The Royal Oak :: Newsletter :: July / August 08
The Ale Trail's Geoff Lucas
Rob Chapman
Glorious Baskets
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Hello, and welcome to the 'Royal Oak' Newsletter. We can't wait to tell you what a great line-up we have arranged for the forthcoming Bank Holiday Weekend! This coming Friday we're expecting a convivial 'join-in' night with our 'Folk at the Oak'; John Shepherd, Ed Drury, Clare Drury, Laura Shepherd and friends will be entertaining us in the traditional way ~ no amps, no fuss, just fine folk music in your local country pub! Music starts at 9pm. On Saturday evening we have that musical king of mirth, Church Stretton's own Ronnie. Tafnatf (the artist formally known as the Fabulous) Ronnie is a popular local act, who has recently recorded his own CD, and is making a welcomed return to 'The Oak'. Again music starts at 9pm.You'd think that with two nights of partying we'd be ready for a rest (well, we probably will) .. but .. that's not stopping us inviting boy racers of all ages and genders from participating in our Scalextric Challenge on Sunday night. Free entry and a prize for the winner! Also, a reminder, that in addition to our traditional hours, we're now serving our full menu on Sunday evenings (7pm - 9pm) and will be open for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday, August the 25th.
Looking for something to do on Bank Holiday Monday? For details of the spectacular walk from Church Stretton to Cardington and back - click here.
Our news photos this month start with colourful character Geoff Lucas (Strettons' Mr. Ale Trail) visiting us during the event accompanied by (minded by?) Freda. We had a busy and good humoured Ale Trail and would like to thank Royal Oak firm favourite Rob Chapman for entertaining us on the Saturday night. Hopefully the event will be as financially successful as last years; after which £1,200 raised by the event was donated to local charities.
Our final news photo shows the glorious display outside the pub with our troughs and baskets adding a splash of local colour. Maybe not Flower Show standards, but what could be pleasanter than to rest awhile amongst the blooms in summers last fling? We hope to see you soon, down at 'The Royal Oak'.
.... Steve & Eira
'Folk
at the Oak'
Friday 22nd August
from 9pm
We're VERY EXCITED at the prospect of a further evening of cracking live entertainment from John Shepherd, Ed Drury, Clare Drury, Laura Shepherd and friends. They'll be here on the Friday evening of the August Bank Holiday ~ we're expecting a great atmosphere in the pub, even out-breaks of spontaneous dancing! Come along and join in the fun, with local musicians entertaining you the traditional way.
Fantastic
Local Vocalist
RONNIE
Saturday 23rd
August from 9pm
The Royal Oak proudly presents Stretton's own wandering minstrel and songster who will be keeping us entertained with his own brand of unique material. Make a date with Ronnie's madness and mirth!
Scalextric
Challenge
Bank Holiday Sunday Evening 24th
Aug
Hooray – we’re holding our popular Scalextric Race Night on Bank Holiday Sunday ~ 24th August. Come down and try your hand. We'll start at 9pm with Practice Sessions, Time Trials at 10pm for your grid position, with a Knock-Out at 10:30pm. Costs nothing to enter - we'll even throw in a prize!
Rolly
& Stacy
Friday 12th September
from 9pm
It's been some years since local father and daughter act 'Rolly' Hall (from Gretton) and Stacy played at 'The Oak' ~ but it's great that they'll be back on Friday Sept. the 14th. Rolly will be Master of Ceremonies complemented by Stacey's dynamite voice! Rock from the 60s onwards!! Elvis, Tom Jones and others!!!
HOBSONS
BREWERY
~ Go the extra yard ...
…… of ale? Gentlemen and ladies ~ you’ve drunk the ale, you’ve read the pump clip, now join Landlord Steve on this slightly educational visit to see how this wonderful stuff is made (a modicum of tasting will be in order!).
The
Hobsons Brewery Tour will depart the Royal Oak car park at 7pm on Tuesday
the 16th September and return around 11pm. The cost is to be advised,
to cover the cost of the coach only, payable in advance.
Limited places available. Ring 01694 771266 for more details.
Darts
& Dominoes
Your 'local'
needs you!
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Prize Draw .... |
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On Sunday the 17th August, barmaid Kate Duffy drew a name out of the bowl for a case of Stella Artois, watched by Jim Bright and Gerald Hayley. The lucky winner was Dave Pickard. Congratulations Dave, your Stella awaits your collection from the bar. Commiserations everyone else - but why not drop your details in again to be entered into next months draw for eight pint bottles of Gaymers Pear Cider. Below (left) we see May's winner Jan and John Beesley, who |
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collected their bottle of Taylor's Port whilst popping into 'The Oak'. Also, on the right, Pauline Boal collected her prize of a case of Stella Artois from the June draw when she visited 'The Oak' during Ale Trail Weekend. Well done to all our winners! |
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News in Brief ....
- Cardington Festival of Flowers and Music will be taking place on Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th. and Bank Holiday Monday 25th. August. Why not combine a visit to the Cardington Festival and 'The Oak'? For more details on the festival click here.
- Also on Bank Holiday Monday the 25th August is the Rushbury Produce Show at Rushbury Village Hall. 'The Oak' will be open for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday from 12pm - 2pm.
- Just a reminder that we're now serving food on Sunday evening, with both our standard and specials menus available. The kitchen is open between 7pm and 9pm.
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Walk
the Walk - Stretton to Cardington
www.churchstretton.eu |
Dates 'at a glance' ....
| Friday 22nd August | Folk at the Oak. Live Music from John Shepherd, Ed Drury, Clare Drury and Laura Shepherd. Free entry. From 9pm. | ||
| Saturday 23rd August | Ronnie, live, local vocalist. Free entry. From 9pm. | ||
| Sunday 24th August | Scalextric Challenge. Free entry, winner's prize. Practice from 9pm followed by time trials and knock-out. | ||
| Friday 12th September | Rolly and Stacy, live, local vocalist. Free entry. From 9pm. | ||
| Tuesday 16th September. | Hobsons Brewery Tour, 7pm from the pub, advanced booking required. |
The
Royal Oak, Cardington, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7JZ
Telephone : 01694 771266 Fax : 01694 771685
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