As a former intern myself I like to take on students and offer them the chance to work on projects that (I hope) give them a real sense of what it is like out here in the working world and to help me out when I have a big project and all hands are needed on the deck so to speak. Olivia is on a one day a week adoption with me from Leeds Met and has been a great help especially in the build up to and during Countryside Live. I asked her to write about her experience and here is her blog post.
Guest blog - The Southerner explores…
Yes I am Southerner, but before you stop reading I cannot
speak any higher of the North right now, especially after visiting (and not
wanting to leave) Countryside Live, you may not admit it but you know I'm right…and
I’ll tell you why.
It’s the time of year that brings families, traders, farmers
and of course livestock all together for one weekend. I wasn’t sure what to
expect but as I approached the venue, the sea of cars and toddlers on shoulders
gave me the impression that this was big – very big.
As I arrived and fought my way through the crowds to the
main pavilion I was pleasantly surprised to see such variety in ages and so
many different stalls. From Ferrets to Figs, candles to cows, it was all there
and in full speed. I was immediately transfixed by numerous smells and
beautiful sights. With Christmas around the corner I couldn’t help but become
giddy at the beautifully crafted wreaths and handmade candles next to me.
Children were running around giggling also amazed with all the excited things
around and I was definitely one of them. I was offered a pork pie and kindly
accepted (whilst slightly dribbling…elegantly) and it was bursting with flavour. I forgot how much I love these events – absolute
heaven.
As I carried on past more stands offering me sweets,
photographs and I think even Liquorice perfume (strange I know, I hope they
weren’t insinuating anything…) I came across a stall ‘The
Meat Crusade’ and beside that a very large Steer (made of fibreglass
of course) and terribly good looking people, informing us of the benefits of
Rose Veal and taste bud melting sensation it leaves…
You’re probably thinking I am all a bit strange right now,
but I should probably introduce myself, my name is Olivia, I am 21 years old
and studying Public Relations at Leeds Metropolitan University, hold on I’m
missing something… That’s right I am also intern at John Penny & Sons….the
penny (ironically) drops.
The Meat Crusade is a national campaign led by John Penny
& Sons to bring you back to your local butcher. Butchers can tell you far more than a supermarket ever could about meat, they can even tell you the exact farm it has come from.
The team were inundated with people of all ages trying Rose Veal who couldn’t believe the tender taste and healthy texture it had. Long gone are the confined crates and mislead conception, this is the 21st Century.
Here are the days that it is RSPCA approved and branded a freedom
food, Rose Veal has never been better.
I am aware the word ‘Veal’ can make people shoot off in the
opposite direction. But today that was not the case in fact the complete
opposite. Bull calf’s in the dairy industry are quite often disposed of soon after birth and have no
quality of life whatsoever.
Rose Veal calves are brought up in a far more wholesome way, they have plenty of room to move around both inside and out. The response John Penny’s
had was amazing. In this day and age people are more broad minded in what they
eat especially the young. Teenagers in particular were more curious about the
meat and far more open minded than their parents. All you have to do is ask
your local butcher, I’m sure they will be more than happy to supply it for you,
that way it is a win win for you, your butcher and the calf!
Can rose veal return onto our shelves? Yes. 2,500 samples
over two days flew of our stand and many coming back for more. I packed 800
goody bags (yes 800!) and they were gone by 12pm Sunday. What does that tell you?
For more information please visit: http://www.johnpenny.co.uk/the-meat-crusade.html
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