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Hundreds of stalls offer special gifts at fayre
HUNDREDS of stalls will be attending this year’s Christmas Fayre at the Westpoint Arena in Exeter. For three festive days the Devon County Showground will transform into a hub of all things Christmas. A range of retailers, craftspeople, wholesalers, manufacturers and importers will come from far and wide to celebrate the festive season with wonderful gift ideas and essential Christmas items. The Barnstaple-based organisers, Grandstand Events, spend most of the year putting together a diverse mix of traders for this spectacular three-day event. This will be their 19th year of staging the Christmas Shopping Fayre at
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Westpoint. Grandstand Events said: “Many of the exhibitors have been attending since the start but to keep it fresh, we seek out a wide cross-section of new companies with products yet to reach the high street.” From beautiful wooden carvings from Bali to alpaca knitwear from Peru, if you’re seeking a truly unique Christmas gift, this fayre is the ideal place. If you’re keen to tuck into the festive food - I’m sure we all have a hankering for a mince pie and a cheeky tipple - the speciality food and drink area is always busy. You can meet top producers offering free tastings of their scrummy puddings and pies to delectable
wines and liqueurs. Talented street-style entertainers will be present to bask in the festive cheer. Also Wildlife On Exmoor star Johnny Kingdom will be attending as well as Santa in the grotto at Westpoint. In the main hall, award-winning magician Ben Woodward will show you how to perform his amazing tricks in his Magic Masterclass. Tempted by all these Christmas goodies? Pop down to the Christmas Shopping Fayre on Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30. There is plenty of free parking on-site and a restaurant and café. General admission is £3.50, seniors £2.50 and kids of 16 and under go free.
‘Chase the elf’ charity event THIS year, North Devon Hospice has launched a festive fun-run with a twist. Runners taking part in the 10mile event will be chasing an elf along the route, with a prize available for each person who finishes ahead of the playful character. Chase The Elf takes place on Sunday, December 14 and will see runners run, walk, skip or hop along the course through the Tarka Trail from Bideford to Barnstaple Football Club. Emma Lowe from North Devon Hospice’s fundraising team said: “We think this is a great seasonal twist on a classic 10-mile event because it’s always more fun to have a target in front of you. “Our anonymous elf is a bit like The Stig of the running world. He’s very competitive and won’t like getting beaten, so it will be even more satisfying for runners when they catch him and claim their prize at the end. “With lots of long straights on the route, runners will often catch a glimpse of our elf’s bright red hat and stripy leggings, but whether they’ll be able to catch him or not is another matter!” Simon Haywood from North Devon Road Runners, who are helping to organise the event, said: “We love this idea because it is a lot more fun than a standard race. “We’re really happy to be helping out with this event, not only because it’s a great laugh but also because all the money raised goes to North Devon Hospice. The care they provide to local people is amazing and we’ll do all we can to make this a success for them.” The main Chase The Elf event is for those aged 18 and over, but
there will be a shorter Tinsel Run for youngsters involving a 3km route around Barnstaple, starting and finishing at the football club. Emma added: “It’ll be a great way to get into the Christmas spirit so we hope to see lots of people there.
“This year is the hospice’s 30th anniversary and it would be amazing if the runners taking part could raise £30 sponsorship to help us celebrate.” To enter Chase The Elf visit www.northdevonhospice.org.uk or call Emma on 01271 347213.
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THIS year’s Santas On The Run event will be coming to Bideford on Sunday, November 30. Coinciding with the town’s Christmas Lights Switch On event, this year the Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is hoping more Santas than ever will join them for this jolly jaunt around Victoria Park. The run is open to everyone; grandparents, parents, carers, children, prams and even pets! Feel free to run it, walk it, skip it or chomp on a mince pie all the way
around the 2km course. CHSW said: “It’s simply a wonderful way to help raise money for Children’s Hospice South West. “As it forms part of the Bideford Christmas Lights Switch On, why not make a day of it and enjoy meeting the reindeer, characters from Frozen and the spectacular fireworks display?” Marina Leadbetter, events fundraiser for CHSW said: “Santas On The Run is a great way
to kick-start the festive season! Everyone form our corporate supporters to the families who use CHSW like to take part as it embraces all generations. “Hundreds of running Santas is a spectacle not to be missed!” The run will take place at Victoria Park in Bideford at 3pm. The event is supported by The Voice FM and entry is £10 (adult), £5 (under 16’s) and under threes and pets go free or £25 for a family ticket. Entry includes your Santa suit, medal and festive goodies.
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Welcome to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Love Christmas ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S hard to believe Christmas is just five weeks away, but with wondrous parties, markets and plenty of shopping to be done, North Devon has transformed into a hub for all things festive. In the event that you eat all of your holiday treats three weeks before the main event, fear not. There will be markets open throughout the area to pick up some delicious food. From scrumptious cheeses to sweet treats, indulge in a few local Christmas luxuries. Talented musicians, choirs and entertainers will be sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit in North Devon. The Overtones will be headlining Barnstapleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main event, while Bideford has yet another huge party planned including reindeer and the characters from Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Frozen. Braunton will be holding a late night shopping event and a festive carol service while Torringtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nostalgic Christmas Fayre will offer an array of food, music, entertainment and more. The annual Christmas tree festival will take place in South Molton displaying beautiful trees, followed by late night shopping and a festive fayre in the town. Ilfracombeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning lights will be switched on by the star of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas panto and
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Father Christmas, winter gardens and a knitted tree at Arlington Court FROM wreath making to carol singing, Arlington Court has some seasonal delights planned this Christmas. A beautiful knitted Christmas tree will be on display at Arlington Court this year, with each section knitted by numerous volunteers of the All2Knit group. The tree was created in 2005 and took nine months; this will be the highlight of the decorations in the staircase hall. Visitors can listen to and join in with festive Christmas carols at Arlington on three dates this winter, on Friday, November 29 with the Northam Chorale Society from 12pm to 1.40pm, Sunday, December 7 with the South Molton Town Band from 3.15pm to 4.30pm and Saturday, December 13 with the Victorian Arlington servants at 12pm and 2pm. Ana Chylak, general manager at Arlington Court, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chorale Society gave a concert at our Christmas fair last year, which sounded fantastic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be returning to the house and will give the concert from the gallery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The knitted tree will reduce the amount of space available in the staircase hall so there will be no seating available. Instead, listeners will be able to walk around the house in the festive ambiance which should lead to more people being able to hear the singers.â&#x20AC;? Staff and volunteers at Arlington Court are busy decking the halls this winter for a memorable Christmas. Every weekend from Saturday, November 29 to Sunday, December 21 the house, carriage museum and grounds will be open for visitors to enjoy the festive decorations. Spectacular decorations include blue, silver and white themes in the grand long room and crafts in the explorer room,
which families can do together and take home. The sculptures in the grounds will be dressed for the season, too! In the tea room the cosy log burner will be lit to warm chilled fingers and toes, together with festive treats including mulled wine and homemade mince pies. Arlington Court will also be welcoming a very special guest this year, as Father Christmas will pop by to meet the children. On December 13, 14, 20 and 21, Father Christmas will be visiting from 12pm to 3pm. All children will receive a gift. The cost is ÂŁ4 per child and normal admission
charges apply for adults. The magical grounds will be transformed for a Victorian Christmas on Saturday, December 13. Meet the Victorian servants in the house and be greeted by the butler before seeing the cook sorting menus for the festive season. Discover the gifts servants would have given to each other and even make something to take home. In the beautiful gardens there will be information on which plants are used to decorate the house, including a demonstration by a gardener. This is a unique event not to be missed.
