November 26, 2009
Welsh producers of local foods have been recognised at the Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards 2009-10.
Held by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG), the aim of the accolades is to praise the country”s food and drink industry, which is seeing consumer demand for locally-sourced products increase.
Around 860 entries were submitted for this year”s event and a number of companies ended up securing more than one title, including Penrhiw Farm Organic Meat, Hafod Welsh Organic Cheddar and South Caernarfon Creameries, all of which produce food that those staying in Wales holiday cottages may wish to try during their time in the country.
Elin Jones, rural affairs minister, said that the accolades "are a tremendous showcase for the Welsh food and drink industry".
He added that the WAG also has a Food Tourism Action Plan in place, which aims to improve the experience of those visiting Wales through the quality of food they eat.
Welsh produce is being exhibited at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham, which began yesterday (November 25th) and runs until the 29th.
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November 26, 2009
The fact that many people are opting to stay in the UK for their holidays made 2009 a "great year" for tourism in Norfolk.
This is according to editor of the EDP Peter Waters, who was speaking at the newspaper”s Tourism in Norfolk Awards.
He noted that the area is home to a "fantastic array of visitor attractions", as well as "beautiful countryside" and a coastline, all of which may tempt people to book Norfolk holiday cottages.
Chair of Norfolk Tourism Michael Timewell also praised the firms that operate in the area, stating that the county has a "diverse range" of high-quality tourism businesses.
Accolades were given out for 15 categories, which included Best Visitor Information Centre and an award honouring sustainable tourism.
Earlier this month, Norfolk Tourism team manager Lydia Smith told the Norwich Eastern Daily Press that the 2012 Olympic Games will help bring more tourists to the county.
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November 26, 2009
A tin of chocolate taken from a German aircraft when it was shot down during the Second World War is to go on display at a museum in Dorset.
The Priest”s House Museum in Wimborne will be exhibiting the item when it reopens after Christmas, the Daily Echo reports.
Those wanting to see the wartime relic while staying in Dorset holiday cottages may be pleased to hear that admission to the museum will be free for the two weeks that the item is being shown off.
It was retrieved when the plane was shot down in Sturminster Marshall on August 12th 1940 and came to light when historian Bill Coomer put out an appeal for items from the war when writing a book about the village in the 1990s.
"We have had it all those years," his wife Rita told the news source, adding offers to buy it have been refused as Mr Coomer "wanted it go somewhere anyone could see it".
House Museum is located inside an historic townhouse and also includes a working Victorian kitchen, as well as a Georgian parlour and 17th century hall.
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