East Essex Smallholders Chitchat: East Essex Smallholders gNosh

Wednesday 14 December 2011

East Essex Smallholders gNosh

Raffle prizes from Hill Holme, Tiptree Jams, Farmers Ale

Christmas gNosh

Well - what a fabulous evening everyone had - and such a superb amount of support from local businesses with prizes for the Raffle.

More Raffle prizes from Meatline, The Crusty Loaf, Marriages

A total of £120 was raised which will help with the costs of taking part in the country shows and other events in 2012.

The Blue Boar excelled at providing a wonder buffet supper of poached salmon, pate, chicken and beef accompanied by an array of salads.

Even more raffle prizes from Ulting Honey, P&M Soaps
and
Farm and Country Supplies Epping

Danni Perkins, Chair of EESG, welcomed all to the gNosh, before everyone tucked in.

The raffle was drawn with some hilarities along the way - its a good idea not to put in tickets that haven't been sold!!!

Tracy, from Giggly Pig, joined the members and donated some of her award winning produce, as did member Charlie Saville, Master Brewer from Farmers Ale.

Youngest member, Lewis, joined beekeeper dad and mum for the evening and kept all entertained.

Guest start arriving

Master Brewer Charlie Saville

As the evening drew to a close all agreed that it had been most enjoyable and that this should be bigger and better next year. This was echoed by the Chair, Danni Perkins, in her closing toast to all present.

Even our youngest member, Lewis, joins in the fun

This year we have gone from 15 to 70 members.

We have taken part in three country shows and have had numerous visits and talks.

Next year will indeed be an olympic year with the group going from strength to strength, even securing some corporate sponsorship to make things even better.