The second and final day of the Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival begins this morning after kicking off with a host of special guests yesterday.

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Among those guests at Snape Maltings was Great British Bake Off star Prue Leith who spoke to those gathered about her favourite recipes and shared many a tip with the audience.

There will be talks from a number of local chefs including James Barber, head chef at The White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh and Chris Lee, the head chef at the Bildeston Crown.

While masterclasses will cover everything from Vietnamese food to chocolate tasting.

Hundreds of food producers from across the region and beyond will be returning to the site to meet with visitors and discuss their own unique produce.

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Adnams will be returning with their Drinks Experience with a range of talks, tasting and demonstrations on offer.

For parents the hillfarm family meadow area will have a number of attractions for youngsters to enjoy including a large combine harvester.