Welcome to the Ayrshire Food Network
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Update ..July 2nd
Welcome back also to our Supporting Homecoming 2009 activities (In fact we have had over 360 visitors from 20countries visit this web site in the last 4 weeks looking at a total of over 1200 pages of information- Over 55% of visitors are clicking through on the hypertext links shown below ..dont miss out on the fun!)
The use of local food at Homecoming and other events is strongly encouraged .See the attached link to the very useful guide facilitated by the Tourism Innovation Group and Scotland Food and Drink http://homecomingscotland2009.com/get-involved/food_events_guide.html
We are pleased to reconfirm our joint venture pilot project with Ayr based www.video3.co.uk. This will enable members of the Ayrshire Food Network and other associated innovative tourism /food groups to work and meet together in virtual environment using the latest internet and video conferencing technology .We hope it will prove very cost effective as well as environmentally sensitive . .The facility is ready for use ,so contact the editor to be among the first group of members to benefit .Recently additional functionality including play back of conference recordings and a video upload facility have been added.
A video is scheduled to be made at the 10th anniversary Ayrshire farmers market in Ayr at the Kyle centre car park . Filming will be starting at approximately 10.30 .see www.ayrshirefarmersmarket.co.uk
Strong cross referrals have been flowing from www.stewarton.com .Thanks. to our colleagues there
Contact howard.wilkinson2@btinternet.com regarding home page vertical banner advertising opportunities for AFN members at attractive monthly rates. -see opposite
Homecoming Scotland 2009 continues to present us with very significant opportunities relating to the Burns 250th anniversary and culinary tourism in general ..see www.homecomingscotland2009.com
Several members were present for the Celebrating Ayrshire event at Culzean on the 14TH June including Cooking in the Kitchen, Stair Organics , Nethergate Larder, and Ayrshire Farmhouse ice cream. ( as ever the beautiful milking cows were a great hit )
Check out www.enterkine.com for some exciting offers and a very helpful e -newsletter
An innovative new trading link up between Nethergate Larder and Catrine House is due to be launched on Saturday 11th July ...watch out for details at www.nethergatelarder.co.uk or www.ayrshireicecream.co.uk
The exciting new Woodlands hotel is opening on 11th July also ..see www.woodlandfarm.co.uk
We extend a very warm welcome to the Pinewood restaurant in Prestwick who have just been issued with their Membership certificate ..check out http://www.thepinewood.co.uk/
With the Open Golf just a couple of weeks away Please advise the editor of your latest news and forthcoming events.
hw July 2nd
Ayrshire Food Network News
Monday 01 June 2009
AFN welcomes three new members
We welcome warmly three new members: The Pinewood Restaurant in Prestwick;William Grant and sons Distillers ltd - from Girvan: and Divine Inspirations -innovative confectioners from Kilmaurs.
Members News
Hotel Member News
Monday 29 June 2009
WOODLAND RESTAURANT NEW A LA CARTE DINNER MENU
Woodland Farm announces the opening of their restaurant for evening dining from Saturday 11th July 2009. Using the very best of our own and other local produce the farm offers an exciting menu with dishes to tantalise your tastebuds! Tel 01465 710700
Saturday 27 June 2009
OPEN DAY AT WOODLAND BAY HOTEL, GIRVAN (6 miles from Turnberry)
An Open Day is being held at the newly constructed Woodland Bay Hotel Girvan, 6 miles south of Turnberry, on Saturday 11th July 2009 between 11.00am and 2.00pm. For further information contact Gillian Forbes on 01465 710700 www.woodlandbayhotel.co.uk
Restaurant Member News
Monday 29 June 2009
WOODLAND FARM RESTAURANT OPENS FOR EVENING SERVICE
The Forbes Family at Woodland Farm are delighted to announce the opening of their evening restaurant service in conjunction with the opening of Woodland Bay Hotel. The restaurant will open for evening service from Saturday 11th July 2009. Bookings can be
Thursday 07 May 2009
Dalgarven Mill water wheel turning again
Stunning exhibition of costume from the Roaring Twenties available as dessert!
Thursday 22 May 2008
Balmoral Mill Shop celebrates with HUGE FACTORY CLEARANCE SALE!
Fantastic genuine Factory Clearance Sale at Balmoral Mill Shop.
