The Royal Oak  ::  Newsletter  ::  October / November 08

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Hello, and welcome to another Newsletter. Despite the doom and gloom of the 'recession' we're still striving to bring you the best in quality and value here at 'The Royal Oak' and will be starting our Special Christmas Menu on Tuesday the 2nd. December. Our menu is detailed below and at £11.95 for a two course festive meal, or £13.95 for three courses; we believe you can't do better! Reservations are recommended for the festive season.

Our header photo was taken during the recent visit of The Wheatland and we're pleased to report that the meet was as popular as ever, perhaps even more so with a good number of riders and followers braving the crisp morning air, with wet conditions under hoof! See more photos in our feature, below.

Our first news photo shows Roy Davis and auctioneer Paul Stephens selling a bottle of Chunky Chutney ~ just one of the many lots at our recent Harvest Auction. The auction raised over £350 for the church and local charities ~ a big thank you to all those who supported it and to Paul for acting as Master of Ceremonies.

Other events from last month included Nick and Felicity Jane aka Father of the Bride who did a brilliant job of entertaining us and (news photo 3) spooky goings on at Halloween when Steve got to break in his new false teeth (... the fangs we do!). Talking of entertainment DON'T MISS this Friday night, when our regular group of folk musicians, John Shepherd, Ed Drury and friends are holding another 'Folk in the Oak' evening, from 9pm.

That's not all ~ we've got a great line-up for December with two Big Party Nights. On Christmas Eve we'll be ready wrapped and well stuffed to enjoy music from Rob Chapman ~ probably Rob's last gig at 'The Oak' as he's now concentrating on his magic act. He's an old Royal Oak favourite and we're sure that he'll be conjuring up a fantastic atmosphere. That's also what we're expecting on New Years Eve with the return of Rolly and Stacy. This local father and daughter duo had a rapturous reception on their last music evening and we're expecting bigger and better at our New Years Party. Hope to see you soon ...

.... Steve & Eira

Our Christmas Menu
Serving from the 2nd December

Starters
Homemade Soup of the Day (V)
Prawn Cocktail served with a Warm Brown Roll
Farmhouse Pate served with Toast and Salad
Garlic Mushroom Crostini served with a Creamy Sauce topped with Melted Cheese (V)
Grilled Goats Cheese served on Mixed Leaves with a Tomato Salsa (V)
Black Pudding served on a Wholegrain Mustard Mash with Gravy

Main Courses
English Turkey with Roast Potatoes, Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, and Cranberry Sauce
Pan Fried Shropshire Pork Loin with Sage and Onion Mash and a Rich Gravy
Homemade Game Pie with Pheasant, Partridge and Venison
Homemade Thai Chicken Curry with Lime Pickle and a Popudom
Grilled Salmon Fillet with Hollandaise Sauce
Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni (V)
(Alternatively, select a vegetarian option from our main menu)

All of the above served with either Vegetables or Salad, plus a choice of Potatoes or Rice

Desserts
A Superb Selection of Hot and Cold Seasonal Desserts for you to choose from our Desserts Menu

A complementary Christmas Cracker for all our guests

• Two Courses ~ only £11.95 •
• All Three Courses ~ only £13.95 •
• Discounts available for Party Reservations •

Christmas Day Lunch ~ £49.95 [ click here for details].

Or to download our Christmas Brochure in Adobe PDF format click here [ 787KB ].

It's coming, it's big, its time to hang up your stockings and welcome in the holidays with the popular ....

Prize Draw ....
On Thursday evening, 20th November, local Tim Hatton drew a name out of our 'lucky' bowl, watched by landlady Eira. Last month's winner is Kate Pontin. Well done Kate, your 10x300ml bottles of Budweiser await your collection from the bar! This month's prize is a case (18 x 275ml) of Becks Beer.

Make sure you're in it to win it!

News in Brief ....

• Our recent collection for the Poppy Appeal raised £43.29 from the sale of poppies on the bar.

• We now have our own page on Face Book, click here to pay us a visit.

• Congratulations to The Oak 'B' Dominoes Team who are through to the quarter finals of the 4-a-side.

• We will be holding another of our Scalextric Challenges on Sunday the 28th December ~ more details in our next Newsletter.

Dates 'at a glance' ....

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