Some inspirational jelly stories . . . . .

     

In recent years there has been a considerable revival of interest in jelly.  Here are links to just a few amazing web pages. . . . .

• Since 2007 there has been a Tallest Jelly Competition for schools in Norfolk.
• The Mexican Gelatina Artistica technique of creating flowers within jellies.
• Bompas and Parr (who have been described as Gastro-Magicians) make astounding jellies - many on a huge scale.
• Food historian Ivan Day  runs historic jelly-making courses.
• some other historical background . . .  Ancient Egypt to Blackpool

JELLY JAMBOREE at Cuerden Valley Park Fair on Saturday 18th May

Sue Ryder Cuerden Hall and I are to hold a JELLY JAMBOREE as part of the Cuerden Valley Park Fair on Saturday 18th May.  We will be based in our own marquee.  There will be activities and displays of jellies. . . . . .including a free-to-enter jelly competition. . . .

HELLO Cuerden

Hello!  

I'm Olivia Keith, an artist, and I'm also studying for an MA at the university in Preston.

Jelly has a long and fascinating story.  Used for preservation and celebration, jelly is now the inspiration for my work at Cuerden.

I will be working on the project during the next few months and everyone at Cuerden is invited to be involved in some way. . . . sharing memories, experimenting with materials, watching processes and celebrating outcomes!

If you see me around please do introduce yourself - I'd be glad to meet you.  You are also welcome to email me your thoughts.

Thank you.       

Olivia