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MELTING POT FESTIVAL
1 Jan, 1970 at 12:00 am - 7 May, 2016 at 12:00 am
Calling all food lovers! NAE’s annual food and culture festival is back, celebrating the vibrancy and diversity of Hyson Green and Forest Fields. Come along and enjoy delicious dishes from all around the world. Developed with local community organisations, the festival brings together local chefs, dancers, musicians and audiences. Look out for activities led by local young people too!
FOOD STALLS
World Food
Discover authentic flavours from across the globe as Women’s Culture Exchange present traditional recipes from Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Algeria and Sri Lanka. Select a country or try a bit of everything!
Screaming Carrot
Based in the heart of Forest Fields, Screaming Carrot present mouth-watering vegan pastries, sweet and savoury.
Djanogly Academy
Pupils have been learning all about food and cooking with Chef Rachel Foster. Stop by for some suprise delicious recipes.
INFORMATION STALLS
Himmah Food Bank
Himmah is an organisation founded by local mosques and was Hyson Green’s first food bank. They will be accepting donations of non-perishable food on the day.
Oscar Nottingham
Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Information and Support charity Oscar Nottingham present information on healthy eating and raising awareness of support for this condition.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Face Painting
12pm – 5pm
Drumming Workshop
1pm – 2pm
Rangoli Craft Workshop
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Leisure Land Golf
Don’t forget to visit our current exhibition and have a go at our mini golf course. Special group and family rates apply!
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Manushi Dance
1pm and 2pm
Djanogly Academy
3.15pm
Salmagundi
4pm – 4.45pm
