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October 15, 2008

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Mediterranean Restaurant

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CHRISTMAS MENU AVAILABLE From November 17th Christmas Day Menu Available 20% DISCOUNT

ON LUNCH TIME SITTINGS BETWEEN 12.00pm - 3.00pm

Ring Now For Further Information

Parties Welcome Magic Show Every Night

Open Tues-Sat 12.00pm - 3.00pm 6.00pm-till late, Sunday Carvery 12.00pm till late Family Function Room Opening Soon

Tel:

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Reserve your place early to avoid disappointment

WAVERLEY HOTEL

Christmas 2008 and Restaurant

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CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS £22.50PP

includes 3 course meal, coffee & mince pies, disco, hats, crackers, and party poppers

CHRISTMAS LUNCHES @ £14.50PP

Mon to Fri during December 3 course meal to include, hats, crackers, party poppers Coffee & mince pies

NEW YEAR BUFFET DANCE @ £22.50PP

7.30pm - 1am, includes cold meats & salad buffet, disco, party hats, crackers, party poppers and streamers

CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCHEON £45.00PP Children under 10 half price Book early to avoid disappointment

RING NOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Telephone: 01270 256223 9 Pedley Street, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7AA

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lthough many of us may still be dreaming of an Indian summer or perhaps dusting off the sand from those holiday suitcases, now is the best time to book your Christmas meal.

It may only be October, but many restaurants and pubs in the area are already advertising the festive celebrations and some may offer discounts for early reservations. Early booking will pay dividends and ensure that you have a choice of the best venues – at a date and time to suit you. There is a world of choice on your doorstep. And whether you’re arranging a romantic dinner for two, for your extended family or the office bash, Crewe and the surrounding areas boast a wide range of places to please all tastes and, importantly, budgets It makes little difference whether you’re looking for a swish restaurant, a cosy eaterie, club or pub, just follow a few simple guidelines to help the festivities run smoothly. First of all decide where you want to eat and check that the venue is suitable and accessible for people in the party. Check that the establishment caters for vegetarians, after all, not everyone wants to tuck into roast turkey with all the trimmings – even if it is Christmas. Check out the cost of the menu. Ensure it fits your budget. Some restaurants offer special deals for large parties at Christmas. Confirm numbers with partners or family members. There’s nothing worse than having to alter the size of the booking, once you’ve made a reservation. And ask

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might not be first choice for the twenty-somethings. But most of all, be sure to book early to avoid any disappointment.

THE MERLIN BRADFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON, CREWE, TEL : 01270 213775

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP, NEWLY REFURBISHED RESTAURANT AND BAR We have a comprehensive food menu with a wide range of dishes and a variety of special of the day meals, our skilled chefs use fresh seasonal produce to create a variety of tempting dishes to which we are very proud. We also have a brand new function room for hire for conferences and private parties.

2 Meals For £10 Available Monday - Friday 12-7.30pm And Saturday 11am-4pm

All Premiership Matches Live On 2x50 Inch Plasmas £2 Fosters And Boddingtons During Matches.

Rump Steak & Pint Of Fosters £6.95 Monday & Wednesday Karaoke Every Friday From 9 pm Live Acts Every Saturday From 9.30 pm The Merlin suite - conference room, is a brand new facility for business meetings and parties, we have excellent rates of hire of £90 for a full day (9 am - 5 pm) and £60 for a half day, we can supply tea coffee, biscuits for £1.30 per cup or a choice of 3 buffets ranging from £6.80 - £10.75 per head.

FOR A GREAT DINING EXPERIENCE WHY NOT GIVE US A TRY, XMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN.

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Hannah Restaurant (Oddfellows Hall, Whitchurch) formerly of Nantwich

Christmas Day Special Lunch Buffet Only £15pp 12 noon-4pm Bookings Now Being Taken

All You Can Eat Special Buffet Now and Throughout Christmas and New Year Only £6.95 Sun-Thurs Only £8.95 Fri-Sat WE all look forward to Christmas. It’s a magical time of year – but our attempts to make things perfect can often lead us to feeling stressed-out. The highlight of the season is Christmas lunch, but with so many people to cater for and mountains of food to prepare, it can seem overwhelming. That’s why opting to eat this special meal in one of the area’s restaurants is the ideal solution. If you decide to eat out, get

the date – and restaurant – reserved, and also make sure the choice is right. Do not automatically assume that because it is Christmas, every hotel and restaurant will be bursting at the seams with people. Large hotels which normally bustle with reps and business groups during the year, may be quiet at Christmas. So decide whether it is a busy atmosphere you are after, or a more intimate, cosy setting.

Examine the menus – the last thing you may want is turkey and plum pudding. Many restaurants now provide entertainment to keep youngsters absorbed while they are waiting for their meals to arrive. This gives the adults the opportunity to relax and look forward to a stress-free meal. And once the meal is over and everyone is sitting back relaxing, there is an added bonus – no washing up! The perfect Christmas treat.

