Prince promises a banquet of flavours at the Festival of Food

Tuesday, 4th August 2009

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From witches’ banquets to finding edible fungi you can eat some amazing food in Pendle. Pendle is playing a big part in the yearly Pennine Lancashire Festival of Food and Culture which is supported by HRH the Prince of Wales.

The month long Festival takes place from 17 August - 17 September and last year it attracted over 30,000 visitors. It celebrates all the great food and cultural traditions which Pennine Lancashire has to offer. The Festival is supported locally by Pendle Council and is co-ordinated across Pennine Lancashire by Elevate.

Our leader for tourism, Councillor Allan Buck said:

"Whether you're lucky enough to live in Pendle - or are coming for a visit, this is a great time to sample the very best and eat royally. Don't forget to enjoy our wonderful countryside at the same time," he urged.

"The event connects with our Pendle Walking Festival from 5th to 13th September which brings people here from all corners of the UK ," he explained.

"If you over-indulge at any of these events - you can walk the calories off in our breath-taking countryside," he added.

Dates, times and all the details on events in Pendle are available in the full brochure from the Discover Pendle Centre at Boundary Mill, Barnoldswick Tourist Information Centre or the Pendle Heritage Centre.

Or visit http://www.pennninelancashirefestival.com/

Events in Pendle include:

The Good Life - grow and sow
ACE Centre, Nelson
Learn how young people are growing their own produce
and sample it at the Courtyard Bistro - on throughout the Festival

Higherford and Barrowford Treasure Hunt
with traditional Lancashire buffet lunch - August 23

Witches' Banquet at the Cauldron Café, Newchurch
August 24 and 25

Great British R&B meets Colne's Restaurant Quarter
Book your tickets for a great weekend and savour some of Colne's finest restaurants - before or after the music - August 28 - 31

Tasty Tarts and Passionate Pastries
Heaven on earth for pudding lovers!
Old Rock Café, Trawden - September 4 and 5

Made in Lancashire Producers' Market
Sample and buy the best in Lancashire Pendle Heritage Centre - September 5

Witches Experience at Pendle Heritage Centre
Including Witches themed menu with Lancashire produce - September 6

Fun With Fungi - with cookery demonstration and fungi walk
Wycoller Country Park - September 13

Pennine Lancashire canal cruise and evening meal Climb aboard the Marton Emperor for a traditional narrowboat cruise on the Leeds and Liverpool canal - with homemade pie and peas - September 6

HRH the Prince of Wales wished the Festival every success and said:

"The Festival opens visitors' eyes to the area's fascinating history, its abundance of culture and creativity, its great natural beauty and its superb food and drink."

He also praised the "warmth and hospitality" of the people of Pennine Lancashire.

He was happy that people and organisations are "working in partnership to develop the area as a great destination and to give visitors a real feast for the senses."