St. Davids in Pembrokeshire, Britain’s smallest city, will host this unique event for the fourth year. Set in the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, The Really Wild Food and Countryside Festival is a ‘Celebration of Food and Countryside Crafts Originating from the Wild’. Over 70 exhibitors and producers will be showcasing what Wales does best with displays of food and drink to sample and buy. Join a hedgerow or shoreline walk to discover "free food".

Duration: 2 days
Location: St David's Football Ground, St David's, Pembrokeshire
Contact: Julia Horton, 01348 840242, Email: reallywildfood@aol.com
Organisers: Welsh Assembly Government, Pembrokeshire Tourism
Website: http://www.reallywildfestival.co.uk/

Sample and buy fantastic locally produced and Welsh Food and Drink. See how to prepare and cook it with demonstrations from top Chefs, Sunday Jazz Lunch, Welsh Hog Roast, Children’s Entertainment & workshops and lots more….

Duration: 2 days
Location: Frolic House, Newtown, Powys
Contact: welshfoodfestival@hotmail.com
Organisers: Mid Wales Food and Land Trust and Glansevern Hall Gardens
Website: http://www.welshfoodfestival.co.uk/

An independent Green Fair for London, powered by solar and wind energy. A day to enjoy, learn about current environmental issues and solutions, discover practical innovations in sustainable living and reducing climate change.

 

Duration: 1 day
Location: Brockwell Park, Brixton, London
Contact: 020 8671 5936/ info@urbangreenfair.org
Organisers: Urban Green Fair
Website: http://www.urbangreenfair.org/index.html

Duration: 1 day
Location: Hainault allotments, East London
Contact: 0791 308 9979/ Gareth/ ffpg2004@yahoo.co.uk
Organisers: Forest Farm Peace Garden
Website: http://forestfarmpeacegarden.wikispaces.com/

Now in its tenth year, Highland Feast is the North’s biggest and best food and drink festival. A lively celebration of Scotland's finest epicurean delights with events staged all over the Highlands and Islands, from dinners and ceilidhs, food cruises and farmers' markets, to the annual Porridge Championships. This year it is happening every weekend in September. Entry: Ticket prices vary for each event

Duration: 30 days
Location: Venues across the Highlands and Islands
Contact: Tel 01463 222 915, Email info@highlandfeast.co.uk
Website: http://www.highlandfeast.co.uk

Seafood Fortnight runs from 5-21 September and is all about promoting the health benefits of eating sustainably sourced seafood twice a week, to consumers all over the UK.

Duration: 17 days
Location: UK-wide
Contact: -
Organisers: Seafish
Website: http://www.seafish.org/2aweek/

The event marks the beginning of the native oyster season, activities include food tasting and live cookery demonstrations. Event supported by the National Federation of Fishmongers.

Duration: 3 days
Location: Hay’s Galleria, Tooley Street, Southwark, London SE1
Contact: http://www.londonlogue.com/places-to-go/hays-galleria-oyster-and-seafood-fair.html
Website: http://www.londonlogue.com/places-to-go/hays-galleria-oyster-and-seafood-fair.html

The Dundee Flower & Food Festival offers an exciting and fun programme, from cookery demonstrations to floral art, and music to prize winning vegetables.

Duration: 3 days
Location: Camperdown Country Park, Dundee
Contact: Ms Vivien Collie / Tel: 01334 652623 / vivien.collie@btconnect.com
Organisers: Dundee City Council
Website: http://www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com/

Come and celebrate the world through food at the Acton Food Festival. There will be over 20 stalls selling hot and cold foods from around the world. Stalls will be open from 12-7pm each day. There will be live music, entertainment and children's activities. Our regular Acton Market traders will also be on hand as usual from 10am until 5pm. Go Local, Go to the Market!

