All the latest from around the North West AWARD-WINNING FOOD Askham Hall has won the Taste of England Award at the Visit England Awards for Excellence. The wedding venue’s Michelinstarred restaurant was one of 48 finalists to make it to the awards, following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts from over 300 eligible local winners. Richard Swale, the head chef at Askham Hall, said: “We are over the moon with this achievement. The food at Askham Hall is a real passion for our entire team – a complete labour of love. We nurture our produce, literally, from field to fork, and play a part in every step of the process, from growing our own fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers to rearing our own meat, so you can imagine the pride that we’re feeling at this recognition. To be named as one of the best food offerings in England is a dream come true. I’d like to thank our team for all their hard work and dedication in getting us here.” To find out more, visit www.askhamhall.co.uk NEWS Nearlywed DELECTABLE DELIGHTS Stove Restaurant and Bar on the Langdale Estate, home to the Brimstone Hotel, is offering afternoon tea for the very first time. Stove’s new afternoon tea comes served in a traditional wooden picnic hamper and is packed with savoury goodies. There is a selection of sweet treats too, including cheese and fruit scones served with preserves and clotted cream, macarons, mini choux buns, chocolate French fancies and red velvet cake. It’s served with a wide selection of teas and gluten-free and vegan options are also available. Brimstone Hotel is in the Lake District and offers 16 suites, vast in size, with private terraces, wood-burning stoves and bathing experiences. As standard, guests at Brimstone Hotel will enjoy complimentary beer, wine and nibbles in the Reading Room, complimentary Brimstone Spa access and outdoor kit hire from the Epicentre Boot Room, perfect for pre-wedding getaways or mini-moons. Discover more at www.brimstonehotel.co.uk A PAW-FECT TREAT With around 12 million dogs now playing an important role in families across the UK, it’s no surprise that pet-friendly weddings are on the rise. Due to popular demand, Scoff Paper, the world’s only maker of edible greeting cards for dogs, has launched a range of delicious wedding celebration cards in irresistible chicken and bacon flavours to ensure well-loved pooches are included in the big day. Cards such as ‘be our ring bearer’, ‘be my best man’, and ‘be my bridesmaid’, have been created to help owners create a sense of occasion as they invite their four-legged family member to play a key part in their special day. Scoff Paper, dedicated to making tasty and unique treats for dogs, also produces pens with dog-friendly, edible ink, so loved-up couples and wedding guests can write personalised messages knowing it will be safe for pooches to scoff. Gemma Connolly, the founder of Scoff Paper, says: “Nothing gives us more pleasure than helping dog owners say I love you with a meaningful and tasty treat. We make our cards based on consumer demand, and in the last year, the request for wedding-related products has rocketed. We produce cards for major high-street retailers, but we are always happy to consider bespoke requests, like pet marriage certificates, place names and personalised cards too.” Head over to www.scoffpaper.com for more information. LOCAL NEWS 9
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