Notice to all of you craft folk!

"Here is the Dart Bay programme and a message from the organiser, Tracey:- 

I thought I would let you know about the big Food and Garden Festival we are organising for Saturday 11th March at Rattery Village Hall. 

Following a theme of “plot to plate”, this will be a gathering of Gardening and Culinary professionals with demonstrations and events taking place all day from 10am – 4pm. Organised, publicised and catered for by the WI and Dart Bay FCS, this will be a great event attracting hundreds of gardening and cooking enthusiasts. There will also be a programme of talks and demonstrations on the stage throughout the day from Local well known Chefs, Food Artisans and gardeners/speakers. £2 entry includes admittance to all of the talks/demonstrations. It is open to the public too but we are really hoping you and your WI members will support this event. 

There is also a competition especially for WI members where you can design a set of four seed packets suitable for Bee Friendly plants. The winning design will not only get a great prize but their seed packets will be printed and sold at various locations and events. Full details and an entry form is attached. Please start planning your designs and get your entry form in soon, It will be great to show the public what fabulous crafty talented ladies you are and also raise awareness for Saving our Bees too. 

I have invited lots of plant/garden and food related stallholders, but if you wish to have a stall, please let me know. Dart Bay are also running a book stall so if we could have your unwanted cookery and garden related books ASAP that would be great. Please let one of our Dart Bay committee have them or you can drop them round to me at 216 Barton Hill Road, Torquay. 

2017 Events:-

• Sat 25th February 2017 - Vintage China mosaic hearts, St Martins Church Hall, Barton. 10am-1pm OR 2-5pm, £18 includes all materials and refreshments
• Thurs 2nd March 2017 - 5th Annual Meeting, 7-9pm, venue St Mary Magdelene Church, Torquay, FREE entry. Cheese and wine included. Competition is 'Our 5th Anniversary' - Handcrafted item with the theme of Wood or Daisies, (please ensure your entry fits within a 12" (30cm) square piece of paper - no maximum height restriction)OR a plate of 6 Hot Cross Buns (as per our recipe, available on request)
• Sat 11th March 2017 - Dart Bay 'Plot to Plate' Big Garden Event - Rattery Village Hall - 10.30am-3.30pm, £2 admission, open to the public. Lots of plant and food stalls, demos, talks, competitions and much more.
• Friday 28th April 2017 - 'Naughty but nice' Chocolate and truffle making day, South Devon College Kitchens, 10am - 4pm, £35 includes all materials, refreshments and a 2 course lunch FEW PLACES LEFT
• Wed 17th May 2017 - Fused Glass Jewellery Workshop, Seale Hayne, 10am-1pm OR 2-5pm, £18 includes materials and refreshments
• Thursday 15th June 2017 - Dressmaking/Scarf Top Day, Halwell & Morleigh Village Hall, 10am-4pm, £25 includes materials and refreshments, packed lunch