Duration: 3 days
Location: The Mount/King Street, Acton W3 9NW
Contact: 020 8993 9605 / info@actionacton.com / Market Supervisor
Organisers: Action Acton / Acton Market
Website: http://www.actonmarket.co.uk

This Soil Association led event promises lots of organic food, plus health and beauty products and textiles. Sip healthy drinks at the organic bar, watch cookery demos or get your children engaged with organics at an early age with the Kids' Zone cookery classes. Entry: FREE

Duration: 2 days
Location: Bristol Harbourside
Contact: Tel 01934 813 407, Email sally@organicfoodfairs.co.uk.
Organisers: Soil Association
Website: http://www.soilassociation.org/festival

Scottish Food Fortnight, is a national promotion of Scottish food and drink. The campaign was established in 2003 to raise awareness of the quality and variety of food and drink on offer, and to change the habits of what we eat and where we buy it.

Duration: 16 days
Location: Scotland-wide
Contact: 0131 335 0200
Organisers: Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust
Website: http://www.scottishfoodfortnight.co.uk/

More than 150 varieties of tomatoes grown in the walled kitchen garden and Victorian glasshouses will be on show, ranging from the fabulous Brandywine to the dark Purple Calabash and the Lemon Tree. There’ll be cookery demonstrations, growing tips and tasting, and a delicious range of tomato related produce.

Duration: 2 days
Location: West Dean, Chichester
Contact: 01243 818210 / gardens@westdean.org.uk
Organisers: West Dean Gardens
Website: http://www.westdean.org.uk/cms.cgi/site/gardens/events/tomato.htm

Starting on 6th September, 2-4pm. Thereafter it's on the first Saturday of the month.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Hackney City Farm, 1a Goldsmiths Row, London E2 8QA
Contact: 020 7729 6381
Organisers: Hackney City Farm
Website: www.hackneycityfarm.co.uk

With an emphasis on quality, the London Food Festival will bring together the best locally produced food and drink. The festival is your opportunity to meet food lovers and enthusiasts from across London and the Home Counties looking for new and exciting products.

Duration: 3 days
Location: Business Design Centre, Islington, London
Contact: David Wilkins, 01707 663 000, david@dewevents.co.uk
Organisers: Dew Events
Website: http://www.foodfrombritain.com/eventslist/events/870.asp

The Speciality & Fine Food Fair London provides an unrivalled opportunity for independent retailers, delicatessens as well as chefs, hoteliers and restaurateurs and importers, distributors and wholesalers to meet UK and international producers and suppliers of the finest food and drink

Duration: 3 days
Location: Grand Hall, Olympia
Contact: (020) 7886 3073
Organisers: The Guild of Fine Food
Website: http://www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk/

 

Duration: 1 day
Location: Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London, W8
Contact: robandal55@googlemail.com
Website: http://www.vegancampaigns.org.uk/festival/

A photography contest in which entrants focus on the theme of sustainble, London-sourced food. The winning photographs will be displayed at the Konstam restaurant.

Duration: 5 days
Location: Konstam restaurant, the Prince Albert, 2 Acton Street, London WC1X 9NA
Contact: 02078335040/ oliver@konstam.co.uk/ Oliver Rowe
Organisers: Konstam Ltd.
Website: n/a

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear one of the world’s most respected climate change experts give a groundbreaking lecture challenging our reliance on industrial animal farming systems and western diets. Dr Pachauri will also present his own vision for a healthier, greener and more compassionate world.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Savoy Place (The Institution of Engineering and Technology), 2 Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL
Contact: 01483 521953
Organisers: Compassion in World Farming
Website: http://www.ciwf.org.uk/help_us/donate/purchase_lecture_tickets/default.aspx

Environmental campaigning on a local, national and international level. Other activities have followed from the Sustainable Haringey Conference. These cover a range of issues including: green transport, plastic bags, recycling, shop local and GM crops.

