN member, Chisholms of Ayr has reinforced its position as a leading delicatessen in south west Scotland having been invited by Iain Mellis the renowned speciality cheese wholesaler to stock some outstanding interesting Scottish cheeses from their acclaimed range .Kevin Wadsworth ,the proprietor, is naturally delighted and invites potential customers to visit his premises at 17 Carrick street Ayr.- KA7 1NS. More details can be found at www.chisholmsofayrdeli.com or by calling him on 01292 269555.
Have you heard of ,or visited the hidden gem in Kilmaurs?. We are talking about the exciting slightly decadent cake/chocolate and tea shop which has recently been opened by Divine Inspirations owner Maxine Gough.Quietly endulge yourself with friends or even children! It is located at 4, Townend, Kilmaurs. Check out details at www.lovedivineinspirations.com
If you are looking for that amazing special break then look no further than our most southerly member the outstanding award wining Glenapp Castle ,ideally situated if you looking for a very high quality experience . see www.glenappcastle.com. On June 8th a direct link was created from a leading German travel web portal to the AFN site see the link at: http://www.schottlandberater.de/expertenteam.html this follows meetings at Tourism Expo in April.
On Thursday 22nd September several members again supported the small and attractive community market at Uplawmoor church hall. 10.00-12.00.produce available includes rare breeds meat,home baking,vegetarian and gluten free food,hand made butter, local farmhouse cheeses ,farm sourced ice cream ,flowers plants & herbs ..as always they also provide a great cup of tea!
Very exciting also was the bold and innovative event which was held in George Square Glasgow on the 14th may when you could achieve "Island Time in no Time " as Arrran with a very full array of activities ranging from cookery demonstrtions ,tastings ,music,massage,art, and even rock climbing came to town big style !! At Hamleys Easter time farmers market adventure Fresh local Produce from Corrie Mains,GC Growers, and Dowhill was on display ,whilst tasting samples of milk and cheese were supplied by Dunlop Dairy,and cakes from Petrie Fine Foods .Watch out for news of the event plus a web site video at www.hamleys.com AFN were delighted to exhibit again at Tourism Expo April 13-14th 2011 in Aberdeen. We were on stand A1-A3 Ayrshire & Arran right beside the main Visit Scotland reception. We met many trade buyers, exhibitors and tourism trade professionals ..there was an appointments system in place via www.visitscotlandexpo.com.
During the two days we had meetings with 35 trade buyers from as far afield as Hawaii, Toronto, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, Ukraine, India, as well as 10 from the UK They all are interested in varying aspects of food& activity tourism. We have been following up these leads proactively and promptly,and some of them are following us avidly on Twitter On Wednesday 16TH March 2011 AFN presented at the ASVA seminar in Alloway regarding the realities /advantages of local food supply to visitor attraction establishments. February 14th 2011 saw food or ingredients from several AFN /AFM members used at the NFUS annual conference dinner in St andrews .500 guests enjoyed an amazing 5 course dinner .We were delighted to be involved in the sourcing project .
During the AFN seminar tour live fromTartu Hotel ,Voru,Viljandi & Rakvere in Estonia we had V3 international link ups during the last week of January2011. A considerable number of participants have visited the website subsequently. The 2011 version of our leaflet was published electronically with enhanced layout ,the planned inclusion of the vibrant new pan Ayrshire branding, a new map, an overview of aims and objectives, plus 8 advertising slots.
On Tuesday 29th November 2011 Petrie Fine foods gained national recognition having been shortlisted in two categories of the VIBES Awards for environmental sustainability During the previous week several Ayrshire food network producers were involved in the high profile opening of the Wholefoods Store in Giffnock...We hope the venture is a great success with subsequent ripple effects of reorders to their chosen local suppliers. Dunlop Dairy have been featured on one of their supplier profile.
