Flower and food festival visitors ‘are in for treat’

EVENTS: Dundee extravaganza marking 30th anniversary in style at Camperdown

The 30th Dundee Flower and Food Festival begins today, with organisers preparing to serve up the best one yet.

Tens of thousands of visitors are set to descend on Camperdown Park.

As part of this year’s 30th birthday celebrations, a cultural expo in Camperdown House will celebrate the impact of design and the city’s status as the only UK Unseco City of Design.

Children’s TV favourite Mr Bloom and His Band will be among the guests entertaining the crowds on Sunday, while chefs from some of Courier Country’s top restaurants will host cooking sessions and classes.

BBC horticulturist Christine Walkden will provide gardening top tips over the weekend.

Dundee’s 71 Brewing will provide drinks in one of the two beer tents, while the Tayside-based Happy Yukes will join scores of other musicians and dance groups on the entertainment stage.

Anne Rendall, depute neighbourhood services convener and the council’s newly appointed tree champion, has been busily helping alongside hundreds of others for this year’s event.

She said: “With this year being the 30th anniversary we decided to do something extra. We’ve decided to open up Camperdown and let people see the cultural gems we have in the city.

“This year’s festival is on track to be as popular as ever and we have managed to attract a range of celebrities that will appeal to a wide audience. I can safely say visitors are in for a treat.”