North Devon Journal Christmas 2016

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Nlz{p}l mh yl jlsliyh{lz :9z{ lhy WESTPOINT will soon be readying itself for the annual influx of shoppers who come from all over the South West to attend the Christmas Shopping Fayre.

Incredibly this will be the 21st anniversary of the popular festive fayre and the organisers predict this year’s show could be the best one yet.

For three fun-packed days the Devon County Showground hosts an amazing range of retailers, manufacturers, craftspeople, wholesalers and importers who come from far

and wide. They transform the vast 50,000sq.ft Westpoint hall into an Aladdin’s cave of wonderful gift ideas and essential Christmas items.

Meet many leading local craft-workers with an incredible diversity of jewellery, artwork, ceramics, fabrics, wood and glass. They will be showing their latest unique creations – ideal for that really special gift. Some of the craftworkers will be demonstrating their skills at the fayre so you can watch them at work.

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drink area is always busy. You can meet top producers offering free tastings of their offerings from scrummy puddings and pies to gorgeous wines and liqueurs. You’ll also enjoy spending a while watching the clever demonstrators showing off the latest kitchen gadgets.

There’s ample free parking on-site and a newly refurbished restaurant and cafe. Admission is still only £3.50, seniors £2.50 and kids aged 16 and under free of charge. See you there!

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On pages 4 to 12, there’s all the details of lights switchons in your area, so you can be there when your town is illuminated for Christmas.

Turn to page 13 for fun suggestions for festive days out – perfect for keeping the kids occupied during the holidays or burning off the excess of the season.

On page 17, there’s inspiration for gifts and getting out and about in the winter weather.

Then from page 20, it’s all about the best bit of the season – the food and drink. We talk to festive foodies about what they’re doing this Christmas, and there’s lots of menus too if you don’t fancy cooking.

Whatever you’re up to this Christmas, have an amazing time.

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TAKE a magic carpet ride this Christmas with North Devon Theatres’ pantomime Aladdin, from December 10, 2016 to January 2, 2017.

North Devon Theatres and Imagine Theatre present an Aladdin’s cave of entertainment for the festive season, with fabulous sets and costumes, superb song and dance routines and lots of laughter for the whole family.

In Old Peking, poor young boy Aladdin struggles to make a living with his mum Widow Twankey and silly brother Wishee Washee in their Chinese laundry…if only he could make his fortune and then all their dreams would come true.

Then he meets the beautiful princess and longs to win her heart, but how can he when the law decrees she must marry a prince? And when the dastardly Abanazar gets involved it looks like Aladdin’s dreams may never come true. But then he finds an enchanted lamp and a magical adventure begins…

This year’s talented cast include all-time favourites. Returning from last year are Ian Hallard and Matthew Baldwin, and the Queen’s Theatre are also delighted to have both Jenny Perry and Sophie Ayers returning too.

Jenny, who played Dandini at the Queen’s Theatre last Christmas will be going from villain to hero as she takes on the title role of Aladdin – the poor Chinese boy seeking both riches and the hand of the Princess, while Aladdin’s love, the Princess, will be played by Sophie Ayers who performed the title role of Cinderella last year.

Also joining the cast will be Aaron Gibson as the larger than life Genie of the lamp. The genie has sent us this personal message: “Hello panto goers, I am the Genie of the lamp,

able to grant wishes to whoever is in the possession of the magical lamp.

“News has reached me that soon I am going to be released from the lamp in somewhere called Barnstaple – I have no idea what to expect as it sounds like a large stationary container! Oh well, it may not be the Caribbean but it beats being stuck in this cramped lamp!”

The Queen’s Theatre is also putting on two extra performances for audiences with additional needs – a relaxed performance and signed performances.

A relaxed performance is about welcoming people with additional needs (including autistic spectrum conditions and/or learning disabilities) and, crucially, their families and friends to a performance where those needs are accounted for with a more relaxed atmosphere and some changes to the production itself.

These changes could include the lowering of lights and reducing of any loud noises in the performance. With this type of performance, it is expected that the audience may move around, make noises and interact with the performers.

The relaxed performance is on Wednesday, December 14 at 4.30pm and this performance is also signed.

At signed performances, a trained BSL interpreter is present to interpret the script and language used by the performers at the same time it is being performed. The interpreter will be positioned to one side of the stage. These take place on Wednesday, December 14 at 4.30pm and Monday, December 19 at 6pm.

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N|ss wyvnyhttl vm mlz{p}l m|u pu Jyh|u{vu BRAUNTON has a programme of Christmas events to bring the festive feeling to the village.

Pick up that perfect Christmas gift on Saturday, November 26 at Braunton’s Christmas craft and farmers’ market.

Held at the Vivian Moon Centre between 9.30am and 1pm, you can find artisan Christmas gifts and handcrafted items as well as local food and drink.

After a hugely successful first year with more than 4,000 attendants, North Devon Christmas Market is back on Saturday, December 3.

Held at the Caen Street car park, this year’s event will have more than 120 stalls ranging from local crafts, gifts and food stalls. There will also be live music including carols and dance groups to create a festive atmosphere.

Kids will love visiting Santa’s grotto and can play on rides and bouncy castles.

As well as this, shops in the village will also be open for late night shopping – perfect for picking up Christmas gifts.

Braunton Parish Council is offering free parking this festive season in the bid to encourage more Christmas shoppers into the village.

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Drivers can enjoy free parking at the Caen Street car park on Saturday, December 10, Saturday, December 17 and Christmas Eve and find a unique gift in one of the village’s independent shops.