7.30pm onwards

Duration: 1 day
Location: Friends Meeting House, Church Crescent, N10
Contact: 020 8340 6920/ Margaret Westell
Organisers: Friends of the Earth
Website: http://www.foe.co.uk/app/localgroups?action=display&groupid=11456

Food prices are on the rise and everyone is starting to feel the difference. But have we been paying too little for too long, or should food remain inexpensive? What is the real price of food and who pays? Consumers are increasingly aware of food’s social and environmental impacts, but do rising prices make ethical choices a luxury? This year’s debate, organised by the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership as a part of the city’s annual Food & Drink Festival, will explore the consequences of rising food prices. Speakers include Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy at City University, and Carolyn Steel, author of Hungry City, and Rob Lyons, Deputy Editor of Spiked. The debate will be chaired by Simon Fanshawe. Free entry for members of the Brighton & Hove Food Partnership (membership forms will be available at the door); £3 for others. Refreshments provided.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Thistle Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton
Contact: Ann Baldridge / ann@bhfood.org.uk / 01273 431700
Organisers: Brighton & Hove Food Partnership
Website: http://www.bhfood.org.uk

 

Many important items to be discussed, including issues around “Growing in Haringey” and other sustainable food projects.

6-7pm Informal sharing

7-9pm Meeting   

 

 

 

Duration: 1 day
Location: venue to be confirmed
Contact: jofoster@blueyonder/ Jo Foster/ info@sustainableharingey.org.uk
Organisers: Sustainable Haringey
Website: http://sustainable-haringey.wikispaces.com/

This festival goes from strength to strength each year, it's a fun day out for foodies and families alike. With the emphasis on REAL food and drink, there's plenty to eat, see and do. Stroll through the town as well and enjoy its many specialist food shops. Entry: Ticket prices vary daily. Adults: from £5.00 Children: from £1.50 Concessions and group tickets available. Ticket Info: Online ticket sales no longer available. Purchase tickets during the festival at the Castle gate.

Duration: 3 days
Location: The Buttercross, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AW
Contact: Tel 01584 873 957, Email info@foodfestival.co.uk
Website: http://www.foodfestival.co.uk

The Oxford Symposium on Food & Cookery is an educational charity. Its prime objective is to foster and encourage exploration of food history as a serious topic of research, and the purpose of its charitable status is to allow it to raise funds to sponsor endeavours in this field. Simon Schama has provisionally agreed to speak at the 2008 Symposium. Biodiversity expert James Godfrey, Chairman of the International Potato Centre, will also deliver a plenary address.

Duration: 3 days
Location: St Catherine's College, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UJ
Contact: Symposium Registrar, patsy@oxfordsymposium.org.uk

Ludlow Food Festival celebrates the quality and diversity of the superb independent food and drink producers and suppliers that abound in Ludlow and the Marches.

Duration: 3 days
Location: Ludlow, Shropshire
Contact: info@foodfestival.co.uk / 01584 873957
Website: http://www.foodfestival.co.uk/index.html

Thames festival, Feast on the Bridge.
Feast on the Bridge is a spectacular communal "harvest supper" that reconnects an urban public with growing cycle.

 

Duration: 2 days
Location: Southwark Bridge: (NB: access via Southwark Bridge Rd, from Southwark St and Sumner St, NOT via the Queen’s Walk.)
Contact: http://www.thamesfestival.org/
Organisers: Mayor of London
Website: http://www.thamesfestival.org/

After the most successful show yet in 2007 the London Fair is moving to the aptly named Grand Hall at Olympia. This exciting move brings with it a new innovative layout, brand new dedicated sections in the shape of The Speciality Chocolate Fair and Speciality Services and the biggest visitor attractions yet. .

Duration: 3 days
Location: Grand hall, Olympia, London
Contact: na
Organisers: Fresh RM
Website: http://www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk

The Conwy Honey Fair which takes place each year in Conwy High Street, on the 13th September, is an opportunity for beekeepers to sell their honey and for the public to meet beekeepers and to buy local honeys and hive products such as beeswax candles, beeswax polish and honey soaps.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Conwy High Street and Lancaster Square, Conwy, Gwynedd
Contact: Chris Clarke / Tel: 01745 832812 / bwlch@enterprise.net
Organisers: Conwy Beekeepers' Association
Website: http://www.conwybeekeepers.org.uk/conwy_honey_fair.htm

Fun for all the family at Lordship Recreation Ground and Broadwater Farm Community Centre. There will be food, sports activities, a health zone, talent show, children's activities and much more.