Saturday 5th november saw a special celebration farmers' market at Ayr with several new stallholders, including the impressive www.everythingchilli.co.uk+ hot food to go + guest craft,fair trade and charity stalls selling Christmas gifts Thanks to everyone for coming ,in particular our first time visitors who came and joined the fun and took advantage to buy fresh, local , quality,value for money food from the stallholders present .We hope you enjoyed your visit ,and look forward to welcoming you again on February 3rd
Here are two links with the story: http://ayrshire.urtv.co.uk/stories/1028-ayrshire-farmers-market http://urstv.com/archives/2011/11/10/update-on-ayrshire-farmers-markets/
Warmest congratulations to two AFN members ,Braidwoods and Glenapp Castle for their outstanding Michelin Star success for 2011. A Real Inspiration to us all. The weekend 21/22/23 October saw many members at various significant events The BBC Good Food show + the very popular quarterly Kilwinning farmers market on Saturday 22nd + the inaugural apple tastic day at West Kilbride community centre : for the latter see www.transitionwk.org
AFN were well presented at the Recipe for Success workshop run by Scottish Land & Estates at Dalduff farm ,Crosshill September 28th ,and were delighted to be involved in the inaugural WSW Heritage meeting at Dumfries House on October 4th . Flavoursome Produce from Nethergate ,Afton Glen and GC Growers were served at the artisan Scottish food lunches at the very well attended Nourish national conference at Govan on October 1st Earlier AFN were represented at the Nourish Sustainable food day at Catrine on September 9th ,making contributions to the debate on public procurement and encouraging local food availability , see www.nourishscotland.org.uk
Recently 6 stallholders from AFN/AFM were trading at the Global Market at Kilmarnock from the 1st-4th September which presented them with a great opportunity to reach a wider market and hence potential customer base for locally provisioned Ayrshire food 3 other members were represented at the inaugural Whitelees Wind Farm farmers' market which was blessed by near perfect weather ....certainly a very interesting and worthwhile experiment see www.whiteleewindfarm.co.uk
AFN member, Chisholms of Ayr has reinforced its position as a leading delicatessen in south west Scotland having been invited by Iain Mellis the renowned speciality cheese wholesaler to stock some outstanding interesting Scottish cheeses from their acclaimed range .Kevin Wadsworth ,the proprietor, is naturally delighted and invites potential customers to visit his premises at 17 Carrick street Ayr.- KA7 1NS. More details can be found at www.chisholmsofayrdeli.com or by calling him on 01292 269555.
Have you heard of ,or visited the hidden gem in Kilmaurs?. We are talking about the exciting slightly decadent cake/chocolate and tea shop which has recently been opened by Divine Inspirations owner Maxine Gough.Quietly endulge yourself with friends or even children! It is located at 4, Townend, Kilmaurs. Check out details at www.lovedivineinspirations.com
If you are looking for that amazing special break then look no further than our most southerly member the outstanding award wining Glenapp Castle ,ideally situated if you looking for a very high quality experience . see www.glenappcastle.com. On June 8th a direct link was created from a leading German travel web portal to the AFN site see the link at: http://www.schottlandberater.de/expertenteam.html this follows meetings at Tourism Expo in April.
On Thursday 22nd September several members again supported the small and attractive community market at Uplawmoor church hall. 10.00-12.00.produce available includes rare breeds meat,home baking,vegetarian and gluten free food,hand made butter, local farmhouse cheeses ,farm sourced ice cream ,flowers plants & herbs ..as always they also provide a great cup of tea!
Very exciting also was the bold and innovative event which was held in George Square Glasgow on the 14th may when you could achieve "Island Time in no Time " as Arrran with a very full array of activities ranging from cookery demonstrtions ,tastings ,music,massage,art, and even rock climbing came to town big style !! At Hamleys Easter time farmers market adventure Fresh local Produce from Corrie Mains,GC Growers, and Dowhill was on display ,whilst tasting samples of milk and cheese were supplied by Dunlop Dairy,and cakes from Petrie Fine Foods .Watch out for news of the event plus a web site video at www.hamleys.com AFN were delighted to exhibit again at Tourism Expo April 13-14th 2011 in Aberdeen. We were on stand A1-A3 Ayrshire & Arran right beside the main Visit Scotland reception. We met many trade buyers, exhibitors and tourism trade professionals ..there was an appointments system in place via www.visitscotlandexpo.com.
During the two days we had meetings with 35 trade buyers from as far afield as Hawaii, Toronto, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy, Ukraine, India, as well as 10 from the UK They all are interested in varying aspects of food& activity tourism. We have been following up these leads proactively and promptly,and some of them are following us avidly on Twitter On Wednesday 16TH March 2011 AFN presented at the ASVA seminar in Alloway regarding the realities /advantages of local food supply to visitor attraction establishments. February 14th 2011 saw food or ingredients from several AFN /AFM members used at the NFUS annual conference dinner in St andrews .500 guests enjoyed an amazing 5 course dinner .We were delighted to be involved in the sourcing project .
During the AFN seminar tour live fromTartu Hotel ,Voru,Viljandi & Rakvere in Estonia we had V3 international link ups during the last week of January2011. A considerable number of participants have visited the website subsequently. The 2011 version of our leaflet was published electronically with enhanced layout ,the planned inclusion of the vibrant new pan Ayrshire branding, a new map, an overview of aims and objectives, plus 8 advertising slots.
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