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Bon Viveur MAYOR & MP

Mayor Ian Duckworth said: “I have
thoroughly enjoyed myself. It has been
ochdale Food and Drink Festival lovely to see so many people in Rochdale
RThe place to eat, drink and be merry centre. I have even been on the merry-
go-round and I am so pleased to see
Rochdale so busy.”

Rochdale MP Tony Lloyd said: “It has
JEAN-CHRISOPHE
been a brilliant day. It has been really
good to have the great Rochdale weather
Multi Michelin star Local artisan cake- as it has been warm enough for the event.
award winner and maker, Natasha Brown
celebrity chef, Jean- presented Jean- “Outside, there is a throng of people
Christophe Novelli Christophe with a cake, enjoying the food and drink on offer, and
demonstrated how to complete with a sugar- inside are as many enjoying the beautiful
make apple tatin plus a paste portrait character Great Hall.”
seafood dish. of him.

FOOD & DRINK festival

CELEBRITY GUESTS CAKE CONTEST

CBeebies ‘I Can Cook’ presenter Katy Ashworth, Indian curry chef Nisha Katona returned to Rochdale, A cake contest was held, with the adult winners presented with Jean-Christophe Novelli’s latest recipe
brought her energetic burst of silliness and family having appeared at the Feel Good Festival in 2016. book, whilst winners of the children’s contest were presented with Natasha Brown’s book, based around
fun – with shows aimed at children and grown-ups She shared her quick and easy dishes, packed with a sugary version of St Mary’s Gate, the nearby church and Toad Lane.
packed with games, sing-a-long songs and laughter. fresh flavour, as did Tom McNeeney, head chef at The
Oxford family pub.