To enter the flower and produce show, contact Martin Burrows on 020 8885 4185

1-5pm

Duration: 1 day
Location: Lordship Recreation Ground, N17
Contact: 020 8489 0000/ Haringey Council
Organisers: Back to Earth
Website: http://www.haringey.gov.uk/index/community_and_leisure/crime_reduction/communitysafety/events_calendar/peaceweek2008diary.htm

Come and support the campaign for London becoming a Fairtrade City. There's lots to taste and see including indulgent chocolate treats, tropical dried friuts and honey, organic fresh tropical fruit and ice-cream, as well as a tempting range of Fairtrade wines. Enjoy while you listen to the sounds of the Riverside Jazz stage.

12pm-9.30pm

Duration: 2 days
Location: Hibernia Wharf, opposite Southwark Cathedral
Contact: fairtradelondon@fairtrade.org.uk/ 020 7405 5942
Organisers: Mayor of London
Website: http://www.fairtradelondon.org.uk/

For the Naturewise Woodland Weekend we gather together to share some woodland management, develop sustainable site infrastructure and to learn from nature, the great teacher.

£30-£60

Duration: 2 days
Location: Ashdown Forest, Sussex
Contact: Adrian Leaman/ www.wholefoods.co.uk
Organisers: Naturewise
Website: http://www.naturewise.org.uk/page.cfm?pageid=nw-introcourses

Part of Lordship Rec Festival (1-5pm).

A non-profit food market based on volunteer labour and sustainable food.  

Duration: 1 day
Location: Broadwater Farm Community Centre, Adams Road, N17
Contact: tottenhamfoodcoop@yahoo.co.uk
Organisers: Sustainable Haringey
Website: www.sustainableharingey.org.uk

We'll be launching our search for Hackney’s answer to Gordon, Jamie or Nigella at the Stoke Newington Farmers’ Market on Saturday September 13th as part of Organic Food Fortnight. Growing Communities, who run the Stoke Newington Farmers’ Market the only all-organic weekly farmers’ market in the UK - are looking for local people to demonstrate their favourite seasonal recipes at the market using ingredients from the market.  All food will be cooked in a purpose built outside kitchen.  As well as watching the demonstrations – visitors to the market on September 13th will be able to taste the final dishes – and give their verdict.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Stoke Newington Farmers' Market
Contact: growcomm@growingcommunities.org/ 020 7502 7588
Organisers: Growing Communities
Website: http://www.btinternet.com/~grow.communities/news-events.htm

The Spitalfields show and green fair combines the Annual Horticultural Show of Fruit, Vegetables, Flowers and Home Produce with the Green Fair promoting the care and enjoyment of our natural environment

Duration: 1 day
Location: Buxton Street (off Brick Lane), E1 5HJ
Contact: 020 7375 0441/ info@alternativearts.co.uk .

Start early for next year's swap - find out the basic principles of organic growing and pick up some simple tips to get you started growing your own.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Hawkwood allotment on Drysdale Avenue, London E4
Contact: 020 8558 6880/ 07786 657713/ organiclea@yahoo.co.uk
Organisers: OrganicLea
Website: http://organiclea.org.uk/foodswap08.html

Lewisham kitschiest country fayre is back for its second successful year at the award-winning Cornmill Gardens opposite Lewisham’s DLR and train station. The free retro-kitschtastic Fayre will include floral frocks, prize jams, London's meatiest sausages and the best of Lewisham’s home grown talent. 

Duration: 1 day
Location: Cornmill Gardens opposite Lewisham’s DLR
Contact: 020 8297 5635/ lewishamcountryfayre@lewisham.gov.uk
Organisers: London Borough of Lewisham
Website: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/default.lbl

This is now North London's largest community festival and showcases its artistic and musical talent. A fun day out for all the family.

12-6pm

Duration: 1 day
Location: Cherry Tree Wood, Fortis Green, London N2
Contact: info@hornseytrust.org.uk/ 020 8444 7242
Organisers: The Hornsey Trust
Website: http://www.hornseytrust.org.uk/

Fresh from his series ‘Jimmy Doherty’s Farming Heroes’ on BBC 2, Jimmy Doherty will host a mouth-watering tasting session at Vinopolis - London’s wine tasting experience by Borough Market. Focusing on the best of British produce, Jimmy will be joined by Paul Kelly from Kelly Turkeys, producers of the now famous Kelly Bronze, and Nigel Bartle from Cornerways Nursery, growers of 70 million ‘eco-friendly’ tomatoes every year. To wash it all down, Vinopolis’ resident wine expert Tom Forrest will be selecting wines and beers to complement this foodie’s dream session.