Santa will be visiting Braunton’s good children this Christmas. In conjunction with the Rotary Club, you can meet the man himself on Monday, December 12 at RMB Chivenor Marrier Quarters; Tuesday, December 13 at Williams Arms, Velator; Thursday, December 15 at Saunton Park and Friday, December 16 at The Brittons.

Santa and his helpers will also be at Tesco on Sunday, December 11 and Sunday, December 18 between 2pm and 4pm.

Last year, Santa and his helpers raised £1,850 for local causes.

Then on Friday, December 16, the Rotary Club will be performing a Christmas carol service at 6pm on the village green.

The festivities continue with the traditional Boxing Day tug of war. Back in its usual Church Street location, the event will raise money for local charities and starts at 11am.

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Thursday, December 15: Meet Santa at Saunton Park 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Saturday, December 3: North Devon Christmas Market

Friday, December 16: Meet Santa at The Brittons 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Saturday, December 10: Free parking at Caen Street car park.

Friday, December 16: Christmas carol service.

Sunday, December 11: Meet Santa at Tesco 2pm to 4pm

Saturday, December 17: Free parking at Caen Street car park.

Monday, December 12: Meet Santa at RMB Chivenor Married Quarters 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Sunday, December 18: Meet Santa at Tesco 2pm to 4pm

Tuesday, December 13: Meet Santa at Williams Arms, Velator 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Saturday December 24: Free parking at Caen Street car park.

Monday, December 26: Boxing day tug of war.

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9: khÂ&#x20AC;z vm Koypz{thz pu Jhyuz{hwsl BARNSTAPLE will be lit up for Christmas when four local people press the button this Saturday.

The illuminations will begin at 6pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty of entertainment taking place beforehand.

Hannah Harrington of Barnstaple Town Centre Management said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barnstaple is a magical place to visit at Christmas, offering big high street names, beautifully decorated independent boutique shops, local food retailers offering delicious treats and a wide selection of cafes and restaurants.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve focused very much on celebrating our local community, showcasing some of our heroes in the local area.â&#x20AC;?

The group of people who will press the button are: Grace Brown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; founder of Honeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bravery Bags, she continues to raise money and awareness for Tiny Tickers charity; raising awareness of babies born with heart defects.

Lydia Cross â&#x20AC;&#x201C; after suffering a double leg amputation at three years old she has continued to campaign to get a meningitis immunisation pro-

gramme introduced as well as working closely with Help for Heroes.

Irene Hocking â&#x20AC;&#x201C; helping the community by volunteering at a number of charities such as Pilton House, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s refuge, Pathfields School, and helping the homeless in Barnstaple to name but a few.

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Talented youngsters from Stagecoach Theatre Arts School and North Devon All Starz will take to the stage before handing over to some of North Devonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best community choirs and local singers/songwriters and musicians to keep the party going.

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Barnstaple road closures will be in place on Saturday, November 19 between 1pm and 9pm for the duration of the Christmas light switch-on event.

The following roads will be closed to all traffic: Taw Vale, Boutport Street, Belle Meadow and the Longbridge. There will be no vehicular access to The Square during the closures. An alternative route will be signed via the A361, B3149 Braunton Road, Rolle Street and A39 Inner Relief Road.

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Saturday, November 19 Christmas lights switch-on from 2pm to 7pm on The Square.

Saturday, November 19 Santa arrives in his grotto at 10am in Green Lanes Sunday, November 20 Connect & Create Fest from 10pm to 6pm in the Pannier Market.

Thursday, November 24 St Anne’s Artisan Christmas Market from 4pm to 8pm at St Anne’s Arts & Community Centre.

Saturday, November 27 Classic Car and Motorcycle Show from 10am to 4pm in the Pannier Market.

Sunday, December 4 Movez Maniax Christmas Crackerz at 2pm in the Pannier Market.

Thursday, December 8 Christmas Fayre and Carol Service from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in the Pannier Market.

Saturday, December 10 Walking the Story from 10.30am to midday in the High Street.

Sunday, December 11 Christmas Real Food Market from 10am to 3pm in the Pannier Market.

Thursday, December 15 Lantern Parade at 6pm in the Town Centre.

Friday, December 16 Competition winners meet the Aladdin Cast from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at the Queen’s Theatre.

Thursday, December 22 Christmas Street Food Party from 6pm to 10pm in the Pannier Market.

Christmas countdown to begin!“ Further events planned for Barnstaple include a Christmas Crackerz circus show in the Pannier Market (2pm on Sunday, December 4) and a Lantern Parade through the town centre (Thursday, December 15 at 6pm).

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ON Friday, December 2, take a seasonal saunter through South Molton on the town’s free Christmas Tree Trail – and win a prize hamper for the family.

Bring the advert into Acorn Saddlery to collect your card and start the trail. Then follow the route to pick up Christmas stickers in participating South Molton shops while getting some early Christmas goodies on the way. There’s everything from lovely foods and gifts to that special tree decoration.

The shops on the trail are: Acorn Saddlery, The Cheese Larder, Bonbons, George Hotel, Finishing Touches, Step by Step, Home & Garden, Source For The Goose, Lovetails, Daisy Park, The Flower Shop and The Old Bank.

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of St Mary Magdalene Church to enter the prize draw. While you’re there, you can enjoy the festive delights of the Christmas tree festival which is open until 9pm.

With your card completed, you can then give it to your favourite person for Christmas.

The prize draw will take place on Monday, December 5 and entrants will be in with a chance of winning one of three Christmas hampers on display in Daisy Park’s window.

