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23rd April - Great English Asparagus RunTo celebrate the launch of the AsparagusFestival watch the ‘100’ round of the FinestVale asparagus leave the iconic Bell Tower tothe sounds of Sir Edward Elgar’s Land ofHope and Glory, then join the delights thefestival has to offer and keep your eyes openfor Gus the famous asparagus man.Contact: Angela Tidmarsh 01386 565373

23rd April to 21st June - AsparagusShowcaseAlmonry Heritage Centre, EveshamContact: Evesham Tourist InformationCentre 01386 446944

15th May - Gourmet AsparagusTasting Demonstration Relax and enjoy a cookery demonstration.Includes 5 course tastings supper. Tocelebrate the local and famous asparagusseason this demonstration will includeasparagus and seasonal local ingredients.Contact: Eckington Manor CookerySchool 01386 751600

13th, 20th, 27th May and 3rd June -Asparabus Guided TourThis is a value for money day out stopping atvarious points of asparagus interest duringthe day. Complete with an Asparaguidewhilst getting an entertaining insight into thismajestic green vegetable.Contact: Dudley’s Coaches 01386 792206

30th May - Bretforton Silver Bandand Asparagus AuctionIntroducing Morris Dancing and theBretforton Silver Band. Finishing off with theworld renowned auction of the famous ValeAsparagus at the Fleece Inn in Bretforton.Contact: Nigel Smith 01386 831173

31st May - Asparagus Festival DayA family fun day out with ‘Gus’ the asparagusman, mouth watering cookerydemonstrations with meals and tastings.Farmers market including local arts andcrafts with Morris Dancing, Children’sactivities and local ales, ciders and wines.Contact: Nigel Smith/Sadie Hughes 01386831173

6th June - Bretforton ChurchAsparagus AuctionAn outdoor church service in the company ofthe Bretforton Silver Band followed by anauction of the famous Vale ‘Gras, localproduce and general items’ Contact: Nigel Smith and Sadie Hughes01386 831173

Events Supporting the

BBrriittiisshh AAssppaarraagguuss FFeessttiivvaall iinn tthhee VVaallee ooff EEvveesshhaamm11th to 13th June - Balloon Festival, EveshamContact: Shawn Riley 01386 565518

18th to 20th June - National Morris Weekend, EveshamContact: Shawn Riley 01386 565518 or Judy Watkins 01789 720407

IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn The Evesham Hotel Contact: John Jenkinson Coopers Lane, Off Waterside, Evesham, WR11 1DA 01386 765566John Jenkinson will have lots of asparagus goodies on the menu for you to taste.

Worcestershire Farmstay Group Contact: Sandra Goodwin Hollybeds Farm, Earls Croome, Worcester, WR8 9DA 01684 592877Asparagus will be featured in some of their B&Bs together with information on where to buy itfrom local farm shops and suppliers.

Brockencote Hall Contact: Alison Petitjean Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster, Worc, DY10 4PY 01562 777876Friday 23rd April 2010 “St Georges Day Gala Dinner.” A four course dinner with a selection ofLocal British Wines, to compliment the dinner. This costs £65.00 per person and includes allfood and wine.

The Durrance Contact: Helen Hirons Berry Lane, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, B61 9EL 01562 777533Proud member of the CIC.

Green Farm B&B Contact: Lucy Harris Green Farm, Crowle Green, Worcester, WR7 4AB 01905 381807Delicious freshly laid poached eggs with roasted asparagus and a lightly toasted muffin orscrambled eggs served with asparagus served on granary toast will be on the breakfasttable.

Overwood B&B Contact: Barbara Palmer Woodcote Lane, Woodcote Green, Broms, B61 9EE 01562 777193Enjoy a breakfast which features eggs from Barbara and Brian’s Free-Range Hens withAsparagus soldiers to dip and also the tasty Asparagus Jam to put on your toast. No wonderthey won an ‘Enjoy England Breakfast’ award.

Broadway Hotel Contact: Peter Dann The Green, Broadway, WR12 7AA 01386 852401Throughout the season asparagus will be appearing on the menus with a delicious threecourse lunch for only £10.00, there is no reason to miss out on the asparagus here!

Almonry Heritage Centre Contact: Tonia ByrdAbbey Gate, Evesham, WR11 4BG 01386 446944Will be hosting the History Exhibition of the Asparagus festival.