 

 

 

Known for his traditional farming methods and rearing rare breed pigs such as Gloucester Old Spots, Saddlebacks and Essex pigs, Jimmy will give an insight into his farming methods. Showing how his happy animals produce better, more flavoursome and nutritious meat, Jimmy will talk about the reality of using his methods in the modern world.

 

 

 

Time: 12 noon & 3pm, each lasting one hour

Duration: 1 day
Location: Vinopolis, 1 Bank End, London SE1 9BU
Contact: 020 7940 8300
Organisers: Vinopolis
Website: http://www.localwineevents.com/London-Wine/event-197485.html

Sponsored walk in aid of poor communities suffering from rising food prices. Held in the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast throughout daylight hours, the event ends in a fast-breaking celebration with food at the finish point of London Central Mosque near Regent's Park. The starting points are Victoria Embankment Gardens (5-mile route), Berkeley Square (4 miles) and Manchester Square Gardens (1.5 miles).

Duration: 1 day
Location: Victoria Embankment Gardens, Villiers St, WC2N 6NA
Contact: events@oxfam.org.uk/ 0300 200 1244
Organisers: Oxfam, Muslim Aid
Website: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/fundraise/sunset/index.html

Eco-friendly restaurants Water House and Acorn House, owned by the Shoreditch Trust, will be offering special organic taster menus, including soup, antipasti, main and dessert, accompanied by selected organic wines to celebrate Organic Fortnight.

Duration: 2 days
Location: Water House restaurant, 10 Orsman Road, London N1 5QT
Contact: 020 7033 0123
Organisers: Acorn House/ Soil Association
Website: http://www.soilassociationscotland.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/UNIDS/1AAEE9ED3116A24F802574BB00343FE6?opendocument

 

Duration: 1 day
Location: Office 30 Billingsgate Market, Trafalgar Way, London E14 5ST
Contact: 020 7517 3548
Organisers: Billingsgate Seafood Training School
Website: http://www.seafoodtraining.org/

 

Duration: 2 days
Location:
Contact: stephen.tickner@bromley.gov.uk
Organisers: London Borough of Bromley

The herbs and plants that you can grow in your garden or allotment site have many uses beyond the cooking pot. This session will show you how to prepare your own herbal treatments and take advantage of the many benefits herbs can bring to your health.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe St, London E17
Contact: 020 8558 6880/ organiclea@yahoo.co.uk
Organisers: OrganicLea
Website: http://organiclea.org.uk/foodswap08.html

Enjoy growing vegetables, fruits or flowers? You’ve never tried, but would like to give it a go? The Green Living Centre invites you to join us in a celebration of organic gardening in Islington, 5.30pm to 8.00pm - Find out what’s happening across Islington - Meet other organic gardeners - Get inspired! - Enter our gardening competition The Mini Horticultural Show is a great opportunity to find out what’s happening in Islington, meet other greenfingered members of the community, share advice, and beinspired. If you are already growing in a pot on your window sill, a flowerbox, garden or allotment, why not take part in our organic gardeners’ competition? Simply enter your best plants or vegetables into one or more of the categories below and enter before 6pm on the day. Please contact us directly for further details.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Green Living Centre, 222 Upper Street, N1 1XR
Contact: Contact Kerry Kirwan on 020 7527 6726 or greenliving@islington.gov.uk
Organisers: London Borough of Islington

A celebration of organic gardening across Islington! There will be presentations and displays to demonstrate the variety of exciting gardening activities going on in the borough, such as King Henry’s Walk, Vacant Lot, The Garden Classroom, EC1 and school projects. A fantastic opportunity for networking and discussing possibilities for future joint-promotion and support.

 A growing competition is one aspect of the event. Simply enter your best plants or vegetables into one or more of the categories below and enter before 6pm on the day.

