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11th & 12th September 2010 |
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much more than just cheese! With food galore,
crafts, beer, cider, and entertainments too, this
year’s festival, on September 12th and 13th
2009, promises to be another great event. It will
be the 10th Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
and we are planning to make it the best yet.
Of course there is cheese, and lots of it at the
festival, but the array of food and other stalls
has to be seen to be believed.
The food tent gets bigger every year and this
year over 60 producers are expected to attend,
plying the ware they lovingly create.
Nearly all are relatively local, from Dorset and
some neighbouring counties. There will be
yoghurt, ice cream, meat of every description,
bread, olives, herbs and much more.  Soft
cheeses, hard cheeses, flavoured cheeses and some
very unusual cheeses will be available.
The Mousetrap theatre, this year sponsored for
the first time by Dike & Son of Stalbridge (an
independent family run grocery store), will again
delight us with food and cookery demonstrations.
Ever wondered how the professionals make such wonderful
cheese or bread? The Mousetrap can show you. Might
you be looking for another tasty recipe? This is
the place to find it.
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Other attractions include a marvellous
selection of craft stalls, again representing the best
in local production, from stained glass to jewellery,
and ceramics to wooden and textile items.
Entertainment is in the form of live music, Morris dancing,
a Punch and Judy show, circus skills and roundabout
and swing-boats for children.
Beer (up to 30 different varieties!) and cider are on
tap to wet the whistle, along with tea, coffee and soft
drinks. There’s plenty to eat too!
Last year the festival was, unfortunately, cancelled
due to very wet ground conditions, but this is not a
problem we have ever had before and we do not anticipate
it happening again any time soon. In fact we’re
looking forward to the lovely mid-September weather
that we usually get. That will provide the ‘icing
on the cake’ for the 2009 festival!
Find the festival at the Sturminster Newton recreation
ground on Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th September,
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is well signposted and
free, with disabled parking also provided. Entry
is £3 per adult, and free for children under 14.
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The Cheese Festival and Cittaslow – perfect
partners
Earlier this year, Sturminster Newton was awarded
Cittaslow status - but what does it mean? It
means that Stur is part of a wider community; a movement
that is steadily gaining new members all around the
world as more towns see the sense in slowing down
and celebrating a good quality of life. Being in the
here-and-now rather than rushing from here-to-there!
But even that’s a bit vague perhaps, so let’s
look closely at some of the reasons Sturminster was
invited to be the 9th British town to join the Cittaslow
movement.
- An army of volunteers working in every sector
- Independent shops and local-produce markets
- Arts and community facilities which are the envy
of the west
- Open spaces, green lanes, the wildlife reserve
and the Trailway
- A deep respect for our heritage coupled with an
understanding about developing in a sustainable
way
- Growing opportunities for youth
- A range of clubs and learning facilities for all
ages, abilities and interests
- Friendly, hospitable people
And of course, the Cheese Festival is a prime
example of why Stur is a Cittaslow town –
it brings together local producers of great quality
food and other crafts in an environment where residents
and visitors can enjoy and celebrate all the good
things on our doorstep. Slowly, savouring every
mouthful!
We don’t have to do anything different to be
a Cittaslow town. We do need to carry
on doing what we’re doing, keeping a nurturing
eye on our rich history and heritage even as we develop
and grow. The Cheese Festival and Cittaslow
give our community an opportunity to bring together
under a promotional umbrella all the amazing things
we do to give the town an even further boost. |
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