Feeding young minds was the order of the day as Narberth Food Festival’s celebration of all things food got underway today.

Children from Narberth, Tavernspite and Templeton schools enjoyed some hands on experience in the big marquee for the festival’s Education Day.

Eighty primary school children, assisted by students from Ysgol Greenhill School in Tenby and Redhill High School, took part in a selection from seven different food-related activities.

Youngsters joined the team from Andrew Rees Butchers to have a go at sausage mak- ing, learnt about seaweed with Craig Evans of Coastal Foraging, and had a chance to decorate tasty cupcakes with the Greenhill School’s Year 11 hospitality and catering group.

A ‘food senses’ workshop with Corinne Cariad offered time to try their hand at popcorn making and talking about flavour, while West Wales Biodiversity looked at different spe- cies with a workshop called ‘Who is On the Menu?’.

Artist Di Brook and the Year 9 Friday art team from Redhill High School showed pupils how to make brightly coloured stained glass style hangings with a fruit theme.

Narberth Museum joined the fun in the afternoon with a heritage quiz.

Education day organiser Vic Dennis, of Narberth Food Festival committee, said: “It has been really exciting post the Covid break to see different schools sharing the same facilit- ies and having the opportunity to meet and learn from such talented demonstrators who have all given their time as volunteers.

“We are pleased to be able to maintain the tradition of Narberth Food Festival celebrat- ing food and feeding young minds along the way.”

The festival opens to the public tomorrow (September 24) at 10 am for two days of food, chef’s demonstrations, live music and entertainment.

Entry is £5 on the gate, children under 16 free. Gates open 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday.

Details of the full programme of chef’s demonstrations, talks and live music is available from the festival website at www.narberthfoodfestival.com