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A magical day out for the little ones
A FUN-FILLED festive day out is promised at The Milky Way Adventure Park this Christmas. With a visit from Father Christmas, gingerbread decorating and crafts, The Milky Way is a onestop shop for all things Christmas. On December 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 and 23 Father Christmas and his elves will be visiting in their
grotto. Children will also receive a free gift! Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a chance to try gingerbread decorating and for crafty children and adults, why not make your own personalised baubles and Christmas cards? Tara Stanbury, partner at The Milky Way, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;One popular idea last year was to put your little onesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hand prints onto a bauble. It
creates a lovely, personal decoration that is bound to take pride of place on the tree for years to come.â&#x20AC;? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty to keep the whole family entertained, including the all-weather Little Stars play centre for soft, imaginative and educational play for under sevens in North Devon. It has a multi-level soft play area, sensory
room for babies, a room full of books, games and educational toys, a dressing-up area, play pizzeria complete with a kitchen, tables and food to stimulate imaginative play and a pretend car wash with ride-on cars. The new Star Light CafĂŠ-restaurant is also open, with rollercoaster views, serving popular family food and healthy options.
A special Christmas at Quince Honey Farm CHRISTMAS officially begins at Quince Honey Farm on Saturday, December 6. Buzz around the snowy play hive and sample some non-al-
coholic mulled wine from the cafĂŠ. There will be plenty of offers and discounts in the shop to help with any last minute Christmas
shopping. Come along from 10am to 4pm to meet Santa and his festive friends! Entry is ÂŁ1 (adults), ÂŁ2.50 (children) and members go free.
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Christmas at the theatre
NORTH Devon Theatres will be kick-starting the festive season with White Christmas, starring Bing Crosby at the Veritably Vintage and Christmas Fair. On Sunday, December 7 visitors are invited to start their Christmas shopping with an array of seasonal gifts and treats. Rowena Richardson, PR and media officer at North Devon Theatres said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are delighted to announce our Christmas 2014 programme with the wonderful White Christmas starring Bing Crosby starting
the festive season. However we are especially excited about the panto this year which is being produced in-house for the third year.â&#x20AC;? Jack And The Beanstalk stars Mark Little, who played Joe Mangle in Neighbours and is â&#x20AC;&#x153;a stand-up comedian in his own rightâ&#x20AC;? according to Rowena. Mark brought his West End solo show, Defending The Caveman (winner of the Olivier award for Best Entertainment in 2000) to the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre. Rowena added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait
to welcome him back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also welcome back Jamie Lee Pike, who will play Lucy, and Brian Weston who played our king in Sleeping Beauty last year.â&#x20AC;? The five-piece live band will be back, so expect plenty of comedy mayhem, magic and mooing from Daisy the panto cow. Tickets are going fast, so book yours now. The first show opens at 2pm on Saturday, December 13. Call the box office to buy tickets on: 01271 324242 or visit northdevontheatres.org.uk.
Winter steam train trips at Woody Bay Station
THE highest railway station in southern England will be hosting Santa Specials this Christmas. What better way to get into the festive spirit than with a magical train journey. The exciting, two-mile return journey from Woody Bay Station
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and Sunday, December 14 then from Saturday, December 20 through to Christmas Eve. Woody Bay Station will also be open every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout November and December. Be sure to book your Christmas trips in advance!
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Woollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Wonderland and farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; markets at The Big Sheep
TOBOGANNING, ice skating, reindeer and Santa will be coming to The Big Sheep this Christmas for Woollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Wonderland. Experience the magic of Christmas at The Big Sheep and even meet Santa himself on weekends and daily from December 20 to 24. Children and adults can enjoy festive ice skating, toboganning and a ride-on snowball simulator. There will also be a chance for children to collect their magic reindeer food to put out for Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helpers on Christmas eve, so they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on their presents on Christmas morning. Visit the magical light show with lights dancing in tandem to some much-loved Christmas tunes. Rick Turner, director at The Big Sheep said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cannot wait to open our magical doors and invite the children into our Christmas home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect their tip-toes to be bouncing and eyes gleaming as they excitedly arrive at Woollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wonderland and watch the magic unfold.â&#x20AC;? There will be a chance to have breakfast with Santa on Monday, December 22 with a special guest appearance. Rick added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Speaking to Santa from his home in Lapland, his one condition on visiting the North Devon children was that he must bring along a special
secret guest with him. For fear of being added to the naughty list and not wishing to deprive the North Devon children of such festive fun, we couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t refuse this request from Santa.â&#x20AC;? For clues on who the magical guest might be, visit The Big Sheepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page
www.facebook.com/thebigsheep during November. On Saturday, December 13 children can help Mother Christmas to create a family gingerbread cottage. Lori Reich (Mother Christmas) from Shute Farm said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The gingerbread will last until after Christmas so you may choose to
give the cottage as a gift to a loved one, use it as a centrepiece on your Christmas table or simply demolish and chomp on the cottage during the days leading up to Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to book your space to make your gingerbread cottage. Throughout December, each
Saturday The Big Sheep will host its annual Christmas Farmers Markets. Sponsored by the North Devon Journal, the markets are free to visit and will take place on December 6, 13 and 20 from 9am to 1pm. Delicious goodies include free range turkeys, organic meats, sprouts on stalks, cheeses,
cakes, puddings, biscuits, fudge, chocolate, bread, fish as well as beautiful Christmas trees.This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stallholders include Glampig, Big Pot Kitchen, Hancocks Devon Cider, Hudnotts Liqueurs, Cracking Nuts and more, Cook Partners, Farmhouse Pies and Pasties, Rolyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fudge, Curworthy Cheese and West Kidland Farm.
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A visit from Santa and everything you need for Christmas at St Johns Garden Centre
CHRISTMAS will officially arrive at St Johns Garden Centre tomorrow when Santa visits in his sleigh. On Friday, November 21 Santa will be arriving, joined by Captain Coconut, Bubble Queen, balloon animals, magic and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair rides.
Come and visit Santa from 5.30pm or pop in to see him in his grotto from 6pm. The festive cafĂŠ will be open, serving delicious drinks, snacks and meals and as usual, the garden centre will be offering a spectacular display collecting for Macmillan Cancer Support. This
year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Snowboard Santa Band launch. If this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to get you in the Christmas spirit, enjoy a free walk through the magical winter wonderland. You can also indulge in some Christmas shopping as the centre will be open late.
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lights, wreaths, glass, candles, soft toys or all of these items, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re guaranteed to find something special at St Johns Garden Centre. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to visit the cafĂŠ which will be adorned with festive decorations and displays to get you in the Christmas spirit.
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A chance to meet Santa and pick up beautiful gifts, toys and decorations A VISIT from Santa, beautiful decorations and Christmas gifts will be coming to Trelawney this year. The garden centre has a beautiful range of Christmas decorations, gifts, toys and more to help you prepare for the festive season. Santa will be arriving in style at Trelawney this Christmas with the help of Westerly BMW. He will be arriving on Saturday, November 22 in a Westerly Wind
Silver Sport Convertible car. He will be driving around Barnstaple from 10am spreading the Christmas cheer. If you spot Santa on his journey and take a photo, be sure to follow @WesterlyBMW and tweet them your photo for the chance to win a prize. You will be able to visit Santa in his grotto starting on Saturday, November 22 from 11am. The grotto will then be open every Saturday and Sunday from 10am
to 4pm. On Monday, December 22 and Tuesday December 23 the grotto will be open from 10am to 4pm and Santa will even be around on Christmas Eve from 10am to 2pm. Tickets are £6 and include a visit to Santa, a present and a large orange. If you’d like to, you can even have breakfast with Santa. From 8.30am on Sunday, December 21 for £10.99 and on Christmas Eve for £12.99.
