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•  Butter-Fingers on Prime Time News TV

Claire Montgomery and the Tyne Tees TV News Film Crew visited Butter-Fingers production base on Dabble Duck Estate, Shildon to experience this unique product and learn about its origins and future plans. We were thrilled to be featured prime time on Sunday the 31st of January - they loved the butters as much as we do! Thanks to Claire for making such a good feature around our little business.

 Delia On-line Features Butter-Fingers

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Butter-Fingers Updates in Local Press Business News

Butter-Fingers On Tour!

Throughout the coming weeks of May and June you can try Butter-Fingers as well as meet Kairen at Tasting Events across the UK. Here she is at Harvey Nichols on SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY. The tour dates over the coming weeks include:

• 3rd & 4th July         - Brocksbushes Strawberry Fayre, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE43 7UB
• 26th-28th June      - Chatsworth Summer Food Fair 2010, Pilsley, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1UF
• 19th June                 - Balloon Tree Farm Shop & Cafe, Gate Helmsley, York
• 12th June                 - Beckworth Emporium, Glebe Road, Mears Ashby, Northants, NN6 0DL
• 8th June                   - Castle Howard Farm Shop, York, YO60 7DA
• 5th June                   - Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ
• 22nd May                 - Fenwicks Food Hall, Northumberland St, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE99 1AR
• 21st May                   - Lewis & Cooper, 109 High Street, Yarm, TS15 9BB
• 15th May                   - Hillers Farm Shop, Dunnington Heath Farm, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5PD
• 12th May                   - Lewis & Cooper, 92 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
• 9th May                     - Barton Grange, Garstang Road, Brock, Preston, PR3 0BT
• 8th May                     - Bents Garden Centre, Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5NT

Recent Demonstration Events: 

•  24th April                - Kellham Hall Farm Shop, Thornton, Bradford, BD13 3SS
• 10th April                - Barton Grange, Garstang Road, Brock, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0BT
• 9th April                  - Balloon Tree Farm Shop & Cafe, Gate Helmsley, York
• 8th April                  - Beckworth Emporium, Glebe Road, Mears Ashby, Northants, NN6 0DL
• 6th April                  - Castle Howard Farm Shop, York, YO60 7DA
• 3rd April                  - Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER
• 2nd April                 - Balloon Tree Farm Shop & cafe, Gate Helmsley
• 21st-24th March    - Food & Drink Expo - NEC, Birmingham
• 17th March             - Lewis & Cooper, 92 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
• 6th March               - Brocksbushes Farm Shop, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE43 7UB
• 5th March               - Perns of Helmsley, 18 Market Place, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
• 3rd March               - Lewis & Cooper, 92 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
• 27th February       - Harvey Nichols, 109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ
• 26th February       - Fortnum & Mason, 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER
• 17th February       - Lewis & Cooper, 92 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire 

Saturday 19th December.  The Butter-Fingers debut for Kairen at the fabulous Fortnum & Mason 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER

 Lewis & Cooper, Northallerton, Pre-Noel event - 1st November

 Brocksbushes, Corbridge, Christmas Fayre 14-15th November

Balloon Tree, York, Christmas Fayre 21-22 November. Ballon Tree resident chef Adam demonstrates a gorgeous Salmon dish with Butter-Fingers Chilli & Lime 

May 2009: Butter-Fingers Sweet Butter Success at Harrogate Speciality Food Show

On June 14th I launched our fabulous new range of sweet butter products at the Harrogate Speciality Food Show. They were very positively received and they are guaranteed to excite anyone with even the mildest sweet tooth. The four new flavours complement morning toast, crumpet suppers, afternoon scones and are a great addition to plain sponge cakes. I was inundated with orders from existing and new Butter-Fingers stockists & users and am so pleased that the expanding product range is creating so much interest.

Kairen

 April 2009: I am proud to introduce the latest member of the Butter-Fingers team. Cara Thomson has joined me on the Dabble Duck Estate and, following a period of training, she is now working in production.

Previous Demonstrations

Thankyou to all those who tried Butter-Fingers at these Demonstrations by Kairen

20th February 2009 Stewarts & Co launch Butter-Fingers. We are pleased to be included as part of their expanding business which plays an important part in Jesmond life. Come along to their delicatessen, café & butchery and taste Butter-Fingers first hand – I will be there to share the experience and buzz in this exciting hub of the city

 
7th March 2009, The Orchards Greengrocers & Deli, Barnard Castle Demonstrating Butter-Fingers in the beautiful setting of historical Barnard Castle. Perry & Annette Hinton-Clifton invite you to the launch of Butter-Fingers at the Orchard Greengrocers & Deli. Come along and meet Butter-Fingers proprietor Kairen Dods, sample Butter-Fingers and benefit from its versatility

20th March 2009 Larberry Farm, Long Newton, Stockton. This newly established friendly, rustic farmshop captures the country spirit on the outskirts of Stockton. Come along on Friday the 20th to enjoy a wholesome welcome with a wealth of fresh produce, and of course Butter-Fingers.