Situated in Crewe town centre, the ‘Dragon Inn Buffet’ is the largest oriental buffet restaurant in the local area. With its simply decorated interior and spacious surroundings, it can provide you with a relaxed and informal atmosphere to dine in, whether it be an evening for two or a large party. There are plenty of choices to suit everyone’s tastes; chef special soups, starters including crispy aromatic duck, vegetarian options, and various meaty dishes such as sweet and sour chicken. The customer service manager, Alan Tsui emphasises that the Dragon Inn Buffet concentrates on the quality of both customer serice and the ingredients used to create the mouthwatering dishes. Remember to save some room at the end of a lovely oriental buffet, by indulging yourself in our fabulous choice of desserts which includes a chocolate fountain flowing with real Belgian chocolate! The restaurant is to undergo some major changes in the next couple of months, and the management hopes that diners will be happy of the surprise in store!

6pm-9pm Perfect for Party Bookings!!!!

Weddings and All Special Occasions Catered For Any Venue, Any Distance (£7-£10 pp) Hannah Restaurant/Hannah Catering Services 5 Green End, Whitchurch, SY13 1AD. 01948 666699 Mobile: 07790924246 Email: hannahrest@hotmail.com Web: www.hannahrestaurant.co.uk

Dr agon Inn

Quality Or iental Buffet Prices & Opening Hours

Sunday to Thursday Friday to Saturday

LUNCH

£5.50

EVENING

£9.90

£11.50

12.00pm to 2.00pm 5.30pm to 11.00pm

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The Dragon Inn, 13-15 Market Street, Crewe

Tel 01270 216343

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GOOD FORTUNE Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway

Top tips for festive party fun

ost people love to party, especially at Christmas time. Whether it’s the office bash, a huge gathering of work colleagues or a dinner party for close friends, you want it to be a night to remember.

Christmas SPECIAL OFFER Eat as much as you like Buffet

At The Good Fortune Bookings Now Being Taken

Wednesday and Sunday

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95-97 Victoria Street, Crewe Tel: 01270 257275 / 07737 102640

But you want to remember the event for all the right reasons. And if you want to ensure that your party goes with a swing, it may help to follow this 10-point plan. 1. If you are on a tight budget, get the balance right between food and booze. People may prefer to have another pre-dinner drink rather than an extra round of mints and coffee. 2. Try to choose a venue where you can stay in one place – the mood will be lost if you need to trek from dinner to dancing. It is ideal if your venue can arrange entertainment after the meal as this will stop the crowds migrating to the nearest nightclub. However, such venues tend to be the most popular so you will need to book early. 3. Take a vote before the party on whether partners are invited and what contribution they should make towards festivities if funds are limited. There is bound to be a mixture of singles and couples, so everyone’s feelings should be taken into account.

WEJIX] JMVWX> Qeoi wyvi iziv}sri kixw lsqi wejip} ex xli irh sj xli rmklx2 4. Keep the speeches short. While it is important to thank all the people who count, make sure that you keep the event low-key and relaxed. 5. Introduce some party games to involve the whole team. 6. Remember that not everyone will want loud music or dancing, so make sure that there is a flexible agenda that caters for all tastes and needs and a quieter area where people can escape for a bit of peace and quiet. 7. Have a seating plan. Make sure that everyone mingles. Don’t let the usual suspects huddle together for the whole evening. A solution could be to

arrange a swapping system where people can change places after every course. 8. Research shows that not all age groups enjoy the Christmas party as much as each other. Structure the evening so that people can slip away discreetly after the main meal, without feeling like Scrooge. 9. If you are the boss, then go home early. Allow your team to take advantage of your absence and let their hair down. 10. Make sure that everyone gets home safely. Either arrange transport with the venue first or make sure that your team and colleagues have a local taxi number.

THE ROYAL OAK Festive Lunch Menu Served 1st to 24th December 12-4pm Cod Goujons with Tartar Sauce Or Festive Seasonal Soup of the Day Or Fanned Melon with Winter Berries

Roast Cheshire Turkey & all the trimmings Roast Topside of Beef & Yorkshire Pudding Fillet of Lemon Sole with a lemon & Parsley butter Served with Seasonal Vegetables, Roast & New Potatoes

Stuffed Pepper filled with Brocoli Florets & brie cheese topped with moray sauce

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Traditional Christmas Pudding & Rum Sauce Choice of Sweet from the menu

Coffee & Warm Mince Pies £13.50 per person £8.95 Children under 10 years (Deposit of £5 per person with booking)

Festive Dinner Menu

Boxing Day

Chefs Soup of the Day Deep Fried breaded Camembert cheese with cranberry sauce. Brookfields Prawn Cocktail with Marie Rose. Sauteed Mushrooms in a Cream, Port & Stilton Sauce

Chefs Soup of the Day Creamy Garlic Wild Mushrooms Vol au Vent Melon with Strawberries Ham & Tomato Brusetta topped with Brie Cheese

Roast Cheshire Turkey & all the trimmings Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding Pork Fillet Medallions with creamy mushrooms & Peppercorn Sauce Salmon En Croute with a Lemon & Terragon Hollandaise Sauce Served with Seasonal Vegetables, Roast & New Potatoes

Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint gravy Sugar Baked Ham with cranberry & Orange Sauce Poached Salmon with grape & cream sauce

(V) Stuffed Pepper filled with Brocoli Florets & brie cheese topped with moray sauce

Selection of Desserts Or Cheese & Biscuits

Stuffed Pepper filled with Brocoli Florets & brie cheese topped with moray sauce Traditional Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce Choice of Dessert or Cheese and Biscuits

