Mid Argyll Show th of August 2012

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1 Mid Argyll Show 9-12 th of August

2 Visit from Skåne the 9-12 th of August 2012 Participants from Leader Skåne Nordväst Södra: Astrid Brita Ossler & Gitt Ossler, Hvendurum Ine Back och Måns Back Nilsson, Hälsa från Hven Bo Nylander och Christina Nylander, Nylanders Rött & Grönt Eva Gottberg & Ingemar Bengtsson, Brunnby Boställe Katarina Persson & Per Olov Persson, Larsvikens Lantbruk Karin Persson & Britt-Marie Persson, Lanthandeln i Viken Agneta Krokstorp & Sven Fredrik Krokstorp, Krokstorps Gård Gunilla Andrén, Lokalskafferiet i Saxtorp Hanna Kuoppala & Rolf Larsson, Purple Living Caroline Andersson & Thorbjörn Andersson, Brännan Tomaten Bengt Ahlman & Boel Wildmark, Tomatens hus/vegetabilen Johan Sjöblom & Åsa Andersson, Kullasparris Malena Bendelin, Projectleader Lokalproducerat Leader Skåne Nordväst Södra Anna Eklund, Member of LAG Skåne Nordväst Södra and owner of the company Miljö och Marknad. 2

3 Thursday 9 th August 16:05 Arrive Glasgow 18:00 Fyne Ales brewery [email protected] We were given an introduction to the brewery. The ones who wanted could taste the local produced beer and try some homemade pie from their own beef and venison. The beer is made using water from their own streams. The solid waste products from the beer (fermented barley and hops) are used to feed the cattle, giving a full circle of beer and beef production on the farm Dinner at Café Barge, Tarbert [email protected] Seafood from the region cooked with international influences. Cafebarge sources as much as possible of its ingredients locally and is supportive of Local producers. 3

4 Friday 10 th August This day the group was devided into 3 different groups during the day with separate programmes. The group gathered together in the evening in the village of Skipness for the Ceilidh. Group 1, Bo Nylander, Christina Nylander, Eva Gottberg, Ingemar Bengtsson, Katarina Persson, Per Olov Persson, Agneta Krokstorp and Fredrik Krokstorp went to Islay, their guide was Tony Archibald farmer on Islay Ferry from Kennacrig -Port Charlotte Woollen mill Bridgend 4

5 10.10 Islay House Community Garden Islay House garden is a walled garden, belonging to the large house, once owned by Islay estates. The garden is rented to the community for a very small fee. This enables the garden to attract volunteers and employ a small number of staff. The garden has become very productive and the aim is to become completely self-reliant, without the need for grant aid. Started over 10 years ago the garden is run by volunteers and employs 1 full time gardener, funded by Local Produce. Coffee Islay Brewery & Islay house square [email protected] This is an area of Islay house grounds that used to be the main farm buildings and stables, it has now been converted to a small retail centre for small shops and boutiques Kilchoman Farm Distillery tour and Lunch This is the newest distillery on Islay and is part of a working farm. 5

6 15.00 Craigens farm Oysters, Beef and Sheep. This farm is run by the Archibald family who have leased the farm for many years. Tony has now retired and has passed the farm lease on to his son. It is mainly a cattle and sheep farm but in recent years they have installed an oyster farm along the coastline. Ferry to the mainland Ceilidh in Skipness The Skipness BBQ and Ceilidh were organised by Tarbert and Skipness Community Trust. The ceilidh was held in Skipness village hall. Many traditional dances were played by the band and the host for the evening John Hunt led us in many of the dances. Group 2, Gunilla Andrén, Hanna Kuoppala, Rolf Larsson, Caroline Andersson, Thorbjörn Andersson, Bengt Ahlman, Boel Wildmark, Johan Sjöblom, Åsa Andersson, Karin Persson, Britt- Marie Persson and Anna Eklund went around Kintyre with Jim Paterson as guide. 6

7 09.00 High Bellochantuy Farm Visit to farm roadside stall. This farm has diversified to produce many vegetables and eggs aswell as cattle and sheep. They place their vegetables and eggs in a covered roadside stall and all items are paid for by placing the money into an honesty box. 09:30 Glenbarr farm shop has large areas of polytunnel and they grow many varieties of flowers and plants. Some of these are used by the owner, Peter to exhibit in agricultural shows. At the end of our visit Peter played us some tunes on his accordian. Peter showed us his prize Dahlia's and some enormous onions. Vegetable/flower shows are very popular in Scotland. [email protected] 7

8 10.45 Ifferdale farm Andrew Gemmil has recently started selling his meat directly to the public. This was done in order to show a sense of connection between the farmer and the consumer. He has found this method of selling to be very beneficial and commercially viable. Many people now actively search for him at markets. Andrew has a hill farm and also has accommodation for hillwalkers Campbeltown Community Organic Garden [email protected] Meet with Food from Argyll representative and Kintyre preserves. Campbeltown garden has been running for the past 10 years or so and has recently expanded to create a larger market garden area to the rear. This allows for a greater amount of production and subsequently more income for the garden. 3 members of staff are employed here and there is a large number of volunteers who come along and help out. Chris explaining what the garden is all about, followed by a delicious lunch using only vegetables grown in the garden. 8

9 14.00 Springbank Distillery,Campbeltown This is a family owned distillery based in the heart of Campbeltown. 17:00 Stonefield Farm Holidays, Tarbert [email protected] Owned by the local Laird and his family this shop has been through a period of renewal recently and has diversified into providing camping huts. An Tairbeart, combines a cafe, shop and camping area all in one. In the farm shop you can buy your basic everyday essentials and also find that extra special treat. We specialise in our own home-made produce, fresh and smoked meats, diary products, conserves, honeys and Scottish grown vegetables and fruit. On site they also rent out wigwams. 9

10 18.30 Barbeque in Skipness and Ceilidh, provided by Tarbert & Skipness Community Trust. Local food and traditional dances. Group 3, The producers from the island Ven in Sweden: Brita Ossler, Gitt Ossler, Ine Back, Måns Back Nilsson together Malena Bendelin went to the islands of Gigha Ferry to Gigha Meet with Lukas Lehmann, Gigha Trust and Community Garden 10

11 12.30 Lunch at Gigha Hotel Ferry to mainland Campbeltown Community Garden 17:00 Farmshop in Tarbert 11

12 18.30 Barbeque in Skipness and Ceilidh afterwards. Saturday 11 th August Tarbert community garden This garden was established in 2005 by Ed Tyler and his wife Carina Spinks. The garden is in the grounds of the local health centre where Carina works as the local doctor. The garden relies on the work of a small team of enthusiastic volunteers. 12

13 10.00 Mid Argyll Show The Mid-Argyll Agricultural Show is a major event held annually on the second Saturday in August. Hundreds of exhibitors enter competitions in Baking, Produce, Crafts, Flowers and Vegetables as well as the Dog and Livestock classes. Local produce and Lokalproducerat shared a stall and promoted both regions and sold both Swedish and Scottish products Walk and talk in Tarbert The group was divided in couples and changed partner each 5 minutes. We walked for one hour, to the harbour and up to Tarbert Castle. 13

14 19.00 Dinner The last dinner together was organized in the Tarbert Hotel. Before people went out and enjoyed Saturday night in Tarbert we had a workshop talking about gained experiences during the trip. (What was most inspiring, shared experiences, what they appreciated the most and impressions) Sunday 12 th August Breakfast Rest and Be Thankful mountain pass Jim Paterson, project leader Local produce discuss problems with food distribution because of the winding roads, danger of landslides and quick weather changes in the mountain pass. 11:00 Glasgow airport 14