The Royal Oak :: Newsletter :: September 2006
Rob Chapman
Harvest Auction
(see 'news in brief')
Hi ....
In this edition - why is Steve looking so glum? Is it because he's just turned 50 or is he selling beer at the price your father used to pay (see details of our Good Pub Guide 25th Anniversary Bash below)?
A big thanks to Rob Chapman, who entertained us so well on the 9th - even to the encore, which was much appreciated by all of Rob's new fans! Robs mix of music and lively style went down very well at 'The Oak'. To see pictures of the event, click here.
It seems far too early to be mentioning the 'C' word in September, but folk are already enquiring about our ?hristmas menu - see below for more details.
We've got great, live October music lined up for you, with acoustic folk musician Josie Whittington on Saturday the 7th. and popular music from Tony Hughes on Saturday the 28th.
Thanks to Dave Kelly-Durrant for our 'banner' photo - taken just the other day in the early morning September sun. Click here to see the whole picture.
Also, next month, the return of our Curry Night on Wednesday the 18th. So, there's lots going on, and we both hope to see you soon, down at 'The Royal Oak'.
.... Steve & Eira
This Thursday (28th Sept) from 9pm!
Why is Steve looking so glum?.... because he’s selling ....
Beer at the price your father used to pay!
To celebrate the publication of the 25th Edition of the Good Pub Guide – in which ‘The Royal Oak’ has been a main entry listing in all 25 editions - we are selling our Real Ales at the 1982 price:
Real
Ales 65p/pint (35p/half)
Designated Driver Pepsi / Diet Pepsi / Lemonade 30p/half
Don't mention the 'C' word!
Are you thinking of snow, presents and sleigh bells? No, neither are we! So, quickly, before we move on, a plug for our Christmas fare. Follow the links below for the details.
Christmas
Lunch or Dinner from 1st December.
Two courses (£13.95) / Three courses (£16.95) [more
details].
Christmas Day Lunch - £49.00 - [more details].
... HOT HOT HOT on our Curry Night ...
Wednesday
18th October
Choice of Curry, Pilau Rice, Poppadom and Chutney - £6.95
- Chicken Tikka Masala -
- Chicken Jalfrezi -
- Beef Madras -
- Vegetable Balti -
(To cater for all tastes - we can vary the strength of our curries to
meet your requirements, on request)
More Live Music at 'The Oak' ...
Josie Whittingham - Saturday 7th October, 9:00pm. Josie will be performing her own brand of acoustic folk for our enjoyment.
Tony Hughes (pictured left) - Saturday 28th October, 9:00pm. Tony is a well known, local guitar vocalist who will be performing a number of popular classics.
Coming soon - The Melomanics - Saturday 25th November. What can we say, but ... more details in our next Newsletter!
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It's the end of the summer and some of our regular staff are departing to university, so we though we'd introduce some of the new faces that you'll be seeing around the place. First of all, we'd like to thank all those who are treading pastures new, and wish them 'all the best' in their future education. However, we are delighted to be strengthening our team with some 'new talent'. On the right is Andy Walker, previously at The Swan at Frodesley, who is joining Eira, Pete and the rest of the team in the kitchen. On the lower left we have Jade Horler from Church Preen. Jade has previously worked for us |
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as a waitress and is now full time in the bar and kitchen. On the right (left of picture) we have Kim Bywater from Acton Burnell, who literally had to wrestle her bar job from 'soon to be CSI expert' Fliss (a black belt may have been more useful on this occasion). |
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Prize Draw
On Sunday 24th. September, Sandra Tipton drew a name out of the bowl for our two bottles of wine, watched by Jade. The lucky winner was Nigel Smith. Congratulations Nigel, your wine 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 a bottle of Warre's Late Bottled Vintage 1999 port.
News in Brief ....
- We were recently
at the Stretton Hall Hotel to participate in the presentation of charity
cheques for the monies raised by the 'Ale Trail'. The County
Air Ambulance and Stretton's Mayfair Centre each received
£500, whilst Hope House Hospice received £170.63;
that being the money collected
in the 12 participating pubs during the event.
- Whilst on the subject
of collections, Richard Knight, the local collection coordinator
for the County Air Ambulance, tells us that with the contents
of our last collection box (a sum of £50.15) the total amount
collected on the bar at The Royal Oak now exceeds £1,000.
- The winner of our
Dominoes Knockout, held on the 7th September, was John Griffiths
with Gerald Hayley as runner up. There were 16 entrants and an
enjoyable evening was had by all.
- The amount raised by the Harvest Auction, held on the 24th. September, totalled £380. The proceeds will be split between St. James Church Cardington and local charities. Thank you to all who came and donated so generously to these worthy causes.
Dates 'at a glance' ....
Thursday 28th September Good Pub Guide Anniversary Bash 9:00pm.
Saturday 7th October Folk at the Oak - Josie Whittingham from 9:00pm.
Wednesday 18th October Join us for our 'Curry Night' specials 7:00pm.
Saturday 28th October Live at the Oak Tony Hughes from 9:00pm.
Saturday 25th November Live at the Oak The Melomaniacs Duo from 9:00pm
Friday 1st December Start of our Christmas and New Year menu.
The
Royal Oak, Cardington, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 7JZ
Telephone : 01694 771266 Fax : 01694 771685
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