Coffee & Warm Mince Pies £17.25 per person (Deposit of £5 per person with booking)

Coffee & Chocolates £18.95 per person Children under 10 years £8.95 (Deposit of £5 per person with booking)

New Years Eve Gala Buffet & Disco Special Party Nights – With Disco For Party Bookings

BROOKFIELD GOLF CLUB HANKELOW, AUDLEM CW3 0JE

TEL: 01270 812991 - FAX: 01270 812992

WORLESTON

NOW BOOKING FOR: Christmas Luncheon Christmas Dinner Christmas Day Now Also Open Sunday Evening for Food 5.30pm Onwards 2 Course Sunday Lunch Food Served 7 Days Lunch And Evenings Last Food Orders 9pm Country Music Every Tuesday Evening

MAIN ROAD, WORLESTON, NANTWICH TELEPHONE: 01270 624138

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Panto is full of beans T here’s a star-studded cast in this year’s colourful panto at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe. When Jack, his brother, Simon, and his mother, Dame Trott, can’t pay their rent, they are forced to sell their beloved cow Daisy. But, when Jack comes home from the market with some magic beans instead of a bag of gold, the adventure really begins. Follow Jack and his friends on their journey up the beanstalk and into the giant’s castle where they discover

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an incredible harp and more glittering riches than they could ever have imagined. All that stands in their way is the evil henchman Fleshcreep and Panto-land’s biggest villain – Giant Blunderbore. Will Jack win the heart of the King’s daughter, Princess Tamara? Will the family ever be reunited with their longlost, four-legged friend? This year’s show stars Lynne

McGranger (Irene from Home and Away), Frazer Hines (Emmerdale and Doctor Who), Kerry Newell (Fun Song Factory and Wakey Wakey), Carolynne Good (Fame Academy) and back by popular demand from Brum, Kevin McGreevy. Once again, the Lyceum promises to wave a magic wand over this classic story to bring you the best traditional pantomime in the region. l Jack and the Beanstalk tickets are on sale now. Call the box office on 01270 537 333 or visit the website www.lyceumtheatre.net

Hill Valley Health Club & Spa 25% off all spa treatments & zero joining fee

Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2008 in comfort and style Enjoy your Festive Celebrations in the opulent and stylish setting of Nunsmere Hall. Surrounded by a 60 acre lake in the heart of the ancient Delamere Forest, Nunsmere is the classic English country house. In a grand Victorian mansion you will enjoy old-fashioned hospitality of the highest order. Our aim is to make your visit as comfortable and memorable as possible.

CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS

Available on the following dates: 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th and 20th December Menu £45 per person www.primahotels.co.uk

NUNSMERE HALL HOTEL

Tarporley Road, Oakmere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2ES Tel: 01606 889100 Fax: 01606 889055 Email: sales@nunsmere.co.uk Web: www.nunsmere.co.uk

Why not indulge yourself and take advantage of our 25% off all spa treatments voucher. Also we are offering zero joining fee for the ﬁrst 25 members.

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MACDONALD HILL VALLEY HOTEL, GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Terrick Road, Whitchurch SY13 4JZ Tel 0844 879 9199

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Go on, dare to be different

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Drop off hot & cold buffets from £3.50 per head (minimum 20 people) At your home or chosen venue We can also provide a chef to cook for you in the comfort of your own home Use Symphony Outside Catering for your party and we will pay your venue costs* (*conditions apply) Contact us to discuss all your catering requirements

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Opening 2nd Week November in Alsager Xmas Bookings being taken

48 Congleton Road • Sandbach • Tel: 763664

he Christmas ‘do’ may be traditional – but the sort of party you arrange doesn’t have to be.

You don’t have to opt for a dinner and dance just because that’s what you have done every other year. These days there are plenty of other options to try. Medieval banquets are a tried and tested way to introduce a themed idea without shocking the uninitiated. This is especially good for a mixed age group. If you have a lot of young and fit partygoers why not try a salsa party? It is possible to book a venue, teacher and DJ all with the salsa theme in mind and the frequent changing of partners as you dance round the room means that everyone gets to know each other very quickly. Or how about a murder mystery night if dancing is off the agenda. It’s also a winner if your guests like to dress up and stay in character for the whole evening. If you want a change but don’t want to stray too far from tradition, why not try a 70s or 80s disco? You could also ask everyone to dress up to add to the fun. If you fancy a gamble, then try a casino evening. Again you could dress up – this time with a black tie theme. Dish out some fun money at the start of the evening or let everyone play for small stakes to raise money for charity. If you think everyone attending the party is

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TWO GREAT MENUS AT TWO GREAT VENUES Enjoy Christmas with a difference Ideal for your office party the

Bookings also Now being taken for Christmas Day and New Years Eve

Boot & Slipper

WETTENHALL TEL: 01270 528238

The SWAN at Woore Tel: 01630 647220

Situated in beautiful rural Cheshire between Nantwich & Winsford

Charming, Quaint Welcoming Atmosphere With A Reputation For Fine Food En Suite Accommodation Available

