The Royal Oak  ::  Newsletter  ::  March / April 08

Hi ....

Isn't it super that we have the light nights back again? It's a great opportunity to eat at 'The Oak' in the evenings ~ you can arrive in the light and we'll even endeavour to feed you before it gets dark, should you wish to get home in the light! In fact, our header photo was taken just before opening one evening last week.

Our first news photo this month shows Fred Rogers, the winner of our Scalectrix Challenge receiving his prize from Eira and shaking hands with the valiant runner up (one of whose cars Fred had borrowed for the evenings racing!). This is the second challenge that Fred's won and every 10 year old kid in the area is running scared of him ;-) Our second photo shows the winners of our April Fools Quiz, Peter and Anna Bright, receiving their prize from Steve. Participants now know that Russian chewy vodka bars are not real, but that the tooth implant telephone is (allegedly!).

Start em' young .... that's what we say (photo 3)! Just before you pick up your pens to write in letters of complaint ~ we must point out that 8 month old William Banham had just popped in for Sunday Lunch with Mum and Dad Caroline and Mark. The whisky on the bar was Mark's and William has just 17 years and 4 months to go before he can buy his own.

This week's highlights are our Fabulous Fish night tomorrow evening (Wednesday 16th) ~ where you can have a two course fish supper for less than our normal price for a main course. On Thursday we have our end of season Dominoes Knockout, fives and threes is the game with prizes for the winner and runner-up.

Next month we're offering a trip to the races, on Thursday the 1st of May ~ Hereford Races, sponsored by the Wye Valley Brewery. On Friday the 2nd May we have the welcome return of John Shepherd, Ed Drury and friends performing 'Folk at the Oak' ~ live folk music from 9pm ~ come down and get those toes a tappin' and hips a shakin'!

Further details of all these events are given below. We both hope you see you soon, down at 'The Royal Oak'.

.... Steve & Eira

FABULOUS FISH
on our Fish Specials night
Wednesday 16th April :: 7pm - 9pm

Fish Soup
Thai Fishcakes
Mussels in White Wine and Garlic
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Grilled Sea Bass with Lime & Coriander
Seared Tuna with Red Pepper and Chilli Jam
Pan Fried Sardines with Red Onions, Garlic & Coriander

Main Course £9.50   >++('>   Two Courses £10.95

Dominoes Knockout
Thursday 17th April :: 9pm

Join us for our 'end of season' Dominoes Knockout this coming Thursday night (17th April). We're playing a short board to exactly 61, with playing position drawn on the night. Free Entry and prizes of a bottle of Paddy's Whiskey for the winner and a bottle of Taylor's Port for the runner up. End the season in style, in the convivial company of our 'A' and 'B' domino teams.

Wye Valley Race Day
Hereford RC :: Thursday 1st May

The Wye Valley Brewery is again sponsoring their popular race day at Hereford Race Course. Entry is £11, including race card and two pints of 'Butty Bach' from the Wye Valley beer tent. Transport is at cost - contact Steve at the pub for more details, by April 20th. Our picture shows Jim Bright, Robin Maydew and Eira (click on the photo to see Eira) enjoying the last event!

Folk at the Oak
Friday 2nd May from 9pm

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The Royal Oak proudly presents the return of 'Folk in the Oak', on Friday 2nd May, with excellent local entertainers John Shepherd, Ed Drury and friends.

Get yourself down here for a toe tappin' dance-along evening - if you don't bring a friend you'll surely make some! We'll be kicking off at around 9pm - why not make a night of it with a meal in our bar or dining room, serving 7pm - 9pm.

May Promotions

Prize Draw

On Sunday 13th April, Eira drew a name out of our bowl watched by Steve and some of the locals, one of whom kindly took the photo. Last month's lucky winner is Jos Wolters. Congratulations Jos, your case of Stella Artois premium lager awaits your collection from the bar!

Commiserations everyone else - but why not drop your details in again to be entered into this months draw. This month's prize is a bottle of Taylor's First Estate Reserve Port.

News in Brief ....

• In response to popular demand we're extending our Sunday Lunch Time Food Service from 2pm to 2:30pm. Tables may be reserved for any time between 12 noon and 2:30pm.
  
  
• Sunday the 1st June is the Cardington Gardens Open Day, from 12 noon until 6pm. Starting at St. James' Church, Cardington, visit fifteen lovely gardens, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Why not combine your visit with lunch at 'The Oak'. Entrance to the gardens is a modest £3.50, proceeds to the Shropshire Historic Churches Trust.
  
  
• This years Church Stretton Ale Trail will be held on Friday & Saturday the 4th & 5th of July.

Dates 'at a glance' ....

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