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Personalised gifts, toys and beautiful hampers at Merry Harriers
AN array of personalised gifts, toys and hampers will be available at Merry Harriers this Christmas. The extensive gift shop has been transformed to include a fantastic new children’s toy department, arts and crafts section and unique gifts. Green Trees Furnishings, a new furniture department, will also be open. The store stocks Autentico chalk paints and is the first to sell this product in North Devon. On Saturday, November 22, staff members Debbie and Jayne
will be on hand to help you design and wrap your own hamper. You can choose any products from the store and put together a special tailor-made gift for friends and family. You will receive 10% off the finished product on the day, too! Father Christmas will also be visiting Merry Harriers on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13. He will be in the restaurant having breakfast with the children, so call now to book a space! A stunning locally made dolls
house will also be available at a raffle, with all proceeds from this and breakfast with Father Christmas being donated to Little Bridge House in Fremington. If you’re seeking a festive meal, look no further than the restaurant at Merry Harriers. A two course Christmas feast will be available for £9.95 and they will also be hosting Tamsin Ball on Saturday, December 6 for an evening of music and delicious food. The cost is £14.95, booking is essential. Call: 01237 431611.
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Beautiful gifts, perfect trees and festive events at Eggesford Gardens GET ready for the festive season at Eggesford Gardens this Christmas. With an excellent range of clothing, candles, chocolates, books, toys and stocking fillers, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect gift while enjoying the beautiful garden centre. From TIGI ladies clothing and scarves to beautiful room fragrances, Country Candles and gifts for your pets, why not visit Eggesford Gardens for your Christmas shopping. There are some festive events leading up to Christmas including the Christmas Gift Fair on
Sunday, December 7. With more than 25 stall holders selling their wares this is the ideal opportunity to find something unique as a gift or for your home. Don’t forget to indulge in a sweet treat; ‘tis the season to be jolly after all! Eggesford Gardens has a delicious range of confectionary including traditional and novelty chocolates and sweets, glorious snack foods and old favourites. Pop into the Christmas Fair on Sunday, December 14 for a mix of seasonal fare and beautiful gifts. For those craving a mouth-watering meal, the Gar-
A visit from Santa, lovely wreaths and crafts event
dens Restaurant offers a superb Christmas lunch menu from Monday, December 1 to Saturday, December 20. Remember to book! You can even pick up your perfect Christmas tree. Whether you’re looking for a real or artificial tree to celebrate the season in your home, Eggesford Gardens has a delightful selection. There are plenty of decorations to adorn your home, too. Tinsel and baubles, indoor and outdoor lighting and wrapping paper, cards and other festive trimmings are available.
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prices.” A Christmas Fete will also take place with stalls selling plants and produce and beautiful wreaths. Father Christmas will be visiting and a craft workshop will be open with Learn Devon, to create a felt Christmas bauble for free. Tea, coffee and mince pies will be available. The fete will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 12pm to 4pm.
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JOINING the line-up for the lights switch on is Brother Strutt, a group formed from some of the UK’s most gifted session musicians. Between them, the band has played with top names in-
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perform here in Barnstaple.” The event starts at 2pm on Sunday, featuring live music and a fun fair on Barnstaple Strand. Many of the town’s shops will also be open.
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Spectacular lights, events in the harbour and a Christmas market in Ilfracombe ILFRACOMBE’S Lighting Of The Lights ceremony will kick off this year’s Christmas celebrations, led by the Queen’s Theatre panto cast. On Wednesday, November 26 Ilfracombe will be lit up by Australian actor and comedian Mark Little, leading the cast of this year’s panto, Jack And The Beanstalk. The celebrations will start at 6.30pm at the War Memorial. Expect superb fireworks, carol singing, a blessing and the countdown at around 7pm. Santa will be in his sleigh accompanied by the open top bus, led in procession through the high street by the North Devon Pipes And Drums. Most of the shops in Ilfracombe will be open with special offers and some with goodwill giveaways. A wonderful range of stalls and food vendors will be joining in the festive fun, and entertainment will include street musicians Humdrumconundrum, Exmoor Border Morris Dancers, Ilfracombe Majorettes, Ilfracombe and District Youth Band and Ilfracombe Tornadoes. There will also be a collection of dried and canned goods for the Ilfracombe Food Bank.
Ilfracombe’s Harbour Lights switch on, A Harbour Christmas will take place on Sunday, November 30 in the afternoon and early evening.
Why not visit the table top sale and enjoy a short parade along the quay and harbour by Santa in his sleigh and the Barnstaple Town Marching Band. Also, feel
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MAGNIFICENT decorated trees will adorn St Mary Magdaleneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parish church this Christmas. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shuttlecocks for the badminton club or sweets for the local sweet shop, each tree
will represent the various groups in South Molton. The South Molton Business Association (SMBA) said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each tree is a work of art in itself, but when they come together in the
church they create a magical Christmas experience.â&#x20AC;? The exhibition will be open each day from Thursday, December 4 to Monday, December 8 from 10 am to 4pm. On Friday this will be
until 5pm. Last year 65 trees exhibited representing groups including schools, businesses and activities organisations. More than 2,000 visitors flocked to the event which grows each year.
Margaret White, a volunteer for the Christmas Tree Festival, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be our fourth year of running the Christmas Tree Festival and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a delight to see so many beautiful
and originally decorated trees displayed throughout the church. It is also a lovely way of uniting the South Molton community at this very special time of year.â&#x20AC;?
Late night shopping and festive fayre SOUTH Molton will be starting its festive celebrations with late night shopping on Friday, December 5. With a packed pannier market overflowing to The Assembly Rooms, retailers, cafes and pubs will be welcoming visitors to get in the Christmas spirit. Gather inspiration for Christmas gifts and decorations and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to indulge in a few winter treats! Look out for the hog roasts and crepes in the square, the coffee stall and plenty of other goodies in the pannier market. This year, the late night shopping has been organised by a group of market traders and retailers. As well as the shopping, the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lantern Parade will take place, entering the square at 6.30pm with the town band and choir.
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Fatstock Show promises delicious food, carols and demonstrations
SOUTH Moltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Fatstock Show will be celebrating its sixth year this Christmas with a wool theme and a performance from The Military Wives Choir. On Sunday, December 7 between 10am and 4pm, the Fatstock Show will demonstrate how wool is produced, starting the journey with sheep shearing demonstrations, hand clipping, hand powered and the modern day electric systems. The organisers of the show said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheep and the wool trade first brought wealth into the South Molton district during the 17th century and indeed the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emblem still incorporates a ram at its heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even today there are more sheep per acre in this area than anywhere else in the world. So what could be more appropriate than having wool as the theme of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Fatstock Show.â&#x20AC;? Devon and Cornwall Wool will also be present, explaining the Wool Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in both production and marketing. As always, the event is firmly rooted in traditional agriculture. As such, the day includes illus-
trations of the production of meat, from judging the live pens of sheep and bullocks to an auction later in the day. There will also be rare poultry breeds, a cart horse and Exmoor ponies, pigs and alpacas to meet at the show. From 10.30am to 3pm, the stage will be filled with demonstrations and entertainment, including South Molton Choral Society and children from Brayford School singing seasonal carols. Food plays a huge role in the event, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to sample or buy produce. There will also be hot drinks and snacks available from the South Molton Market Canteen girls. For those seeking a delicious Christmas meal, a full carvery will be served in The Assembly Rooms by local farming sisters Garfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Girls. A mouth-watering range of meats will be supplied by local butcher John May, including beef, lamb, venison and pork rolls. Of course there will be plenty of stalls offering Christmas-themed goods throughout the day. For those who want to be cre-
ative or competitive, there is a scarecrow competition. Chivenorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Miltary Wives will be performing at the show and a bar will be open courtesy of The Bell Inn, Chittlehampton and refreshments provided by the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chosen charity, North Devon Hospice. Tickets for the event will be ÂŁ10 (adults), ÂŁ3 (children) or ÂŁ20 (family tickets with two adults and two children) available from Printworkx, Stags Auctioneers, John Walker Insurance and John May Family Butchers. Local farmer Morley Heal, an organiser of the show, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are particularly pleased with the way the Fatstock Show is supported by so many people, both visitors who now come from all over the South West and exhibitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is wonderful to welcome The Military Wives Choir this year and we hope that this will be a great success. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year we raised more than ÂŁ3,300 for charity through the raffle and auction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we hope to exceed this with all proceeds going to North Devon Hospice.â&#x20AC;?