TO BEGIN

Daube of beef with shallots, smoked bacon, red wine and Thyme

Hot creel prawns potted in spice butter with toast points and dressed leaves

Roast sirloin of beef chateau potatoes and bordelaise sauce

Hot deep fried Normandy brie with garden salad and Cumberland sauce (V)

Roast Cheshire turkey with angels on horseback sage and onion stuffing

Traditional duck liver pate with fig compote, onion marmalade and melba toast

Pan fried loin of cod with tapenade mash, aioli and shellfish cream Roast parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke under a herb crumb and Chianti jus (V)

TO BEGIN Classic cock a` leekie soup with prunes and sage dumplings

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The Swan has a long tradition of providing good food and fine ales whilst retaining the charm and rustic elegance that has given it a much deserved reputation

MAIN COURSE

Classic cock a` leekie soup with prunes and sage dumplings

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CHRISTMAS LUNCH 1ST - 24TH DECEMBER DESSERTS, COFFEE AND MINCE PIES

£13.50 per person (V) - vegetarian (£5 deposit required per person)

MAIN COURSE Roast sirloin beef with chateau potatoes and bordelaise sauce

Hot creel prawns potted in spice butter with toast points and dressed leaves

Roast Cheshire turkey with angels on horseback sage and onion stuffing

Stilton, Roquefort and walnut salad with red wine syrup(V)

Daube of beef with shallots, smoked bacon, red wine and Thyme

Terrine of smoked salmon, crayfish and baby leeks with crab bisque dressing

Pan fried loin of cod with tapenade mash, aioli and shellfish cream Roast parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke under herb crumb and Chianti jus (V) Cannon of lamb with a parsnip galette, crystallised redcurrants with tarragon and cognac foam

CHRISTMAS EVENING MENU 1ST - 24TH DECEMBER DESSERTS, COFFEE AND MINCE PIES

£19.95 per person

(V) - vegetarian (£5 deposit required per person)

THESE TOP CLASS MENUS ARE AVAILABLE AT BOTH VENUES AND ARE FRESHLY PREPARED FROM LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE *IDEAL FOR YOUR OFFICE PARTY *FREE GLASS OF WINE FOR PARTIES OVER 8*

THE BOOT & SLIPPER INN, WETTENHALL, NR WINSFORD. TELL: 01270 528238 • THE SWAN HOTEL. NANTWICH ROAD. WOORE. NR, CREWE. TEL: 01630 647220

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From Christmas party nights with live music and dancing, festive lunches, festive teas in the splendour of the main hall, to Sunday Santa Specials in the AA Rosetted Brasserie, you can be sure the Crewe Hall team is on hand to take care of your every need.

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CREDIT CRUNCH BEATING LUNCHTIME MENU AVAILABLE Served all day Tuesday to Thursday and until 3pm Friday Choose from our classics

ALL under £4.95

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01270 253333

FESTIVE LUNCHES • SUNDAY SANTA SPECIALS

Stay overnight from as little as £59.50 per person and make use of the newly opened Reflections Health, Fitness and Spa. Crewe Hall’s award-winning restaurants have achieved a fine reputation for food and service and whatever the occasion you celebrate at Crewe Hall, you are assured of a warm welcome, superb food and friendly service.

New Owner New Chef New Menu New Look…

The Fox In Haslington has re-opened its doors following an amazing transformation of the interior and exterior. We are offering fantastic traditional homemade pub food. There is an added benefit of Wi-fi perfect for business meeting or simply a Catch up! Now open at 10am for coffee etc.

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(Mon 1st -Wed 24th December) BRIE AND CRANBERRY (V) Deep fried battered brie, served with a cranberry sauce, atop a salad base ASPARAGUS HOLLANDAISE (V) Asparagus spears, served with a rich buttery hollandaise sauce GARLIC KING PRAWNS Three head on king prawns smothered in garlic butter and grilled, served on a salad base Melon served with fruits of the forest & coulis (V) Slices of melon over a smooth puree of fruit, served with fruits of the forest ~~~~ TURKEY ROUNDEL Roast turkey roundel, served with all the trimmings, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, honey roast parsnips and seasonal vegetables. SIRLOIN STEAK ‘DEUX POIVRE’ Tender 8oz steak cooked to your liking, topped with a rich red wine and a red and green peppercorn sauce THAI POACHED SALMON Poached salmon, served on a bed of crunchy green beans and coriander, napeed in a spicy chili coconut sauce ROASTED PEPPER TARTLET (V) Tangy tomato basil and red pepper tartlet, served with onion chutney, rocket and a balsamic glaze ~~~~ Cherry cheesecake Christmas pudding & brandy sauce Trio of ices Selection of regional cheeses, on a cheese board with crackers ~~~~ Coffee & Mince Pies! £19.95

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Spicy parsnip soup served with a crusty bread wedge Duck and orange pate served with toast on a bed of fresh leaves Duo of stuffed mushrooms, two flat mushrooms, one stuffed with cream cheese and chives, the other stuffed with tomato and basil sauce Smoked salmon utopia, horns of smoked salmon, served with crunchy crudities with a lemon and parsley vinaigrette ~~~~ Devilled crayfish tails with rocket and dijonnaise sauce ~~~~ Roast turkey with all the trimmings, thyme stuffing, roast potatoes, pigs in blankets, honey roast parsnips, chopped balsamic & walnut sprouts Cherry Kirsch glazed duck breast, served on a bed of creamy crushed new potatoes Steak Alhambra, rib-eye steak atop a garlic crouton, smothered in pate and drizzled with a red wine jus Stuffed Aubergine (v) Stuffed with Moroccan couscous and seasonal vegetables in a rich cheese, onion & herb sauce ~~~~ Christmas pudding & brandy sauce Cheese board Bilberry pie Chocolate bread and butter pudding £59.95

