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The Urban-Rural Hub Around Faringdon                                   16-23 June 2012

ECOQUEST

BE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER & BETTER OFF BY LIVING MORE SUSTAINABLY!

whynotcycle1The OLD CROWN INN: Saturday 16th June: 7pm-9.pm

Enjoy a SLOW FOOD SUPPER - with COUNTRYSIDE QUESTION TIME - Chaired by PETER KINDERSLEY

(SEE A4 POSTER)

Peter Kindersley trained as a painter, calligrapher and print maker at Camberwell, where he met his wife Juliet, who was training to be a painter. He went on to start Dorling Kindersley publishing house in 1974, which he owned and ran until 2000 when it was sold to Pearson plc, owners of Penguin.

Peter and Juliet purchased Sheepdrove Farmhouse in 1970. Over the ensuing years they purchased 2250 acres of land which they have converted into one the UK's leading organic farms. Opened in 1997, Sheepdrove Organic Farm is an award-winning rural enterprise which is at the forefront of organic farming. HRH The Prince of Wales commented, 'You have shown that the (organic farming) system can work anywhere (I am) enormously impressed.' The farm also incorporates a sustainable eco-friendly conference centre, and a shop, which stocks produce from the farm. In addition, Peter and Juliet own two farm shops in Maida Vale and Bristol.

Local Countryside representatives on the panel:

  • Liz Rothschild : Green burials site at Westmill & married to local Coleshill farmer
  • Colin Harris : Farming at Buscot - cereals -  a Faringdon Young Farmer
  • Richard Skeates : Chartered surveyor & Land Agent.  Has worked for 23yrs in the Cotswolds
  • Miles Saunders : Local farmer outskirts of Faringdon. Dairy herd 400 cows. Some beef.

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Beautifully prepared food from locally sourced organic ingredients. Only £10 a head. Tickets available (cash only please)  from the Crown behind the bar - OR phone . Numbers are limited so book early! 

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