Velvet Magazine April 2017

Local Events
Walk with a fork
Back for its fifth year, East of England’s foodie extravaganza
‘Walk with a Fork’ makes a return to Cambridgeshire on Sunday 7th May
Hosted at Abbots Ripton Hall, just outside
Huntingdon, walkers will embark on an eight
mile amble around the picturesque estate,
whilst indulging on fresh and tasty treats
from local food and drink producers at stops
along the way.
‘Walk with a Fork’ is the flagship event for
Ormiston Families, the East of England’s
leading family charity. Lady De Ramsey,
vice president of Ormiston Families, and
Lord De Ramsey have opened their home
and chosen one of their personal favourite
walks around their private estate. There are
some great suppliers lined up for this year’s
event, including: Aspall, The Village Deli, the
Allotment café, The Abbot’s Elm, Johnsons
of Oldhurst and many more.
Gavin Lamb, relationship and events
manager at Ormiston Families said, “We are
delighted with the success ‘Walk with a Fork’
has had over the years and are especially
pleased to be bringing the event back to
Cambridgeshire this year. “We always look
forward to ‘Walk with a Fork’ and enjoying
the great local food and drink from East
Anglia and the beautiful scenery of the
countryside, all while raising vital funds which
allow us to continue our work with children,
young people and families throughout the
region. We are grateful to Lord and Lady
De Ramsey for having us at Abbots Ripton
Hall and to our sponsor, Aspall. We would
also like to thank Heidi from foodPark, Eat
Cambridge and the team from the Secret
Garden Party for their assistance.”
Proceeds from ‘Walk with a Fork’ will be used
to support Ormiston Families’ work providing
services to support children and young
people across East Anglia, helping to improve
their life chances. Identifying and responding
to the needs of children, whatever challenges
they face, the charity’s vision is of a world
in which every child will be loved, nurtured
and valued. There are still places available for
local food and drinks producers to supply the
‘Walk with a Fork’ events.
MORE INFORMATION
Tickets are £23 per person and
children under 5’s go free
Dogs are welcome
To book tickets please visit :
www.ormiston-families.eventbrite.com
‘Walk with a Fork’ is also being held
at Kimberley Hall, Norfolk on Sunday
14th May and Helmingham Hall,
Suffolk on Sunday 3rd September.
If you would like to be involved
please contact Gavin on
gavin.lamb@ormistonfamilies.org.uk
or 01473 705034.
www.ormistonfamilies.org.uk
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