Made inNorth Somerset Festival

13 Sept - 5 Oct 2014A three week celebration of food, drink, art and craft across North Somerset

IntroductionThe ‘Made in North Somerset’ Festival is a three weekcelebration of food, drink, art and craft eventsacross North Somerset. The festival, coordinatedby North Somerset Council, acts as a showcasefor the rich variety of talent across NorthSomerset and helps to raise the profile of theseproducers and makers. Once discovered we hopepeople will go on to support these local producersthroughout the year and shop local.

During the festival there will be ample opportunity to see behind the scenes andfind out what goes into making, growing and producing some of these fantasticproducts. The ‘meet the maker’ events include food and craft workshops,demonstrations, apple juicing, markets, brewery and vineyard tours, farm opendays, wild foraging walks, orchard open days, and tasting evenings.

EventsDiaryOpen Venues Moda GlassMarchwood, Rickford Rise, Burrington BS40 7ANwww.modaglass.co.ukA glassmaker living and working in theMendip Hills producing traditional stainedglass and leaded glass with a moderninterpretation and high quality kiln fusedglass objects. All work original andcommissions welcome.

How do you stain glass? Why stretch lead?Have you seen glass badgered? How doshards of glass become a solid bowl? Answersto all these questions at my workshop set inthe stunning Mendip Hills. Art, craft oralchemy – you decide?! Also an opportunityto see a small sample of Karen Edwards andDavid Simmons high quality ceramics & wooddesign. Dates & Times: 18 - 20 Sept, 10am –6pm; 21 Sept, 10am - 5pm

Pear Tree farmPear Tree Farm, Back Lane, Kingston Seymour BS21 6UZwww.buddybird.co.uk Tel: 07793 544 384Open studio: Please drop in and visit ourstudio/gallery, beautiful gifts for sale;ceramics; raku, paper-clay, porcelain andearthenware; glass and jewellery made withpaper-clay. Days & Times: Tues – Sun, 11am -5pm

The Battleaxes PubBristol Road, Wraxall BS48 1LQwww.flatcappers.co.uk Tel: 01275 857 473The Battleaxes is one Alistair Sawday'srecommended "Special Places to Eat andDrink and Stay". Formerly an alcohol-freemeeting place for Tyntesfield Estate workers,this delightfully quirky pub offers a moderntwist on British classics and grazing boardsprepared on the premises with seasonalquality food, and a good selection of realales.

Special ‘Made in North Somerset’ Menus 3 setmenus, using local seasonal produce, one foreach week of the Festival. Delicious localgame terrine, venison, pork and apples willfeature heavily. Dates: 13 Sept – 5 Oct. Cost: 2courses for £15.95 or 3 courses for £19.95. Pre booking not required but advisable

The Blue RoomThe Sion, Crown Glass Place BS48 2QHwww.theblue-room.co.uk Tel: 07456 517 086We are a social enterprise supporting localartists. We provide a venue for them toexhibit, sell their work and share their skillswith the local community through a range ofworkshops.

Exhibition: A special exhibition of work onthe theme ‘Made in North Somerset. Theseone-off pieces represent a unique view ofwhat North Somerset means to our localartists and makers. Dates: 13 Sep - 20 Sep. Times: 9.30am - 5pm. Workshops: A range of workshops,demonstrations and master classes alldelivered by our own exhibiting artists. Allevents take place in our gallery and studiospace. For detailed workshop information visitwww.theblue-room.co.uk/events. Dates: 25Sep - 4 Oct. Times: various. Cost: various.

West Country Wood DesignLake House Barn, Off Colehouse Lane, Clevedon BS21 6TQwww.westcountrywooddesign.co.uk We offer the bespoke service of designingand making pieces of furniture to fit yourexact requirements, also the service ofrepairing and restoring items of antique &modern furniture.

Open Workshop: We will be opening ourdoors to the public for informal tours anddiscussion, just drop in and discover what wedo. Dates: 15 Sep - 20 Sept, 22 Sep - 27 Sept, 29Sep - 4 Oct. Times: 9am - 5pm.

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Made in NorthSomerset ShowcaseTyntesfield, Wraxall BS48 1NX 4 & 5 October 10am - 4pmThis year we’ve worked with Tyntesfield and local organisations to create a fantastic finaleweekend with activities for all ages, to keep you entertained for the whole weekend. There will alsobe the opportunity to relax, listen to the music, bring your picnic rug and stock up on goodies atthe market or enjoy the unique Cow Barn restaurant (Entrance to the market is free but additionalcharges and garden entrance fees apply where indicated).

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Disclaimer: North Somerset Council is coordinating the‘Made in North Somerset’ Festival but is not responsiblefor any acts or omissions by any individual businessesinvolved in this event. North Somerset Council does notaccept any liability for any accident, injury or illnessarising from visits to individual business premises soplease take care on all visits. Any questions regardingaccessibility should be made to the business concerned.

Whilst every care has been taken in compiling thisprogramme and all the information is published in goodfaith. Inclusion in this programme does not imply arecommendation. All information is correct at the timeof printing but please check the websitewww.innorthsomerset.co.uk/madeinleading up to theevent for any last minute changes.

‘Drop in’ children’s activities in Home FarmCourtyard - Donation of £1. Times:10am - 4pm.

