Champion black pudding maker Andy Holt examining traditional Bury black puddings which he is taking to the Concour du Meilleur Boudin Noir, Europe's most prestigious festival celebrating the black pudding which takes place from 14-16 March 2008. The annual competition, which is staged in the ancient country town of Mortagne au Perche in Normandy, France, attracts around 300 pudding makers from across Europe and is judged by Les Chevaliers du Goute Boudin, or Knights of the Black Pudding, who award prizes for the best entrants. Mr Holt's company, R. S. Ireland, is based in Haslingden, Lancashir


Champion black pudding maker Andy Holt examining traditional Bury black puddings which he is taking to the Concour du Meilleur Boudin Noir, Europe's most prestigious festival celebrating the black pudding which takes place from 14-16 March 2008. The annual competition, which is staged in the ancient country town of Mortagne au Perche in Normandy, France, attracts around 300 pudding makers from across Europe and is judged by Les Chevaliers du Goute Boudin, or Knights of the Black Pudding, who award prizes for the best entrants. Mr Holt's company, R. S. Ireland, is based in Haslingden, Lancashire, employing around 15 people making over 300 tonnes of black pudding each year.


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