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NEW AUTUMN SET MENU

2 courses £12.95 3 courses £15.95 Or our latest a la Carte Menu Flavour is Sandbach’s premier restaurant with a reputation for exquisite food & service

Whether meeting friends for coffee, lunch, entertaining business clients, through to an intimate dinner for 2 or private dinning for 50 Flavour provides the perfect venue. Our innovative menu, equalled by our fabulous food, complimented by our informal professional style of service and our extensive wine list provides all the ingredients to create a dinning experience unique to the area. Our stunning function suite is available for Private Parties, Weddings, Christenings, business Meetings and Conferences.

3-4 Georges Walk, Sandbach Cheshire CW11 1AR

Tel: 01270 759 569

Find us next to Waitrose 9am-5pm Monday 10am till late Tuesday to Saturday Sunday by prior arrangement.

At The Christmas fayre

£12.75pp Kids 1/2 price

Travel home from party in safety E njoying a drink or two at Christmas is part of the celebrations. The wine and beer will be flowing at any party you attend and even if you promise to limit yourself to just one glass, your resolve can weaken as the night wears on. So if you know you are likely to be drinking, it’s wise to leave the car at home. A driving ban, or worse, doesn’t make for the most auspicious start to the New Year and memories of that night on the town could linger on for all the wrong reasons. According to the Department of Transport, nearly one in seven of all deaths on the road involve drivers who are over the legal limit. The risk of being involved in an accident increases rapidly with the amount of alcohol consumed. If you are going to an organised event then by far

the best bet is to go home by taxi or hire a mini-bus. With a little forward planning, several friends sharing will help get you all home safely and keep the cost down. There is actually no failsafe guide as to how much alcohol you can drink and stay under the legal limit. The amount and type of alcoholic drink, your weight, age, sex and metabolism all play their part.

The quantity of alcohol in a half pint of beer is approximately the same as in a pub measure of spirits or a pub measure of port or sherry or a small glass of wine. If you are going to have a

drink at Christmas time, then it is important to remember that a lot of beers and wines are actually stronger than ‘average’; that both wines and spirits may be sold in various measures; drinks poured at home are usually more generous than pub measures; cocktails are especially potent and their high alcoholic content is often masked by the taste of fruit juice. It is also wise to remember that if you have been drinking heavily, you are still likely to test positive for alcohol the following morning, so it is best not to drive to work. You may wake up and think you feel sober but the effects of alcohol can linger for many hours and you may get caught out on your way to work. If you are booking a cab to and from your office party, it would be a good idea to book another one to get you to work the next day. Better still, take the day off and enjoy the party memories in peace.

Buffet & bar

Boxing day

Christmas day

Kids 1/2 price

£15.95pp

£31.95pp

Christmas Day Breakfast

£9.99pp Kids 1/2 price

Discounted price available if deposit of £5 per person is paid before November 25th 2008, kids half price aged 11 and under Starters Prawn and Egg Cocktail Served on a bed of lettuce Creamy potato and leek soup Served with warm bun and butter Tomato and basil quiche Served with side salad Cheesy mushroom bruschetta Served with garlic and onion Brussel pate Served on crispy bread slices Main Courses Stilton and vegetable crumble (v) Roast chicken smothered in garlic and herb butter Roast turkey in giant Yorkshire pudding with bacon roll & stuffing Gammon steak complimented with a cheesy mushroom and apple topping Roast beef served in a giant Yorkshire pudding with bacon roll & stuffing

Top your main meals up on the buffet with vegetables, potato varieties, salad and sauces, roast potatoes and extra vegetables are served to your table

Open your Christmas presents here whilst enjoying a cooked breakfast buffet on Christmas day.

Desserts Christmas pudding served with cream or brandy sauce Chocolate crushed raspberry and sponge pudding served with cream Jumbo cream filled profiterole with chocolate sauce Individual stuffed baked apple pudding served with custard Dairy ice cream with milk & white chocolate sauce Coffee Tea or coffee CHRISTMAS DAY IS SIX COURSES INCLUDING BUCKS FIZZ AND MINCE PIES

Boxing day Breakfast buffet

£7.50pp

New years day Breakfast buffet

£7.50pp

All breakfast must be pre booked with deposit of £10 per table all kids 11 and under 1/2 price. Bring the staff out this Christmas and enjoy a breakfast buffet. Business breakfast served throughout December at £7.50 pp Includes tea, coffee and cordials.

Full terms and conditions available on the website

The Buffet & Bar 332 Crewe Rd, Gresty Cum, Shavington, CW2 5AF Tel: 01270 500304

The Chronicle

October 15, 2008

Beauty can be green T

hinking about improving your beauty routine in the run-up to Christmas? Then you could go green.

