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The Great British Food Festival is returning to the stunning surroundings of the Warrington region to bring together the finest artisanal culinary creations, top regional producers, and vibrant live entertainment! Set against scenic parkland, this highly anticipated event offers an unmissable weekend out for food lovers, families, and friends looking to sample, taste, and celebrate the very best of British and international gastronomy. At the heart of the event is the Artisan Food Market, featuring dozens of independent vendors showcasing local cheeses, hand-crafted chutneys, freshly baked breads, gourmet meats, and sweet delicacies. Visitors can interact directly with passionate producers, discover unique ingredients, and take home high-quality regional produce. The Street Food Arena will be buzzing with vibrant smells and flavours, serving up everything from authentic wood-fired pizzas and slow-roasted hog roasts to spicy international street dishes, vegan delicacies, and gourmet burgers. Throughout the weekend, the Main Stage hosts live cooking demonstrations led by acclaimed professional chefs and Great British Bake Off stars. Attendees can gain expert culinary insights, master new cooking techniques, and pick up insider tips on pairing flavors. For those looking for friendly competition, the legendary Men V Food eating challenge and the popular Great British Cake Off contest will take center stage, offering both thrill and laughter for participants and spectators alike. To complement the rich food offerings, the festival features multiple craft bars serving real ales, local gins, pimms, craft ciders, and sparkling wines. Live acoustic sets, regional bands, and family-friendly music performances will keep the festival energy high throughout both days. Families can take full advantage of the expansive activity zones, which include interactive children’s cookery workshops, circus skills sessions, inflatable play areas, and face painting. With its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and comprehensive entertainment program, the Great British Food Festival is a premier celebration of UK food culture.

The 3 Counties Expo Bedfordshire stands as a premier regional business event designed to foster genuine corporate relationships, drive local economic growth, and unite diverse professionals. Set in a vibrant, collaborative environment, this upcoming event brings together ambitious company directors, visionary entrepreneurs, startup founders, and corporate leaders from across the region to share insights, establish lucrative partnerships, and scale their commercial horizons. Rather than relying on cold corporate settings, the expo prioritizes face-to-face dialogue, community collaboration, and meaningful interactions that inspire long-term business success. Attendees can look forward to an immersive day packed with progressive learning formats, cutting-edge exhibits, and high-value networking sessions tailored to address current marketplace demands. Exhibition and Networking Features Participants will gain unrestricted access to a dynamic exhibition zone featuring a diverse array of innovative local businesses showcasing their core services, retail products, and specialized solutions. The format includes structured hourly networking modules organized alongside dedicated industry groups to ensure participants experience zero awkwardness while maximizing connection outputs. Furthermore, attendees can take part in specialized interactive speed networking tracks designed to expand professional directories rapidly. An exclusive, optional sit-down networking lunch provides a relaxed atmosphere to switch off from digital distractions, deepen conversations, and cement strategic alliances with potential clients, suppliers, or collaborators. Expert Workshops and Knowledge Growth Education and professional enrichment sit at the heart of the 3 Counties Expo agenda. Throughout the day, industry authorities and regional thought leaders will host a series of bite-sized, practical workshops. These sessions focus on critical modern enterprise requirements, including artificial intelligence integration, strategic digital marketing, human resources management, financial resilience, and sustainable commercial practices. Every presentation is carefully structured to deliver actionable takeaways that participants can immediately implement within their daily operations to optimize workflow efficiency, improve branding visibility, and accelerate bottom-line corporate growth.

The Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) Project Showcase 2026 is a premier event dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application within the North East’s manufacturing sector. Hosted at the University of Sunderland’s state-of-the-art Industry Centre, this upcoming session serves as a critical touchpoint for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to pivot toward more efficient, eco-friendly, and technologically advanced production methods. The SAM Project is a multi-million-pound initiative designed to support the implementation of product and process innovation. This event will feature live demonstrations of "Industry 4.0" technologies, including collaborative robots (cobots), additive manufacturing (3D printing), and digital twin simulations. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into how these tools can reduce carbon footprints while simultaneously increasing commercial output. Throughout the day, industry experts and lead engineers from the SAM team will present case studies of local businesses that have successfully transformed their shop floors through SAM-funded support and technical consultancy. The showcase aims to demystify the complexities of sustainable manufacturing, offering a clear roadmap for businesses to adopt circular economy principles. Whether you are looking to optimize your energy consumption or integrate smart sensors into your assembly line, this event provides the technical expertise and networking opportunities required to future-proof your operations. The event concludes with a guided tour of the factory floor and a dedicated Q&A session focused on the grant funding and intensive technical support available to eligible regional manufacturers.