As I write this blog the thaw is starting to melt the snow and ice and bring Colston Bassett Store back in touch with the World again. Actually we managed to stay open all last week thanks to our courageous manageress Sue Middlemore who got into work despite everything. We re-opened Garden Cafe on Saturday 9th. Jan and were very busy. I think you were all ready for a change of scene and a good cup of coffee! Good to see you all.
Our evening opening on Fridays and Saturdays has gone well up to Christmas. Comments about the food have been very positive and you all seem to like the menu and the ambiance. Because of the weather and the time of year, we are only opening on selected nights over the next few weeks and currently have reservations on Saturday 23rd. January. Why not book a table and come and join us?
Just a couple of things to tell you this month:
FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST WEEK
Farmhouse Breakfast Week is from 24th. to 30th. January and celebrates the practice of eating a good hearty breakfast to kickstart the day. We will be serving BRUNCH in Garden Cafe on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th. January with Bucks Fizz, smoked salmon from the Summer Isles and Vera's scrambled eggs on Hambleton muffins and salt beef sandwiches with mustard mayo and pickled cucumbers to name some of the dishes to tempt you on this special menu. Please book a table to avoid disappointment.
KNIT AND FELT BAGS WORKSHOP MONDAY 15th. FEBRUARY 9.30 - 3.30pm
In our bid to make Colston Bassett Store more than just a shop we are always seeking to come up with new ways of persuading you to step across the threshold! On Monday 15th. February we are holding our first Workshop. There has been a big revival of pastimes like knitting and crochet recently just at the time when local authorities have stopped running their non-vocational adult education classes. So we are very excited to be able to offer KNIT AND FELT BAGS with Bev Beattie who's newly published book has been very well received and who has a range of yarns to die for! The day will start off with knitting the bag itself and then move on to mastering the handles and embellishments to the bag. This is knitting with a twist and is open to both beginners and experienced knitters.
The fee for the Workshop is £55.00 and this includes a £15 voucher towards materials and refreshments throughout the day a with a soup lunch. We are lucky to have Bev living in West Bridgford so should you get the bug (and we are sure you will) she is nearby for advice and yarn purchasing after the course!
Numbers are limited for the Workshop so book as soon as possible. We are asking for a deposit of £20.00 to secure a place. Either pop into the store or book over the phone (01949 810321) sending a cheque to Colston Bassett Store Church Gate, Colston Bassett Notts NG12 3FE
If we get enough interest we may hold a Knit and Natter weekly get together in the Cafe on Wednesdays from 10.00 until 11.30!
Got any other ideas for day workshops? Let us know.
See you soon
Jan