If you are confused about what’s really in your beauty products – which are perfectly natural and which products contain more chemicals than your bathroom cleaner – you’re not alone. The demand for ‘green’ products is growing. More than 2,260 ethical cosmetics and skincare products were launched in Europe last year, according to Mintel research – a fivefold increase on 2006. But going green isn’t enough for some beauty sticklers who want to know precisely what they’re putting on to their skin. Korres is the first brand in the beauty industry to lift the lid on exactly what is in its products. Scheduled to hit shelves in November, the packaging on skincare will feature a ‘Formula Facts’ rundown with simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers to customers’ need-to-know questions. With consumers becoming more inquisitive about their products, it’s little wonder the grass is looking greener for organic beauty.

Festive Celebrations at Wychwood Park

“At Christmas play and make good cheer, for Christmas comes but once a year” Thomas Tusser Come and enjoy your festive celebrations with us. Whatever the event we’ll ensure you get a large helping of festive fun. Festive Party nights from £29.00 Christmas Fayre Menus served throughout December in our unique open exhibition style Kitchen Steam, Bake & Grill Lunch £12.50 ~ Dinner £25.00 For a truly memorable family Christmas, let us take the hassle out of the festivities. Christmas Day lunch £59.00 Boxing Day lunch £32.00 Count down with us. New Year’s Eve Parties from just £59.00 De Vere Venues Wychwood Park, Weston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 5GP KVIIR JSV KPS[> Xli hiqerh jsv ixlmgep fieyx} tvshygxw mw kvs{mrk2

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CREWE ALEXANDRA XMAS & NEW YEAR

CHRISTMAS

IN OUR SMALLER AND MORE INTIMATE ALEXANDRA SUITE CABARET AND CURRY NITES DECEMBER 12TH, 13TH, 19TH & 20TH

STAR STUDDED CABARET & DISCO

PLUS AUTHENTIC INDIAN MEAL CHICKEN & CHIPS OR VEGETARIAN OPTION AVAILABLE

THESE NITE’S AT ONLY £25PP

AND THE NOT TO BE MISSED

NEW YEAR’S EVE FANCY DRESS PARTY WITH DEMAND SO GREAT FOR OUR XMAS ABBA SHOWS WE ARE NEARLY ALL SOLD OUT

THE MAMMA MIA FESTIVAL CONTINUES LET THE NEW YEAR IN LIKE NEVER BEFORE

Festive Lunch Menu Served 1st to 24th December 12-4pm Cod Goujons with Tartar Sauce Or Festive Seasonal Soup of the Day Or Fanned Melon with Winter Berries

Roast Cheshire Turkey & all the trimmings Roast Topside of Beef & Yorkshire Pudding Fillet of Lemon Sole with a lemon & Parsley butter Served with Seasonal Vegetables, Roast & New Potatoes

Stuffed Pepper filled with Brocoli Florets & brie cheese topped with moray sauce

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Traditional Christmas Pudding & Rum Sauce Choice of Sweet from the menu

Coffee & Warm Mince Pies £13.50 per person £8.95 Children under 10 years

THE TRULY AMAZING TRIBUTE TO ABBA

SINCERELY ABBA CONTINUES THE PARTY

WITH PLATED BUFFET, DISCO, LATE BAR FANTASTIC VALUE AT £20 PER TICKET ALL TICKETS FOR THE ABOVE SHOWS AVAILABLE FROM CREWE ALEXANDRA TICKET OFFICE GRESTY ROAD, CREWE

RING 01270 252610

(Deposit of £5 per person with booking)

Festive Dinner Menu

Boxing Day

Chefs Soup of the Day Deep Fried breaded Camembert cheese with cranberry sauce. Brookfields Prawn Cocktail with Marie Rose. Sauteed Mushrooms in a Cream, Port & Stilton Sauce

Chefs Soup of the Day Creamy Garlic Wild Mushrooms Vol au Vent Melon with Strawberries Ham & Tomato Brusetta topped with Brie Cheese

Roast Topside of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint gravy Sugar Baked Ham with cranberry & Orange Sauce Poached Salmon with grape & cream sauce

(V) Stuffed Pepper filled with Brocoli Florets & brie cheese topped with moray sauce

Selection of Desserts Or Cheese & Biscuits

Stuffed Pepper filled with Brocoli Florets & brie cheese topped with moray sauce Traditional Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce Choice of Dessert or Cheese and Biscuits

Coffee & Warm Mince Pies £17.25 per person (Deposit of £5 per person with booking)

Coffee & Chocolates £18.95 per person Children under 10 years £8.95 (Deposit of £5 per person with booking)

New Years Eve Gala Buffet & Disco Special Party Nights – With Disco For Party Bookings

BROOKFIELD GOLF CLUB HANKELOW, AUDLEM CW3 0JE

TEL: 01270 812991 - FAX: 01270 812992

The Chronicle October 15, 2008

Festive Party Nights CHEFS WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP

TART BRETON French style Tomato Tart, with Goats Cheese, Caramelised Onion and Asparagus Medley of Seasonal Vegetables Plum Pudding served with Brandy Sauce

NORMANDY APPLE TART Savoury pastry Tartlet filled with a Goat’s Cheese, Leek & Basil Sauce and Red Onion Confit

Casa Italiana Our Italian Restaurant

For a Christmas Party with a continental flavour Tel: (01270) 625439.

