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Chappel and Wakes Colne Fete
On Saturday 14th July The Jam Shed will be at the Halstead Food and Craft Market as usual on The High St. Then we are off to Chappel and Wakes Colne Fete from 2pm. This is a brilliant local event with fun for all the family, displays, food and craft stalls and, of course, The
The First Bures Farmers Market
The First Bures Farmers MarketAfter a couple of years of very enjoyable sporadic markets at Bures, Denis Ambrose has taken the plunge and turned the transition market into a farmers market. The market will be held monthly from 10am on the 1st Saturday of the month on the meadow next to the church. In the
The First Bures Farmers Market
After a couple of years of very enjoyable sporadic markets at Bures, Denis Ambrose has taken the plunge and turned the transition market into a farmers market. The market will be held monthly from 10am on the 1st Saturday of the month on the meadow next to the church. In the winter we may move
Sudbury Transition Group Makes Jam
On Saturday, Libby will be giving a demonstration of strawberry preserve making at the Stevenson Centre in Sudbury to the Sudbury Transition Group. We will start at 10am and for about 2 hours we will talk about and make strawberry conserve and jam as well as talk about general preserving techniques and answer questions. Each
A Busy Weekend
Tomorrow we are fielding two teams. We will be at the Ipswich High School for Girls for their Summer Fair. A brilliant day with lots to do and watch from dancing and music to art and handiwork. Lots of stalls and crafts to see, taste, sample and buy as well as the usual school stalls
Danbury Today, Colne Engaine Tomorrow
After the hectic bank holiday weekend, we’ve had a week in the kitchen. Now we’re off to Danbury Farmers Market in the sports centre 9-1pm. With something for everyone from Kelly’s Turkeys, Pork and other meats, preserves, cakes and coffee ground on the spot amongst others. Come and see what’s on offer. Tomorrow we’ll be
No Rest For The Whacked
We are back on track after our breakdown and recovery last night from Mersea Island. A busy Bank Holiday weekend awaits. Today we shall be at the Mersea Food and Drink Festival (where the car died). A brilliant free festival with oysters, food to try and buy, bars, music and entertainment. The Festival is on
Never One to Miss an Opportunity
The car broke down whilst setting up for The Mersea Food and Drink Festival. Libby spotted an elderflower tree, so whilst waiting for the AA to turn up, Ted was posted to pick any elderflowers within reach over a ditch and in the stinging nettles of course. These will be cordial next week!
Little Maplestead Round Church
Is holding a craft and flower fair from 10am-4.30pm on Saturday 21st May. Come and see the famous Knights Hospitalers round church and sample some local crafts. Refreshments provided by the local residents so expect some brilliant cakes. The Jam Shed products will be there, but run by the organisers as we are elsewhere.
Halstead Food and Craft Market
The Jam Shed will be at the monthly Halstead market as usual even though we will also be at the Hadleigh Show. All our usual flavours and a few new ones will be available, so come and see Ted 9am-2pm on The High St.