unit six Flashcards
why is rural rebranding needed?
A report revealed that between 1995 and 2000, rural settlements lost over 20% of its most vital institutions such as grocery shops, banks etc and this has caused a spiral of decline
describe the spiral of decline in rural areas
fewer jobs due to primary industry employment decline leading to low wages in remaining employment, this causes a lack of skilled employment as those with the skills migrate to urban areas and this results in fewer services. then due to this the young population migrate causing an ageing population
what is the case study for rural rebranding in the uk?
Ludlow, Shropshire
What was Ludlow’s rebranding focus?
gastronomy (food)
when did ludlow food festival first run?
1999
how many people visited ludlow food festival when it first opened in 1999?
6,000
how many people visited ludlow food festival in 2007?
20,000
how many producers display food at ludlow food festival?
150 producers
describe the cittaslow food movement
a movement founded in italy which encourages healthy, clean and fair food trading for populations below 50,000. there are currently 10,000 members
what have the daily telegraph done for ludlows rebranding?
referred to ludlow as a “soufflé for success” playing on words as ludlow is renowned for its food
what is the cheese resturaunt called in ludlow?
the mouse trap, it sells cheese and dairy produce. it sold cheese advent calendars for £60.00
what is the deli shop called in ludlow and when was it established?
harp lane deli, and it was established in 2014
what is the michelin star resturant called in ludlow?
mr underhills
describe local to ludlow
promotes food within 30 miles of the town which supports the local economy, alongside this it organised ludlow food festival. 80% of the produce is made in ludlow and surrounding areas such as hertfordshire and worcestershire.
describe the sandpits estate
- an area of social housing that falls into the bottom 40% of deprived areas in the country