The Royal Oak :: Newsletter :: New Year 2009
Wendy
and Rob Chapman
Stacy and Rolly Hall
Sam Hartley & Tim Hatton
Hi ....
Hello, and a belated Happy New Year, although it seems that the festivities were quite a while back now! Some reminders of Christmas Past in this Newsletter though, with our news photos showing our holiday entertainers ... and two merry punters!
Firstly, we tried not to capture Rob Chapman in his signature pose of eyes closed and mouth open ~ but did we succeed? At least we included his partner, delightful Wendy on the shot. We also had a great New Years Eve with local father and daughter duo Stacy and Rolly Hall. Thanks to all our Christmas entertainers for bringing so much pleasure to our events. Last but not least our two merry punters - we had many good photos but chose festive Sam Hartley and Tim Hatton ~ sharing a cracker!
If you appreciate a good malt whisky don't miss this weekend at 'The Oak'. Sunday night is Burns Night and is the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns's birth. To celebrate we're serving Haggis on Saturday and Sunday evening ~ and on Saturday the Haggis will be piped-in and toasted in the traditional manner. To complement this we've got a wide range of malt whiskies at the special price of £1.50 per 35ml 'dram'.
How are you treating your loved one on Valentines Day ... card, box of chocolates, bunch of flowers? Why not blow his or her socks off with a luxury Valentines Breakfast ~ mmm, Champagne and Smoked Salmon! It's the present with a difference ~ our personal service ~ at £25 / couple by advanced reservation.
Other events planned for February include new dishes on our popular, recession busting Winter Warmer Menu, Pancake Specials on Shrove Tuesday and, later in the month, 'Folk in the Oak'. Further details of all these events are given below.
Apologies if you received two Newsletters last month ~ they were so keen to reach you that part of the herd escaped early. This new fangled technology ~ we might have to bring those pigeons back now that the shooting season's almost over! Anyway, enough of this technical banter ~ time for a drink ~ we both hope to see you soon, down at 'The Royal Oak'.
.... Steve & Eira
Scalextric Winner
Festive Winners
Winners of our Christmas
Contests 2008! Scalextric Challenge (left) ~ the winner was
David Wright, the runner-up was local Sarah Noblet.
Dominoes Knock-Out (right) ~ the winner was Cliff Lippitt
and the runner up was John Birt. Thanks to all of you who entered
~ we trust that a good time was had by all!
Dominoes Winners
Whisky
Galore - This Weekend
Burns Weekend
Saturday
& Sunday 24th/25th January
35ml Malt Whisky ~ £1.50
Haggis,
Tatties and Neeps for £5.95
on Saturday and Sunday evening.
( reservations recommended )
Haggis to be piped in at 7pm on Saturday !!
Champagne
Breakfast
Valentines Day ~ Feb 14th
125ml
Glass of Champagne
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Fresh Fruit & Strawberry Cocktail
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Smoked Salmon
and Scrambled Egg
Full English Breakfast
Sausage, Waffles and Maple Syrup
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Toast and Oxford Vintage Marmalade
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Tea or Coffee
"Treat
your loved one to something different"
£25 per couple by advanced reservation
February
Winter Warmer Menu
More
choices on our popular 'warmers' menu ......
Soup
of the Day
Brussels Pate
Field Mushroom topped with Creamed Leek and Cheese (V)
Whitebait
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6oz Gammon Steak
with Chips
Sausage and Chilli Casserole
Mediterranean Fish Crumble
Beef Madras and Pilau Rice
Turkey and Stuffing Pie
Chickpea and Vegetable Stew (V)
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Dessert from our Board
Available in February Tuesday
- Saturday Lunch / Evening
Two Courses £9.50 :: Three
Courses £11.50
( Our previously published menu will run
until the 31st. Jan )
( Our normal menus are also available )
Shove
Tuesday
Pancake Day ~ Tuesday 24th
February
Our Chefs gone flippin' mad ~ and he likes to start with a good batter! Special on the Day ~ Savoury Stuffed Pancakes including Chilli, Leek & Cheese Sauce (V). Sweet Dessert Pancakes ~ Lemon, Maple Syrup, Banana & Honey.
'Folk
in the Oak'
Friday 27th February
from 9pm
Kick
off your shoes and tap those toes ~ it's more homespun musical magic from
our regular 'Folk in the Oakers' ~ John Shepherd, Ed
Drury, Clare Drury, Laura Shepherd and their many friends.
If you've been before you'll know what to expect ~ a great atmosphere,
good fun and the liveliest of entertainment. Come along and join the FUN;
be entertained the traditional way!
Prize
Draw ....
On Thursday 22nd January, Chef Peter Bright drew a name out of the bowl on our bar watched by Landlady Eira. Last month's prize was a bottle of Taylors Special Reserve Port. The lucky winners are John and Doris Corfield. Congratulations John and Doris, your port awaits your collection from the bar.
Our second photo shows Rolly Hall collecting the case of Becks Beer on behalf of Rita Hall, which was won in the November Draw. Rolly took the opportunity to steal a kiss from Landlady Eira! Wow ... prizes ... kisses ... just don't forget to add your name to our bowl each month to be entered into the draw. This month's draw is for a case of Magners Cider Light (24 x 330ml).
Make sure you're in it to win it!
News in Brief ....
- Charitable donations from the 2008 Church Stretton Ale Trail have been made to the tune of £2,600. Donations of £1,000 to the County Air Ambulance, £800 to Church Stretton's Mayfair House, £500 to Church Stretton's Christmas Lights and £300 to Church Stretton's Good Neighbours. Thank you to all those who took part.
- Cardington Village Pantomime 'Peter Panto' will take place in the Cardington Village Hall between Thursday 29th January and Sunday 1st February. For more details click here.
- Forthcoming dates for your diary include our Rare Breeds Steak Night on Saturday 7th March (more details in our next Newsletter); Mothering Sunday on the 22nd March and Easter Sunday on the 12th of April. Beat the rush and make your reservations now.
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Dates 'at a glance' ....
| Sat / Sun 24th & 25th January | Burns Weekend. Haggis Dinners available in the evening 7pm - 9pm. Malt Whisky on special offer. | ||
| Tuesday 3rd February | We're turning the tables with our NEW February Winter Warmer Menu. Available Tues - Saturday, Lunchtime and Evening. | ||
| Saturday 14th February | Valentines Champagne Breakfast. £25 per couple. By reservation. Ring us on 01694 771266. | ||
| Tuesday 24th February | Pancake Day. Sweet and Savoury Pancakes available lunchtime and evening. | ||
| Friday 27th February | Folk in the Oak. Live music from traditional, local musicians from 9pm.. | ||
| Saturday 7th March | Rare Breeds Steak Night. 7pm - 9pm. Details in our next Newsletter. |
The
Royal Oak, Cardington, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7JZ
Telephone : 01694 771266 Fax : 01694 771685
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