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Thoroughfair
2002 - 30th June 2002
This
report is in two versions - this page with small photos or
a slideshow with larger photos and captions
on individual pages. Click on a picture to see a bigger version.
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The
fourth Halesworth Thoroughfair was held in bright sunshine once
again. The crowds turned out in force for what is now an established
highlight of the Halesworth calendar - despite strong competition
this year from the World Cup Final! |
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Hog roast from Cozies of Great Yarmouth (01493 651065) was very
popular once again and as you can see the hog was half gone
within a couple of hours! |
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An
even bigger stall than usual from Athena Foods of Leiston (tel/fax
01728 833605) who supply a wide range of Greek foods to the
wholesale market. As ever they had an impressive selection of
olives and other Greek specialities on display and were doing
a roaring trade. |
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Leiston Beekeepers attended with a range of bee related merchandise
and some honey.. |
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..they
even brought a demonstration beehive with them. The hive has
glass sides front and back and is only one frame deep so you
can clearly see all the activity. An expert was on hand to provide
a guided tour! |
| Will
Berry from Linstead is our own local octagenarian basket maker.
His son now manages the business but Will can still make a good
basket and loves to demonstrate his skills. The willow they
use is grown on their own farm. |
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These
gorgeous cards are hand made in a women's cooperative in Southern
India in a "sangham" set up by "The Friends of
The Banyan Tree" (a sub-committee of HHI) |
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at Oak Hollow, Church View, Holton, Halesworth (email Pmbaker@tesco.net)
The Friends of the Banyan Tree has commenced working in several
villages arounf Nedumangad in Kerala in southern India. In these
villages they are supporting "sanghams" providing
work in craft and cottage industries. The goods on display in
this stall are produced in these village based industries. |
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Our
friends from our German twin town Eitorf were once again on
hand to provide hot Bratwurst and cold "Kolsch" beer.
The beer is a speciality of their region and is always very
popular served cold in the traditional glasses. |
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young lady seems overawed by the range of choice of chutneys,
pickles and preserves offered by Carol Stoneham of Maldon (01621
854700) |
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Mollin
Madizwa of Shambakotsi Crafts of Harare, Zimbabwe (shambakotsi@yahoo.com)
had a superb collection of African crafts and textiles. There
were printed textiles, handmade jewellery and wood and soapstone
carvings. |
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Mollin displays one of her collection of colourful printed
textiles
that were the highlight of her collection. |
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Crystal
Waters from Lowestoft (01502 586866) once again had a colourful
and mouthwatering display of seafoods of all kinds |
| James
Hollway and cast members of the Mouth Youth Theatre were out
in costume to promote their next production - A Midsummer Night's
Dream. This unusual production, described as "An uncut
comedy drama where The Fab Four meet Shakespeare right on!"
will be staged in the Town Park from Tuesday 9th July to Saturday
13th July - full details on the Blythweb
Calendar |
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Simply
Soap were doing a steady trade in their handmade soaps.
An ever
popular stall Simply Soap hjave been to everyThoroughfair
and we make a point to stock up with this very special soap
every year. |
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are three examples of their soap - I wish I could convey the
subtle, natural scents of these soaps all made from natural
ingredients and with no artificial scents or colours added. |
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Liz
Matthews of Krafty Kards had an excellent range of handmade
greeting cards of all kinds. The interesting and colourful designs
included a super hedgehog and.. |
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romantic card complete with a tiny rose! Krafty Kards can be
contacted on 01986 783922. |
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The
Ruchita Indian Restaurant
in Halesworth had an excellent range of Indian beers and
mouthwatering selection of indian food. |
| Lesley
Pike, professional glass engraver, had a selection of her work
on display. She has recently moved to the area from Zimbabwe!
Lesley can be contacted on llespyke@aol.com
or telephone 077 969 060 73 |
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Finally
an old favourite - Laurel
Farm Herbs of Yoxford were here with their amazing collection
of herbs and a wide selection of thymes. Chris Seagon has an
encylcopeadic knowledge of his business and is a mine of fascinating
information about herbs and especially thyme.. |
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the thyme plants on his stall were attracting attention from
the local bees who must have thought they were in heaven. |
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