FESTIVE music will ring through the elegant Assembly Rooms this year, when the South Molton Circuit Choir hosts their Welcome To Christmas concert. For a night of carols and songs including South Molton Junior Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir, this concert will be a heart-warming way to start the winter season. Mike Courtney, a founding member of South Molton Circuit
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Nostalgic Christmas Fayre with reindeer and gifts
â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mum, Emma, says she is a very happy, sociable little girl who loves lots of attention, cuddles and musical activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please join Imogen on Bideford Quay at 5pm on Sunday, November 30 to begin the countdown to Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Throughout the day, there will be festive music from St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Choir, Bideford Town Band, Bideford Youth Pipe Band, Steve Ley, Oscar Young and various other artists. Bidefordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Tidings is sponsored by DS Electrical. The Business of Bideford (BOB) will be producing a delightful window display throughout the town on the theme Every Window Tells A Story. Ready for the light switch on, each shop will choose a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story book to theme their window displays, including Jack And The Beanstalk and Mother Goose.
FESTIVE food, gifts and Father Christmas will be heading to Torrington for the Nostalgic Christmas Fayre on Sunday, December 7. Offering something for all the family, Father Christmas is expected to visit the fayre with some of his reindeer. There is even talk of snow in Torrington! The fayre is being organised by Once Upon A Time, based in South Molton, on behalf of the Great Torrington Chamber of Commerce. The event will run from 11am to 5pm, with the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas lights being switched on in the afternoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are hoping there will be a lovely festive atmosphere,â&#x20AC;? said organiser Rosemary Hallett, â&#x20AC;&#x153;with dancing from the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
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Carols and late night shopping in Braunton BRAUNTON will be celebrating Christmas with a late night shopping evening on Friday, December 19. Together with festive music from the village carol service, which will take place in the parish hall car park at 6pm, the shops, cafes and restaurants will be open. Braunton’s shops will be
adorned with Christmas trees and lights, with free parking available on Saturday, December 13, Friday, December 19 and Saturday, December 20. James Benning, local estate agent and organiser of the event said: “The late night opening will coincide with the carol service
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which is organised by the Braunton Rotary Club.” On Friday, December 19 the Braunton Rotary Club carol service will take place at the parish hall car park. There will be Christmas market stalls in the parish hall with everyone invited to get into the festive spirit.
Special foodie gift hampers at Emily’s Pantry
PLENTIFUL hampers with gorgeous goodies will be available at Emily’s Pantry this Christmas. With five main themes for the pre-packed hampers including Chocolate Lovers, Breakfast, Curry Enthusiasts, Gluten Free and Christmas Goodies, you’ll be spoilt for choice!If you’d rather
put together your own hamper, Emily’s Pantry can help. You can choose products from the store for your hamper which will be gift wrapped by the staff. From Monday, November 17 Emily’s Pantry will have two beautiful sweet displays including a gingerbread house and a cookie
Christmas tree. These are available to order and collect from the store in advance. Orders are already being taken for bespoke Christmas treats such as canapes for entertaining, large quiches and meat/seafood platters for parties. Desserts are also available to order.
Delicious meats available to order for Christmas
AFTER 15 years in business, Barton Farm Shop still strives to bring high quality local produce to Devon. Based at Merry Harriers in Woolsery, Bideford, Barton Farm Shop offers famous pasties, fruit and vegetables, dairy products and delicious preserves, most of which are sourced in the South West. This season, why not treat yourself to some high quality local produce for Christmas dinner? Barton Farm Shop is open for Christmas orders and supplies free range turkeys, in addition to offering free delivery on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can also order over the phone 24/ 7 over the festive period.
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(A) WHITE CHRISTMAS
MAIN COURSES Classic Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing, Chipolata, Bread Sauce, Pomegranate & Roasted Seasonal Vegetables Cod Jambalaya with Clams & Wild Rice served with Set Soured Cream Nut Roast Yule Log with Quinoa and Chestnut Salad with Golden Beetroot (v) Pan Roast Venison Served Pink with Haggis, Neeps & Tatties and a dark chocolate & port sauce
DESSERTS Baked Clementines Served En Papillote with Cinnamon and Cloves & Mulled Wine Ice Cream Homemade Plum Duff, Flambéed in Brandy with Apple Custard and Holly Horlicks Cheesecake with Caramel Glaze & Toasted Marshmallows *** Petit Fours
LUNCH – 2 COURSES - £18.95 PER PERSON LUNCH – 3 COURSES - £22.95 PER PERSON DINNER – 2 COURSES - £21.95 PER PERSON DINNER – 3 COURSES - £26.95 PER PERSON
STARTERS
Hors D’oeuvres Platter or Aromatic Duck ********** Mongolian crispy Pork Sizzling platter H.K style Turkey Mango Duck Pineapple Fried Rice Beef with Black Pepper Sauce (4 people and above) ********** Tea or Coffee
Cream of Vegetable Soup Crispy fried croutons Prawn Cocktail Marie rose sauce and brown bread and butter Garlic Mushrooms Finished with cream and served in a puff pasty case
MAIN COURSES
£20.00 PER HEAD
Roast Silverside of Beef Traditionally served with Horseradish sauce, Yorkshire pudding and various mustards
(B) RED CHRISTMAS
Hors D’oeuvres Platter or Aromatic Duck ********** Sizzling platter H.K style Turkey Thai Sweet Chilli Pork, Kindo Pineapple King Prawns Seafood Fried Rice Nyonya Beef (4 people and above) ********** Tea or Coffee
Roast Devonshire Turkey Bacon roll, chestnut stuffing and cranberry sauce Grilled Delice of Salmon Lemon and dill hollandaise Mushroom Ravioli Rich tomato compote
£22.50 PER HEAD
DESSERTS Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
(C) CELESTIAL CHRISTMAS BANQUET Soup ********** Hors D’oeuvres Platter or Aromatic Duck ********** The Banquet ********** Tea or Coffee
Mango Cheesecake Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce Fresh Fruit Salad Served with Devon clotted cream Coffee and Mints
£25.90 PER HEAD
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All menus are minimum 2 people
Alfie Browns
The Park Hotel
Fullam Restaurant
01271 372166
01271 328882
01271 344477
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Lunch: 2 courses £18.95 3 courses £22.95
Dinner: 2 courses £21.95 3 courses £26.95
DEVONSHIRE PUBLIC HOUSE
01271 344477 www.alfiebrowns.co.uk 54 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1SH
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Fullam
Restaurant
FA R E A S T E R N F I N E D I N I N G
Now taking bookings for our Christmas party menu in December. Open Monday to Saturday 11.30am to 2.30pm & 5pm to 10.30pm Sunday 5pm to 10pm Weekend party bookings full!
18 Tuly Street BARNSTAPLE North Devon EX31 1DH
Party Started! Come and dance the night away with our 3 Course Dinner Discos!
Why not take advantage of our special accommodation discount?