21st March 2009, Brockbushes Farm Shop, Corbridge Enjoy equinox with Butter-Fingers in the heart of the Tyne Valley, just outside Corbridge. This long established farm shop draws customers from the whole of North East England and beyond.

 25th March 2009, Lewis & Cooper, Northallerton Butter-Fingers has some dates in the dairy for you come and visit me at Lewis and Cooper, Northallerton. On the 25th March 2009 where they will be holding a cooking demo day using Butter-fingers products. Experience it for yourself and let Butter-Fingers tantalise your taste buds

27th March 2009, Roots Farm Shop, East Rounton, Northallerton Come and soak up Barry & Katherine's enthusiasm at Roots Farm Shop and experience Butter-Fingers first hand with Kairen. The farmshop and cafe are both housed in a 19th century redbrick farm building designed by the famous Art and Crafts movement architect Philip Webb. The building has been sympathetically converted with utmost care, retaining all of the original features and the interior design reflects the spirit of the movement.

28th March 2009, The Farm Shop, Wiggington Rd, York When British summer time is just about to begin I will be visiting The Farm Shop Wigginton Road York Y032 2RH Handing out more delicious tasters at this lovely friendly family business. Enjoy traditional values within the unique rustic interior set in beautiful Yorkshire

3rd April 2009, Lowfields Farm Shop, Willington On Friday at 11:00 Butter-Fingers Kairen Dods will be at Lowfields Farm Shop and Tea Room. The tasteful design and layout of the building, and the tranquility of this idyllic countryside setting, makes a perfect day out. See you there.

4th April 2009, The Fresh Food Deli, Pocklington. A classic English market town at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, 15 miles from the city of York, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This popular delicatessen and coffee shop has invited Butter-Fingers to demonstrate how tasty our different falvoured butters are. Come along and taste for yourself!

5th April 2009, Langlands Garden Centre, Shiptonthorpe, York One of the Norths leading Garden Centres is an inspiration for home lovers and garden lovers alike and home to an exquisite farm shop. Butter-Fingers second visit promises to be as fun and tasty as the first. See you there.

11th April 2009, Balloon Tree Farm Shop & Cafe, Gate Helmsley, York There will be lots of Easter fun at this award winning farm shop, so come along and taste Butter-Fingers on Easter Saturday

18th April 2009, Brockbushes Farm Shop, Corbridge Try Butter-Fingers in the heart of the Tyne Valley, just outside Corbridge. This long established farm shop draws customers from the whole of North East England and beyond.

15th April 2009 Jonevas, Masham This well loved, untouched part of England will host a Butter-Fingers demonstration on Masham's buzzing market day.Joneva's is a surprise Deli with over 100 varieties of diabetic sweets & chocolates, over 80 varieties of handmade English & Belgian Chocolates, 50 Local and Speciality Cheeses - and now - Butter-Fingers!

21st April 2009 Lunch club with Kairen Dods from Butterfingers. Tuesday , start time 12.30-2.30pm, Tickets cost £12.50 per person. Venue: Tearoom (Lewis & Cooper Ltd, 92 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8PT) - Join us as Kairen Dods of Butterfingers speciality butters chats to the group about her newly established business. Tickets are £12.50 per person and include a 3 course meal (linked with the above talker) and complimentary aperitif. Tickets are available from the office in store or by calling 01609 766702

25th April 2009, Verdi Deli, Skipton, Skipton is a market town in Airedale, positioned at the south west boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is known as the gateway to the Dales, and could be your gateway at Verdi Deli to a whole new cooking experience.

1st May 2009, Low Sizergh Barn, Kendal, Set in the beautiful Lake District this award winning farm shop manages to create one of the nicest atmospheres with their very knowledgeable & helpful staff.

2nd May 2009, Houghton Hall, Carlisle. This impressive food hall stocks an impressive range of fine foods and we are proud to be a small part of it. It certainly is a full day out with all its other attractions - see you there!

