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The Mortimer Country Food fare has been founded by Sheriden Swinson of Aardvark Books and Carolyn Chesshire of Lower Buckton House.

Carloyn Cheshire says of the event

"This area of North West Herefordshire and South Shropshire has some of the best producers of slow food and organic produce in the country - as well as some of the best B&Bs, hotels and restaurants to be found anywhere.

The first Mortimer Country Food Fare held last year was a huge success attracting a large number of visitors who were able to taste and buy food from producers and local companies. This year event will even bigger, once again entry free of charge to encourage both local people and visitors to come and try the very best of seasonal, local and organic produce."

Philip Dunne, MP for Ludlow will  said: "I am always keen to support local businesses, and believe it is important for food security and local food sourcing that we maintain a vibrant agricultural sector in this country. Consumers need to reconnect with farmers and gain a better understanding of where the food they eat comes from. It is a great way to support local farming, and buying food locally also helps the environment by cutting transport costs and boosts the economy by reducing reliance on imports."

Says co-founder Sheridan Swinson of Aardvark Books “ We always knew that this area of North West Herefordshire and South Shropshire has some of the best producers of slow food and organic produce in the country but we were amazed in 2008 as to the distances some visitors had travelled to sample the food. I spoke to visitors from as far a field as North Wales and Staffordshire!”

Carolyn Chesshire of Lower Buckton Country House is a well known cookery writer and chef. Visit www.lowerbuckton.co.uk for more information

Sheridan Swinson of Aardvark Books has a lifelong interest in organic produce and fine wines. His company sells a wide range of cookery and lifestyle books. Visit aardvark-books.com