+ Saturday 29th November + Friday 5th December + Satruday 6th December + Thursday 11th December + Friday 12th December + Saturday 13th December + Thursday 18th December + Friday 19th December + Saturday 20th December + Tuesday 23rd December
STANDARD SINGLE Room Only .............................. £30pp Bed & Breakfast: .................... £35pp STANDARD DOUBLE /TWIN (2 people sharing)
Room Only .............................. £40pp Bed & Breakfast ..................... £60pp
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STARTERS Leek, Potato & Truffle Soup with Crispy Lovage (v) Tiger Prawn and Crayfish Cocktail with Baby Gem Lettuce & Avocado Pork and Apricot Terrine with a Rocket Garnish Blue Cheese Arancini on Celeriac Puree (v)
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Duck Liver Parfait, Port & cranberry compote with toast & mixed leaves
Breaded Somerset Brie, mixed leaves with a honey mustard dressing
Served Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday 12pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3pm Starting November 24th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 23rd
Assiette of smoked salmon and prawn cocktail
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Venison Pate with cranberry and port sauce
***** Roast Turkey stufďŹ ng & â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pig in blanketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
Trio of Melon Served with a raspberry coulis Prawn Cocktail Served with iceberg lettuce & Marie rose sauce Chicken Liver Pate Served with Melba toast & bistro salad
Roast Devonshire Top rump with homemade Yorkshire pudding
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Brunch Salad with black Pudding, hogs pudding, thick cut bacon & poached henâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s egg River Exe Mussels with leeks, bacon & Somerset cider
Winter nut roast Yorkshire pudding & Madeira gravy Thick cut 8oz Rump Steak Griddled tomato, mushrooms & pepper sauce Breast of Chicken, Spinach, Pancetta, potato puree & Madeira sauce Pan Fried Cornish Hake, Bacon, creamed leeks & peas
Slow cooked Pork Belly Creamed cabbage, cider sauce & crackling ***** Georgie Porgies Christmas pudding Brandy cream Chocolate orange brownie ice cream Vanilla crème brulee Sugared puff pastry sticks Baileys cheesecake, Dunstaple farm ice cream ***** Coffee & chocolate
Roast Turkey Served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, stufďŹ ng & a rich jus Roast Salmon Fillet Served with buttered potatoes, broccoli & hollandaise sauce Goats Cheese Tart Served with bistro salad with a choice of either homemade chips or skinny fries
Deep fried brie with redcurrant jelly
MAINS Free range roast turkey & home-made chestnut stufďŹ ng with all the trimmings Roast rump of local beef with all the trimmings Roasted loin of cod on a bed of creamed leeks with mashed potato and seasonal veg Parsnip, cranberry and chestnut crumble with roast potatoes and seasonal veg
DESSERTS Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Hot chocolate fudge pudding with double cream Luxury treacle tart and custard
DESSERTS
Apple Crumble Served with crème anglais or ice cream Chocolate Brownie Sundae Pieces of chocolate brownie served with chocolate sauce, whipped cream & ice cream Christmas Pudding Served with clotted cream & brandy sauce
Blackcurrant and rum posset Trio of Yarde Farm ice creams
CHEESE Devon Blue, biscuits and grapes with a glass of port
COFFEE Choice of Americano, cappuccino, latte or espresso lavazza coffee and mince pie
2 COURSES ÂŁ17.95 3 COURSES ÂŁ21.95
THREE COURSES ÂŁ22.50 TWO COURSES ÂŁ16.95
The Jack Russell Inn
Instow Arms
The Malt Scoop Inn
01271 830366
01271 860608
01805 603924
Love Local This Christmas Here at The Jack Russell, we pride ourselves in making the best out of what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got. Luckily, situated in the lush green hills of North Devon, that means a wealth of ingredients, right on our doorstep. We strive to source all our ingredients locally, wherever possible, so why not join us for Christmas meal that gives you the real taste of Devon?
Our Christmas menu is just ÂŁ21.95 for 3 courses or ÂŁ17.95 for 2 courses including coffees and selection of side dishes. THE JACK RUSSELL INN | STEAKHOUSE & GRILL
Swimbridge, North Devon | 01271 830366 | www.thejackrussell.com
ÂŁ45 PER PERSON
Christmas Party menus available Christmas Lunchtime menu Mon-Fri 12pm - 3pm
24th Nov - 23rd Dec 2014 Please call to book or email
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Roasted Butternut squash soup dressed with crispy smoked bacon* & roast pumpkin seeds (*can be served without bacon)
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Mulled Wine or Mulled Cider ****** Parsnip and Chestnut Soup with Crispy Smoked Bacon Portabella Mushroom Stuffed with Stilton and Walnuts Homemade Terrine of Local Game with Beetroot Chutney Smoked Salmon with Horseradish and Crème Fraiche Dressing ****** Devon Farmed Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings Mulled Wine Slow Braised Beef with Roasted Root Vegetables Pan-Fried Guinea Fowl with a Pink Grapefruit & Pomegranate Dressing served with New Potatoes and Vegetables Line Caught Bideford Bay Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Shellfish Bisque & a Shrimp Toastie sat on a Pea Puree served with New Potatoes and Vegetables Cranberry and Chestnut Loaf ****** Christmas Pudding Sherry Trifle White Chocolate, Orange and Cointreau Tart Black Cherry and Kirsch Truffle Torte Vanilla Panna Cotta with Winter Berry Compote ****** Coffee and Mince Pie
STARTERS A Fresh Minestrone Soup with cheese & herb croutons, served with a warm bread roll Our Home Made Chicken Liver Pate flavoured with garlic and sherry, accompanied with onion chutney & toast A Fan of Honeydew Melon joined with a blackcurrant & ginger coulis
MAIN COURSES Traditional Roast Turkey with a herb stuffing, bacon & sausage roll and cranberry sauce Roast English Beef served with a Yorkshire pudding and creamed horseradish sauce A Supreme of Salmon poached & served with a prawn & wine cream sauce Prime Steak pan fried and finished in a cream sauce flavoured with French mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, red wine, mushrooms & shallots.
DESSERTS Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Chocolate Meringue Glace meringue, chocolate ice cream, cream, chocolate sauce & nuts Warm Mince Pies and clotted cream TWO COURSE LUNCH £10.25 TWO COURSE DINNER £13.25 THREE COURSE LUNCH £13.60 THREE COURSE DINNER £16.50
Roast sirloin of Exmoor beef, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish and gravy, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables Brill, herb sauce, brown shrimps, lobster croquettes, leeks and baby gem Wild mushroom and sprout top roulade, crisp blue cheese, tarragon cream ****** Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, clotted cream Lemon meringue trifle Dark chocolate tart, rum and raisin ice cream ****** West Country cheese, biscuits, fruit chutney ****** Coffee and petit fours
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Celebrate your special occasion relaxing in beautiful surroundings overlooking the sea.
Friendly pub atmosphere offering: r Real Ales r Cosmopolitan Lagers Varied menu always available for that relaxed night out.
