B.O.L.T.O.N. F.O.O.D. A.N.D. D.R.I.N.K. F.E.S.T.I.V.A.L. 2011

Another year on and the Bolton Food and Drink Festival is on the horizon, with this year's event aiming to be bigger and better than ever. Whatever your preferences, there will certainly be a delightful dish for everyone as we welcome celebrity chefs into the centre including Gino D'Acampo, James Martin, Michael Caines and the Hairy Bikers. What's more, a number of reputable restaurants and food outlets across the town are firing up the ovens and getting involved in what should be a spectacular food fest. The events will kick off with a live demonstration from Michelin-star chef Michael Caines at 12:30pm on Friday 26th of August, with proceedings continuing over the weekend through until Monday.

Other events include a 'Best of Lancashire' four course dinner at JJ's in Egerton, a 'Pie and Peas Supper' at Mercure Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa, a 1940s themed feast at Olympus fish & chip restaurant and a 'Cider Festival' at Ye Olde Man & Scythe (which has recently had national exposure for its delicious food on ITV's This Morning (http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9170572.Paddy_and_a_load_of_tripe_boosts_pub/).

For more information on tickets and events, see the link below. Come into Bolton and get involved!

http://www.boltonfoodanddrinkfestival.com/

N.E.W. P.O.P-U.P. S.T.U.D.I.O.S.

Are you looking for temporary studio space to show off your work? Well Business Boom Bolton are now offering 'pop-up studios' in Bolton for artists, photographers, designers, beauticians and more who are looking to find temporary creative space. The rooms are perfect for a short-term creative work environment or for showcasing your material to potential buyers!

R.E.-A.C.T. F.A.S.H.I.O.N. S.H.O.W.

Are you a creative designer looking for a new challenge? Well why not take part in the Re-Act Fashion Show!

The judges of the competition are searching for the best fashion designs for women's wear that are entirely made from recycled materials. The closing date for applications is the 16th of August so if you think you can produce the most exciting and ecologically friendly design, get involved and send your entries in.

The 20 finalists will be announced in September, whose designs will be presented at the Re-Act fashion show, before the Final Gala on the 26th of October in Lodz. 

For more information and application forms, go to http://www.re-act.pl/en/2011/.

Good Luck!

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