The Christmas Tree Trail is part of South Molton’s Winter Wonderland which takes place from 4.30pm to 9pm on Friday, December 2, which will also have late night shopping, street entertainers, a lantern parade and Santa’s Grotto.

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It all kicks off at 2pm in the Pannier Market, where you can try out your triple toe loops on the free ice skating rink. BBC Radio Devon will provide musical entertainment when it broadcasts the drivetime show from 4pm.

You can whet your whistle at the pop-up pub or tuck into something tasty at the Indian restaurant or hog roast. Then find unique gift inspiration at the market.

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The town will be transformed when radio DJ Simon Bates flicks the switch on the illuminations at 6.30pm. And to make sure Christmas begins with a bang, there will be a fireworks display to music from the movies at 7pm.

“Last year we had 5,000 people here and we had a terrible storm,” said town clerk Andrew Coates. “The firework display was about to be cancelled but the wind dropped. It was a real success.

“If the weather is fine we should double that figure this year,” he added. “Everyone is welcome.”

But the fun doesn’t stop there. There’s a full programme of events in South Molton leading up to the big day.

The popular Fatstock show takes place in the Pannier Market on Sunday, December 4. As well as the competition of classes and livestock, the market is filled with many local businesses with lots of last minute shopping ideas for Christmas from children’s toys, wildlife photography and art to handmade gifts and jewellery.

Christmas markets will be taking place in the Pannier Market every Thursday and Saturday until Christmas – perfect for finding a unique gift.

Father Christmas will be visiting the town on December 10, with a grotto on December 10 and 17. A craft and gift market will be upstairs in the pannier market on December 10, too.

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will all turn the quayside into a winter wonderland.

Kids can also meet their favourite characters, including Pokemon, Paw Patrol, Minions, Iggle Piggle, Upsy Daisy and Peppa Pig â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as well as two top-secret super heroes.

Christmas will truly begin at 5pm when the Little White Town will be lit up when the lights are switched on by George Jeffrey.

George, who has dwarfism and was born with bacterial meningitis, was been nominated by Dr Robin Buckland of the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Holiday Foundation to turn on the lights.

Reindeer will parade through the town, and rumour has it that Father Christmas will make an appearance.

THE Christmas fun in Bideford doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop when the lights are switched on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; traders in the Little White Town will be extending their opening hours for a festive late night shopping event.

Many shops will be trading until 8pm on Tuesday, December 6, where you can find Christmas discounts (and maybe mince pies too) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; perfect for finding that special gift while also supporting local traders.

As well as this, you can visit the huge craft market, meet live donkeys in the Conservative Club and listen to musical entertain-

Then the event will finish with a bang with the fireworks display at 6.45pm.

Also performing throughout the event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is sponsored

by D S Electrical â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Choir, Bideford Town Band and Bideford Youth Pipe Band, who will all provide a festive soundtrack.

Bideford mayor David Howell is looking forward to a fun day for all the family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the line-up for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Light SwitchOn is shaping up extremely well,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Howell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got some new lights this year in East-the-Water and on Clovelly Road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to seeing Bideford lit up and families enjoying themselves.â&#x20AC;?

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Kids can enjoy free face painting and hair braiding, and see fire breathers, magicians and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainers. They can even pay a visit to Father Christmas himself in Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grotto.

Mill Street and Alhalland Street will be completely pedestrianised for the event, and there will be free parking in all Torridge District Council car parks from 3pm.

But the moment not to be missed is the end to the evening, where you can join in with a huge snowball fight in Mill Street.

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TORRINGTON has a wide range of Christmas events to get you in the festive spirit.

Torrington’s Christmas lights will be in the capable hands of the town’s Cavaliers.

A statement on the Cavaliers’ website reads: “Our annual request came from the town council to put up the town’s Christmas lights in the square.”

Although there is no official switch-on event, the lights and tree will be put up at the end of November.

On Wednesday, December 14, The Big Sing returns to Torrington. The event has been going for more than 10 years and gives the town an opportunity to sing Christmas carols – whether they are churchgoers or not. All proceeds to go the Mayor’s charities. The event starts at 7pm in the Pannier Market.

There will be more carol singing on December 15 when Great Torrington School holds its annual Christmas concert. Starting at 7pm at St Michael and All Angels’ Church, the concert is the highlight of the school’s term and features a wide variety of music by pupils and staff.

The Cavaliers will also be putting on its annual Cavaliers Christmas Grotto in Torrington Square on Saturday, December 17. Here, the young children of Torrington can meet Father Christmas and his Cavalier helpers and receive a free goodie bag.

There will also be hot mince pies and hot mulled cider for the adults. Father Christmas will be in his grotto from 10am until 1pm.

There will be free Christmas parking in Torrington too, so you can make the most of the festive season.

Sydney House car park will be free to park in on Saturday, December 3, Saturday, December 10, Saturday, December 17, Friday, December 23 and Saturday, December 24.

ILFRACOMBE will get into Christmas in style, with a whole weekend of celebrations.

Friday, November 25 will see the whole town lit up at one of the largest events in the town’s diary – last year attracting more than 5,000 spectators.

This year it aims to be larger than ever following the yearlong fundraising campaign by the Combe Christmas Committee.

The Lighting of the Lights begins with a lantern parade by local school children, leading down to the war memorial.

The cast of A Christmas Carol will perform, Christmas songs will be sung and Father Christmas is rumoured to be making

an appearance.

The lights will be switched on at 6.15pm byRoy Goodwin, Ilfracombe town crier – a true local celebrity.

Following the switch-on, shops on Church Street and the High Street will be open for late night shopping, plus there will be pop-up performances and a selection of local street stalls.

