Third time lucky for foodie festival

MARLOW: A popular annual event which has been postponed twice is set to go ahead in the autumn, virus restrictions permitting.

Pub in the Park takes place in Higginson Park and sees musicians and chefs team up for a food and drink festival in Marlow, which also tours the rest of the UK.

Organised by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge, the event has been forced to postpone twice, but has announced it is eyeing a weekend over September to hold the event.

Artists set to perform include Craig David and Beverley Knight.

Michelin-starred chefs and Marlow eateries including The Hand and Flowers and The Coach will be serving up dishes.

“We’re so excited that Pub in the Park Marlow will be taking place September 1619 at Higginson Park with our amazing band of chefs, musicians, and most of all, you,” a statement from organisers said.

“The Government’s roadmap announcement has given us what we’ve all been waiting for – clarity. Before you know it you’ll be tucking into delicious dishes, sipping on cold beers in the sun and dancing to live music with your mates.”

Organisers add that they have ‘plenty of COVID-19 safety measures in place’, if needed, but if safe, vowed to ‘party like its 2019’.

Early access for tickets will launch on Thursday, March 18, before they open to the general public the next day. Visit bit.ly/3qs4JL3 for tickets.

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MICHAEL WILLIAMS, 35, of Sandpipers Place, Cookham, was banned from driving for six months, given a one year community order and told to pay £180 for being in charge of a motor vehicle above the alcohol limit in Maidenhead on January 10.

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RYAN SEYMOUR, 32, of Nicholsons Lane, Maidenhead, was fined £120 and told to pay £119 costs for possession of cannabis in Colnbrook on August 19.

LOREN GIBSON, 30, of All Saints Avenue, Maidenhead, was given an 18-month community order, banned from driving for two years and told to pay £180 costs for drug-driving in Maidenhead on June 1.

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RICHARD BACON, 46, of Straight Road, Windsor, was given a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, told to pay

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