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Photo: Andrew Kitt Photography
Returning for its 11th year (and one of the highlights of this September’s EDP Bidwell’s Norfolk Food Festival), Lloyd Addison’s Moveable Feast looks set once again to bring food lovers out in their hundreds to enjoy fine food across the City – while raising money for a good cause. Where else can food lovers enjoy a three-course meal in three different City restaurants – and make a difference to the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s at the same time?
Not to be confused with the equally tempting ‘Heritage Moveable Feast’ on 9th September, this year’s Moveable Feast will take place on Tuesday 28th September and will offer the opportunity to sample the wares of 15 of the finest independent eating establishments around Norwich City centre.
Nick Mills, Managing Director of Brasted’s and one of the organisers of the Feast, said:
‘The Moveable Feast is a truly unique dining experience. As well as the chance to enjoy good food in a variety of locations, there is always a great atmosphere of fun and friendship. Groups big and small return year after year and each year we try to make the experience even better than the last. Brasted’s are proud to be part of the Feast, offering fine dining in the remarkable surroundings of the Dragon Hall.’
In accordance with the wishes of the Feast’s founder, Lloyd Addison, proceeds from the annual event are donated to Parkinson’s UK to support its search for a cure for the condition, which affects nearly 2,000 people across Norfolk. This year’s Food Lovers’ raffle at the Feast includes some fantastic prizes, including Bed and Breakfast at The Pigs in Edgefield, a day’s pampering at Jarrold’s and a box of BBC Masterchef runner-up, Tim Kinnaird’s, scrumptious signature macarons.
Cynthia Addison, Lloyd’s wife, remarked:
‘Lloyd was passionate about food but also about community and helping others. After he developed Parkinson’s in his late thirties, he became committed to fundraising to help find a cure for the condition. He would be absolutely delighted to see the Moveable Feast continuing in his name to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and funds for research.’
Each year, the Moveable Feast attracts around 600 people and over the last two years has raised £4000 annually for Parkinson’s research. Knowing that a great night out will also serve to benefit people with Parkinson’s, their carers and families has got to make that delicious food taste even better.
Photo: Andrew Kitt Photography.
Tickets for this year’s Feast are priced at £32.50 and can be purchased by calling Cynthia Addison on 01603 617269 or by emailing cynthia.addison@hotmail.co.uk.
For more information about the Feast and the Norfolk Food Festival, visit www.norfolkfoodfestival.co.uk.
To find out more about the research supported by the event, visit www.parkinsons.org.uk
Photo: Andrew Kitt Photography.
Wine is the most civilized thing in the world ~ Ernest Hemingway
Is the Norwich Beer Festival in October a bit far off for your liking? Or are you less of an ale type and more interested in sultry reds? Good news! September 2010 will see the launch of the first Norwich Wine Festival, with bars and restaurants acrossthe city taking part in a month long celebration of the vine.
Running alongside Norfolk Food Festival from September 1st to October 3rd, the Wine Festival is sponsored by Clapham & Collinge and involves local bars and restaurants who take a particular interest in wine. Wine lovers will be able to buy a book of vouchers giving them delicious wines at a discount across the festival month – as well as an information book with tasting notes and information about the venues and wines involved.
“There are so many venues with great wine lists in Norwich,” says wine merchant Emily Barclay of The Perfect Wine. “This festival is all about getting people to try new wines in new venues – enough of the standard Pinot Grigios and Merlots, it’s time to branch out!”
The venues involved are in the City Centre and Golden Triangle areas. Some are restaurants, where vouchers can pay for the wine you have with your meal, while others are bars with particularly interesting wine lists.
The venues range from well established wineries such as the Lawyer, Reeds and St Giles House Hotel, to newcomers such as The Bicycle Shop on St Benedict’s Street and The WinePress @ Wensum at the Maids Head Hotel. The Unthank Arms, The Garden House and the Workshop will be taking part in the Golden Triangle.
The Garden House Pub, Norwich.
The newest of Norwich’s festivals is organised by three Norwich businesses working together – The Perfect Wine, Little Bird Web Services and Fountain Partnership.
Rebecca Lewis Smith of Fountain Partnership says: “The festival is running alongside the Norfolk Food Festival, and we hope it will be a chance for people to explore the wine-loving bars and restaurants of Norwich.”
The month-long festival is being sponsored by Clapham & Collinge Solicitors. “We’re absolutely delighted to be supporting this wonderful new initiative,” says Tammy Parnell, Partner at Clapham & Collinge. “It’s a pleasure to be part of bringing people together to learn about and enjoy good wine. We’ll be hosting the launch of the festival, and are certain to get involved in other ways throughout the month as well.”
It is also being supported by local businesses Farnell Clarke Chartered Accountants and Dynamic Print and Design, as well as Banana Fudge Studios.
As well as general enjoyment of wine, the Norwich Wine Festival will include several events at the participating venues, which will be announced later this month.
Tickets are on sale now, at www.norwichwinefestival.org.uk – where you can also sign up to receive more information about the festival, or download the events list here.
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