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AS we continue the summer season(yes it really is August ),please continue to complete your member details, update your images , and use the news facility to tell wider audiences about your successes,events, new product/services etc.Contact howard.wilkinson2@btinternet.com regarding home page vertical banner advertising opportunities for AFN members at attractive monthly rates.See the live example for Petrie Fine Foods and the Edge shown opposite.(3 other members have already expressed serious interest so watch this space )
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Going for double Gold is not just an Olympic objective .It has just been announced that Fencebay are again through to the Scottish regional final of the 2008 UKTV Local Food Heroes award .We wish them well asthey compete against theother shortlisted finalists
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Also Ann Dorward of Dunlop Dairy and Thompson Mackenzie of Nethergate larder have been selected to represent the UK at the Slow Food Terra Madre world network of food communities congress 2008 in Turin in October . They will join 7500 artisan food producers and chefs from around the world .A wonderful accolade to their professionalism.
A continuing very warm welcome to 2 new AFN Members, Claire Barber of JAMBO JAMBO of Fenwick ,who produces innovative spicy seasonings & culinary extras .Please visit www.jambojambo.co.uk
and Lesley Martin of the Old Church B&B in Muirkirk who provides excellent local food sourced from several members and highly rated hospitality and accommodation.See this at www.bedandbreakfastayrshire.co.uk
Several new or enhanced web sites have been launched recently .
The newest creation is www.delionthecorner.co.uk which provides an exciting overview of the success of Borlands delicatessen in Stewarton..Congratulations to Lyndsey and Dawn.
See www.burnsmoke.com and www.woodlandfarm.co.uk for some excellent design work reflecting the high standards of the respective members.
Ian McCaig of the Edge who created these sites is keen to to discuss opportunities and potential preferential rates for members ..he can be contacted via 01292 521404.
Another interesting example from a different creative source is www.cossescountryhouse.com
Visit the Crosthwhaite's excellent rural establishment for a well deserved luxury break, close at hand.
Strong cross referals to the AFN web site have come from their URL,a good example of collaborative marketing.
Burns Country Smokehouse and Corrie Mains were in strong focus at the Strength of Strathclyde stand at the Royal Highland Show .see www.royalhighlandshow.org
As seen on Landward on BBC tv on friday 20th June
Remember that via the Claymore project there are news feeds into other associated tourism related web sites.
We have a series of big on line opportunities ahead of us.Let us all embrace them, and develop our own businesses and the Ayrshire and Arran food networks together.
Good luck with the Summer trading.
Please advise the editor of your latest news and forthcoming events
Thanks
HW 17th August
Ayrshire Food Network News
Monday 04 August 2008
18 members advertise in the 2008 Ayrshire &Arran Visitor Supplement
The profile of members' businesses was highlighted by 18 members of the combined networks taking adverts in the Scottish and Universal Newspapers ltd annual publication...get your copy of this 64 page publication at tourism related outlets ne
Monday 04 August 2008
Fencebay farmers' market celebrates the best of summer
The very Successful Fencebay Farmers'market was 4yrs old on April 27th.Their market on May 25th was officially part of the Burns a'all' that Festival and included some jazz music Visitor numbers were very strong and trading brisk. Continuing
Monday 04 August 2008
ayrshire food network(afn ) developing A3 fold out map
The ayrshire food network ,in conjunction with the communications agency -The Edge - are developing an attractive new fold out map showing the location ,profiles and offerings of each of the 50+ AFN members It will be completed usin
Members News
Hotel Member News
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Restaurant Member News
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
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.
Monday 04 August 2008
LOCHWINNOCH QUARTERLY FARMERS' MARKET SEPT 7TH
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 September 7th 11.00-14.30 Much of the local fo
Monday 04 August 2008
Cooking at Dean Castle, Kilmarnock
Petrie Fine foods was with eight other members of the Ayrshire Food Network at this exciting local event held in conjunction with leading local chef Alisdair Hood of Merchants Restaurant.
Events
Ayrshire Food Network Events
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Restaurants & Coffee Shops
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Meat & Fish Suppliers
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Other Food & Drink Service Suppliers
Date: 07 September 2008
Quarterly Farmers' market at Lochwinnoch
Accommodation Providers
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Delis & Farm Shops
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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.