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At times during lockdown, some Llangollen businesses were doing a week’s worth of business in a day with no or few extra staff...

A REGIONAL celebration of food and drink will take place virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

What with the recent Government advice to avoid social gatherings, pubs, restaurants, cafes etc, we wanted to share what our members are offering during these tricky times; Gales Wine Bar are offering wine car packages to be delivered locally free of charge, you can order here. There are also Mother’s day vouchers available for those wanting...

With Mother’s Day fast approaching it’s always hard to know what to buy. Will it be another bunch of flowers? A spa day which breaks the bank? Or maybe it’s time to think about utilising the wonderful food and drink providers the Dee Valley and surrounding areas has to offer.  Most of these can be...

Llangollen & Dee Valley Food & Drink (formerly the Good Grub Club) is looking to fill the volunteer role of Treasurer, one of seven volunteer positions on the Committee. The purpose of the position is to provide financial support to the Club ensuring records and procedures are maintained and the Club remains financially viable. The...

Are you looking to create unique, stand out menus? Bring something a bit different to your B&B?Offer your customers a taste of local at your delicatessen? Then this event is perfect for you. Welsh food & drink is going from strength to strength and customers are increasingly interested ineating local and well sourced products, so it’s...

Nadolig Llawen from the Light Up Local Food team. Thank you so much for joining us this year. Have an amazing Christmas. Here are a few highlights from this year’s markets. Diolch yn fawr am ymuno â ni eleni. Cael Nadolig anhygoel. Dyma ychydig o uchafbwyntiau’r marchnadoedd eleni.

A merry band of North Wales finest local food & drink producers have come together to spread the word about why you should buy local this Christmas. Why local producers believe you should buy local this Christmas Local produce keeps food miles low said Rachel from Rachel’s Vegan Cakes, Bwlchgwyn. Pip Gale from Wales’ oldest...

Pop-up food and drink Christmas markets promoting local producers based in North Wales

Rydym wedi ein hysbysu eisoes bod prynu’n lleol yn beth da, ond pam? Darllenwch isod i ganfod pam ddylech chi boeni am hyn a lle gallwch fynd ati i siopa a rhoi cychwyn ar bethau!   Mae prynu’n lleol yn hyrwyddo cyfoeth a swyddi lleol – Drwy wario’ch arian yn lleol, mae’n ffordd o ofalu...

  We’ve all been told that buying local is a good thing, but why? Read on to find out why you should care about it and where you can shop to make a start!   Buying local promotes local wealth and jobs –By spending your money locally you’re keeping the pounds and pennies within the...

By Rory Sheehan,Chief Reporter, Wrexham Leader The West Arms, in Llandarmon DC, owned and run by husband and wife team Nicky and Mark Williamson, has been crowned Best Pub in Wrexham in the National Pub and Bar Awards 2019. Mark Williamson, owner of The West Arms said: “This is our first award since buying the hotel...

This week is national vegetarian week and we’re celebrating some of the best vegetarian food in the Dee Valley! If you’re in Llangollen… Llangollen Oggie Shop + Fine Foods have the best selection of vegetarian pies and pastries in Llangollen; grab one or two for your lunch on the go! (https://www.llangollenoggieshop.com/) Porters Delicatessen has an...

Wrexham man’s miracle recovery to become award winning sausage-maker By Rory Sheehan, Chief Reporter, Wrexham Leader A MAN who was told he would never walk again after breaking his back has fulfilled his dream of becoming an award winning sausage maker. Mike Ford, of Crabtree Green, Eyton, who runs Pen-Y-Llan Pork, won the Traditional Pork Sausage category...

When we asked some of North Wales finest local food & drink producers why you should buy local this Christmas their most common reasons related to: supporting the local economy, families and the wider community. Why does buying local have an impact on the local economy and community? The money you spend is more likely...

Pop-up food and drink Christmas markets promoting local producers based in North Wales

Starting with David Attenborough’s documentary Blue Planet II about plastic pollution in the ocean, the world has begun to embrace the plastic-free philosophy. There are so many reasons why we should try to limit our use of plastic: it is not biodegradable, it piles up in the environment, it spoils groundwater and affects the food...

We are so proud of Sheena and Jamie from The Forge, in Corwen, for winning the runner up at the Rural Business Awards this October. The Forge offer luxury glamping accommodation and bushcraft courses in Corwen, a beautiful part of North Wales. Sheena says: ‘At The Forge we give people the opportunity to escape from...

Jo Edwards’ recent project is to produce a range of chocolate featuring paintings by her grandmother, who lived with dementia and discovered her artistic talent at the age of 85. After her grandmother passed away, the family decided to raise funds and awareness for Dementia Friendly Wrexham, and they organised an exhibition of Pat’s work....

A month-long programme of events promoting local food and drink across North Wales

Thank you for your interest in joining the Llangollen & Dee Valley Good Grub Club

After a lengthy search, Pip Gale from Gales Wine Bar is delighted to have found a reliable local source for the lamb he serves in his award-winning restaurant. D and J Thomas and Sons from Rhosllanerchrugog were linked with Gales through the Good Grub Club and are now providing at least one whole lamb a...

THE value of food and drink exports from Wales increased by 20 per cent in 2016, more than twice as much as across the UK as a whole. The provisional data shows the value of food and drink exports from Wales in 2016 was £337,3 million, up 19.8 per cent on 2015. In comparison, the...

Local student Julyanne Hughes (15) has been selected from a competitive group of candidates to take up the first mentoring placement offered by the Llangollen & Dee Valley Good Grub Club. Over the coming months, Julyanne will be working with the Llangollen Food Assembly Host, Robyn Lovelock, supporting the Food Assembly social media presence. Through...