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Thousands visit Cobham for Munchies Festival, which was likened to TV drama Midsomer Murders

Feeling peckish?

Thousands who did popped along to the Meadow Room in Cobham for the Munchies Festival.

Now in its fifth year, the event brands itself as a celebration of Kentish food, drink and live music for all the family.

Nicola and David Groves with Albert the English bulldog puppy, from The Doggy Bakery. Picture: Andy Payton
Nicola and David Groves with Albert the English bulldog puppy, from The Doggy Bakery. Picture: Andy Payton

It was initially set up as a fundraiser to repair the roof of the village hall in The Street.

That done, the next project launched by committee members is to raise £50,000 for double-glazed windows.

Spencer Jeffery from Naked and Ready serves up some treats. Picture: Andy Payton
Spencer Jeffery from Naked and Ready serves up some treats. Picture: Andy Payton

Organiser Antony Silk said: “It is a quintessential village fair – a bit like Midsomer Murders, without the murders.

“It is a popular family event, with people coming from the village and further afield.

Greg Pyemont, Annette Kimber and Tracey Brocklesby taste test goods from Naked and Ready. Picture: Andy Payton
Greg Pyemont, Annette Kimber and Tracey Brocklesby taste test goods from Naked and Ready. Picture: Andy Payton

“It’s also a chance to show off our lovely village hall with its very own meadow and we’re always blessed with good weather.”

Jan and Jim Crabb with meringues from Whisk Bakery. Picture: Andy Payton
Jan and Jim Crabb with meringues from Whisk Bakery. Picture: Andy Payton

Among the stall-holders represented were the Nelson Brewery based in Chatham Historic Dockyard and Biddenden Vineyards.

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