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Looking back at foodie events in Accrington

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Alex Bell-ACC

10:56, 20 JAN 2017
Updated10:57, 20 JAN 2017

Sisters Lindsey Curley and Kerry Dark with the Easter egg which they raffled at Mochacinos coffee shop, Accrington, for the Observer ASPIRE appeal for the Accrington Pals memorial. for time-trip in the acc observer1 of 4
Phil Body and Lee Symes preparing fish stock for a meal for the mayor at the Festival of Food and Culture at Traders Brasserie, Globe Centre, Accrington. for time-trip in the acc observer2 of 4
Masterchef Geoff Tookey cooking in Broadway, Accrington, to promote the market, with retail development manager Bill Huntley, coun Marlene Haworth, and National Market Traders Federation members Julien Lewis, Joe Harrison and Lynne Turner-Yorke. for time-trip in the acc observer3 of 4
Tracy Perry's 36th birthday party at Masala, King Street, Accrington. for time-trip in the acc observer4 of 4

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