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.

Giggly Pig owner, Tracey comes along with
cousin Mark, to enjoy the festivities

Young beekeeper Thaine, 15, discusses
matters of bee importance!

Homemade mince pies

Enjoying a few drinks over some
very good food

all smiles from those present

local smallholders tucking in
beekeeper, pig keeper, fencer 

Darren, PR man, talks to guests about
micro farming

lots of younger members joined parents 

Danni, Chair, thanks members, supports and committee for making 2011
 the success it has been

Giggly Pig are voted No1

In the quest to find Noddy Holder's Legendary Banger, members of East Essex Smallholders enjoyed tasting ten locally produced sausages at Tuesday evenings event.

Sausages from local butchers, Ansells and Buntings, Meatline, Wicks Manor, Jimmys Farm, Totham and Burnham Bangers, Giggly Pig and Rigbys were prepared and cooked by Chef at the Groups HQ; the Blue Boar Hotel, Silver Street, Maldon.

After much debate and munching the votes were counted and the results announced.

Third pize went to sausages supplied by Burnham Bangers, with second place being taken by local Maldon supplier; Meatline. First prize went to an awesome tasting sausage from Giggly Pig. Local Essex girl, Tracy, said on being presented with her Certificate "wow, I shall really treasure this - this is great!".

Chairman, Danni Perkins, said "it's been a great evening and a brilliant result for all those taking part". She went on to say "this is our first event of this kind and I'm really pleased with the result and that everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves.

For full details of each of the suppliers that attended visit the website www.eastessexsmallholders.co.uk.