Meet other green-fingered members of the community, share advice and be inspired.  

 

Duration: 1 day
Location: The Green Living Centre, 222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR
Contact: 020 7527 6726/ greenliving@islington.gov.uk/ Kerry Kirwan
Organisers: Islington Council
Website: http://www.islington.gov.uk/Environment/RubbishAndRecycling/recycling/envevents.asp

Southbank Centre and Slow Food London have collaborated to create a special four-day event championing great food, the environment and sustainability. The Festival of Food will feature a range of events including the UK’s largest and London’s only Slow Food market, an eclectic programme of talks, demonstrations, a photographic exhibition celebrating the craft of bread-making in Britain, a Bee Day, and live music and performance throughout the weekend.

 

Duration: 4 days
Location: Southbank Centre Square, Southbank, London
Contact: 07957216444 / 0207739 6643/ lisa@ispani.co.uk/ Lisa Ispani
Organisers: Southbank Centre and Slow Food London
Website: www.southbankcentre.co.uk

The next Mold Food and Drink Festival will be held on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st of September 2008.

Duration: 2 days
Location: Mold's New Street Car Park
Contact: Neil Evans - neilevans@moldfoodfestival.co.uk - 01352 741542
Organisers: The Mold Hotel and Restaurant Association
Website: http://www.moldfoodfestival.co.uk

The Seventh British Food Fortnight runs from 20 Sept - 05 Oct 2008. It is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. All the information you need to take part, including free downloadable resources for schools, retailers and caterers, is on the website as well as details of what's happening across the country during the two weeks.

Duration: 16 days
Location: A wide variety of events across Britain
Contact: info@britishfoodfortnight.co.uk
Organisers: Alexia Robinson and Jennifer Meakin
Website: http://www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk

Feast the senses with wonderful produce by artisan food-makers from Wales, The Marches and further afield. Special events will include masterclasses, tutored tastings, children's events, walks and talks.

Duration: 2 days
Location: Abergavenny town centre
Contact: info@abergavennyfoodfestival.com
Organisers: Abergavenny local authority
Website: http://www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com/bigfooddebate

Now in its 10th anniversary year, this popular family-friendly event is a chance for London's community farms and gardens to celebrate the fantastic work they do throughout the year, and to compete against each other. With craft demonstrations, hands-on activities for children, the World of Bees, rare breed animals and freshly harvested produce on display there is something for everyone

 

Duration: 1 day
Location: Capel Manor College in Enfield
Contact: 0845 6122122
Organisers: Capel Manor College and the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens
Website: http://www.capel.ac.uk/

Now in its seventh year, British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. Shops, pubs and restaurants are invited to run promotions, tastings and special menus. Schools are encouraged to bring chefs into the classroom to teach children how to cook

Duration: 15 days
Location:
Contact: Alexia Robinson or Jennifer Meakin
Website: http://www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk/

Walks, talks, stalls and cream teas.

 

Duration: 2 days
Location: Heathfield Ecology Centre, The Old Orchard, Heathfield, Coombe Lane, Croydon CR0 5RH
Contact: 07919 652 723 or 020 8 657 0954 or 020 8 660 3716/ http://www.vegancampaigns.org.uk/festival/
Organisers: Heathfield Ecology Centre
Website: http://www.heathfield-ecology.org.uk/greenheritagefair.php

The session will include information stalls giving benefits help and advice on housing, parks and planning, plus free entertainment, refreshments and children's activities.

2pm-5pm

Duration: 1 day
Location: Priory Park, Middle Lane, N8
Contact: 020 8489 4928
Organisers: Haringey Council
Website: www.haringey.gov.uk/meetings

2nd Weekend of Permaculture Design course. Led by naturewise team with diverse guest speakers.

Duration: 2 days
Location: North London (various locations)
Contact: londoncourses@naturewise.org.uk
Organisers: Naturewise
Website: http://www.naturewise.org.uk/page.cfm?pageid=nw-fullcourses

Lots of informative activities on reducing your carbon footprint and saving money by going green including organic food.

