Join us for a fantastic Sunday Roast with a difference! Enjoy locally sourced wild game and meats such as Wild Boar, Fallow Deer and Pheasant (all subject to availability, choices may vary) served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and gravy. Accompanied by one of our 'Sunday Treats', choose from Bucks Fizz, a Bloody Mary or a glass of wine. Price t.b.c, booking essential.

Join the Glassboat Beginners Wine Club for a fun tasting evening hosted by Great Western Wine.

Tickets are only £10 for the evening.

Special cookery demonstration evening including a glass of wine on arrival, cookery demonstartion, 3 course meal and coffee.

£39 per person.

To kick off the month long Celebration of Food, Averys have teamed up with Food Magazine to create a wine and food tasting event in the heart of Bristol.

Guests will be greeted with a glass of fizz and will then be able to move between the various food and wine matching stations in our historic cellars.

There will be a wide variety of locally produced gourmet foods to sample, all of which will be expertly paired with wines from the Averys range.

Food producers confirmed so far are: Trethowans Dairy, Capreolus Fine Foods, Source and Swinkys.

Not only will you be able to try everything on the night but you won't have to leave empty handed as everything will be available to purchase. Furthermore we'll be offering exclusive discounts.

In addition to all of this there will be a big charity raffle with a fantastic selection of prizes.

Tickets for the event are £10 and only available in advance by calling 0117 9214146. Averys are offering £5 back for every case bought on the night.

HAWK ON THE WILD SIDE FALCONRY DAY with three course lunch Saturday 2nd October from 11am to approximately 4pm.

£49.50 per person to include coffee on arrival, three course lunch,glass of wine and coffee with petit fours.Are you fanatical about Birds of Prey? Then this is a must do experience for you. Arrive at The Mount Somerset for morning coffee then watch a fabulous falconry display by Taunton based company South West Falconry. You will start by being introduced
to the birds (Hawks, Falcons and Owls), during which, the experienced falconer will explain all about their diverse histories and then give a demonstration on flying and handling the birds of prey.

After the display you will be treated to a superb three course lunch created by our award-winning Head Chef, Stephen Walker.
After lunch you will be given the opportunity to enjoy our award-winning gardens with breathtaking views over theQuantocks whilst having a large Bay Winged Hawk (Harris Hawk)follow on and fly majestically to your glove for food. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and find out everything you want to know about these amazing birds.

The walk lasts for approximately two hours regardless of weather conditions, so please check the forecast for the day and dress accordingly.

Come and take a look at our brand new spa facility. Open day from 11 am till 4pm with guided tours of this Somerset Gem with state of the art hydrotherapy pool, fitness suite,sauna, foot spas, experience showers and treatment rooms offering comfort zone products.

Flexible spa memberships, spa packages, spa retreats and treatments available. Restaurant open for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Sunday 23rd October at 3pm. £16.50 per person including full afternoon tea.

Prior to our afternoon tea, George Dobson will be talking about his book 'Observational Odes' and reading extracts from it. The book is a light-hearted look at the idiosyncrasies of life.George is an experienced and entertaining speaker and his prime objective will be to send everybody home smiling.

The book is available to buy costing £10, with all the money going to his charities, CLIC Sargent, The Multiple Sclerosis Centre and the Rainbow Group.

Also 28th November. 27th February . 27th March.

Ever popular - Join us for a superb three course Sunday lunch while enjoying music by our resident jazz duo who will be playing throughout the afternoon. What nicer way to spend a Sunday.

Sunday Lunch with Jazz usually takes place on the last Sunday of every month and other ad hoc times throughout the year, please check our website or this calendar for any additional dates.

Come and have Afternoon Tea followed swiftly by a tea tasting session with Duncan, our Master Tea Blender, where you'll get to try a selection of our teas and find out about how they are grown & produced.

After tea, Andy our resident Tea Master will make for you a selection of our tantalising tea infused cocktails. The perfect blend of the 2 best selling legal drugs, caffeine & alcohol! There will also be a chance to ask us all those questions you've wanted answering about tea. The event will cost £10 per person.

Find out Andrew's top tips for cooking Exmoor game, meat and poultry to perfection.

Cookery demonstration includes lunch. A special package to include dinner, bed and breakfast is also available. See website for details.

Making a good salad is truely an art, a poor dressing can destroy even the finest of ingredients.

Come and learn the secrets of winter salad dressings to die for with Master Chef John McGeever

10.30-14.00.

£25 to include coffee, two course lunch and a bottle of your very own dressing to take home. (£10 will be donated to St Margaret's Hospice)

Show of Strength Theatre Company launches the 'Taste' Festival in Staple Hill this year with 'Trading Local'� - a series of 5-minute monologues performed in local shops, highlighting food and drink outlets in the area. All free and great fun.

Come along and join in a cookery demonstration by Romy - who specialises in authentic Indian cuisine and has produced her own range of Indian sauces.
Maximum 12 people. Booking essential.

Tel: 01454-806370 to book your place.
www.romyskitchen.co.uk

An opportunity to watch this film that lifts the veil on the food industry and reveals some truths about what we eat, how it's produced and who we have become as a society. Refreshments provided - free entry.

Visit this independent micro-brewery to see where real ales such as Gem and the organic brew, Wild hare, are made. Tour includes free tasters.

Please book for the brewery tour by calling 0117 947 4797

Come along and join in a BBQ and refreshments, much of which will have been produced using locally sourced ingredients. Children's garden, stalls and activities for children too.

1. Festival of food launch at Avery's cellars. We will be providing a great range of our cured meats to accompany Avery's wines.

2. Basic fish filleting course. Come to Source for a chance to learn the basic skills invloved in selecting, filleting and cooking fresh fish.

