"Our asparabus tour began when we picked up the most unlikely green "hitch-hiker" en route to the famous Fleece Inn at Bretforton where we had morning coffee. Owned by the National Trust, the Fleece is the home of the legendary Asparagus (Gras) Auctions which have...
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Morris dancing, traditional folk music, classic cars and famous names were on the menu for part of the official launch for this year’s British Asparagus Festival. Visitors from the Vale and further afield flocked to The Fleece Inn in Bretforton on Thursday 23 April as the festival...
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Friday 19th June - Sunday 5th July The Droitwich Spa Festival will feature a fantastic programme of local food and drink, music and arts events in this historic salt town. It takes place in the town centre and pubs, clubs and venues around town and offers...
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The first ever Aspara Treasure Hunt was hailed a great success by everyone that took part. Organised as part of the launch of the Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham and also celebrating St Georges Day , many varieties of classic and vintage cars...
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Asparagus bouquets, asparagus button holes, accessories and even special aspara-loos for those over-indulging in the asparagus appetisers (given the vegetable’s well known after effect), are just some of the details a bride is planning for her vegetable-themed wedding taking place at Laughern Hill Estate in...
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Jemima Packington, the world famous Asparamancer has once again made her predictions for 2014 with the help of Worcestershire asparagus. “Sometimes what comes to you can seem incredibly off the wall,” said Miss Packington. “Yet sometimes you are certain." This year's predictions are: 1. Loss of a senior...
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