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Food and Drink and the Price of a Hill

© John Neill

With summer drawing to an end many of the major attractions in Shropshire will be winding down but September gives the county an opportunity to display its stunning produce for the visitor. The Ludlow Food Festival is a great event which has grown in popularity each year and shows off not only Ludlow but the finest wares of the county.

It is not often that I return to a subject as soon as this but for those who read these articles regularly (and to those I am eternally grateful) you may remember I mentioned the sale of the Wrekin a couple of articles ago. Well I was contacted by Sarah Brierley the Communications Officer for Shropshire Wildlife Trust who informed me that they were organising an appeal to raise money to buy the Wrekin. I can think of no one better to look after such a major Shropshire asset and I have gladly included their site and details of the appeal.

The Shropshire Wildlife Trust Wrekin Appeal

http://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.u...

The Shropshire Wildlife Trust are trying to raise £1 million in order to purchase the Wrekin and to ensure its upkeep. The site gives details of the appeal and how to donate your money as well as providing an insight into the work that the Trust does throughout the county. I urge everyone to make a donation.

Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival

http://www.foodfestival.co.uk/weekend.ht...

The premier event of the month. Since it started 10 years ago this Festival has grown in popularity and influence. Displaying local produce in such a picturesque setting was an inspired idea and the reputation of Ludlow as one of the finest towns for food lovers in the country has helped to make this one of the major events of its kind. The Festival runs from 10 - 12 September.

15th Shrewsbury Beer Festival

http://www.shrewsburycamra.org.uk/page10...

An event close to my heart. Although I am a confirmed lager drinker I always enjoy this festival. The enthusiasm and range of knowledge that is usually on display makes it an interesting event and I have even been known to try some of the stranger brews on offer. For those who take beer seriously or for those who just want a good time this is the place to be on the 10 - 11 September at the Music Hall

Shropshire Heritage Open Days

http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/features...

Heritage Open Days provide free access to properties not usually open to the public or that normally charge an entrance fee. This year there are over 20 sites or activities being provided in Shropshire and the BBC site gives full details. In my opinion the most interesting site is the lead mine at Snailbeach which includes a trip underground. The open days in Shropshire are being held between 10 - 13 September.