1:14pm Wednesday 19th August 2009 BBO is managed by Tamara Schiopu, who took responsibility for forming a group from the three counties in 2002
and has worked tirelessly ever since to promote local food. During the official launch, Tamara explained she was inspired to promote a local festival, having seen how popular a similar event in Hampshire has proved. She says she chose September for the festival as it is the month of harvest when fruit and vegetables are at their best. Tamara expects that the festival will generate at least