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Friday's (October 28) edition of the Nottinghamian focuses on a couple in Arnold who have won a contract to supply Aldi with their excellent cakes and also what is happening around the city this weekend.
As it's Halloween weekend, we recommend some spooky activities to get involved in and, also, our restaurant recommendation is also frightfully good. With bonfire night fast approaching after Halloween, we also look at what events are happening around the city.
Aldi's 'Next Big Thing' judges 'blown away' by Arnold couple's Harrison and Griffiths Cakes
An Arnold couple were overjoyed after winning a massive contract to supply one of the UKs biggest supermarkets. Paulette Griffiths and Colin Harrison, of Harrison and Griffiths Cakes, appeared on Channel 4's Aldi's Next Big Thing, a show which gives small-scale food producers the chance to pitch their ideas for the chance of a lifetime.
Their winning Jamaican rum cakes are on sale as from Friday, October 28, just hours after the show was aired. The duo wowed the judges with their Jamaican rum cake on their way to winning the show and giving them a chance to get onto Aldi shelves. Colin and Paulette were selected after a Zoom meeting and invited to pitch in front of the cameras at Aldi's headquarters in Warwickshire.
Fireworks and bonfire night 2022 events in and around Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
The nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping which must mean bonfire night is fast approaching. It's been a while since we've had any major displays in Nottingham due to the pandemic but 2022 is shaping up to be a blast.
This year November 5 falls on a Saturday but events announced so far are spanning not just the weekend but starting as early as October 28. Our comprehensive listings will help you decide whether a small, community event is your thing, or one of the larger professionally organised events.
However, the annual display at the Forest Recreation Ground has been cancelled by Nottingham City Council as budget pressures continue to bite. The free event usually attracts a 40,000-strong crowd. The local authority said it had reluctantly taken the decision and that budget difficulties have been exacerbated by rising inflation, energy costs and other pressures.
Weather and trivia
Weather: Low cloud and fog patches lifting first thing. Rain, locally heavy, will spread quickly northeastwards during the morning. Rain clearing by midday, then dry with sunny spells. Temperatures slightly down compared to Thursday. Windy, locally gusty at first, easing later. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
UV: Low
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Trivia question: Nottingham Arboretum is the city’s oldest public park, when was it established?
The answer to today’s trivia question is at the bottom of the newsletter.
Spooky Halloween events taking place across Nottinghamshire
Nottingham is getting ready to host a series of spooky events as Halloween weekend begins. It's the perfect season to take part in a bit of spooky sightseeing across the city, with everything on offer from ghost walks to pumpkin picking.
There are so many events on that it's difficult to know where to start to get the best of out the spooky season. We've found six of our frightful favourites which are guaranteed to get your pulse racing.
Read more here
Recommendation: Frightfully good Halloween food
Name: Liquid Light & Mocky D
Address: Unit 9, Robin Hood Industrial Estate, Alfred St South, Nottingham, NG3 1GE
Cuisine: Vegan street food
When it comes to choosing where to go for dinner this weekend, there are a few excellent choices. Halloween hits the city centre this weekend so there is no better time to try a spooky treat or two.
For some truly frightening fare, vegan favourites Mocky D have re-released their limited edition: Halloweener: 9" hot dogs complete with a reaper and ghost chilli, whiskey sauce. It also comes topped with sauerkraut as all good hotdogs should. The hot dog is just one item on the menu which also includes their signature burgers, kebabs and Sunday dinners.
You can find Mocky-D at the hidden gem pop-up bar that is Liquid Light Tap room on Alfred Street. There will be lots of haunted happenings at the venue to celebrate Halloween including a fancy dress competition, pumpkin carving and film screenings.
You can read more about Mocky and Liquid Light here
That’s all for this week
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The answer to today’s trivia question, Nottingham Arboretum is the city’s oldest public park, when was it established? 1852
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