Usually on a Wednesday, the event has been moved to a Friday to allow families to make the most of the evening.

Then, on Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27, Ilfracombe will turn into a winter wonderland for The Combe Christmas Winter Weekend.

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Children can enjoy the Christmas magic on Sunday with a disco between midday and 2pm, workshops by local groups, a Christmas circus, a carol service and festive music.

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WITH a visit from Father Christmas, gingerbread decorating and crafts, The Milky Way is a one-stop shop for all things Christmas.

On December 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23, Father Christmas and his elves will be visiting in their grotto. Children will also receive a free gift included in the standard cost to enter the park.

There’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: “One really popular idea is to put your little ones’ 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.”

In addition to the extra festive fun, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained at this multi award-winning attraction this Christmas including the dodgems, Clone Zone, train ride, rollercoasters and Timewarp play area.

Younger children will particularly love the innovative Little Stars play centre, with its space themed soft play, sensory room for babies, dressing-up and role play pizzeria.

If you haven’t visited in the winter for a while, you might not know that there’s now a new restaurant serving healthy options in addition to popular family food. What’s more, environmentally friendly heating has now been added to much of the park, so The Milky Way really is a great day out for the whole family this winter.

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On Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, meet Santa and his helpers as well as Dingles’ Christmas Fire Fairy.

Zak Frost, the Winter Wonderland Wizard, will entertain everyone with his magic, and there will also be balloon modelling, festive food and mulled

wine for the grown ups.

Then experience all the fun of the vintage fair, with golden gallopers, dodgems, the mini waltzer, the ghost train, a shooting gallery, stalls, games and a vintage arcade. Normal admission prices apply.

On Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, there will be festive fun for everyone at Dingles’ popular Christmas Market.

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SURVIVAL Games is looking forward to the busy festive season, with special events, Factory Friday mayhem and holiday fun.

The biggest paintball site in the South West has eight woodland playing areas with bridges, trenches, barricades, war pill boxes, towers, missile complex and even a satellite station so you will have plenty to explore in combat.

December 23 is Factory Friday, which is already booking up fast and has games in the morning and the afternoon. Visit the website or call up to book.

The day-long airsoft event on December 27 has a Christmas theme, and anyone who is over 13 can hire guns or bring their own.

Book online or call Survival Games to hire.

Survival Games is also open right through the Christmas holidays – perfect for running off the festive indulgences.

more than 30 stallholders selling everything from food and craft to gifts, glassware, candles and jewellery.

Children can meet Father Christmas, then the whole family can enjoy mince pies and festive refreshments.

The vintage funfair will also be open – so you can experience a whole day of festive fun.

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From 11am to 1pm, various characters from the first Christmas will be dotted around the High Street and Green Lanes area.

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The Winter Garden at RHS Garden Rosemoor is always a treat and one of the most beautiful sights in all seasons. This year, for the first time, visitors can enjoy the garden as they have never seen it before: illuminated by innovative hitech, dynamic, colour-changing lighting to provide a magical trail around the trees and shrubs. This runs to January 7, 2017.

Rosemoor prides itself on being environmentally friendly and the illuminations have been created using a permanent electricity supply and LED lights have also been used for low energy consumption.

On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the gardens will be open until 8.30pm to maximise

the effects of the lighting into the evening hours, and on those days garden entry will be half price after 4pm.The award-winning Garden Kitchen Restaurant will be serving simple family suppers, and the Rosemoor Shop will remain open until 7.30pm, too.

The launch of the illuminations coincides with the start of the extremely popular annual Winter Sculpture Exhibition. To make this weekend a must in the diary Rosemoor is also presenting an indoor live theatre production on Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen.

The two performances in December sold out quickly and due to demand, another was added on January 7. Book now to secure your tickets before this performance sells out too, on the RHS events booking line: 0203 176 5830.

November 18 & 19:Launch of the Magical Winter Garden Illuminations Come and meet ‘Jack Frost’, the beautiful ‘Winter Nymph’, a magical stilt walker and a living statue as they guide visitors to the Winter Garden. See the garden in winter as you have never seen it before. Dynamic, hi-tech, colour-changing lights illuminate the Winter Garden.

November 18, 2016 to January 7, 2017:Magical Winter Garden Illuminations Based in and around Rosemoor’s Winter Garden, come and enjoy the magical illumination of the garden in winter as you have never seen it before. Dynamic, hi-tech colour-changing lights illuminate the Winter Garden trees and shrubs, making an amazing show to delight and enthral visitors.

January 7: The Snow Queen live theatre performance by Quantum Theatre Michael Whitmore’s delightful adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s magical tale conjures up a captivating mix of fantasy, fable and love triumphing over evil in this ever-popular Christmas classic.

November 19, 2016 to February 19, 2017: Winter Sculpture Exhibition Set against the dramatic backdrop of the garden in winter with its amazing textures and surprising colour and scent, Rosemoor’s Winter Sculpture Exhibition is now an established part of the events programme. Visitors can pick up a trail and see how many sculptures they can discover through the garden.

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Monetary gift vouchers are also available so your loved ones can choose their own Christmas treat, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the festive season.

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The car parking is free, you can break for refreshments in the Gardens Restaurant whenever you feel the need for a cuppa and there are lots of gift ideas along with cards, wrapping paper and Christmas decorations – all under one roof.

It’s not only gifts for the gardener, there is something for everyone at Eggesford – from delicious confectionery and seasonal treats through to TIGI ladies clothing and scarves. There are practical presents, books and toys for kids of all ages as well as stocking fillers, puzzles and games. You can even get your pet a present from the range of treats and squeaky toys and,

as dogs are welcome in the shop – he could even choose his own!