All combined with a fantastic 4 course dinner and dancing to our resident DJ Private Cabaret Evenings may be arranged - please ask for a quotation

Paul Davies

Vocal entertainer with a fantastic swing set

Boxing Day

★★ ★ ★★ ★★

Festive Gateau Freshly Brewed Coffee and Mince Pies

Selection of Starters

★★ ★ ★★ ★★

£30.00 per person Friday evenings

Choice of 4 main courses from the Carvery

£27.00 per person Monday Thursday evenings

Choice of Dessert

TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY Served with Seasoning, Chipolata, Bacon Roll and Cranberry Sauce PRIME ROASTED SCOTTISH BEEF Served with a classic Bordelaise Sauce

The Ballroom will accommodate up to 120 guests for an evening of dancing and dinner, alternatively a Carved Buffet may be served. The Crown Hotel will fully staff your private party and arrange for an extension licence until 2:00am. Private hire is available from £35.00 per person including VAT with competitively priced wines, spirits and Champagnes available. There is a minimum requirement of 100 guests for private hire. Accommodation is available in our stylish en-suite bedrooms. Martin

★★ ★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★ ★★ ★★

An ideal choice for smaller groups to join others for a great party night. Available for larger parties to book on a private basis on any night of the week - subject to availability.

Festive Luncheon

The historic Minstrels Ballroom is available for private hire on New Years Eve.

Phillip

Saturday 6th December Saturday 13th December Saturday 20th December

GARLIC MUSHROOMS Button Mushrooms in a Creamy Garlic and White Wine Sauce

New Year’s Eve

Please contact Anne Walker.

Our highly popular Cabaret Evenings will be held on the following dates:

SALMON VICTORIA Poached Salmon served with a Prawn, Lobster,White Wine and Cream Sauce

OAK SMOKED SALMON & SEAFOOD PARCEL Smoked Salmon, Crayfish and Prawn combined with a Crabmeat Parfait served with Brown Bread and Butter

Dine in style at

Cabaret Evening

SALMON VICTORIA

CHEF’S WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP

OAK SMOKED SALMON & SEAFOOD PARCEL

Smoked Salmon, crayfish and prawns combined with a Crabmeat Parfait served with brown bread and butter

NORMANDY APPLE TART Savoury Pastry Tartlet filled with a goat’s cheese, leek & basil sauce and red onion confit

GARLIC MUSHROOMS

Poached salmon served with a prawn, lobster, white wine and cream sauce

TART BRETON

French style tomato tart, with goats cheese, caramelised onion and asparagus

MEDLEY OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES ★ ★★ ★★ ★★

PLUM PUDDING

served with Brandy Sauce

Button mushrooms in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce

FESTIVE GATEAU

★ ★★ ★★ ★★

FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE AND MINCE PIES

TRADITIONAL ROAST TURKEY

Served with seasoning, chipolata, bacon roll and cranberry sauce

PRIME ROASTED SCOTTISH SIRLOIN

Served with a classic Chasseur sauce

★ ★★ ★★ ★★

£24.00 per person £25.00 per person, Disco Lunch Minimum of 60 guests required for private disco luncheon. Less than this number and the disco will be charged extra

1.00pm til 4.00pm

£17.95 per person Booking essential

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The Crown

The Crown Hotel is the first choice for Christmas celebrations in South Cheshire - be it a small office party or a large private function, we have the expertise to make your party go with a swing.

Private function rooms are available to cater for 20-200 guests or alternatively smaller parties may join our famous Cabaret Nights and Party Nights - our Ballroom is fully air conditioned. Once again, this year, we are offering Christmas Disco Lunches - available on a private basis or for smaller groups to join others.A minimum of 60 guests applies for a disco lunch on a private basis. Not forgetting Casa Italiana – our Italian Restaurant – for a Christmas Party with a continental flavour and the famous Crown Carvery is served daily. For smaller parties wishing to celebrate Christmas in a quieter setting, our Christmas Luncheon and Dinner menus will be served in the Cavalier Restaurant throughout December. All rates quoted are per person and include party hats, novelties, crackers, entertainment where specified and VAT. Service charge is discretionary. Early booking is recommended to ensure the date of your choice is available.Telephone: 01270 625283

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THE CROWN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT, NANTWICH. TEL: 01270 625283 Visit our website www.crownhotelnantwich.com and download our brochure

Crewe Arms Hotel

Christmas Fayre Carvery Lunch

Dates Available: November 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd Enjoy a complimentary glass of sherry on arrival Menu Homemade Vegetable Broth served with a bread roll Chef’s Homemade Chicken Liver Pâté with cranberry and Port wine coulis and triangles of toast Seasonal Melon with a Fruit Coulis fanned melon with a fruit coulis Prawn, Salmon and Cod Fishcake served with a lemon mayonnaise Chilled Fruit Juice Roast Cheshire Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Sugar Baked Gammon gently baked with English mustard, maple syrup and brown sugar Steak and Mushroom Pie Salmon Tail in a Parsley Cream Sauce Wild Mushroom Risotto served with garlic bread Selection of Desserts Christmas Pudding with Hot Brandy Sauce Coffee and Mince Pies £9.95 per person Lunch served 12 noon to 1.30pm Included in the price per person: 3 course choice menu with coffee, crackers and Christmas novelties.

