All of the above four films will be shown at 3.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets should be bought in advance from Newsmag in the High Street at £4.50 but will cost £5.00 each at the door in future. Tea/Coffee and biscuits will be included as usual.

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EMSWORTH FOOD FESTIVAL 2007 - Photo Competition winners

30/12/2007 by admin.

First: John Tweddell This is the Emsworth Food Festival
Judge’s comments: A collage of high quality photographs capturing the many facets of the festival

Second: Richard Cooke: Emsworth Food Fayre 2007
Judge’s comments: This shows what the festival is all about - enjoying food.

Third: Tony Wooton: Wine glasses with sunlight and reflections Wine glasses with sunlight and reflections
Judge’s comments: An imaginative photograph well executed.

See the photos at: http://www.emsworthfoodfestival.co.uk/photowinners.htm

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Cotton paratroopers descend on Emsworth!

29/12/2007 by admin.

Like many other towns up and down the country, the EBA has been taking the lead in reducing our dependency on plastic bags. We know this has the support of many residents and whilst it is difficult to totally eliminate plastic from packaging, we are determined to try. What makes the Emsworth initiative unique is that we are delivering a free reusable cotton bag to every household in Emsworth. However, this has been a considerable logistical exercise!
5000 cotton bags were ordered from a reputable and ethical source in India. Incidentally, arriving in Emsworth on the exact day and time given when the order was placed. The bags had to be individually folded and put into envelopes, then counted and split into distribution areas around the town. Early in December, thirty people met in the Brookfield Hotel, many groups and organisations were represented and completed the first part of the work over mulled wine and sandwiches provided by the hotel. More than forty people agreed to act as “cotton paratroopers” and delivered the bags to about 5000 homes all over Emsworth. By the time you read this, the operation should have been completed. However, if foray reason you have not received a bag, please let me know. Children from Emsworth Primary School have supported us with surveys. Furthermore, under the supervision of teachers and parents they have delivered bags to residents in Selangor Avenue and Record Road. We appreciate the assistance of the Headmistress Rose Law and Caroline Fisk (parent/teacher) in making all this happen. Our thanks also to John Tweddell for his design work.

Brendan Gibb-Gray, Chairman, EBA
the EMS Jan 2008

More at: www.plasticbags.emsworthweb.co.uk

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