Wylde about....Beltain.

Wylde about....Beltain.

The Celts of these islands used to light huge bonfires on the night before May Day.  They were welcoming 'Bel', the god of light and fire, and marking the return of fertility to the land. It’s difficult to think of a better excuse for a knees up. Gloriously, the tradition carries on – for what else is the first May bank holiday, if not a collective rushing to light the barbecue and crack open a bottle or two? There should be plenty on the market this week to help you welcome Bel, including two new producers.Hayden is a 26 year old fisherman working down in Axmouth, and - like Marc and James - fishing the amazing Lyme Bay Marine Reserve. He's likely to have some beautiful fish for you. And then there's Rachael and Johnny. We've been thinking about trialling a little regeneratively farmed meat for a while now and I'm confident we've got the right folk here. Their beef is organic and 100pc pasture-fed. Do let us know what you think. However you plan to celebrate May Day, have a Wylde one. Nick

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