Eckington Manor Cookery School Contact: Jane HarberManor Road, Eckington, Worcester, WR10 3BH 01386 751600On the 15th May, holding a Gourmet Asparagus Tasting Demonstration. Includes 5 coursetastings supper. To celebrate the local and famous asparagus season this demonstration willinclude asparagus and seasonal local ingredients.

Evesham Library Contact: Janine Downes Oat Street, Evesham, WR11 4PJ 01905 822722On Friday 23rd April 2010 there will be “Asparagus for the Family” from 3pm until 5pm; thereis also “The Great Asparagus Challenge” from 23rd April until 21st June. Asparagus relatedfun for children including a trail around the library with items to hunt and an activity sheet.An asparagus festival exhibition will be also held in the library throughout the festival period.

Vale Group Contact: Vernon Powell54 Cheltenham Road, Evesham, WR11 2JZ 01386 765959Kitchen supplier, proud member of CIC.

Worcester Porcelain Museum Contact: Amanda SavidgeSevern Street, Worcester, WR1 2ND 01905 21247Will be painting Asparagus themes onto their world famous Worcester Porcelain tiles andmugs.

2010 will be an historic year for the British Asparagus Festival in theVale of Evesham. It has achieved the status of becoming aCommunity Interest Company (CIC) which is not a charity but alimited company formed for the benefit of its members and localcommunity. The British Asparagus Festival in theVale of Evesham is proud to present the followingstakeholders as inaugural members of the CIC.

If you wish to become a member, please contactAngela Tidmarsh on 01386 565373 or emailangela.tidmarsh@wychavon.gov.uk

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HHoonnoorraarryy MMeemmbbeerrsshhiippssHenry Sandon MBE & Barbara SandonFor outstanding continuing support for the festival.

Gerry BarnettFor exceptional media services.

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Dudley’s Coaches Contact: Chris DudleyPoplar Garage, Alcester Road, Radford, WR7 4LS 01386 79220613th, 20th, 27th May & 3rd June Asparabus Tours will be run. Complete with an Asparaguide,tours provide a value for money day out around the Vale of Evesham.

Vale of Evesham Round Table Contact: Glen Lyon c/o 6 Coxlea Close, Evesham, WR11 4JS 01386 482186Organise the Asparagus Family Fun Run on Sunday 13th June. A 5km run/stroll aroundEvesham. Sponsorship money raised for the Midlands Air Ambulance.

Evesham Vale Tour Guides Contact: Paul Chitty14 Offenham Road, Evesham, WR11 3DY 01386 49193A well established group of professional and enthusiastic people waiting to show you aroundthe Vale of Evesham onboard the Asparabus Tours. Also available for private hire.

Food Marketing Services Contact: Fran Webb21 Hughes Close, Harvington, Evesham, WR11 8NZ 01386 870889Specialist ingredient company, proud member of CIC

The Book Keepers Ltd Contact: Sandra Hirst Top Floor, 19 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1AA 01386 553139Financial consultants for the festival

Cllr Michael Elliman Contact: Evesham, WR11 4DA 07895281692Proud Member of CIC.

Stripey Horse Design Contact: Darryl HewittBelgian House, Cockshutt Lane, Bridgnorth, WV16 6JL 01746 860228The fantastic Asparagus nomadic display boards were designed by Darryl Hewitt for theannual festival. Also responsible for many other aspects including the famous festival logo.

Chris Sheehan Contact:16 Fairwater Close, Evesham, WR11 1GF 01386 761983Author of the fascinating ‘Passion for Asparagus’ – an insight into the delightful vegetable.

Mad as a March Hare Contact: Sara Stewart11 Assarts Road, Malvern, WR14 4HW 01684 575207Marketing professionals helping promote The British Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham.

Broadway Manor Cottages Contact: Deborah Williamson The Manor House, West End, Broadway, WR12 7JP 01386 852913Stay in one of their award winning cottages or apartments in time for the ‘Asparagus ThemedMarket’ on Sunday 30th May 2010 on The Green in Broadway.

Phepson Farm Contact: Tricia Havard Himbleton, Droitwich, WR9 7JZ 01905 391205The Havard family have created an ‘Aspara-Break’ this includes Asparagus Jam and Sconeson arrival with a tempting asparagus breakfast in the morning to set you up for a day ofasparagus activities.

