Far too many of Somerset ’s unwanted clothes, from suits to socks, blouses to bras, are ending up in the refuse bin and heading off to landfill. So throughout February, Somerset ’s biggest waste prevention campaign – Green Routine 2013 – is urging families with possessions they no longer want or need to “Pass it on”. The average home has around £4,000 worth of clothes, almost a third of which has not been worn for a year. UK-wide, these have a total cost of £30 billion. Full Story: Read More:
Emerging artisan food businesses encouraged to enter Great Taste 2013 which opens for entries on 4th February
Three new Golden Fork trophies hav
e been added to Great Taste for 2013 – the world’s largest and most respected blind-tasted food and drink awards scheme.
e been added to Great Taste for 2013 – the world’s largest and most respected blind-tasted food and drink awards scheme.Chefs working in delis and farm shops are being encouraged to enter their favourite signature dish; producers making artisan foods using heritage breeds or varieties will be honoured with a special Nigel Barden Award, and one emerging new artisan business will receive valuable mentoring as part of its prize. Full Story: Read More
Happy Mondays Headline VegfestUK Bristol’s 10th Birthday Party May 25th 2013
The original Happy Mondays are on course to headline a 5,000 capacity outdoor gig in the heart of Bristol next May as they take centre stage at VegfestUK Bristol’s tenth birthday party on Saturday May 25th 2013, along with support from 808 State and The Farm, plus a DJ slot from Peter Hook (New Order/Joy Division). Full Story: Read More