The Royal Oak :: Newsletter :: February 2009
Arrival of the Haggis ...
... which is ceremonially killed!!
Madge and Richard Knight
Hi ....
If you're like the Landlord, procuring that special and unusual Valentines gift is somewhat of a last minute affair! But, 'don't panic', as it says on the back of a well-known hitch-hikers guide, because the most romantic way to start Valentines' Day is with a Champagne Breakfast at The Royal Oak. Don't leave it until the very last minute though, ring now for your reservation.
Our news pictures this month mainly concern goings-on at our Burns Weekend. Needless to say, the offer on Malt Whisky was popular (if not that photogenic), but our photos concern the arrival of that mythical beast, the haggis (presented by Eira) followed by its dispatch at the hand of John McMillan. Our third photo is of Cardington couple Richard and Madge Knight enjoying a meal at 'The Oak' on the occasion of their 69th wedding anniversary ~ congratulations to Richard and Madge!
What else is brewing? Well, if you need a remedy for those winter blues why not make a date to join our next 'Folk in the Oak' night on Friday 27th February. Regulars know what to expect ~ a great atmosphere, good fun and the liveliest of entertainment.
Have you ever complained about the bland excuse for beef that cowers under the cellophane at certain supermarkets? Mass produced meat is reared quickly, killed young and generally not matured for any reasonable length of time. Well ... that's not us, and on Saturday evening the 7th March we have something a little special ~ our Rare Breed Night featuring mature Welsh Black Sirloin Steaks. See below for more details.
We're still running with our great value Winter Warmers menus. Two courses for £9.50 or three for £11.50 available lunchtimes and evenings, Tuesday through to Saturday. See our February menu below. Also we'll have a range of Pancake Specials on Shrove Tuesday 24th February. Mmmm ... sweet or savoury pancakes; have two and become a serial crepist ;-)
That's all for now ... we both hope to see you soon, down at The Royal Oak.
.... Steve & Eira
Champagne
Breakfast
Valentines Day ~ Feb 14th
125ml
Glass of Champagne
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Fresh Fruit 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 normal menus are also available )
New Winter Warmers Menu in March
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day ~ Tuesday 24th February
Also known as "Pancake Day", "Fat Tuesday" and "Mardi Gras", Shrove Tuesday always falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday which is the first day of Lent. It is a day of preparation, when eating pancakes was a way of using up eggs and fat, the eating of which were prohibited during the forty days of Lent! Our 'Specials' are available Lunchtime and Evening.
Savoury
Stuffed Pancakes £6.95
Chilli
Leek & Cheese Sauce (V)
Tuna, Prawn, Green Pepper and Crème Fraîche
Sweet
Dessert Pancakes £4.25
Lemon
Maple Syrup
Banana & Honey.
'Folk
in the Oak'
Friday 27th
February from 9pm
- When
did you last have a GREAT NIGHT OUT?
- CONVIVIAL
company?
- FANTASTIC
atmosphere?
- Be entertained the TRADITIONAL way?
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.
Rare Breed Steak Night
What's
so special about rare breeds?
Ultimately, their taste. Because they don't conform to the supermarket
demand for bland, uniform meat, they have distinctive, satisfying flavours
and eating quality.
The Welsh Black is a native British breed descended from cattle of Pre-Roman Britain in the rough mountain and hill country of Wales and is one of the oldest pure breeds of cattle in the world.
On Saturday
Evening the 7th March we're offering this succulent,
certified Welsh Black Sirloin Steak sourced from our butcher
Bert Butler of Condover. Hung for 28 days and expertly cooked
to your liking for the same price as our normal sirloin!
8oz £13.95 16oz £18.95
Saturday
7th March
7pm - 9pm
Prize
Draw ....
On Thursday 12th February, local Julian Hudson drew a name out of the bowl on our bar. Last month's prize was a case of Magners Cider Light and our lucky winner is Derek Brown. Congratulations Derek, your cider awaits your collection from the bar.
Our second photo shows John Corfield collecting his bottle of Taylors Special Reserve Port, which was won in the December Draw. It makes a change for John to be in the picture as he's usually taking them for the South Shropshire Journal. If you want to be our Newsletter star 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 Budweiser Beer (10 x 330ml).
Make sure you're in it to win it!
News in Brief ....
- 'Flicks in the Sticks' evening at Cardington Village Hall is at 7:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. We're open at 7pm for a pre-flicks flier or afterwards for that critical review! The next film is La Vie En Rose (2007) on Wednesday the 4th March.
- Forthcoming dates for your diary include Mothering Sunday on the 22nd March and Easter Sunday on the 12th of April. Beat the rush and make your reservations now.
- Preen Manor Gardens will be open on Sunday the 5th April from 2pm - 5pm. Why not combine a visit to this great local attraction with Sunday Lunch at 'The Oak'?
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Dates 'at a glance' ....
| 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. | ||
| Tuesday 3rd March | We're turning the tables with our NEW March Winter Warmer Menu. Available Tues - Saturday, Lunchtime and Evening. | ||
| Saturday 7th March | Rare Breeds Steak Night. 7pm - 9pm. Details in our next Newsletter. |
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