Are 'shop-local' schemes enough

BBC Radio 4, Charlotte Smith visits Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire to look at what impact the downturn is having and how areas are fighting back. Are 'shop-local' schemes enough or do the NIMBYs have to accept that new housing may be the key to their town's survival?

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First Food Fair a Success

Tenbury Events first "Teme Valley Food Fair" was judged to be an outstanding success, by visitors and exhibitors alike.

Brilliant sunshine and a brisk trade, left a number of stallholders scrambling to restock their stalls as a steady stream of visitors took advantage of the excellent quality produce on show.

Ex BBC Hereford & Worcester, Katie Johnson kept everyone informed of what was available and assisted with the cooking demonstrations provided by the HEFF roadshow. Various local chefs demonstated their talents, including Carolyn Cheshire, and Judy Goodman.

Hourly draws for a box of fresh fish from the "Fish in a box" company and musical interludes from local musicians all added to the entertainment.

Many people took advantage of the brilliant weather to linger and enjoy lunch from the Rolling Roaster, or other snack stalls and an ice cream from Kelsmor.

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Tenbury to get Food Festival

The festivals in Tenbury Wells are now being run by a voluntary non-profit organisation called Tenbury Events.

Backed by grants from MHDC and AWM, they ran the successful 2008 Applefest and Mistletoe Festival. Further funds have been obtained by a "Grassroots" grant and there are plans for a town lottery. Any surplus profits from the events will be distributed to other town charities.

This year they plan to add the Teme Valley Food Fayre to their calendar on the 23rd May.

Also this year Applefest will be extended to two days and the Mistletoe Festival will become the Mistletoe season, starting with the High School Prom and taking in the Santa Parade and the Mistletoe Ball. Next year (2010) they also hope to revamp the Tenbury Carnival.