Beccles now has its very own chocolate bar, and most important of all, it’s a Fairtrade chocolate bar! UK tourist attractions now have access to a fully certified Fairtrade chocolate bar with a customised wrapper.  These are produced in the UK by the Meaningful Chocolate Company, an ethical chocolate business. https://meaningfulchocolate.co.uk/  They are also aimed at historic towns like Beccles, “Gateway to the Broads”. Our customised wrapper includes a beautiful picture of Beccles St. Michael’s church tower, courtesy of Beccles Camera Club, and the following information: Beccles h ..read more

Cookery Theatre 2023 This year we will be hosting the Local Flavours moile cookery theatre. The Theatre will also be moving to a very prominent position in New Market and we ill have a selection of guest chefs. Details of who will be demonstrating on the day can be found on our Cookery Theatre page.  Cookery Theatre 2022 Last year the Cookery Theatre was located behind St. Michael’s Church, with directional signs leading visitors to this amazing vista over the Waveney Valley.. Our headline chef in the Cookery Theatre was Richard Bainbridge, chef owner of Benedicts Restaurant in Nor ..read more

The Tiny Tipple Company receiving Best Stall Presentation from Beccles mayor, Councillor Barry Darch in 2022. Once again the Mayor of Beccles will be judging the Best Stall at the Festival. Unfortunately The Tiny Tipple Company will not be attending the event so will not be able to defend their award but Sweeties Sweet Shop in Beccles have kindly offered to sponsor the trophy again this year so listen out for the presentation ..read more