FOOD and Drink Devon, is inviting the county's food and drink business owners and managers to a series of free workshops across the county on how to succeed at food festivals, events and farmers' markets. 

The practical, one-day, 'hands on', free workshops which include lunch, will

* help businesses to identify the critical success factors to address before, during and after any event or festival

* adopt the most effective ways to engage consumers and maximise sales

* ensure that the business delivers excellent customer service

* show how to create a plan for improving performance and maximising success. 

Special guests with expertise in event management and health and safety issues will also be on hand during the seminar. 

The 'winning ways' workshops, organised in partnership with Devon County Council, will be held between 9.30am and 3.30pm at several Devon locations — the West Devon event will be at the Business Information Centre, Okehampton on March 3. Booking is essential.

To register contact Robin Deitch, Food andDrink Devon on [email protected]">[email protected] or call on 07817 043 588.