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STARTERS
Mallard and Chicken Liver Parfait Pickled elderberries, toasted brioche, clementine
MAIN COURSES
MAIN COURSES
STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST with apricots & dates wrapped in Serrano ham with a brandy cream sauce DARN OF SALMON with a tomato, pepper & chorizo ragu LASAGNE creamed leeks, potato & 3 cheese homemade lasagne SHOULDER OF PORK slow braised shoulder of pork with Cajun spices All mains are served with stir fry vegetables & roasted baby new potatoes in garlic & rosemary ALL PRICED AT ÂŁ12.95 *************************************************
Panfried Halibut Potato crust, Verjus and Spring onion sauce, Parsnip puree, Golden sultanas (supplement ÂŁ3)
CHRISTMAS EVENING TAPAS Pulled pork in a cola and bourbon sauce ÂŁ5.95 Vegetarian mezze consisting of hummus roasted peppers, sun blushed tomatoes, tzatziki, pita bread and olives ÂŁ5.95 Chicken and chorizo croquettes served with homemade chorizo mayonnaise ÂŁ5.95 King prawns and mussels Catalonian style in a paprika, brandy, breadcrumbs and house tomato sauce ÂŁ5.95 Fillet steak Carpaccio topped with manchego cheese, olive oil and a balsamic reduction ÂŁ6.75
Pear Tart Tatin Devon Blue cheese, celery and pear salad Parsnip Veloute Partridge sausage roll, caramelised chervil root Seared Scallops Nettle emulsion, Braised lentils (supplement ÂŁ2)
STARTERS Prawn, Orange Cocktail with Granary Bread Tomato and Basil Soup with Granary Bread
Cheese SoufďŹ&#x201A;ĂŠ Apple, Pomegranate, Oat biscuit (v)
Melon with a Raspberry Coulis
MAIN COURSE Roast Turkey, Vegetables and StufďŹ ng
Slow cooked Devon and Cornwall Rump Steak mash potato, caramelised turnip, kurly Kale, horseradish, red wine jus
(from our carvery for parties of 10 or more)
ConďŹ t Salmon Bergamot puree, samphire, crushed new potatoes
Roast Beef, Vegetables and Yorkshire Puddings
Roast Turkey Fondant potato, Pickled cranberries, boudin blanc pancetta, caramelised Brussel sprouts
(from our carvery for parties of 10 or more) Vegetarian Option
SautĂŠed Ceps Herb Gnocchi, Roasted carrot and swede, Pine Oil, (v)
Mediterranean Wellington -
DESSERTS
Selection of Vegetables and a Port Sauce
Candy-Apple Christmas Pudding Calvados Ice cream, Cinnamon butter Poached Pineapple Coconut Panna Cotta, Green tea Chocolate Fondant Raspberry Sorbet, Chocolate sauce
All served with our traditional trimmings
DESSERTS
Selection of Home-made Ice creams and Sorbets
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
Selection of West Country Cheeses Bath Soft, Vulscombe, Godminster Cheddar, Devon Blue (supplement ÂŁ2)
Christmas Chocolate Lumpy Bumpy
Homemade Sherry TriďŹ&#x201A;e
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Yeoldon House
The Rolle Quay Inn
01271 345182
01237 474400
Yeoldon House Hotel & Restaurant
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The Rolle Quay Inn Choice of 2 Christmas Party Menus Traditional pub food served in a warm and friendly atmosphere Recently refurbished dining area 3 course menu; choice of 3 starters, mains and desserts ÂŁ17.95 2 course menu; choice of 3 mains and desserts ÂŁ14.50 Vegetarian option available. Mince pies to finish
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ANTI PASTA hummus, olives, roasted peppers, sun blushed tomatoes & green pesto served with warm pita bread RED MULLET FILLETS in a light tempura batter served with a chorizo mayo dipping sauce PORK RIBS in a cola & bourbon sauce CAJUN CHICKEN STRIPS pan fried with peppers, chorizo & house tomato sauce topped with melted cheese ALL PRICED AT ÂŁ5.95
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Special Assiette of Starters for Two to Share (Only available for parties of 6 or under) * A sample selection of our most popular Starters Moroccan Spiced Winter Warming Butternut Squash and Parsnip Soup finished with Creme Fraiche (V) Wild Boar and Bramley Apple Sausage Wrapped in Smoked Bacon set on a Bubble ’n’ Squeak Cake with a Pink Peppercorn Jus Thai Spiced Turkey Spring Rolls Complimented by Asian Slaw And a Chilli and Cranberry Compote Smoked Salmon Gateau with Gravlax Dressing and Dressed Watercress alongside Warm Fennel Bread Baked Portobello Mushroom Stuffed with Duxelle, Leeks and Red Onion Confit, topped with a Devon Blue Cheese Crumble With Balsamic Dressed Wild Rocket (V) **** Parcel of Devonshire Fresh Turkey containing Bronze Butter Roasted Breast, Honey Glazed Ham, Wild Boar and Cranberry Stuffing. Garnished traditionally with Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, Pigs in Blankets and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables bathed in a Rosemary infused Jus Ruby Port Heal Farm Lamb Shank married with a Rosemary Cream Infused Dauphinoise, Mulled Red Cabbage and Honey Roasted Root Vegetables, Glazed with a Rich Port Jus Confit Belly of Pork with a Caraway Crackling Rested on Savoy Cabbage Parcel containing Braised Spiced Ham Hock Alongside Sage and Onion Creamed Potatoes, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and a Thatcher’s Gold Cider Emulsion Roasted Cod Loin and Chorizo Catalan Style Stew with Cannellini Beans, Smoked Paprika and Pepper in a Rich Plum Tomato Sauce simply served with Fennel Bread Pumpkin, Aubergine and Spinach Tagine Spiced with Ras-el-Hanout Accompanied with a Lemon and Coriander Cous-Cous, Toasted Almonds and a Harissa Spiced Pastilla (V) **** A Special Assiette of delicious Desserts for Two to Share (Only available for parties of 6 or under)
Salmon rillette, Champagne dressing, tomato & chives Caramelised onion, potato & Cornish brie tart, balsamic & pea shoots ***** Fillet of beef Wellington, truffle sauce, dauphnoise potatoes & seasonal vegetables Turbot, Béarnaise sauce, spinach, crushed new potatoes Free range chicken, braised shallots, wild mushrooms & thyme fondant Lentil, wild mushroom & Devon Blue Strudel, coriander, almond pesto & seasonal vegetables ***** Vanilla pod crème brûlée, homemade shortbread biscuits Warm chocolate fondant, praline ice cream Glazed lemon tart, Winter berry compote ***** Selection of West Country cheeses, homemade fruit chutney, crackers, grapes & port ***** Coffee & petit fours
£80 PER PERSON
2 COURSES £21.95 3 COURSES £26.95
The Woolacombe Bay Hotel
The Muddiford Inn & Restaurant
01271 870388
01271 850243
Escape for
new year’s eve
½ Tandoori Chicken, Tandoori Mixed Grill, Chicken or Lamb Tikka, Chicken or Lamb Shaslick, Tandoori King Prawn, Ground Cinnamon and Garlic Chicken or Lamb Tikka Makhani, Chicken or Lamb Tikka Passanda, Chicken or Lamb Tikka Butter, Tandoori King Prawn Butter, Chicken or Lamb Tikka Massolla, Tandoori King Prawn Massolla Tandoori Chicken (½) with King Prawn Massolla, Chicken or Lamb Achari, Chicken or Lamb Mushroom Achari, Chicken or Lamb Spinach Achari, Prawn Achari, King Prawn Achari (Tiger), Chicken or Lamb Haryalee, Prawn Haryalee, King Prawn Haryalee, Chicken or Lamb Haryalee Chicken or Meat Chana or Mushroom Balti, Chicken or Meat or Prawn Balti, Chicken or Lamb Spinach Balti, Prawn Balti Jalfrezi, King Prawn Balti (Tiger), King Prawn Balti Rogan (Tiger), King Prawn Balti Jalfrezi (Tiger) Duck Makhani (mild), Duck Butter (mild), Duck Chana (medium), Duck Massolla (mild), Duck Achari, Duck Haryalee, Duck with Beans and Honey (mild), Duck Saslick Vegetable Achari, Vegetable Haryalee, Vegetable Balti, Vegetable Massolla, Vegetable Makhani, Vegetable Kurma, Vegetable Passanda, Vegetable Koria, Vegetable Rogon, Vegetable Pathia, Vegetable Jalfrezi, Vegetable Madras, Vegetable Dansak, Aloo Chana Bhoona
Book early to avoid disappointment THE GANGES 01271 322299 / 324566
The Muddiford Inn & Restaurant Christmas Menu available
from 1st to 24th December 2014 (Excluding Sundays)
2 courses £21.95, 3 courses £26.95
Christmas Day Lunch
Bookings now being taken 6 Courses Festive Feast - £60 per head Children 13 years or under - £25 per head Experience the difference in Quality and Taste
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Farmhouse pork terrine, apple & raisin chutney, brioche
A selection of our extensive menu
Get glammed up, join the fizz and canapé reception and devour a delectable five course dinner. At midnight there will be a firework display on the front lawns, the sounds of a Pied Piper to see in the New Year and plenty of dancing! Priced at £80 per person places are limited.
