Events
Organising local Roadshow events and attending regional and national exhibitions is just one element of Select Lincolnshire’s marketing strategy to raise awareness about the Select Lincolnshire brand. In addition, our attendance at these events provides the opportunity to showcase Lincolnshire produce and services to both consumers and the major multiples as well as highlighting the benefits of using the brand to Lincolnshire companies.
On this page you will find a list of our forthcoming events. If you are interested in attending any of the Select Lincolnshire events, please email select@lincolnshire.gov.uk or alternatively Telephone (01522) 550500.
Please contact the person listed below each event for all other events.
All Future Events
Lincolnshire in London – The Restaurant Show 2008
06/10/2008 - 08/10/2008
6th - 8th October – Earls Court London
Select Lincolnshire’s most ambitious project to date ‘Lincolnshire in London’ will see the Select team taking the capital’s restaurants by storm this autumn. A host of Select members, along with our ambassadors and the whole team will be conducting a strategic PR campaign aimed at targeting London’s top chefs with the aim of getting them to source Lincolnshire food and drink for their restaurants.
The main focus of Lincolnshire in London will focus on Select Lincolnshire exhibiting at ‘The Restaurant Show 2008'. The Restaurant Show is the trade show aimed exclusively at the UK’s restaurant industry. A vast array of products, new launches and inspirational features combine to ensure this event truly meets the needs of today’s restauranteur.
Now in its 19th year, The Restaurant Show attracts a targeted audience within the restaurant market. Over 12,000 visitors attended the show last year. Select Lincolnshire will also be holding a special VIP event at the fabulous Goring Hotel, London. All with the aim of getting the top London chefs to source Lincolnshire produce.
For more information about Select Lincolnshire events please contact the Select Lincolnshire team on 01522 550593 or e-mail select@lincolnshire.gov.uk
The World Fruit and Vegetable Show
08/10/2008 - 09/10/2008
Excel London
8th-9th October 2008
Lincolnshire fruit and vegetable suppliers who are looking at targeting a wider range of trade buyers may be interested in exhibiting at the ‘World Fruit and Vegetable Show’, which is being held at Excel, London on 8th/9th October.
This is a trade only event with companies from around the globe participating. Although originally targeted at the UK market, last years visitors came from 34 countries and included buyers and major decision makers from around the country.
The exhibition is organised by Lincolnshire based events company ‘Green World Exhibitions’ who are particularly keen to see more Lincolnshire producers represented.
For further information please contact Green World Exhibitions on 01429 864466 or email enquiry@wfvexpo.com
North Lincolnshire Food Fair
28/09/2008 - 28/09/2008
The 5th North Lincolnshire Food Fair is being held on Sunday 28th September 2008, at The Pink Pig, Holme, Scunthorpe, DN16 3RE between 10am and 3pm.
This annual event is being held to celebrate all that is good about local food in Lincolnshire. Last year the event attracted over 2000 visitors and it was a great, fun day. Exhibitors so far include Oslinc ostrich, rapeseed oil, Chocolates, Lincolnshire Fruit Wines, local ice cream, herbs and fishcakes plus local brass band and children’s entertainment.
Stalls are allocated on a first come, first served basis and cost £25 inclusive of vat for a 6ft space inside and unlimited outside. Tables can be provided at £5 per table inclusive of vat. The event does not plan to have two of any type of vendor so that there is as wide a spread as possible.
If you would like to book a space or for further information please contact Sally Jackson at The Pink Pig:
Telephone/fax 01724 844466
Mobile
: 07968 474134
http://www.pinkpigorganics.co.uk/
Please make cheques payable to ‘Lincolnshire Organics Ltd’.
Trim Your Waste - Could your business PROFIT from reduced packaging?
21/08/2008 - 25/09/2008
Select Lincolnshire Business Advice Seminar
9.30am - 12.30pm
, 24th September 2008
The Epic Centre, Lincoln
The answer is most likely to be YES! In an increasingly uncertain economic climate Lincolnshire businesses need to examine all their costs and identify potential savings. Packaging may not be an obvious area for cost reduction, however the savings can be considerable both financially and in terms of environmental impact. According to the President of the European Union the time is right for businesses to see 'the environment as a real business opportunity rather than an unwelcome diversion'.
For this reason Select Lincolnshire, in partnership with Lincolnshire Trading Standards, are pleased to present a comprehensive packaging seminar aimed at Lincolnshire food, drink, agricultural and horticultural businesses.
Mark Shayler from environmental programme Envirowise, will present a lively and informative insight into resource efficient packaging and how to save money whilst reducing your environmental impact.
Envirowise is a Government-funded programme dedicated to putting the sustainable use of resources at the heart of UK business practice. It offers businesses of all sizes and sectors a wide range of free, independent and practical advice designed to genuinely improve their processes, profitability and competitiveness.
As a result, since its launch in 1994, Envirowise has helped UK businesses save well over £1Bn by enabling them to significantly reduce their environmental impact.
Attendees will also hear from Lincolnshire County Council Trading Standards about the Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations 2003. Under the Regulations, businesses, (amongst other requirements) have to minimise the amount of packaging that they use. Trading Standards will give a presentation on these rules and how businesses can comply. This should lead to reducing the risk of prosecution and may also have the potential to make cost savings.
Finally, Hayley Bury of Select Lincolnshire will speak about effectively incorporating the Select Lincolnshire branding onto packaging.
There will be ample opportunity to ask advice from the experts. The event will conclude with a buffet lunch, networking opportunity and optional tour of the Epic Centre.
To book your place please contact Helen Scott on telephone (01522) 550593 or alternatively e-mail mailto:helen.scott@lincolnshire.gov.uk . Please respond by Friday 5th September 2008.
Orchards and Groves: Their History, Ecology, Culture and Archaeology
08/09/2008 - 10/09/2008
At the beginning of September (8th to10th), a conference will be held at Sheffield Hallam University where people from across the UK and Europe will be discussing the history, culture and wildlife associated with orchards and groves.
The three-day conference will be a major national and international event looking at this relatively poorly-documented area. Speakers will address topics fundamental to the conservation of these wonderful and iconic landscape features. The conference will be international in flavour and cover a range of subjects from fruit-growing orchards to the cultural significance of forest and woodland groves, their products and uses.
Please contact the conference team via http://www.ukeconet.co.uk/ or phone 0114 272 4227 for further details and to book a place.