Other Member News
Monday 01 June 2009
LOCHWINNOCH QUARTERLY FARMERS' MARKET JUNE 7TH 2009
Petrie Fine Foods and 6 other members of the Ayrshire & Arran Food Networks will be at the quarterly Lochwinnoch Farmers' market ,to be held at Castle Semple visitor centre,Lochwinnoch on Sunday June 7th 2009 11.00-15.00 Much of the local f
Thursday 21 May 2009
WOODLAND BAY HOTEL OPENING 11TH JULY 2009
The 16-bedroom hotel is the latest addition to Woodland Farm, Girvan where you will find an amazing farm shop, restaurant & coffee house. The restaurant will be opening for evening meals from 11th July 2009.
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Rare Bread Butchery Obtains Game License
Following the successful introduction of beef to the Butchery we have applied and obtained our game and venison license, and venison will be regularly available as will seasonal game.
Events
Ayrshire Food Network Events
Date: 04 July 2009
AFN at the 10th anniversary Ayrshire farmers market in Ayr 4th July
Date: 20 September 2009
AFN members expected at the Coast celebrations in Girvan
Date: 08 October 2009
food and drink clinic with experts from Caledonian university
Restaurants & Coffee Shops
No events are currently available in this category.
Meat & Fish Suppliers
No events are currently available in this category.
Other Food & Drink Service Suppliers
Date: 05 July 2009
petrie fine foods goes to the new farmers market in East Kilbride
Date: 08 July 2009
CLEAR ROUND SHOW JUMPING AT WOODLAND FARM, GIRVAN
Date: 16 July 2009 to 19 July 2009
BRITISH OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP TURNBERRY
Date: 17 July 2009
WHISKY TASTING EVENT AT WOODLAND FARM SHOP
Accommodation Providers
Date: 20 July 2009 to 31 July 2009
3 NIGHTS LUXURY BED & BREAKFAST FROM ONLY £90.00 PER PERSON
Delis & Farm Shops
Date: 08 July 2009
CLEAR ROUND SHOW JUMPING AT WOODLAND FARM, GIRVAN
Date: 16 July 2009 to 19 July 2009
BRITISH OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP TURNBERRY
Date: 17 July 2009
WHISKY TASTING EVENT AT WOODLAND FARM SHOP
Restaurant & Coffee Shops
Eating out should be a pleasurable experience, combining excellent ingredients with culinary flair, ambience & atmosphere, knowledgeable service and value
for money. Specialities and reputation often add to the expectations we have, ahead of any meal.
Within the membership of the AFN group we have a geographically spread selection of authentic restaurants and coffee shops, which provide a very interesting range of eating /dining experiences from Michelin Star accolades to acclaimed informal coffee shops.
Meat and Fish Suppliers
The quality of primary produced food, such as meat and fish has much to do with the general methods of husbandry, as well land usage,metods of production, weather and climate.
Ayrshire & Arran is fortunate to have land which is suited to animal farming, as well as 100 miles of coastline.
The determination, professionalism and experience of the "farmers/producers " who supply meat and fish into The Ayrshire Food Network ensure that both members of the public, and colleagues who are skilled chefs & hospitality providers, gain access to very high quality, flavoursome food.
Other Food & Drink Service Suppliers
The Ayrshire & Arran food networks have have more than 25 producers of regional food in addition to meat or fish .
The variety is very significant, ranging from farm house ice creams, non homogenised milk, milk smoothies, an array of cheeses made from cow's, goat or ewe'smik .
Seasonal vegetables, organic produce and herbs, together with soft and autumnal fruits mean that you can source locally and confidently your so called 5 a day portions ! The food miles are definitely reduced when you buy from one of this group.
Accommodation Providers
This group form a vital touristic component of the Network by providing regional local food,served with knowledge, care, skill and attention together with discerning accommodation.
With increasing emphasis on authenticity of visitor experience and green credentials, it seems the use of local produce has provided them with an operational and marketing advantage.
Hospitality and accommodation provision should go hand in hand with friendliness and local knowledge..we trust you find that is the case with our award winning members.
Delis & Farm Shops
Successful Delis and Farm Shops provide very important focal points for the Ayrshire Food Network and its produce/supplier base.
.Some have been relatively newly established at premises belonging to producers.
Others have developed very quickly using the Network as a source of excellent local produce, within a wider food/drink product offering.
One thing is clear, reliable sources of distinct, flavoursome, value for money regional food specialities is a key component of this food retail success.