We have had a great time raising money for the Faxitron Machine at the Breast Care Centre at the City Hospital (see the October blog).
Staff turned up in bright pink t shirts with flowers in their hair and even bunny ears. The cake counter was awash with pink cakes and a special menu with pink drinks both alcoholic and non were available throughout the weekend. We even had carrot and beetroot salad as a pink accompaniment to our savoury dishes. The Fundraising group in the Village took over the front table in the shop with christmas cards and tags and scarves for sale and raised £300+ over the three days.
We didn't expect our customers to participate so wholeheartedly but several turned up well turned out. Brian's spectacular mock leather pink number was his daughter's vintage jacket from New Look in the 80's. What style! The Pink raffle was a terrific success and alone raised £647.00. Thank you all so much for supporting us. The prize winning numbers are up in the Store.
Over the past two weeks we have been trying out a Pizza Night on a FRIDAY evening, starting with families on an early sitting from 6.00 to 6.30pm just right for meeting Dad (or Mum) from work or bringing back kids from After School Clubs and then on into the evening with the last bookings at 8.30pm. The pizza base is stone baked but the emphasis is on the quality of the toppings using ingredients from our famous deli counter. From simple Margherita to spicy Diavolo or Milano, these pizzas are hard to beat and the idea seems to appeal to a lot of you. From now on, we will be running these evenings every week. It's on your doorstep...come and try us! An enjoyable way to kickstart the weekend.
Our usual Saturday Evening openings with seasonal menu are 12th., 26th. Nov. and 3rd., 10th & 17th. December. So don't forget these dates..a 3 course menu for £23.50 leading up to Christmas is a great deal. (tel. 01949 823717)
This is the fourth year we will be taking orders for Chris Hortor's Turkeys. WHY? Because they are simply the best. Fantastic hot with all the trimmings, still succulent served cold with salad and chutney and if there's any left ( a big IF!) perfect in a turkey pie with a flaky pastry top. I can't think of better value. Ring 01949 81321 to place your order.
Almost daily we are receiving deliveries of gifts suitable for Christmas. There are exciting ideas for everyone in the family and your friends and where ever possible we have chosen items that are well priced but look fantastic. Come and buy early while we have the best selection. (More about some of our pressies in December)
I am finishing as I started this month with a big thank you. This time to all of you who responded to my request for unwanted handbags to be sent to Eastern Europe for women and youngsters who are homeless. We have just received a letter and card from the Baptist Church in Scunthorpe who have filled your bags with toiletries and little gifts and taken them to Bucharest. Many of these women are sheltering in sewers, the prospect of which is almost unimaginable. There will be another delivery before Christmas so do continue to drop off any bags you may have at the Store.
Less than 8 weeks to Christmas! So make your purchasing easy. Forget the trek into Nottingham and the car parking fees. You won't beat shopping in the country!
See you soon
Jan