To book or for more information please call our Reservations team on 01271 870388
THE GANGES RESTAURANT CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN. BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT We’re proud of our reputation as one of the best and longest established Indian restaurants in North Devon. Comprehensive menu with set meals and large choice of vegetarian dishes
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Homemade Vegetable Soup of the day served with a wholemeal mini loaf
Homemade Vegetable Soup of the day served with a wholemeal mini loaf Chicken Liver Pate with Cointreau served with red onion chutney and warm toast Deep Fried Brie stuffed with cranberry served with fresh salad garnish Traditional Prawn Cocktail served with brown bread Smoked Salmon Terrine served with horseradish crème fraiche and a garnish of rocket and red onion
TO START…
Chicken Liver Pate with Cointreau served with red onion chutney and warm toast Traditional Prawn Cocktail served with brown bread Thai Style Fish Cakes served with a salad garnish and sweet chilli dip
TO FOLLOW…
Roast Turkey served with roasted chestnut stuffing, pigs in blankets and mulled wine gravy with seasonal vegetables Steak and Ale Pie served with Mashed Potatoes and seasonal Vegetables Homemade Fish Pie topped with Mashed Potatoes Served with Salad and mini brown Loaf Mushroom and Pepper Stroganoff served with rice, garlic bread and salad garnish
TO FINISH…
Apple and Mincemeat Crumble with a cinnamon topping, served with warm custard Lemon Crunch topped with toasted almonds served with ice cream Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Sauce Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake served with clotted cream
TO START…
TO FOLLOW…
Roast Turkey served with roasted chestnut stuffing, pigs in blankets and mulled wine gravy with seasonal vegetables Lamb Shank slowly braised in Doom Bar Ale on a bed of colcannon with a minted gravy and seasonal vegetables Fillet of Salmon with a creamed Leek and Prawn sauce served with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables Loin of Cod coated with a lemon and herb crust served with thyme and parmesan polenta chips and buttered green beans Red Lentil Moussaka topped with smoked applewood cheddar served with tomato and basil focaccia bread Mushroom and Pepper Stroganoff served with rice, garlic bread and salad garnish
TO FINISH…
Apple and Mincemeat Crumble with a cinnamon topping served with warm custard Lemon Crunch topped with toasted almonds served with Pistachio ice cream Sticky Toffee Pudding topped with Sailor Jerry Rum & Butterscotch sauce served with Vanilla ice cream White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake served with clotted cream Christmas Pudding served with brandy sauce Selection of West Country Cheese and Biscuits served with chilli jam and grapes
TWO COURSES - £12.95 THREE COURSES - £15.95
£20 A HEAD INC. CRACKERS AND PARTY POPPERS
THE BEAVER INN
THE BEAVER INN
01237 474822
01237 474 822
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SET MEALS
Ravioli au Canard individual Individual Duck Ravioli with Mascarpone Cheese, Herbs with a Slice of Black Pudding and Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke Sauce Chausson au Chevre, Rocket et Salade Puff Pastry Filled with Goat’s Cheese, Walnut, and served with Oak Leaf Salad and Cider Vinaigrette Pannequet de Saumon Salmon Tartare with Lemon Juice, Herbs, and Olive Oil, wrapped with Smoked Salmon and served with Pomegranate & Tarragon dressing Beignets de Crevettes Prawn Fritters served on a bed of Salad, Aioli, Pesto and Sweet Chilli Sauce
B (For 2 Persons or More) £12.00 per person Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup Prawn on Toast & Chicken Curry Parcel Quarter Crispy Duck Chopped Crispy Chicken in Sweet & Sour Sauce Beef in Black Bean Sauce Egg Fried Rice C (For 3 Persons or More) £11.00 per person Mixed Starters Quarter Crispy Duck Chopped Crispy Chicken in Cantonese Sauce Roast Duck in Black Bean Sauce Shredded Chilli Beef Young Chow Fried Rice D (For 4 Persons or More) £11.00 per person Barbecued Ribs Beef in Black Bean Sauce King Prawn in Garlic Roast Duck with Pineapple Sweet & Sour Pork Young Chow Fried Rice The Painted Fan 01271 375888 01271 370071
LES ENTRÉES
LES PLATS PRINCIPAUX
Dinde de Noel, Legumes Varies Christmas Roasted Turkey, Roasted Potatoes, Parsnips, Bacon and Sausage Plaits served with Red Wine Sauce Daube de Boeuf Slow Cooked Brisket of Beef in Red Wine, Carrots and Redcurrant gelee, served with Pomme Puree and Creamy Leek Crumble Medaillon de Lotte. Steamed Monkfish topped with Raspberry, Jasmine and Lemon Rice, and Creamy Crayfish Bisque Crepe Fourree. Filled Pancake with Ricotta and Roasted Butternut Squash served with Creamy Chestnut Sauce and Salad
LES DESSERTS
Roulade de Noel Christmas Chocolate Roulade with Salted Caramel Sauce Bakewell a la pomme Warm Apple Bakewell Tart with Clotted Cream Parfait a l’Armagnac et a l’Orange Armagnac and Orange Iced Parfait served with mini Creme Brulee. Tiramisu au Tia Maria Traditional Homemade Tiramisu drizzled with Tia Maria Le Fromage Cheese platter with chutney, apples and bread.Supp £1.00 Table et Merci!
2 COURSES £17.95 3 COURSES £22.50 L’EAU DE VIE
01237 476813
Joyeux Noël from L’eau de vie One of the most exciting and unique eating venues in Bideford.
Délicieux 3 course Christmas party menu
Open for small and large Xmas parties throughout December 1st to 24th Tuesday to Saturday 12-3pm Open evenings Thursday to Saturday - 6-9pm
Pre-orders and deposits for Xmas parties will be required upon firm booking
Contact us on 01237 476813 to book or discuss having your party in January 16, High Street, Bideford
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Now taking bookings for Christmas Parties Emperor's Buffet (Eat as much as you like) £16.99 per person, £8.99 per child OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 4.30pm - 11pm
Plus open for lunch from 12 noon 21st December to 3rd January
10% DISCOUNT FOR LUNCHTIME MEALS. CHINESE & ENGLISH HOT MEALS TO TAKE AWAY
1-2 Holland Street, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1DP 01271 375888 / 01271 370071
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¢ At Hemmings Holidays we pride ourselves on offering that personal touch that only a family run company can provide. With Ken and Linda still at the helm, we strive to give you our customers a memorable and value for money holiday whilst still using quality hotels. At Hemmings Coach Holidays it isn’t just about the destination, it is about your whole holiday experience. From start to finish, we pride ourselves on the high standard we offer you.