As well as the usual choice of delicious home made cakes, snacks and meals, the Gardens Restaurant serves a superb Christmas lunch menu from December 5 to December 22 – but booking is essential.

Eggesford is the also the place to find the perfect Christmas tree for your home, real of artificial, and the all the decorations to go with it.

With tinsel and baubles, indoor and outdoor lights along with the essentials such as wrapping paper, cards and all the other seasonal trimmings, you will soon be feeling festive.

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On Friday, November 18, Santa will be arriving, joined by Captain Coconut, Bubble Queen, balloon animals, huskies to hug and children’s fair rides.

Come and visit Santa from 5.30pm or pop in to see him in his grotto from 6pm.

The festive café will be open, serving delicious drinks, snacks and meals and as usual, the garden centre will be offering a spectacular display collecting for Guide Dogs. This year, it’s the Santa Band launch with Santa on a sleigh drawn by a great cuddly dog.

If this isn’t enough to get you in the Christmas spirit, enjoy a free walk through the magical winter wonderland and try our Reindeer quiz.

You can also indulge in some Christmas shopping as the centre will be open late.

Santa will be around at St Johns Garden Centre until Christmas Eve. For particular dates and times, visit the store. Each visit to Santa will include an age-related gift and a real miniature real tree, all for £6 per child.

St Johns’ beautiful display is colour coordinated for you to choose the theme of your home for Christmas. A stunning range of traditional, contemporary and cutting-edge decorations are available.

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Established this year by tea fanatic Jane, the Tea Emporium, on Barnstaple’s Butchers Row, has a wide range of loose leaf teas and infusions as well as all the paraphernalia – including teapots, tea cups, tea caddies and everything else you could need.

Warm up on a cold winter night with Jane’s selection of seasonal teas, including mulled wine, Irish malt and ‘snowflake’ flavour teas.

Or treat someone to a hamper full to the brim with teatime treats – or fill your own and pick the perfect combination.

And it’s not just teas that can be found at the Tea Emporium. Caffeine fiends are well catered for too, with 24 different coffee varieties as well as grinders and percolators to choose from.

Jane is opening until 8pm every Thursday in November, and every Thursday and Friday in December – giving you even more time to find the perfect gift. After all, there’s always time for tea!

IF you’re looking for the perfect addition to your festive feast, look no further than the award-winning Little Pantry.

Based in Woolsery, Valerie Snape uses the finest and freshest ingredients to hand make cakes, biscuits, cookies and traybakes – perfect for festive indulging.

Try the delicious bakes for yourself at The Big Sheep’s Christmas markets held Saturday, December 3, 10 and 17 and Wednesday, December 21. Also at the Christmas market in Barnstaple’s Pannier Market on Thursday, December 8, from 6pm to 8pm.

You can also visit the Little Pantry in Woolsery every Friday. Get in the festive mood with Valerie on Friday, November 25, with mulled wine and mince pies and Christmas lights from 5pm to 8pm, and pick up the perfect Christmas treat.

Little Pantry won the bronze award for Best Local Food Retailer in the Journal’s Food Drink and Tourism Awards 2016.

DON’T forget to visit R & S Ware family butchers where the friendly staff will be happy to help with your festive requirements.

Orders are now being taken for Turkeys, turkey roll, ducks, geese, chickens, gammon, beef, pork and lamb joints. R & S Ware has the finest selection of home cooked ham joints and meats along with cheeses and cream and a variety of other deli goodies to get your Christmas off with a swing.

QUENCHERS Bottle Stop, on Bideford’s Chingswell Street, has everything you need for the perfect Christmas celebration.

With special festival offers on wine and spirits, Quenchers also has a wide range of Christmas liqueurs and miniatures to make your party go with a bang.

Trading for almost two decades, Quenchers has friendly staff – including Sam, Joe and Val who are well-loved by the locals.

Quenchers is open 8am to 10.30pm every day except Christmas Day.

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Established in 2016 by a tea fanatic, we offer a wide range of teas and infusions.

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ONE North Devon shop is aiming to be “top of the marmalade tree” this Christmas – with a whole host of tangy treats on offer.

Two-time winner at the World Marmalade Awards, The Proper Marmalade Shop, on Ilfracombe’s Belgrave Promenade, has devised delicious presents all based around the citrus condiment.

Owner Victoria Cranfield explained: “We are trying to keep it local. We are matching marmalade with a little bar of soap, and doing a special three-pack fusion of jam and marmalade – a marriage between the two. It’s a nice way of using local fruit while keeping it marmaladethemed.

“I’m even doing Christmas ice cream which tastes just like Christmas pudding.”

The idea behind her marmalade is certainly unique – coming under two categories: “proper” and “improper”.

All of the marmalade is made the “proper” way, which means hand-

’ IF you want veg from the true experts this Christmas, look to Riverford Organic Farmers.

They’ve been growing and delivering their iconic veg boxes for almost 30 years; what they don’t know about veg isn’t worth knowing. Riverford choose their varieties for flavour and grow them slowly to result in the carrotiest carrots and potatoes like your Grandad used to grow.

From just-pulled parsnips to field-fresh sprouts to organic gammon and slow-grown turkey, their Christmas range includes everything you may need for a festive feast, all delivered free to your door in the few days before Christmas.

Jo and Phil Limb, who deliver Riverford veg boxes, meat and more to families across North Devon, look to have their work cut out this Christmas, as orders have already been coming in thick and fast.

Riverford founder and farmer Guy Watson said: “We deliver

made from fresh fruit and simmered until the peel is soft before boiling to a set with sugar.