12-6pm

Duration: 1 day
Location: Peckham Square, London SE15
Contact: Soil Association/ 0117 314 5000
Organisers: Soil Association
Website: http://www.soilassociationscotland.org/web/sa/saweb.nsf/UNIDS/B68DBC78772F46E480257498003106C7?opendocument

1-5pm. Last chance this year (without doing some gardening!) to visit this 17th century walled garden where children and local volunteers are growing vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers to create a beautiful and sustainable garden. Refreshments, stalls, plant sales.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Chiswick House gardens, Burlington Lane, London W4 2RP
Contact: info@kitchengarden.org.uk / Karen Liebreich
Organisers: Chiswick House Kitchen Garden
Website: http://kitchengarden.org.uk

As August persists to cloak us in her grey sullen skies, it seems unjust that Summer will so soon give way to Autumn.........but the seasons will turn, the nights will draw in and the Peace Garden will once again be celebrating the Equinox in traditional style: a workshop, workday and communal feast from the garden (feel free to bring your own contribution too). We'll be experiencing the magic of compost, learning about leaf mold, manure & mulching and previewing the forthcoming compost toilet! 

Duration: 1 day
Location: Hainault allotments, East London
Contact: 0791 308 9979/ Gareth/ ffpg2004@yahoo.co.uk
Organisers: Forest Farm Peace Garden
Website: http://forestfarmpeacegarden.wikispaces.com/

A fun celebration of local food and drink in this historic Northumberland market town. A packed two day programme featuring cookery demonstrations, taste & buy local produce from 50 food stalls, tutored wine-tasting, Young Chef of the Year, beer festival, street entertainers, children's events, free competitions and much more.

Duration: 2 days
Location: The Market Place, Alnwick, Northumberland
Contact: don@alnwickfoodfestival.co.uk
Organisers: Alnwick Lions Club
Website: http://www.alnwickfoodfestival.co.uk

On the 24th of September there is a culinary event at the 5 star venue Cookbook Cafe in the Intercontinental Hotel in London. Hosted by Michelin starred chef Paul Merrett and his choice of top chefs there will be close up demonstrations, top tips, gourmet delights by Paul and co, free wine and cocktails, and a luxury goodie bag as well as much coveted prizes to be won in the auction and raffle, such as for Paul Merrett to cook for you at home, a two day workshop for four in a chocolate making school, cookbooks, a day at a top London cookery school ect. All proceeds raised will go to The Medical Foundation for the Care of the Victims of Torture This charity seeks to help those who have been tortured physically or psychologically in their own country and have fled to the UK. Since 1985, Medical Foundation staff have seen more than 42,000 men, women and children from nearly 100 countries...amazing food for an amazing cause!!

Duration: 1 day
Location: The Intercontinental Hotel, Hyde Park Corner, London, W1J 7QY
Contact: marika chaplais, marika.chaplais@courtauld.ac.uk
Organisers: Carla Cornwell
Website: www.torturecare.org.uk/thepomegranatetree

Part of Open House's sustainable design campaign, inviting young architects to open their studios to an informed audience, showcasing their green ideas.

Duration: 2 days
Location: various
Contact: Sarah Yates/ syates@openhouse.org.uk
Organisers: Open House
Website: http://www.openhouse.org.uk/sustainability/index.html

Trade show to serve lunchtime 'food to go' market.

Duration: 2 days
Location: Old Billingsgate, London
Contact: 01273 645 123
Organisers: Diversified Business Communications
Website: http://www.lunchshow.co.uk/LUNCH2008/public/enter.aspx

Undoubtedly the Star Attraction of the Festival, the market is home to more than 100 cheesemakers and their incredible handmade cheeses. Discover the very latest stars including a goat cheese from a rock star, a new blue from an American, the odd buffalo and this year’s Supreme Champion! So don’t miss this unique opportunity to see, taste and buy over 450 different cheeses.