8th May 2009, Keelham Hall Farm Shop, Bradford. Busy and bustling this well-stocked farm shop attracts customers from far and wide. It combines a wide variety of products with excellent value for money - it boasts 'real food for real people' and Butter-Fingers blends in perfectly. 

23rd May 2009, Brockbushes Farm Shop, Corbridge Try Butter-Fingers in the heart of the Tyne Valley, just outside Corbridge. This long established farm shop draws customers from the whole of North East England and beyond.

15th May 2009, Darras Deli, Ponteland, David at Daras Deli is dedicated to his extensive customer base, always willing to try & experiment with new product ranges to tempt his clients. I am looking forward to a second visit promoting the Butter-Fingers range.

16th May 2009, Balloon Tree Farm Shop & Cafe, Gate Helmsley, York. The Balloon Tree always manages to wow customers with its own home grown and local produce. Look forward to seeing you there on Saturday for my second visit.

28th May 2009, Uncle Henrys Farm Shop, Grayingham, Gainsborough, DN21 4JD A fantastic barbecue evening and a much welcomed opportunity to introduce Butter-Fingers to the Customers of this well established Farm Shop

29th May 2009, Blagdon Farm Shop, Milkhope Centre, Blagdon, Newcastle. Here you will find an extensive range of wholesome, fresh food, grown & produced to very high standards. Their aim is to fill the shelves with local produce and Butter-Fingers fits the bill perfectly

31st May 2009 I have been invited again to celebrate The Farm House Wigginton Road York Y032 2RH Second Anniversary. I am really looking forward to this event and hope you will come and meet me and enjoy their success. Will Keep you all posted

10th June 2009, Lewis & Cooper, 92 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. Once again Lewis & Cooper allowed me to tempt their Customers to trial my new sweet butter range. This went fantastically well so production is underway!

12th June 2009, Ballon Tree Farm Shop & Cafe, Gate Helmsley, York. Looking forward to a super sunny summers day and the first showing here of my new savoury falvour 'Hot Chilli & Zest Lime Butter' - see you there!

27th June 2009, Houghton Hall Lairds Larder, Carlisle. This well appointed food hall has invited me to attend their food festival and bring along my new range of sweet butters, as well as the well established savoury flavours. See you there for a great occasion

3rd July 2009, National Trust, Wallington Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland. A great day for Butter-Fingers, we are very proud to have our products stocked by the National Trust and look forward to a successful launch in this historic part of the country 

4th July 2009, Brocksbushes Farm Shop, Corbridge. Brocksbushes are holding a Strawberry Fayre - an annual event which includes a range of local producers - so lots of tasters including Butter-Fingers new sweet range

10th July 2009, Keelham Hall Farm Shop, Bradford. This fantastically stocked farm shop have invited me to launch my sweet butter range. There is something for everyone there so I hope to see you.

11th July 2009, Kilnsey Park & Trout Farm, Kilnsey, North Yorkshire, BD23 5PS. The farm shop at Kilnsey Park is brimming over with fresh natural food, including trout from their own farm. This is a perfect combination for our speciality butters and I look forward to seeing you there.

15th October 2009  Houghton Hall, Houghton, Carlisle, CA6 4JB. Tel 01228 400610. Leave M6 jct 44, 1 mile on A689. 18:30-21:30. Meet Kairen at this Festive Extravaganza

28th October 2009 Langlands Garden Centre & Farm Shop, Shiptonthorpe, York YO43 3PN Tel 01430 873426. Leave A64 onto A1079, past Pocklington. Kairen will be with Trish & all the Farm Shop staff to demonstrate the Butter-Fingers range

31st October 2009 Harvey Nichols 109-125 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RJ Tel 020 7235 5000. No directions needed for Butter-Fingers most prestigious demonstration yet! Come along from 10:30am to meet Kairen on the 5th floor & sample Butter-Fingers delights.

 1st November 2009 Lewis & Cooper, 92 High St, Northallerton, DL7 8PP Tel 01609 772880. Pre Noel Charity Day Store-wide, Sunday November 1st, 10am-4pm Tickets £2 in advance or £2.50 on the door - all ticket proceds to charity.

6th November 2009 Castle Howard Farm Shop, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA Tel 01653 648529. Come and meet Kairen from 12:00 as part of a great day out on this her second visit to promote the Butter-Fingers range at Castle Howard

14th & 15th November 2009 Brocksbushes Farm Shop, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE43 7UB Tel 01434 633100. Brocksbushes Christmas Fayre is the ideal opportunity to view, tast and buy from an exclusive range of Christmas delicacies. Butter-Fingers are pleased to be a part of this festive event.