The “improper” category includes an array of exciting and unusual flavours – and not all of them are designed to be spread on toast.

Lemon and horseradish marmalade with honey-roast ham, or hot orange marmalade with duck are just two combinations made possible by Victoria’s “improper” approach to combining flavours.

Festive gifts on offer encompass the “toe of the stocking” through to a “complete cross section” at the “emporium of marmaladiness”.

“Everyone who likes citrus will like something with us,” Victoria added.

Most presents are around the £10 mark, with an emphasis on keeping it economical and local.

The Proper Marmalade Shop is open from 11am to 4pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until Christmas Eve.

– everything needed for a fantastic, ethically produced meal. We really are veg nerds and like any other time of year, don’t believe in boring boiled veg at Christmas. With a combination of our wonderful vegetables and our festive recipes and tips, we hope to have customers all over the country serving up veg that shines this December.”

The range of hampers feature organic veg, Riverford mince pies, Christmas puddings, cheeses, wine and much more.

There are vegetarian options, plus Boxing Day and gift hamper boxes.

Visit www.riverford.co.uk to see the range or call 01364 661 635.

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MILL Street Butchers, Bideford, has everything you need for your festive feast.

Pick up your free range turkey ready for Christmas, or choose something different like free range duck, geese or chicken.

Mill Street Butchers also offers salt beef and ox tongues, beef, lamb and pork, as well as hand-made sausages – perfect for the most delicious pigs in blankets.

You can also find gammon joints and cooked ham – ideal for a Boxing Day feast.

Butcher Ray has 25 years in the trade and would like to wish all his customers a happy Christmas.

Anglo IndIAn Chef

IF you’re Christmas shopping for a curry-lover, then you’ll love Anglo Indian Chef.

The award-winning curries have a unique base sauce which enables you to create your own authentic, Indian restaurant curry sauce packed with flavour. They are made with specially blended spices, freshly ground to a unique recipe.

They are easy to cook with all the spices provided, so all you need is a few basic ingredients to create the best curry sauce you’ve ever made.

New for this year is the “one-kit”, with all the ingredients in a single

Mill Street Butchers A traditional family run butchers with 25 years' experience

Now taking orders for Christmas Free range poultry, turkey, ducks, geese and chicken We specialise in; Hand-made Sausages Salt Beef and Ox Tongues Beef, Lamb, Pork, Gammon Joints & Cooked Ham

riverford.co.uk 01364 661635

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sachet allowing you to make one large meal or two lighter meals.

Anglo Indian Chef won second prize at this year’s North Devon Show and has four Taste of the West silver awards.

Try the curries for yourself at Cothele on November 19 and 20, at The Big Sheep’s Christmas markets in December, at Barnstaple Pannier Market every Tuesday and at the Real Food Christmas Market in Barnstaple on December 11. On December 3 at The Big Sheep, find out how to make a curry in less than five minutes, using Boxing Day turkey.

Create award-winning curries with Ken Mathers, creator of Anglo Indian Chef.

Our unique 'instant base sauce' and special blend of fresh-ground spices helps you to make authentic, delicious, award-winning Indian restaurant style curries that are additive-free and ready in minutes.

Available in many local shops and markets or from.

www.angloindianchef.co.uk Made in North Devon

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Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup, topped with Green Pesto and served with Ciabatta (G) Rosemary and Garlic infused Camembert, with Ciabatta (G) Prawn, Crab and Avocado Timbale, served with a Chilli and Lime Vinaigrette (G) Homemade Game Terrine, red onion Marmalade, Melba Toast **** Roast Devonshire Turkey Breast served with Bacon Roll, Seasoning and Cranberry Sauce (G) Slow Cooked West Country Beef Brisket infused with Rosemary thyme, (G) Accompanied with a Shiraz and Baby Onion Jus Salmon Fillet, Crushed New Potatoes, served with a Mussel, Clam and White wine Cream (G) Chickpea, Chestnut and Bean Loaf, served with a Cranberry and Port Jus (GIV) All main courses are served with the following vegetables and potatoes: Roast Potatoes, Roasted Carrots and Parsnips, Sprouts and Cauliflower Cheese **** Winter Berry Crème Brule, (G) topped with fresh Cranberries Raspberry and Cassis Cheesecake, served with Cassis Chantilly Cream Traditional Christmas Pudding, with homemade Brandy Sauce Walnut Chocolate Brownie, (G) hot chocolate sauce, topped with Physalis

LUNCHEON

2 course £18.95 per person 3 course £22.95 per person

DINNER

2 course £22.50 per person 3 course £26.95 per person

ALFIE BROWNS 01271 344 477

CHRISTMAS PARTY BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN A Devonshire pub and restaurant in the heart of Barnstaple, serving tasty traditional pub food, a range of drinks, coffee, cake, afternoon tea and everything in between! We take pride in our warm welcome, efficient service and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for two or a large group gathering, Alfie Browns is perfect for any occasion.

FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE & STAFF LOCAL WINES, CIDER, ALES AND SOFT DRINKS

To advertise in our next feature please contact: Sarah 01271 347 405 shughes@northdevonjournal.co.uk Zeya 01271 347 418 zeya.pearcy@ northdevonjournal.co.uk

Tel: 01271 344477

Email: enquiries@alfiebrowns.co.uk

54 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1SH

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Christmas Dining Out CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU

CHRISTMAS MENU STARTERS Homemade Goats Cheese and Caramelized Onion Tart Roasted Chestnut and Crispy Bacon Soup served with a Freshly Baked Rosemary Focaccia Bun Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese and Rocket Rolls served with a Fine Slice of Lemon and Fresh Local handcut Granary Bread Pan Fried Creamy Garlic Mushrooms served with Sliced Rosemary Focaccia Bread

MAINS Roast Devonshire Turkey served with a Chestnut Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce Roast Top Side of Beef served with a Port Gravy and Yorkshire Pudding

BOOKING IN ADVANCE (A CHOICE FROM) STARTERS

Pan Fried Wood Pigeon with citrus segments on a bed of salad leaves with a cassis dressing Roasted Butternut Squash & Feta cheese drizzled with honey & roasted seeds Local Smoked Trout Pate served with toasted bread and butter

MAIN COURSES

Sweet Potato, Chestnut and Stilton Wellington All served with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Goose Fat Potatoes and Honey Roasted Parsnips Pan Fried Salmon Fillet served with a Citrus Butter Sauce and Confit Potatoes

DESSERTS Homemade Dark Chocolate Cointreau Tartlet served with Devonshire Clotted Cream Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Butter

Game Pithivier served with roasted winter vegetables, turned fondant potatoes and red wine jus Baked Aubergine filled with a medley of winter vegetables, chestnuts and savoury rice topped with cheese and served with a butternut squash puree Pan Fried Sea Bass served with turned fondant potatoes, courgette & carrot ribbons and a cider cream sauce

DESSERTS

Homemade Roulade topped with Winter Spiced Mulled Berries West Country Cheese Board garnished with Fresh Apple and Grapes

2 Courses £19.95 3 Courses £24.95

Clotted Cream Vanilla ice cream with sugar curls Warmed Chocolate Brownie with Butterscotch sauce White Chocolate Panna Cotta with a brandy basket tuille & winter berry compote

3 COURSES £20

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Roast Turkey served with Pigs in Blankets, Roast Potatoes & Parsnips, Brussel Sprouts, Peas, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Chestnut StufďŹ ng & Cranberry Sauce 5RDVW %HHI With home-made Yorkshire Puddings served with Roast Potatoes & Parsnips, Brussel Sprouts, Peas, Carrots, Red Cabbage & Horseradish Sauce Vegetarian Nut Roast option also available Desserts Choice of Desserts from our Dessert Board

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Christmas Menu

Start your Christmas celebration at The Green Dragon with free glass of Mulled Wine or Bucks Fizz followed by a choice from the Christmas Day Carvery Roast Turkey served with Pigs in Blankets, Roast Potatoes & Parsnips, Brussel Sprouts, Peas, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Chestnut StufďŹ ng & Cranberry Sauce Roast Beef with Home-made Yorkshire Pudding served with Roast Potatoes & Parsnips, Br ussel Sprouts, Peas, Carrots, Red Cabbage & Horseradish Sauce Vegetarian Nut Roast options also available Desserts Christmas Pudding served with Brandy Sauce or Clotted Cream Malteaser Cheesecake Sorbet Cinnamon Spiced Plum Crumble with Custard or Clotted Cream or Ice Cream ********** Coffee or Tea with mince Pie

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STARTERS Prawn Cocktail Served with salad & bread Chicken Liver Pate Served with toasted brioche and red onion chutney French Onion Soup Served with cheese and garlic crouton Warm Goats Cheese Salad Served with sundried tomato dressing 0$,1 Carvery with a choice of three meats Turkey, Beef & Belly Pork â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with all the seasonal vegetables option of 2 vegetarian dishes DESSERTS Christmas Pudding and Brandy Sauce Chocolate Fudge Cake Cheesecake of the Day Cheese and Biscuits followed by Mince Pie with Tea or Coffee and Mints All our dishes are prepared with the ďŹ nest, fresh local ingredients and cooked to order by our chefs.

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Choose from Roast Turkey, Roast Beef or Vegetarian Nut Roast and all the trimmings.

Choice of desserts from the board.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR at Riverside Country Club On Riverside Park, South Molton Party bookings now being taken Accommodation available FOR FULL DETAILS OR BOOKING

TO MAKE A BOOKING PLEASE CALL 01805 601342 OR EMAIL THE GREENDRAGONINN@HOTMAIL.CO.UK

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Soup of the Day Oriental Crispy Duck Leg with Watercress and Sweet and Sour Redcurrants

Seasonal soup served with a warm roll Garlic Mushrooms served with melba toast Smoked Salmon and Prawn Cocktail

Cheese and Sage Croquettes with Cranberry Chutney Orkney Cold Smoked Salmon with Hot Smoked Trout, a Horseradish Cream, Pea Shoots and Capers

Braised Blade of Beef Horseradish Mash, Braised Red Cabbage, Baby Carrots and Roasted Chestnuts Roasted Partridge Bubble and Squeak Cake with Confit Parsnips and a Juniper Jus

New Potatoes, Roasted Fig, Caper, Blood Orange and Butter Sauce Salmon En Croute Thyme Chestnut Roasted Potatoes and Creamed Leeks Roasted Shallot and Mediterranean Vegetable Tartin with Goats Cheese and Cranberries **** Apple and Mince Meat Meuille Fueille Traditional Christmas pudding with a Brandy Cream Steamed Ginger Pudding

STARTER

Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup Topped with croutons and served with a wedge of freshly baked French stick.

(Can be served Gluten Free on request) Curried Butternut, Chickpea and Goats Cheese Tart (V) Served with Baby leaves and a balsamic flick Lemon and Sesame King Prawn Skewers.

