FREstival | Shropshire Free-From Frestival

About the Event

Shropshire's Free-From and Allergy-Free Show

Frestival takes place on the West Midlands Showground - a 52 acre site in Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire.

An opportunity for people to gain information about free-from - as a result of allergies, conditions and intolerances and give visitors the chance to learn more about coping in their day to day lives with chefs cooking free-from recipes on stage and speakers talking about their own experiences and how they can help.

The event also showcases ‘Free From’ products - whether that be food, drink cosmetics or clothing, as well as being able to grab a drink from the bar and a bite to eat without worrying about what hidden ingredients there are!

You will be able to chat to 'free-from' producers and exhibitors, listen to speakers and watch chefs in action.

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40+

Stands

6

Speakers

3

Chefs

10

Sessions

18th May, 2019

11:45am

Claire McDonnell Lui

Free-from Food as Medicine

Claire McDonnell Liu, Founder and Nutrition Advisor at Leicestershire-based Leafie.org, will be talking on using food as medicine.

Both Claires children suffered from chronic health conditions as young children but improved remarkably after switching to a real food lifestyle.

12:30pm

Ben Calder

Allergies and Kinesiology

Ben Calder has been involved in the holistic health movement for more than 25 years.

He will be talking to people about allergies, how they are developed, why people have more, what you can do about them and how epigenetics plays a role in health and the creation of disease.

1:15pm

Robin Nugent

Vegan Wine and its benefits for all

Robin Nugent, of Iron & Rose in Shrewsburys Market Hall, and speciality winemaker Thomas Holt, of Paso Primero, will be with us discussing vegan wine and the role of sulphur in wine.

They will also look at the history of natural wine-making and its renaissance in Europe and across the world.

3:30pm

Sam Winterflood

Action on Plastic in Shropshire

Having previously worked in recycling and waste management in the UK and abroad, Sam has now partnered with Lillie Lockwood to build Green Options Zero Waste, a single-use plastic free shop in Shrewsbury.

He will be talking about the single-use plastic free movement nationally and how this offers choice and variety to the customer without the food additives normally found in packaged goods

4:15pm

Rhea Alton

Food and Fibromyalgia

Rhea Alton will be chairing an open group discussion on Fibromyalgia here at Frestival, encouraging those who suffer from the illness to share their thoughts on what helps to relieve symptoms in certain cases.

18th May, 2019

11am

Lajina Leal

Gluten-Free Goodness

Chef and founder of Masala Magic Lajina Leal will be cooking up some gluten-free goodness to kickstart our Cookery Theatre.

Lajina, founder of Masala Magic, makes lots of gluten free and dairy free dishes for her family and her clients.

12:15pm

Chris Burt

Paleo

British chef and author of cookbook Momo-No-Ki, Chris Burt will be taking to the stage to inspire visitors with some paleo-inspired recipes.

With over 30 years experience in the industry the Mytton & Mermaid Executive Chef, grew up in the kitchens of his mothers restaurant in Yengama, Sierra Leone where he gained his love for food.

1:30pm

Richard Fletcher

Dairy-free Dishes

Chef Richard Fletcher is a keen advocate of using seasonal locally sourced foods , using home grown ingredients where possible, fresh herbs , greengages, apples and foraged wild garlic his menu always moves with the seasons.

He will be showcasing dairy-free cooking for us at Frestival.

2:45pm

Jenny Tschiesche

The Lunchbox Doctor

One of the UKs leading nutrition experts and the founder of Lunchbox Doctor.

Jenny has a passion for creating delicious and nutritious recipes for busy people. She has worked with leading brands and health campaigns, including BBC Sport, Sport England and Cancer Research UK. Jenny regularly contributes to TV and radio shows including Good Morning Britain and BBC Radio and to newspapers and magazines including The Guardian, The Mai, The Express and Top Santé.

4pm