Santa’s Sunday Lunch

Christmas and New Year Parties and Events 2008 Crewe Arms Hotel Nantwich Road, Crewe CW2 6DN Tel: 01270 213204 Fax: 01270 588615

Dates Available: December 7th, 14th, 21st Menu Homemade Vegetable Broth served with a bread roll Prawn Cocktail succulent prawns wrapped in a Marie-Rose Sauce served on a bed of leaves and brown bread and butter Chef’s Homemade Pâté served with cranberry salsa and toast Breaded Mushrooms with Garlic Mayonnaise Chef’s homemade mushrooms with a garlic mayonnaise Fan of Melon with Champagne sorbet Roast Cheshire Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Sugar Baked Ham served with a red wine sauce Traditional Roast Leg of Lamb served with a rich meaty gravy Chicken Rossini chicken breast in a rich meaty and pâté sauce Wild Mushroom Risotto served with garlic bread Selection of Desserts Coffee and Mints £14.95 per person £4.95 per child (aged 4 - 10) Children under 4 free of charge Visit from Santa at 2.00pm followed by a children’s entertainer Christmas Eve Santa’s Family Lunch - menu and prices as above

Christmas Fayre Dinner and Disco

Dates Available: November 28th, 29th December 4th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd at £21.00pp December 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th at £25.00pp Menu Chef’s Homemade Pâté served with cranberry and Port wine coulis and toast Melon and Sorbet fanned melon with a refreshing sorbet Prawn Cocktail succulent prawns wrapped in a Marie-Rose sauce served on a bed of leaves and brown bread and butter Winter Vegetable Broth Traditional Roast Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Rump Steak braised in Brandy and French mustard cream sauce Roast Ham in a mushroom and Madeira sauce Poached Salmon in a prawn and lobster sauce Vegetable Stroganoff served with rice Christmas Pudding with Brandy sauce Fruit Cheesecake served with a swirl of whipped cream Chocolate Fudge Cake served with pouring cream Ice Cream Bombe Coffee and Mince Pies Arrive 7.30pm Dinner served from 8.00pm Bar from 6.00pm - 12.00 midnight After dinner, guests will be asked to move through to the Carriages Bar for the disco. Food pre-orders must be received 2 weeks prior to event. Included in the price per person: 4 course choice menu with coffee, crackers and Christmas novelties.

Christmas Day Lunch

Arrive at 12.00 noon to enjoy a Champagne Cocktail followed by lunch served at 12.30pm Menu Parma Ham and Asparagus Smoked Salmon and King Prawn Platter Crown of Melon filled with Exotic Fruits Homemade Cream of Vegetable Soup Traditional Roast Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Beef Wellington a prime fillet steak wrapped in puff pastry and a rich Madeira wine sauce Rack of Lamb served with a minted jus Sole Bonne Femme parcels of sole in a white wine and cream sauce, garnished with grapes Wild Mushroom Stroganoff served with garlic bread Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce Profiteroles with Chocolate and Orange Sauce Warm Filo Parcels filled with Apple and Caramel Cheese and Biscuits Coffee and Mince Pies £49.95 per person £20.00 per child (4-12) Children under 4 free of charge *Babies will be served with Heinz mains and Heinz dessert Father Christmas will visit at 2.00pm approximately.

Boxing Day Lunch and New Year’s Day Lunch

Enjoy a glass of Sherry on arrival at 12.00 noon followed by lunch served at 12.30pm Menu Homemade Cream of Vegetable Soup served with a bread roll Prawn Cocktail succulent prawns wrapped in a Marie-Rose sauce served on a bread of leaves and brown bread and butter Chef’s Homemade Chicken Liver Pâté served with cranberry and Port wine coulis and toast Creamy Garlic Mushrooms served in a vol au vent case Melon and Sorbet fanned melon with a refreshing sorbet From The Carvery: Traditional Roast Turkey served with seasoning, chipolata and a rich meaty gravy Roast Pork with apple sauce Topside of Beef with Yorkshire pudding Salmon in a Prawn and Lobster sauce Mushroom Risotto served with garlic bread Selection of Desserts Coffee and Mince Pies Boxing Day £20.95 per person New Year’s Day £14.95 per person £6.95 per child (aged 4-12) Children under 4 free of charge *Babies will be served with Heinz mains and Heinz dessert

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner and Disco

The party begins at 7.30pm with Champagne Cocktails followed by dinner served at 8.00pm Menu King Prawns in Garlic Butter seved with crusty bread Trio of Melon with a Vodka sorbet Warm Duck Breast Salad served on a sweet potato rosti drizzled with plum sauce Carrot and Coriander Soup Rack of Lamb served with a minted jus Tournedos Rossini fillet of beef steak served on crouton with a rich pâté sauce Chicken En Croute succulent chicken breast filled with crabmeat wrapped in puff pastry smothered in a fish sauce Dover Sole with Herb Butter Assiette of Desserts Mille Feuille, Tiramisu and Pavlova Selection of Cheese and Biscuits Coffee and Petit Fours £45 per person - Dinner Only £75 per person - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Brunch New Year’s Day 9.00am - 10.30am