A community celebration of food

The town centre was alive with colour, flavour and music, as 40 f ine food stalls filled the High Street and Market Place for the Shipston Food Festival last month.

Visitors were spoilt for choice with everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, meats, artisan breads and deli delights, to irresistible sweet and savoury treats. Street food from local traders added to the feast, all set to the lively sounds of the talented Rikki Hansel. Even when the weather turned, Shipston’s spirit didn’t waver as residents came out in force to enjoy the festival and support local stallholders, many of whom are already eager to return next year.

Organisers Stour Valley Lions ensure every penny of profit goes directly to funding free events for senior residents, youth sports equipment, and grants for local organisations through their Lions’ Den initiative. With rising costs and increasing red tape, the Lions say that community support is more vital than ever, and so they extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and made the event such a success.