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he Really Wild Food and Countryside
Festival grows larger each year —T
attracting new chefs, exhibitors and
events.
It appeals to a whole range of visitors
of all age groups including dedicated
foodies, countryside enthusiasts, those
who want to try their hand at traditional
skills, or people just looking for a special
day out.
Among the 70 or so exhibitors and
stallholders taking part will be wild
fungi experts, producers of delicacies
made with wild ingredients and
herbalists.
Local chefs will run demonstrations
showing visitors how they can include
food from the wild in everyday meals.
visitors will be able to sample food and
drink products. Restaurants in St Davids
will be supporting the spirit of the event
by creating fabulous Really Wild menus
during festival week as well.
Meurig Rees of BASC Wales and
Pembrokeshire Wildfowler’s Club are
woodland and countryside skills. Wild Food and Medicine, Learning theputting on a gundog display to
Alex Hill, of Pembrokeshire Falconry, Art of Dowsing, a Gentle Stroll with ademonstrate the art of decoying and
will let people meet some of his fantastic National Trust Warden or a specialcalling wild ducks, geese and pigeons.
birds and environmental groups will be orienteering kids-only walk to teachThey will also be supplying wild game
demonstrating how they protect and compass and map reading skills.for the chefs.
conserve the countryside for everyone to Really Wild talks are back with allMike Smylie, a recipient of the BBC
enjoy. sorts of subjects from Foraging for FreeRadio 4 Food and Farming Food
Entertainment will be supplied by to The Food of Love (aphrodisiacs).Campaigner/Educator Award, will be at
Heather Gorringe, an entertaining andFruitnVegetorium, which is the world’sthe festival with his exhibition
inspiring speaker, will talk about thefirst and only mobile museum devoted toKipperland, extolling the wonders of
background of her lifestyle businessthe celebration of fruit and veg. It isherrings and kippers and carrying out
Wiggly Wigglers, which started bycurated by the whacky Beetie Brassicademonstrations.
producing wormeries.and Pomona O’Calabrese, who seek outMatt Oliver - Pembrokeshire’s answer
There is plenty more on offer foryour facts and opinions on fruit and vegto Ray Mears, from Stoatwood Bushcraft,
children, including felt-making, andas well as sharing out some live onboardwill be showing visitors how to make a
leather-work, great competitions,specimens.fire by friction and rope from nettles,
wellie-wanging, face painting and a ‘justRemember to book early to get on onewhile Coppicewood College will be
for fun’ treasure hunt.of the Really Wild walks which includeteaching all kinds of fascinating
Singer Cerys Matthews said: “I love
Pembrokeshire, it’s where my roots are,
and the Really Wild Festival is a fun way
to celebrate all the great food and
unique country skills that we have down
here. Plus, it’s a chance to catch up with
old mates over a glass of scrummy
scrumpy! Iechyd da! Maybe see you
there!”
The festival takes place on August 30th
and 31st opposite St Davids Rugby Club,
from 10am to 5pm each day. Free
parking will be available and most
exhibitors will be under cover.
Full details are can be found online at
www.reallywildfestival.co.uk.
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