Music - local musicians will be performinglive throughout the day. For details visitwww.inorthsomerset.co.uk/madein

Apple pressing - Bring your own applesand have fun pressing and juicing.Courtesy bus provided to take juice back tothe car park (remember to bring a vessel totake your juice home) Donation of £1*

Kitchen Garden Tours - Start at KitchenGarden/Pavilion Courtesy Bus Stop, EstateInterpreters will run special tours ofKitchen Garden every 30 mins, 10.30am –3.30pm, tours last 25 mins.*

Fun interactive activities for all the family - run by University of the West ofEngland (UWE).*

Food trail - fun food trail around Tyntesfieldestate grounds, solve the clues for a funfoodie prize. Trail leaflets from TicketOffice. Cost £2.50 per trail.*

Saturday onlyBees and their Hives talk - learn moreabout bees and bee-keeping withTyntesfield’s resident beekeeper Dick Berry.Donation £1. 12 - 1.30pm.

Chop and Chat - watch the Tyntesfieldchefs at work whilst they use localTyntesfield produce to create some tastyofferings in The Orangery.* Times: 2 - 4pm.

Crazy creatures! - Family Storytelling - JoinMichael Loader Director of Somerset Storyfest for30 mins of imagination and fun, listening to andcreating stories of bizarre beasties andastonishing aminals! Times:1pm & 2.30pm,donations welcome. www.somersetstoryfest.co.uk

Sunday only‘Bake Off’ - The winning cake from twocategories (14yrs and under and Adult) willappear on the Cow Barn restaurant menu. Dropyour cakes off at the Cow Barn 10am – 12.30pm.Winners announced at 2pm. Entries £1

Gardener’s question Tyntesfield - join our panel;Head Gardener, Paul Evans, a local expert &Tyntesfield Garden Volunteer for GQT, Tyntesfieldstyle. Hear seasonal tips and then fire away yourquestions on how to make your garden asbeautiful as Tyntesfield’s. Donation £1, 2 - 4pm*

A-lot-a-choc Handmade chocolate 4 4

Abigail Mill Embroidered textiles 4 4

Aldwick Court FarmVineyard

English still &sparkling wine 4 4

Banwell PotteryHandmade tiles andceramics 4 4

Barbara Langdon Organic wheat bags 4 4

Barley Wood WalledGarden Studios

Enamel art, paintingsceramic sculpture,pottery and glass art

4 4

Blackberry LaneDesigns

Handmadeenamelled copperpictures

4 4

Carolyn Williamson Silver jewellery 4 4

Chew Moo's IceCream Company

Artisan ice cream 4 4

CJ’s BakeryBakery – cakes,breads, pastries &savouries

4 4

Claire Hall GlassHandmade glassjewellery and artglass

4 4

Clevedon CraftCentre

Pottery, glass, textiles 4 4

Coburg Crafts Handmade jewellery 4 4

Dragonfly JewelleryHandmade bead,wire, silver and glassjewellery

4 4

Gecko GemsHandmade SilverJewellery 4 8

Handmade by CharlieDeighton

Handmade cards, ragdolls, home-ware 4 8

Hand painted StuffHand paintedwooden objects 4 4

Honeybunchcupcakes

Luxury cupcakes 8 4

Images by SimonLandscapephotography 4 4

Jane's Flower PotsHanging baskets andplanters 4 4

John Smythe -Beekeeper

Bee and honeyproducts 4 4

Julia's HandcraftedGifts

Fabric homeaccessories and gifts 4 4

Lucy Routh ArtOriginal artwork &prints 4 4

Marcela's PurseFabric handbags andpurses 4 4

Missycards & JoeJoe handmade

Handmade cards &sewn textiles 4 4

Moda GlassBespoke stained glasswork and kiln firedglass objects

8 4

Mydsomer Studio Kiln fired fused glassjewellery 4 4

North Somerset ArtsLearn more + ArtsWeek submission 4 8

Olwyn KWHandmade ceramics,porcelain 4 8

Peartree ArtsCeramics, glass,jewellery, wood,mixed media

4 4

Pike JewelleryHandmade silver andmixed mediajewelleryassemblage

4 8

Quincy LampshadesHandmadelampshades 4 4

RCH Brewery Micro Brewery 4 4

Romy WilliamsHandbags andAccessories

Handbags andaccessories 8 4

Rugs of ArtHandmade rugs andtextile art 4 4

SmallprintSilver jewellery withprecious prints 4 8

Saunders Creative Handmade appliqués 4 4

Serious Treats Chocolate brownies 4 4

Somerset Bodgers Bodgers 4 4

SomersetCharcuterie

Artisan methods witha West Country twist 4 4

Stephanie EastwoodFloral Design &Jacklands Lakes

Floristry, fresh andsmoked troutproducts

8 4

Story Group Organic BBQ 4 4

The Jammy Picklers Homemade preserves 4 4

The Theatre Orchard Learn more about ourwork 4 4

Trethowans Dairy Caerphilly cheese 4 4

Twisted OakBrewery Ltd

Micro brewery 8 4

West County WoodDesigns

Bespoke furnituremakers and restorers 8 4

Whitegates AppleJuice

Apple juice and cider 4 4

Wicked Chilli Chilli sauces 8 4

Winnies BakeryBreads, rolls, cakesand savouries 4 4

Wood ‘N; Things &Renates Designs

Wooden productsand felt designs 4 4

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The festival finale is our ‘Made in North Somerset Showcase’ at the National TrustTyntesfield Estate on 4 and 5 October. We’ve brought together 42 North Somersetproducers to sell their food, drink art and craft products each day. The weekendwill also be crammed full of activities and entertainment - live music, children’sactivities, demonstrations, food trail, apple pressing, a bake off, kitchen gardentours, talks and even a chef’s chop and chat!

This year we are delighted that University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol issponsoring the Made in North Somerset festival.

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* Normal admission applies

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