eatBute08 was a
two-day food event that took place at
Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute, Scotland,
on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th May
2008
Saturday 24th May, 2008:
Children’s Activities at eatBute08
Brought to you in association with Achievement Bute
Bag a Butey
Come and visit the children's stall at the Farmers Market to buy your special handmade canvas bag.
Kids Kitchen Workshop - Happy Faces!
Our guest chefs will be helping children make simple and delicious dishes. Running hourly throughout the day (each workshop will last 30 minutes)
Kids Kitchen Workshop - Smoothie Making!
Our guest chefs will be helping children make nutritious and tasty smoothies. Running hourly throughout the day (each workshop will last 30 minutes)
Dance & Movement Workshop
Get moving with some lively action led by dancers and musicians, Gaita Vadia. Running hourly throughout the day (each workshop will last 1 hour)
Craft Workshop
Learn how to make percussion instruments from recycled materials - all based on a 'foodie' theme. Running hourly throughout the day (each workshop will last 1 hour)
Music Workshop
A great opportunity to make some noise and try out the instruments made in previous workshops. Running hourly throughout the day (each workshop will last 1 hour)
Family Treasure Hunt
Families are invited to follow the clues through the magnificent 300 acres of Mount Stuart grounds, completing the quiz sheet as you go. Prizes for children with correct sheets.
Wild Food Walk
A family activity led by a Wild Food Enthusiast who will take us on a guided walk, collecting seasonal wild food along the way. Food collected may even be used by the guest chefs for cookery demonstrations at the Farmers Market later in the day.
Planting
Add to the extensive Kitchen Garden by planting your very own vegetable seedlings, perhaps even potting some to take home with you. These workshops will be based on a "drop by and plant" basis and last approximately 30 minutes.
eatBute Procession!
Join in our lively procession to mark the end of eatBute08. Led by musicians and dancers, Gaita Vadia, the procession will celebrate this inaugural event and unite all the children who took part in the fun. Starting at 4pm at the Visitor Centre.
Booking is required for all activities, to secure your place please ensure you check-in at the Visitor Centre on arrival
Where: Visitor Centre Courtyard at Mount Stuart
When: 11am-4pm
For more information: Call 01700 503877 or email contactus@mountstuart.com