Cotswold Conference Centre Contact: Nick Akerman Farncombe Estate, Broadway, WR12 7LJ 0845 230 8580Proud member of the CIC.

Cropvale Farm B&B Contact: Sue HutchingsCropthorne, Pershore, WR10 3NF 01386 860237Sue Hutchings will be offering boiled eggs with asparagus on her menu during the festivalperiod.

Dormy House Hotel Contact: Orazio Pollaci Willersey Hill, Broadway, WR12 7LF 01386 852711“A night dedicated to Asparagus at the Barn Owl Bar” A wonders of Asparagus event whichwill also feature the purple asparagus fresh from Herefordshire. A three course meal costing£35.00 per person on Thursday 3rd June 2010 starting at 7.30pm, An essential evening forany asparagus lover!

Dumbleton Hall Hotel Contact: Gavin Dron Dumbleton, Evesham, WR11 7TS 01386 881240Asparagus will be featured on their menu throughout the season so book yourself a table andexperience one of their specially created dishes.

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Naked Soap Company Contact: Emma Heathcote-James Myrtle Cottage, The Cross, Bretforton, WR11 7JE 01386 831379Producer of unique Asparagus themed Soaps; the Lavender with Asparagus Themed Swirlsand the Unperfumed Soap with Green Clay Organic Oats – for those who want a totallyNaked Soap with essential oils for fragrance.

Ellenden Farm Shop Contact: Sara Turner Evesham Road, Harvington, WR11 8LU 01386 870296Grower and seller of the Vales’ delicacy.

Revills Farm Shop Contact: Darren Hedges Bourne Road, Defford, Worcester, WR8 9BS 01386 750466Grower of Asparagus as well as being the only producer of the Purple Asparagus in the area.

Birlingham Nurseries/First Gras Contact: Paul Haydon Upper End, Nr Pershore, WR10 3AA 01386 750668Grower of Asparagus as well as aiming to produce the first Asparagus of the season.

Wayside Farm Shop Contact: Elspeth Robertson 50 Pitchers Hill, Wickhamford, Evesham, WR11 7RT 01386 830546Producer of tasty Asparagus Scones, perfect to be topped with homemade Asparagus Jam.

Evesham Vale Growers Contact: David Shepherd Birmingham Road, Blackminster, Evesham, WR11 7TD 01386 830967Grower of Asparagus

Red Star Growers Ltd Contact: James Revill Woodfield Farm, Birlingham, Nr Pershore, WR10 3AG 01386 757444Grower of Asparagus

Gary Andrews Contact: Abbey Road, Evesham, WR11 6NB 01386 442882Grower of Asparagus.

Raphaels Restaurant Contact: Robert Raphael Hampton Ferry, Boat Lane, Evesham, WR11 4BP 01386 45460Will be serving Asparagus themed meals on their menu throughout the festival.

The Fleece Inn Contact: Nigel Smith/Sadie HughesThe Cross, Bretforton, Evesham, WR11 7JE 01386 831173Host to the Bretforton Silver Band & Asparagus Auction, followed by the Festival Day.

Teve’s Tasties Contact: Diane Salter 85a High Street, Evesham, WR11 4DN 01386 45991Producing Asparagus themed quiches, pies and wraps for the duration of the festival.

Fusion Brasserie Ltd Contact: Fiorinda TocchiniHawbridge, Stoulton, Worcester, WR7 4RJ 01905 840647Creators of the Asparachoc, a combination of white chocolate with Asparagus to provide adelightful green cake.

Cobwebs Restaurant Contact: Carole Anne Ellis 6 Bridge Court, 64 Bridge Street, Evesham, WR11 4RY 01386 423424Will be offering lots of Asparagus goodies on the menu including Asparagus Quiche,Asparagus Scones, Asparagus Sausages and Chicken and Asparagus Pie with one or two ofthese on the menu each day you will not run out of a new asparagus dish to try. Call 01386423424 to book a table.

Chequers Inn Contact:Les Cook Fladbury, Nr Evesham, WR10 2PZ 01386 860276Will be offering lots of Asparagus goodies on the menu including Asparagus Quiche,Asparagus Scones, Asparagus Sausages and Chicken and Asparagus Pie.