The Royal Oak  ::  Newsletter  ::  May / June 08

Hi ....

Happy 'Royal Oak Day'! What, you didn't know that today, the 29th May, was 'crowned' as Royal Oak Day (or Oak Apple Day) by Charles II? The date celebrates the escape and restoration of the king. After his exile, Charles entered London on the 29th May 1660, his birthday. At some Oxford and Cambridge halls, as well as our pub, a toast is still drunk to celebrate today!

What's been going on? Well, our first news picture was taken at our visit to Hereford Races for the Wye Valley Brewery sponsored day. Our photo shows Eira with Robin Maydew and Jim Bright ~ but no-one is watching the race ~ which probably explains our form on the day :-( Despite showery mumurings the afternoon kept dry and reasonably bright.

Our next two pictures are of our 'Folk in the Oak' evening at the start of this month. Many thanks to John Shepherd, Laura Shepherd, Ed & Claire Drury plus numerous friends for an excellent evening of music. Plenty of dancing later on and a good time was had by all ~ both those that could find their feet and those that couldn't!

This weekend we're pleased to welcome the Ashdown Forest Morris Men, who will be dancing at the pub on Saturday night at 7:30pm. Also, this Sunday, don't miss the Cardington Gardens Open Day where you can visit fifteen local gardens starting at the Church or Village Hall. Commencing this Sunday we'll be providing a Sunday Evening Meals Service between the pub's opening at 7pm until 9pm ~ the perfect repose after your day in the gardens? On the 18th June we'll be holding our fantastic Italian Food Specials Night - delicious, home cooked, Italian style food ~ see below for details ~ bellisimo!

Looking further ahead, to the 4th and 5th of July, it's the Church Stretton Ale Trail! Nine great, local pubs serving the best in real ale, with transport laid on so that you can leave the car at home. Enjoy the ale, enjoy the ambience and enjoy hearing Rob Chapman perform live at 'The Oak' on Saturday evening the 5th July. For more details on 'The Ale Trail' - click here.

We're expecting a busy month ~ lots to look forward to ~ and we both hope you see you soon, down at 'The Royal Oak'.

.... Steve & Eira

The Ashdown Forest
Morris Men
Will be dancing here :~
Saturday 31st May :: 7:30pm

“This is our third visit to Shropshire, but since the last was in 2000 we’re hoping that the local populace will have forgotten by now”
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Sunday Evenings
Need never be dull again !

Read the papers ... Walked the dog? Why not while away the summer Sunday Evenings by dining at 'The Oak' ?

From the 1st June we will be offering our standard menu and specials on Sunday Evening, from our opening time of 7pm to 9pm.

Italian Specials Evening
Wednesday 18th June 7pm - 9pm

Starters

Minestra di Zucchini Alla Svelta (Courgette Soup)
Tonno Veneziano Carpaccio (Venetian Tuna Carpaccio)
Pane ed Olive (Italian Bread with Olives)



Mains

Bistecca di Lombata Pizzaiola (Sirloin Steak with Pizzaiola Sauce)
Sardine Arrostite Veneziane (Venetian Roasted Sardines)
Salmoni Veneziani con la Salsa di Rafano (Salmon with Horseradish Sauce)
Pasta dei Frutti di Mare (Seafood Pasta)

Desserts

Joe Delucci's Authentic Italian Ice Cream
Tiramisu
Cotta di Panna con la Salsa Fresca della Fragola (Panna Cotta with Fresh Strawberry Sauce)

Two Courses £12.95 ~~ Three Courses £14.95

Rob Chapman
@ aletrail.org
Saturday 5th July from 8pm

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Rob's back! The 4th & 5th July is Ale Trail Weekend, and to add to the festivities we'll be having live music at the Oak on the Saturday evening from 8pm. It's sure to be a wild weekend so don't miss out on the fun with Rob Chapman and the Ale Trail.

June Promotions

Prize Draw

On Bank Holiday Monday the 26th May, Royal Oak waitress Sophie Major drew a name out of our bowl watched by Sophie Foster. Last month's lucky winners are Jan & John Beesley. Congratulations both, your bottle of Taylor's First Estate Reserve Port awaits your collection from the bar!

Our second photo shows Evan Grant and family, calling in at 'The Oak' to collect their prize of two bottles of wine that they won in last April's competition.

Commiserations everyone else - but why not drop your details in again to be entered into this months draw. We draw every month from those names left in the bowl on the bar during the period since the last draw, so don't forget to re-enter your name on your next visit to 'The Oak'. This month's prize is a case of Budweiser Beer.

Make sure you're in it to win it!

News in Brief ....

• 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 or dinner 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. For more details - click here.
  
  
• Preen Manor gardens will be open on Thursday afternoons the 26th June and 24th July, between 2pm and 6pm.

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