{"id":9882,"date":"2015-08-30T14:39:22","date_gmt":"2015-08-30T13:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=9882"},"modified":"2015-08-30T14:39:22","modified_gmt":"2015-08-30T13:39:22","slug":"richhill-apple-harvest-fayre-launches-in-line-with-bbc%e2%80%99s-great-british-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2015\/08\/richhill-apple-harvest-fayre-launches-in-line-with-bbc%e2%80%99s-great-british-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre launches in line with BBC\u2019s Great British Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"

RICHHILL Apple Harvest Fayre is back for a second year with a celebration of County Armagh\u2019s home grown produce combined with a celebration of the centenary of one of the most powerful organizations in the UK – the Women\u2019s Institute.<\/h1>\n
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Des Kitrick, Mervyn Steenson of Grouchos and Nathan Loney at the launch of the 2015 Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre which takes place on October 31.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The fayre, which takes place on Halloween Day this year, will build on the success of the popular village fayre which empowers people to connect with the land through artisan food and drink producers.<\/p>\n

To make it extra special, the 2015 fayre is launching in line with the screening of the Great British Menu which will feature Northern Ireland including last year\u2019s fayre where Richhill\u2019s WI showcase the powerful role our local country women play in society.<\/p>\n

Over 2,000 people gathered in the village square last year to sample local beef, breads, ciders, juices, potatoes, apples and much more as well as enjoy lots of family entertainment.<\/p>\n

Barry Gracey, chairman of the Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre committee, said with three major themes this year \u2013 Food and Drink, Halloween and the Centenary of the WI, this year\u2019s display is one not to be missed.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cThe interest in the event across Northern Ireland and further afield is phenomenal. The fayre celebrates the end of the harvest and the vital role our food and drink producers play.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt brings people together including families, foodies, chefs, storytellers, musicians, bloggers, travel writers, our WI representatives and schools who all want to celebrate the natural beauty of our orchard county and Richhill\u2019s built heritage.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fayre is an authentic celebration of Armagh\u2019s distinctive local food and drink and celebrates the Armagh Bramley which achieved PGI status in 2012 \u2013 something we are very proud of here in Richhill.<\/p>\n

\u201cFamilies will be able to come and spend the day sampling local food and drink, enjoy children\u2019s activities, listen to buskers, watch chef demonstrations, take part in organized children\u2019s activities and meet animals which have featured in the Game of Thrones.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nuala Turtle, of the Richhill WI, said: \u201cOn September 16, 1915, a group of women got together which started one of the most powerful organizations in the UK. One hundred years later, WI women continue to bring women of all walks of life together to learn, share, contribute, campaign, and, most of all, have fun.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere in Richhill we are proud of our contribution to our community and the Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre allows us to showcase that contribution. The current Great British Menu series is a fantastic celebration of the WI and we are honoured that last year\u2019s President, Sybil McNally, features on the popular TV series.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Great British Menu featuring last year\u2019s Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre will be screened the week commencing August 31, 2015 on BBC Two and will be repeated on Saturdays at 12pm and Sundays at 11:15am.<\/p>\n

Admission to this year\u2019s Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre is free and dedicated parking areas will be clearly signposted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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