DAY EXCURSIONS Saturday 29 Nov Saturday 6 Dec Saturday 6 Dec Saturday 13 Dec Saturday 17 Jan
Bath Shopping Bath Shopping Dunster by Candlelight Truro and Mousehole Lights Strictly Come Dancing
£19.50 £19.50 £19 £19 £79
2014 COACH HOLIDAYS 28 Nov 1 Dec 6 Dec 15 Dec 23 Dec 23 Dec
4 days 5 days 3 days 5 days 5 days 5 days
York, St.Nicholas Fayre Luxembourg & Trier Xmas Markets Christmas at Warwick Castle & Cotswolds Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel Christmas in Forest of Dean Christmas in Harrogate
£190 £315 £130 £195 £395 £425
2015 COACH HOLIDAYS 2 Jan 9 Jan 16 Jan 19 Jan 25 Jan 25 Jan 2 Feb 8 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 Feb 23 Feb 2 Mar 6 Mar 9 Mar 13 Mar 16 Mar 16 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 23 Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 6 April 6 April 11 April 12 April 20 April 24 April 26 April
3 Days 3 Days 3 Days 5 Days 3 Days 5 Days 5 Days 8 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 4 Days 5 Days 3 Days 5 Days 5 Days 8 Days 5 Days 5 Days 7 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 7 Days 10 Days 5 Days 4 Days 7 Days
Cardiff Shopping & Sightseeing Winter Warmer in Torquay Mystery Weekend Bournemouth, New Forest & Poole Stratford-upon-Avon & Gloucester Docks Edinburgh City Winter Warmer Hemmings Holidays Re-Union Break Austrian Winterwonderland Isle of Wight Bognor Regis & the South Coast Scenic South Wales & Swansea Singles, Sand, Sea & Spa – Kent Lake District & Lake Windermere St. Ives – A Real Cornish Treat Isle of Wight Mystery Weekend Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Bournemouth & New Forest Italian Dolomites Winterwarmer Jersey Singles Break South Coast & Eastbourne Fort William & the Isle Skye Isle of Wight Blackpool, the Lakes & Bury Market Folkestone & Ostend Isle of Man Andorra & Haven of the Pyrenees York, Harrogate & the Spring Flower Show Dutch Bulbfields & Het Loo Palace Killarney & the Ring of Kerry
£99 £110 £135 £190 £140 £205 £210 £525 £210 £200 £190 £300 £200 £150 £220 £135 £280 £215 £430 £289 £200 £385 £220 £230 £220 £395 £690 £280 £345 £475
28 April 3 May 4 May 10 May 10 May 17 May 17 May 22 May 24 May 25 May 28 May 4 June 5 June 7 June 12 June 15 June 15 June 21 June 21 June 28 June 3 July 4 July 8 July 17 July 17 July 18 July 20 July 21 July 24 July 26 July 27 July 1 Aug 3 Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 11 Aug 15 Aug 17 Aug 21 Aug 23 Aug 23 Aug 28 Aug 28 Aug 1 Sept 5 Sept 5 Sept 6 Sept 13 Sept 13 Sept 14 Sept 19 Sept
5 Days 7 Days 5 Days 6 Days 6 Days 8 Days 5 Days 2 Days 7 Days 8 Days 5 Days 3 Days 9 Days 5 Days 3 Days 5 Days 5 Days 12 Days 5 Days 5 Days 4 Days 2 Days 9 Days 4 Days 4 Days 8 Days 5 Days 5 Days 4 Days 8 Days 5 Days 7 Days 5 Days 3 Days 3 Days 6 Days 9 Days 8 Days 5 Days 7 Days 5 Days 5 Days 4 Days 6 Days 5 Days 8 Days 7 Days 8 Days 7 Days 4 Days 5 Days 10 Days
Yorkshire Railway Journeys £320 Isle of Man £479 Railways & Tramways of Wales £365 Great Yarmouth & the Norfolk Broads £315 Pennine Explorer £315 Scotland – Scenery, Safari & Steam £715 Yorkshire Railways, Canals & York £355 Chelsea Flower Show & RHS Wisley £175 Jersey £430 Spectacular Bernina Express – Switzerland £745 Rhododendron Ramble £260 Mystery Break £135 The Outer Hebrides £720 North Wales & Waterways of Cheshire £335 BBC Gardeners World & Good Food Show £150 Splendour of the Lake District £325 Last of the Summer Wine – Peak District £340 Telemark & the Western Fjords – Norway £1,180 St. Albans & the Gardens of the Rose £340 ‘Call the Midwife’ in Historic Kent £365 Tranquil Torquay & Dartmouth £255 Hampton Court Flower Show & Kew £160 Beautiful Black Forest & Austria £620 Cash on your Mantelpiece, Kent £270 Cathedral Cities, National Arboretum & Barnsdale £250 Jersey £490 Bournemouth, New Forest & Isle of Wight £285 Cheshire, Chatsworth & Crich Tramway £300 Summer in Romantic Paris £255 Romantic Scottish Highland Railways £530 Charming Cotswold Villages £275 Isle of Man £490 Yorkshire Railway Journeys £330 London Weekend, Royal Residences From £189 Mystery Weekend £135 English Lakes, Scotland & Edinburgh Tattoo £395 Celtic Journey, Shetland & Orkney’s £799 Lake Annecy, Lake Geneva & Mont Blanc £749 Lincolnshire, Grimsby & Burghley House £315 Northumbria’s Rugged Coast & Countryside £445 Canals & Railways of Wales £275 Suffolk’s Charming Villages £270 Blackpool Illuminations £205 Scarborough, Sandy Bays, Hills & Dales £350 Worthing and the South Downs £320 Giants Causeway & Donegal £550 Isle of Wight £405 Lake Garda, Venice & Dolomites £600 Scotland, Orkney Isles & Castle of Mey £585 Mystery Break £180 Blackpool Illuminations £285 Croatia, Istrian Riviera & National Parks £745
20 Sept 8 Days
Jersey
£470
20 Sept 8 Days
Picture Postcard Austria & Eagles Nest
£605
21 Sept 7 Days
South Coast & Eastbourne
£385
28 Sept 5 Days
Bournemouth, New Forest, Swanage & Purbeck £270
28 Sept 5 Days
Little Boats & Trains of Norfolk
£290
1 Oct
11 Days Hemmings Grand Tour of Ireland
£765
3 Oct
7 Days
£440
Isle of Man
11 Oct
8 Days
Inverness & the Highlands – All Inclusive
£499
12 Oct
5 Days
Lake District
£285
17 Oct
9 Days
Costa Brava – All Inclusive
£615
19 Oct
5 Days
Isle of Wight
£245
24 Oct
3 Days
Mystery Weekend
£135
26 Oct
5 Days
Autumn Tints of Snowdonia
£250
30 Oct
4 Days
Beautiful Bruges & Brussels
£295
31 Oct
3 Days
Autumn Colours of the Cotswolds & Adams Farm £159
2 Nov
5 Days
Eastbourne & the South Coast Turkey & Tinsel £240
9 Nov
5 Days
Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel
£270
9 Nov
5 Days
Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel
£255
9 Nov
5 Days
Scenic South Wales & Swansea Turkey & Tinsel £245
16 Nov
5 Days
Great Yarmouth & Thursford Spectacular T&T £300
16 Nov
5 Days
Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular Turkey & Tinsel £250
20 Nov
4 Days
Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular Turkey & Tinsel £235
23 Nov
5 Days
Bognor Regis & the South Coast Turkey & Tinsel £240
23 Nov
5 Days
Cumbrian Lakes with a Hint of Tinsel
27 Nov
4 Days
Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular Turkey & Tinsel £235
4 Dec
4 Days
German Christmas Markets
£270
4 Dec
4 Days
St Ives Turkey & Tinsel
£185
7 Dec
5 Days
Valkenburg Christmas Markets
£349
11 Dec
4 Days
Keukenhof Christmas Markets & Amsterdam
£290
12 Dec
2 Days
Christmas Carols at the Royal Albert Hall
£185
14 Dec
5 Days
Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular Turkey & Tinsel £250
£240
22 Dec
7 Days
Christmas in the Scottish Highlands
£470
23 Dec
5 Days
Christmas in Harrogate & Yorkshire Dales
£435
WE CAN ALSO OFFER COMPETITIVE PRICES FOR COACH HIRE. FROM STANDARD VEHICLES TO EXECUTIVE COACHES, GIVE US A CALL TO QUOTE FOR YOUR NEXT OUTING.
TELEPHONE 01237 451282 FOR A FULL BROCHURE or visit our website
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