3. Basic butchery. Come back to Source to learn the basics of poultry and lamb butchery.

4. Game tasting event. Your chance to try different types of game from pigeon to wigeon and everything inbetween.

Come along and taste the beer brewed at this fairly recently opened brewery and learn more about their particular brews - tours on the hour, no need to book. Open from 12noon to 3pm.

Visit the beautiful biodynamic certified gardens set in historic parkland - a farm with rare breed animals, a working horse and gardens producing fruit and vegetables for use by the local school and sold to the local community via Thornbury CSA (Community Supported Agriculture).

Open 2-5pm.

Open 2-5pm

Severn View Farm is a small mixed organic farm with sheep, pigs, poultry and vegetables in the space of just 16 acres. Lovely young orchard with friendly sheep grazing too - expect to be approached! Guided tours at 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Max 30 per tour. Please book for tour.

A chance to spend the day enjoying the beautiful park grounds, animals, cafe and farm shop selling a range of seasonal produce grown/picked on the farm. Watch a cookery demonstration, enjoy homemade cakes/refreshments in the cafe and join in some local food focussed events. 10am - 4pm

Celebrate the richness and variety of English fruit at this 14th century historic barn. Lots of events and stalls on the day with activities for children - fun for all ages.
10.30am - 3.30pm

Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2008, Champion Beer of Britain 2008, Bronze Award. Com e and see and taste for yourself. Let's Go Down the Pub!

Official beer of the Cotswold Way National Trail - The Best of the Cotswolds. Meet at the Brewery SHop with tours of the brewery on the half hour starting at 10.30am. Last tour 3.30pm

A family run bakery producing award winning handmade cakes and snack bars. Take a fascinating tour of the bakery's premises just off the A46 and visit their bakery shop too. Booking necessary. 11.30am start. Maximum 15 per tour.

Enjoy a demonstration of how to joint different types of poultry as well as learning the art of French trimming a loin of pork at this popular farm shop. Booking essential, Maximum 35 people. Ring 01454-261633 to book. Starts 6.30pm

Visit Bristol & Bath's most-loved and preserved railway, offering steam & diesel train and boat rides through the scenic River Avon Valley. Come along to their marquee to watch how they make their favous sponge cakes at 11am

Meet dairy farmer Richard Cornock - enjoy learning about life as a dairy farmer and see their conservation projects. An opportunity to buy a signed copy of the farmers' book "A Year on a Dairy Farm". Booking essential. Maximum 20 people. Starts 11am and tour takes about 1.5 hours.

Winner of the UK Restaurant of the Year Award (The Good Food Guide) in 2009 Chef Ron Faulkner from Ronnie's Restaurant will again use some local seasonal food sourced from Thornbury Farmers' Market.
Starts 10.30am

Visit this award winning local bakery, established in 1986 for a tour including light refreshments. A family run business where three generations work alongside each other. (Limited disabled access). Maximum 15 people. Booking essential. Starts 1pm - 2.30pm

Learn the process of turning grain into flour from a master miller at Shipton Mill who supply Hobbs House Bakery.
Maximum 10 people. Tours start 10am and 2pm. Booking essential. Disabled access is poor.

Come and meet craft butcher Mike Perry - watch him make some of his award winning sausages - a chance to do some shopping at the same time. Booking essential. Maximum 10 people. Starts 2pm

A family run bakery producing award winning handmade cakes and snack bars. take a fascinating tour of the bakery's premises just off the A46 and visit their bakery shop too. Maximum 15 people per tour. Booking essential. Starts 11.30am

Come and watch a demonstration by Sicilian chef Laura Geraci who specialises in Italian home catering. The demonstration will be focussed onhow to make the best of healthy seasonal ingredients. Booking essential. Maximum 10 per demonstrations. Start at 12noon and again at 1pm.

A free taste or £1 if you want a full pint! Brewer Nik Milo will be happy to show you where Codrington Codger and Olde English Rose are made at this South Gloucestershire brewery. Opens on this day 10am - 4pm

Kings and Queens have stayed at Thornbury Castle, the only Tudor castle in England to be open as a hotel. Learn more of its' fascinating history, taste Thornbury Castle wine and tour the castle and historic grounds. For this event and through the 'Taste' festival, Thornbury Castle is offering a complimentary upgrade to full afternoon tea when you book for a cream tea. Please quote 'festival' when making your reservation. Offer limited to 1 upgrade per person - subject to availability. Maximum 15 people. Booking essential. Starts 11am - 12.30pm

Greencore are the UK leader in the own label chilled sauce market and number 2 supplier of own label chilled soup. Come and visit the site to gain aninsight into their product development and manufacturing process. Maximum 10 people. Booking essential. Starts 10.30am. Tour last about 1.5 hours.

It's Perry Pear Orchard harvest time! Come along for tastings and tips on growing your own pears and other soft fruit. Guided walks, demonstrations, children's trail and a Perry Pear menu in the Tea-rooms. Normal Admission Charges Apply. Starts 11am - 4.30pm.

Learn the milling process from a master miller at Shipton Mill, who supply Hobbs House Bakery - opportunity to buy flour. Booking essential. Maximum 10 people per tour. Tours at 10am and 2pm.

Kings and Queens have stayed at Thornbury Castle, the only Tudor castle in England to be open as a hotel. Learn more of its fascinating history, taste Thornbury Castle wine and tour the castle and historic grounds. For this event and throughout the festival, Thornbury Castle is offering a complimentary upgrade to full afternoon tea when you book for a cream tea. Please quote 'Festival' when making your reservation. Offer limited to 1 upgrade per person - subject to availability. Booking essential. Maximum 15 people per tour.

Come and meet craft butcher Mike Perry and watch him make his award winning sausages and learn how to cure bacon.
Booking essential. Maximum 10 people.