Duration: 2 days
Location: Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
Contact: Festival Hotline: 0845 241 20 26 / cheese@thecheeseweb.com
Organisers: Eclectic Events Ltd
Website: http://www.thecheeseweb.com

Somerset cider, award winning cheeses and sizzling sausages will all feature again in the foodies heaven that is the South Somerset Food Festival. Spread over eight days, the festival will include over forty events ranging from food tastings and cookery demonstrations to farm and vineyard tours, talks and foodie competitions, while special menus will be at served at local pubs, restaurants and hotels. The South Somerset Food Festival is a celebration of our diverse range of excellent local produce. From tutored cheese tastings to a fork trail, there's some zany events on offer! Try your hand at Veggy, Steady Cook or enjoy a Gourmet Somerset Menu, there's something on the menu for everyone!

Duration: 9 days
Location: Various locations across South Somerset
Contact: 01935 845 946 / yeoviltic@southsomerset.gov.uk / Yeovil Tourist Information Centre
Organisers: South Somerset District Council
Website: http://www.southsomersetfoodfestival.com

A new farmers' market on the fourth Saturday of each month offering a range of goats' cheeses, meats, fruits and vegetables, pies, fresh farm eggs from Coulsdon Farm (about as local as you can get), wine and cider from Coulsdon's Iron Railway Vineyard, potted herbs, a range of breads and home made soups and salads. The range of goods will vary according to season and availability, and will hopefully continue to grow.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Teddies Nursery Car Park, Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon
Contact: 07775 824826/ christine.samson@croydonenterprise.com/ Christine Samson
Organisers: Croydon enterprise
Website: http://www.cr5.co.uk/town-centre-manager-croydon-enterprise-e-1479.html?session_id=96101a78a11a003e1cf2869def959eb2

Vegetable Box Scheme launch event at Sydenham Garden

 

Duration: 1 day
Location: Sydenham Garden, Holland Drive, London SE23
Contact: info@sydenhamgarden.org.uk
Organisers: Sydenham Garden
Website: http://www.sydenhamgarden.org.uk/

An opportunity to celebrate the harvest season and learn about the abundant foods that wetlands produce. From blueberries and cranberries to nettles and primroses - they are all edible and free for harvets in the autumn. Courses and speakers plus special events on the day.

Duration: 2 days
Location: London Wetland Centre, Queen Elizabeth's Walk, Barnes, London SW13 9WT
Contact: 020 8409 4400/ info.london@wwt.org.uk
Organisers: London Wetland Centre
Website: http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/london-wetland-centre-wild-harvest-weekend

Find out why we save seed, learn the basic principles and gain confidence. Then have a go yourself and become part of a local outlawed seed saving mission!

Duration: 1 day
Location: Hornbeam Centre, 458 Hoe St, London E17
Contact: 020 8558 6880/ 07786 657713/ organiclea@yahoo.co.uk
Organisers: OrganicLea
Website: http://organiclea.org.uk/foodswap08.html

Celebrating the lives and life of Hackney Wick. The day includes an artist-led fete on the Village Green with local bands, food tastings, gardening and art. The theme of the fete is 'local produce' with artists and residents running stalls as well as showcasing local bands and businesses.

Duration: 1 day
Location: Victoria Park Village Green, Hackney Wick, London E9 5JG
Contact: info@hackney.gov.uk
Organisers: Hackney Wick Community Association
Website: www.hackneywickfestival.org.uk

The Fairtrade Foundation Campaign Days bring together Fairtrade campaigners and supporters. You'll get the latest Fairtrade news firsthand and pick up new skills to promote Fairtrade in your local communities. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow campaigners and put your burning questions to Fairtrade Foundation staff and guest speakers.

Duration: 1 day
Location: London School of Pharmacy, London
Contact: 020 7405 5942
Organisers: Fairtrade Foundation
Website: http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/get_involved/campaigns/campaign_days.aspx

The fifth London Food Link network meeting offers a unique opportunity to renew old acquaintances, make new ones and find out what London Food Link and its members have been up to for the past six months. This time the event will end with an inspiring talk from Roberto Perez.

£5 for LFL members; £10 for non-members

 

 

Duration: 1 day
Location: Amnesty international UK, The Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA
Contact: vanessa@sustainweb.org.uk
Organisers: Sustain
Website: http://www.sustainweb.org/news.php?id=224