Kylie Launches Stockport Food and Drink Festival
| Published: 7th October 2008 20:47 |
Stockport Food and Drink Festival was launched in style with 'Icing on the Cake' at Stockport Tourist Information Centre.
Launching the second Stockport Food and Drink Festival are, from the left,
Alison Farthing, Stockport Council's Tourism Development Manager; George
Vassiliou from Amici Trattoria and Kylie Brown from Cakes for Occasions.
Two festival newcomers combined with the perfect ingredients for the launch event: delicious, handmade cake and sparkling champagne. Kylie Brown from Cakes for Occasions in the Covered Market Hall handcrafted a special festival cake and George Vassiliou from Amici in Heaviley served champagne and Italian biscuits.
The second scrumptious Stockport Food and Drink Festival features special events at venues throughout the borough until 13th October.
Councillor Kevin Hogg, Executive Member for Regeneration, said: "Make sure you get down to the Tourist Information Centre and pick up a brochure, or visit the website to find out what tasty event takes your fancy There's something for everyone throughout the 10 days, so make sure you join in the foodie fun."
Look out for these delicious events still to come.
French Wine Tasting Evening for Beginners: Stockport Plaza 7.30pm Tuesday 7th October
'Retro' 70s Cocktail Party: Stockport Art Gallery 7.30pm Tuesday 7th October
Ready, Steady, Let's Cook!: L'Ecole Bistro 12noon-2pm& 7.30-9pm Weds 8th October
Coffee Coffee: Rhode Island Coffee 7.30pm Wednesday 8th October
Cheshire Gala Evening: The Arden Arms 7.30pm Wednesday 8th October
Tourism Tipples: Tourist Information Centre 11am-2pm Friday 10th October
Who ate all the 'Traditional' Pies? Staircase House 12noon-3.30pm Friday 10th October
Scarecrow Festival: Stockport Market 11am-4pm Saturday 11th October
Harvest Festival: Chadkirk Chapel & Country Estate 3pm Sunday 12th October
For more information, pick up a free festival brochure from the Tourist Information Centre at Staircase House, Market Place, call 0161 474 4444 or log on to www.foodanddrinkfestival.com
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