Brewing Family Celebrates the Harvest
Brewing Family Celebrates the Harvest on Saturday 8th August
As the sight of massive combines confirm the East Anglian barley harvest is reaching its
climax, a Norfolk brewing family is inviting local people to come and sample what much of
the grain is needed for; real ale.
Brewer Stuart Evans from Wroxham said
“Norfolk barley makes great tasting Norfolk beer and at this time of the year
it’s a Norfolk product we should all be celebrating locally”.
The brewery, which was first set up in a garage at his home in Lingwood seven years
ago, is becoming something of a brewing dynasty at its new home in Wroxham.
Employing entirely family members, his mum Christine, sister Debbie and niece Lucy all
help out in the brewery shop.
“My son Joshua helps label up bottles at the weekend, but Millie is too young to
do anything yet, except spend the profits “laughs Stuart.
Stuart’s passion for brewing real ale began when, with his late father, he brewed
at home using DIY kits. For fifteen years they visited beer festivals together, but when
Stuart moved on to brewing traditionally with malt and hops and found he could make a
really good pint, he left his day job with Multi York and took up brewing as Uncle Stuarts
Brewery full time.
"The days that I brew I am at my happiest, I spend all day long blending malts to
ensure a really good product “
Free samples of Wroxham Barns Bitter will be available on Saturday 8th August 10 am to
2 pm at The Produced In Norfolk Farmers Market at Wroxham Barns Tunstead Road Hoveton NR12
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Grand Parade
Wednesday 5th August
6.30pm
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Thursday 12 August 2009
St Andrews Church Hall, Sheringham
13:00 to 15:30 and 16:30 to 19:00
NBS asks donors not to take a holiday from donating
The National Blood Service (NBS) is asking donors not to take a break from
donating blood this summer. With school holidays starting in July a lot of people have
summer vacations planned, which can lead to a dip in blood stocks at this time of year.
Those planning holidays to exotic locations are also being asked to give before they go.
With holidaymakers now travelling further afield, including Africa, Central and South
America, and Asia - all malaria risk destinations, this can prevent many from donating for
six months after they return and have a 'knock-on' effect on blood collection.
Alex Birley, spokeswoman for the NBS said "In order to maintain our current good
level of blood stocks it is important that both new and current blood donors make
appointments to give blood throughout the summer."
"The chances are that you, or someone you know, will need blood products at some
point in the future, whether it be for cancer therapy, a routine operation, as a result of
an accident, or in a maternity unit and you count on it being available. However,
currently only four percent of the eligible population are blood donors."
For more information about giving blood or to book an appointment please visit www.blood.co.uk or call our new donor
line number on 0300 123 23 23.
To be potentially able to give blood you must be aged between 17-65, weigh over 7st 12lbs
(50kg) and be in good health. However, there is no upper age limit for blood donation if
you have donated in the last two years. |
