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10 Hunstanton Town & Around May 2016 Tel: 01485 533422 email: editor@townandaround.net

Springing into summer at Drove Orchards Farm Shop

Drove Orchards Farm Shop has expanded their range of crisps,
had a spring makeover and is cakes and biscuits for spring, plus
laden with old favourites and lots look out for gourmet popping
of new additions from Norfolk corn and seasonings.
and beyond. As well as wielding Getting back to basics, the
their paint brushes, Tom, David household and toiletry sections
and Christine, the Farm Shop have been expanded so you can
team, have been busy sourcing clean up after all that cooking!
(and sampling) new products Look out for Green People natural
from Norfolk and beyond. toothpastes, bamboo toothbrush-
Whether you’re looking for es alongside scourers and staples.
store cupboard staples or culinary There’s a great selection of
inspiration, pet food or fresh cut kindling, logs, coal and charcoal
flowers, the Farm Shop has got it too, and pets corner is packed
covered. with food and treats for man’s
For younger visitors, there’s a best friend, along with bird food.
new children’s section with After all that, you’ll probably
organic baby food from Ella’s need a glass of something cool
Kitchen, pasta sauces from Little and refreshing! The good news is
Pasta Organics, plus fun pasta that the drinks section has been
shapes. They have also expanded expanded too, with even more
the dedicated gluten-free area local beers, cider from the
complete with pasta, cakes, sweet Norfolk Cider Company, plus a
and savoury biscuits and much growing range of soft drinks and
more. mixers.
If you’re looking for some- Or you could plump for a bot-
thing for dinner (or the barbe- tle of Drove Orchards apple, pear
cue!), the meat counter is packed or quince juices, made from fruits
with locally produced steaks, grown and pressed on site. You
burgers, sausages, dry cured can’t get much more local than
bacon and lots more from E H that!
Prior & Sons and Broadland Drove Orchards Farm Shop is
Hams, plus charcuterie from the open daily from 9am to 5pm.
newly launched Butcher of from scratch or need a few helpful If you fancy a cheese board for Drove Orchards, Thornham,
Burnham. shortcuts along the way, there’s dessert, there are cheeses from PE36 6LS. Off A149 coast road.
Meat chosen, there’s always plenty to choose from. Norfolk and beyond and a great 01485 525652 or get in touch at
plenty of fresh produce from Staples sit alongside ingredi- range of biscuits and crackers – farmshop@droveorchards.com
herbs and salads to potatoes and ents from Italian, North African including gluten-free – plus a Keep up to date with all their
onions, with everything else in and Oriental cuisine – whether wide variety of fruit accompani- news @drovefarmshop on
between – including local you’re planning a bolognaise, ments and delicious chutneys and Twitter and Instagram or Drove
Sharrington asparagus, in season, Sunday roast, paella or stir fry, pickles. Orchards Farm Shop on face-
with strawberries not far behind. look no further! If a snack is in order, they have book.
And whether you’re cooking
RINGSTEAD OPEN GARDENS
HUNSTANTON FRONT GARDEN
COMPETITION 2016 SUNDAY 3RD JULY 2016
Mark Dyble (on behalf of Hunstanton Gardeners’ Association)
Gardens will be open to the public from 11am to 5pm with attractions
If you are considering entering your garden in this year’s event then for all to enjoy, including Lunches at the Old Rectory between 12 and
now is the time to be making your plans. Hunstanton Gardeners’ 2pm, Teas,raffle and various stalls at Westgate House (11am to 5pm).
Association will again be organizing the competition sponsored as From Sunday 3rd to Monday 4th July (10am to 5pm) the theme of
usual by Thaxters Garden Centre of Dersingham. the Flower Display in St Andrews Church will be the Seven
You can choose from the 4 classes in the competition, whichever Sacraments.
suits you best: The Ringstead Artists Exhibition will take place in the Village Hall
Large garden from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd July (10am to 5pm).
Small garden £3.00 admits to all locations. Proceeds to St Andrews Church.
Hanging basket or container
Hotels and Guest Houses.
Entry forms can be obtained from Witleys shop in the High Street
and from the Tourist Information Centre from the 1st June.
The closing date for entries is the 30th June, with judging to take
place in early July. There will be many prizes and awards for ALL of
those taking part, including of course the opportunity to win and hold
the prestigious Anneka Rice Challenge Cup for a year and a replica to
keep. So if you are interested, make up your mind, and go for it!
Mark Dyble (on behalf of Hunstanton Gardeners’ Association)