SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER 2008
WESTBRIDGE PARK EVENTS
(All events on Westbridge Park are wheelchair accessable)
The Gourmet Food Marquee - from 9.30a.m.
Bigger and better than last year! More stalls, more to see, more to taste, more to do, cookery demonstrations, beer and wine tastings, kiddies activities and rides, live music - and much much more! Admission £4 per adult. Children free.
JIMMY'S FARM are in the Gourmet Food Marquee have a chat with Chris all about the farm!
Cookery Demonstrations - The Trentham Demonstration Kitchen / Port Merion will provide all ceramics for the demonstrations today.
Demonstrations will take place throughout the day approximately every hour in the Trentham Demonstation Kitchen next to the Gourmet Food Marquee. For further details look at the Demonstrations page on this website and the Notice Board outside the Kitchen marquee.
All demonstrations are free of charge.
Basic Wine Tasting by James Gillespie of Touchstone Wines - The Titanic Marquee - 11.30 am
James will be in The Titanic Marquee giving a tutored wine tasting when hewill be demonstrating how to taste wine. You will be able to sit and relax with a couple of glasses of red and white and at the end of the session you will know the basics of wine tasting!
This is a ticketed event . Tickets are £2.50 and are available on the day from Westbridge Park entrance or from the Festival office in Market Square.
Beer and Wine Tastings - The Titanic Tasting Marquee
Wine and Beer tastings will take place throughout the day in the Titanic marquee next to the Gourmet Food Marquee. Full details will be found on this website and on the Notice Board outside the marquee.
Andrew Wilson Old School Wines 2.30 The Titanic Marquee.
Andrew will take you on a tour of New Zealand wines during "Sauvignon Blanc and Beyond" Red and Whites, North and South Islands- this promises to be a diverse and fascinating session." Tickets £7.50 pay on the day.
AROUND THE TOWN EVENTS
Festival Farmers' Market - High Street - from 9.00 a..m.
We can guarantee that this will be the biggest Farmers' Market ever held in Stone. Expect to see over 50 stalls running the length of the High Street. Bargains galore and loads of local produce. But, as we always say, get down early to avoid disappointment.
Have a beer on us! - Crazy Daisies Florists - High Street
Every customer spending £10 or more during Festival week will receive a free bottle of Titanic Ale to enjoy in their own home. (over 18's only)
Pumpkin Special offer - Chatwyns - High Street
You are all familiar with our pumpkin logo and now you have the chance to taste this popular vegetable. Pumpkin soup and pumpkin bread will be available throught the week at Chatwyn's
Staffordshire Real Ale bonanza in The Swan!
Geof Blundell has done it again. Throughout Festival week, The Swan will have real ales from sixteen, yes sixteen, Staffordshire breweries on tap! No wonder the Swan is the acknowleged real ale pub in Stone.
Tapas Specials - The Lounge - All day till 9 p.m.
Custodio Pinto will be serving up his own very special tapas dishes throughout the week in addition to his usual menu.
Meet the Brewers - The Swan - from 11.30 am
You've enjoyed their beer! Now meet the men who brewed it for you. Geoff Blundell has arranged for at least four Staffordshire brewers to be on hand to talk to you about their products - perhaps a few tastings may also be involved!
Black Rock Grill at the Crown & Anchor
Have you experienced The Black Rock Grill yet? Try one this week for just £10.95. Any time - Any Steak including fillet, camel, buffalo.....?! (Well that's what Will told us!) Booking recommended on 01785 813720
Free Wine at The Wheatsheaf - Oulton
Kate and Chris are offering a free bottle of wine for every four diners throughout Festival week. Phone 01785 812767 to reserve a table.Closed Mondays
Combo Night - The Blue Rooms - from 6.00 p.m.
This week you've had Skillett Night, Curry Night, Pie Night and Steak Night. Well, tonight, you can choose any you wish! And there's live music too!
A Portuguese Welcome - The Mill - from 6.00 p.m.
Dine at The Mil tonight and you will be greeted with complimentary canapes and champagne! The perfect start to a perfect meal. Jose and his family have been running The Mill for just over twelve months and have already acquired a well deserved reputation for superb Portuguese cuisine and excellent service.
Festival Italian Buffet - La Dolce Vita - from 6.00 p.m.
Throughout the week, Peter will be showcasing the best of Italian ingredients with a special Italian buffet. This promises to be a gourmet feast. Booking adviseable on 01785 817985
Wines of the Iberian Peninsula - Stone Railway Station Community Centre - 7.00 p.m.
James Gillespie of Touchstone Wines will give a tutored wine tasting featuring the varied Wines of Spain and Portugal. Tickets available from Touchstone Wines.
Rod Stewart and Real Ales - The Talbot - 9.00 p.m.
Close your eyes and it's the real thing! Gavin Roe peforms as Rod Stewart and you've a choice of real ales at the same time! Can life get any better?
Real Ales and Live Music - The Swan - 9.00 pm
Staffordshire Real Ales a plenty plus the Kim Harvey Band, a Swan favourite!
Live Music at Granvilles - Granvilles - 9.00 p.m.
Top London cover band, the Hifidels, make a welcome return appearance at Granvilles.
Live Music at the Vine - The Vine, Oulton Road - 9.15 pm
Back at the Vine by popular demand, the live accoustic sound of the House of Gregg.
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