Whitstable Produce Store is one of the 2015 Small Biz 100
15th September 2015WHITSTABLE PRODUCE STORE SELECTED AS ONE OF 2015 SMALL BIZ 100 Whitstable Produce Store is thrilled to have been selected as one of the 2015 Small Biz 100 – one hundred small businesses that will be profiled nationally in the run-up to Small Business Saturday UK on Saturday 5 December. That Saturday is also the…
Jeff Kipp to cater Saltwood Castle Event
Chef Jeff Kipp to cater for Saltwood Castle open garden event Jeff Kipp the renowned owner-chef of Saltwood on the Green is to cater at his year’s Open Garden, Plant and Craft Sale being held at the magnificent medieval Saltwood Castle, near Hythe in Kent on Sunday September 20th, 10am – 4pm. As the grounds…
Green Hop Ale: Celebrate the Kent Hop Harvest
Hop harvest season is almost upon us, so head to the Garden of England this autumn for some of the best beery celebrations in the country. Kent has grown hops since the 16th century, with around 50% of the UK’s total crop still coming from the county – and brewers and beer lovers are encouraged…
Hidden Impact of the National Living Wage Increases
4th September 2015We’re all accustomed to the budget announcements each year adding a small incremental cost to our pay rolls and would normally allow for this in our annual budgets and forecasts. The 2015 budget is no different to any other, with a 2% – 3% rise in the national minimum wage being applicable from October. This…
Kent producers go from local to global in Great Taste Awards
21st August 2015Kent producers go from local to global in the Great Taste Awards Produced in Kent members had a fantastic result in this year’s Great Taste Awards, announced on Tuesday, 4 August, with a whopping 21 products winning awards. The GTA, arranged by the Guild of Fine Food and described as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world,…
VACANCY – Cheesemaker required at The Cheesemakers of Canterbury
Ever thought of a career in cheese? It’s a booming business. Britain now makes more types of cheese than France. We, too, are growing, and now need someone with a passion for cheese. We are looking for another cheesemaker to help meet the increasing demand for our award-winning artisanal dairy products. You will be involved in…
Potential Scam Statement issued by Produced in Kent
20th August 2015Statement issued to the Kent Messenger by Produced in Kent, Thursday 20 August 2015 Produced in Kent has been alerted to a potential scam, which we are currently in the process of referring to Trading Standards and to Kent Police and would like to bring this to the attention of other retailers who may also…
GOLDEN ERA FOR SPITFIRE ALE
15th August 2015One of the UK’s most popular beer brands, Spitfire Premium Kentish Ale, is making an exciting new addition to its range this autumn – Spitfire Gold. Spitfire Premium Kentish Ale was first brewed 25 years ago to honour the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. As 2015 marks 75years since the historic air campaign,…
The Future of Conservation in Kent Conference
7th August 2015The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) is running a conference on the future of conservation practice and research in Kent on Saturday 12th September 2015. Our speakers will discuss a range of topics, from citizen science to species re-introductions, and will highlight potential conservation threats and opportunities. Speakers Professor Carl Jones MBE, Durrell Wildlife…
My Wild Kent photo competition
This competition is open to anyone living in Kent and participants are encouraged to submit photos that show what they love about Kent’s wildlife and natural places. The winning photo could be taken on your doorstep, on your journey home or on a day out to the countryside or coast. Winning prizes are £100 +…
