NEWS FROM PHOENIXFM ON BOOK CLUB DAY WEDNESDAY 14 JULY

Maxine Dalziel 

Yesterday, Michelle Ward, a good friend and my favourite presenter at PhoenixFM community radio interviewed Maxine Dalziel, Head of Community South for InYourArea via Reach plc. Listeners were treated to a slice of Maxine's life and times over the last couple of decades within the changing and challenging world of the British print industry. The interview will soon be posted on PhoenixFM's website www.phoenixfm.co.uk

Also included today were up-to-date news of local reading groups and writing organisations' events, plus the upcoming Food & Drink Festival which will be taking place at Billericay Town Football Club on Sunday 25 July from 11.00am - 6pm. 

Local charities will benefit including Billericay Food Bank, British Heart Foundation and Essex Wildlife Trust.

We can also look forward to meeting people behind local brands and favourite eateries and sampling a fabulous array of food and drink from more than 50 stands showcasing their wares.  Entertainment will include summer-themed demos, a DJ, hog roast, and a chance to meet author of Sensual Sorcery, Stella Ralfini and plant-based cook Hedi Heart and so much more.

Co-organiser Jodi Presswell says: "We've been amazed at the brilliant talent that's sprung up over the last year. Hospitality is really working hard to keep going and growing with creative twists of their food and drinks which are will be available at the event."

The Billericay Food & Drink Festival will be held at the Billericay Football Club, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay CM12 9SA. 

Tickets are £5 on the door, with a goodie gift for the first 100 visitors, under 12s free. Only assistance dogs. Limited free car parking on the day. Tickets on sale now at Eventbrite, £5.

For further information, photography and competition to win tickets, please contact abby@abbyknight.co.uk or ring 07917 003695.