The Castle Douglas Food Town Initative are delighted to announce the re-scheduled Food Tourism Conference, supported by VisitScotland and Scottish Enterprise Dumfries & Galloway.

The conference will be held on Wednesday 8 November at the Lochside Theatre in Castle Douglas and is a unique opportunity for local businesses to hear from food experts.

This conference is suitable for all businesses, if you use local food, want to find out what's available or just enjoy local produce then this conference is for you. Come and see how local food can play a key role in developing your businesses, enhance the visitor experience and discuss your ideas with the experts!

A wealth of expert speakers from all over the UK, including Dumfries & Galloway, will be available to pass on their knowledge in what promises to be an information packed day. Speakers include Graeme Perks from Ludlow Food Town, Alan Tomkins, Glasgow Restaurants Association, Tom Kirkpatrick - Local Patron Chef and Adrian Bevan, VisitBritain Food Tourism Development Manager.

To book your place now visit www.cd-foodtown.org or http://www.dumfriesandgallowayexchange.net/pg_dge_eventstraining-index.htm