King prawn skewers with a hint of lemon and sesame, drizzled with a honey glaze, Finished with a dressed rocket salad

MAIN COURSE

**** Christmas Turkey With Traditional Trimmings

Pan Fried Cod with a Chestnut and Herb Crumb

CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU 2016

STARTER

Game Terrine with Pickled Walnuts, Toasted Brioche and Picalilli

Roast Turkey or slow roast beef with pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding and stuffing Parsnip and chestnut roast Fillet of salmon with creamy lemon sauce All served with roast potatoes, fresh local veg and gravy

Brussels Pate Served on a bed of dressed baby leaves with Red Onion Marmalade and toasted crostini.

CARVERY

DESSERT Christmas cheesecake Lemon Syllabub Christmas pudding with brandy sauce All finished with coffee and mints followed by mince pies 3 courses, coffee and mince pie

Spiced Egg Custard Tart Trio of Chocolate Mousse

2 COURSES £20.00 3 COURSES £26.00

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Roasted Crown of Turkey Served with pigs in blankets, seasonal vegetables, chestnut stuffing and roast potatoes Roasted Topside of Beef Served with a Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes.

Cajun Cod Fillet of Cod encrusted in a Cajun crumb, served with a tomato Salsa.

Cranberry and Chestnut Nut Roast (GF) Served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Vegetable Wellington (V) Served with seasonal vegetables.

DESSERT

Chocolate and Orange Tart served with Double Cream.

Caramelised Apple Crumble Cheesecake with Clotted Cream.

Christmas pudding and Custard Lemon Sorbet (GF)

£24.50 PER PERSON PUFFING BILLY TRADING CO

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Seasonal soup served with a warm roll Garlic mushrooms served with melba toast Main Course Roast turkey with pigs in blankets and stuffing Slow roast beef with Yorkshire pudding Parsnip and chestnut roast

All served with roast potatoes, fresh local vegetables and gravy Desserts

Christmas pudding and brandy sauce Sherry trifle Coffee and mince pies to follow £16.50 per person Pre-book only Monday to Friday 12 - 2:30 www.puffingbilly.co.uk Tel 01805 623050

To book your Christmas Lunch or Party at The Puffing Billy 01805 623050 info@puffingbilly.co.uk | www.PuffingBilly.co.uk Station Hill, Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8JD

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Join us for your Christmas party this season!

Under new management

Rea and her team wish you a wonderful festive period.

01271 814903 | Exeter Road, Braunton

Celebrate Christmas

at The Thatched Inn with Good Home Cooked Food.

Local Ale and Festive Cheer 3 Course Christmas Carvery Menu £24.50 per person Available 1st - 23rd December To make a reservation please call 01237 471321 or email abbotshampub@gmail.com View menu and book online www.thethatchedinn.com The Thatched Inn, Abbotsham, Nr Bideford, North Devon EX39 5RA

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Fillet of Sea Bass a la Meuniere Pan fried ďŹ llets served on crushed potatoes with chive butter Or Roast Turkey with StufďŹ ng, Bacon Rolled Chipolatats & Cranberry Sauce Or Pan Fried Venison Steak with Port & Redcurrant Sauce Served on a bed of crushed potatoes with fresh herbs Or Filo Pastry Parcel ďŹ lled with Wild Mushrooms and Ricotta (V) Served with tomato, sweet pepper and olive sauce All served with a selection of fresh vegetables and roast potatoes or self serve selection from the salad bar

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Christmas Pudding Or Cinnamon Panna Cotta served with Spiced Winter Fruit Compote Or Hazelnut Praline Parfait Or Glazed Lemon Tart Freshly Brewed Filter Coffee and Mints

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CHRISTMAS MENU Bean and faro soup.

Smoked Duck Breast with mixed leaves and a red currant and Port chutney.

Butternut squash ravioli, roasted pine nuts and rosemary, served with a Masala cream sauce.

Roast loin of pork, stuffed with a chestnut, sage and apricot stufďŹ ng and wrapped in pancetta.

Leek, wild mushroom and ricotta strudel.

Cod al Forno on a chargrilled lemon polenta crostini accompanied by a salsa verdi.

All of the above served with roasted squash, potatoes, carrots and seasonal greens.

AMUSE Celeriac & almond veloute, pan fried cep mushrooms Stuffed suckling pig Clementines, quince Dry aged beef carpaccio Deep fried marrow, sweet pickled chicory ConďŹ t shallot tart tatin Blue cheese vinaigrette, candied walnut Trio of homecured gradvalax Beetroot cured, saffron cured, Ear Grey cured

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Smoked Salmon and Prawn Cocktail ****

Butternut Squash, Red Onion and 3 Cheese

DESSERT

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Westcountry Whitebait Creamy Garlic Mushrooms

Traditional Roast Turkey

Festive tiramisu.

Panettone pudding.

Chefs Homemade Soup of the day

Roasted venison Braised shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie, carrot puree, parsnips, sprout ďŹ&#x201A;owers Stuffed partridge Boulangere potatos, bread sauce, roast parsnips, sprout ďŹ&#x201A;owers Poached Halibut Parsnips puree, pancetta, chestnuts, sprout ďŹ&#x201A;owers, Lemon thyme white wine jus Lentil Wellington Spring roll pastry, butternut squash, wild mushrooms Trio of Christmas Pudding Baked Alaska, deep fried ďŹ&#x201A;ambe Cranberry, white chocolate fondant Ginger sponge, biscotti, mandarin marmalade Poached pear triďŹ&#x201A;e Pistachio cake, red wine syrup, yoghurt jelly, fried custard

Chocolate and hazelnut mousse.

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Steak, Ale and Devon Blue Cheese Pie Seafood Gumbo with rice Chicken Stack

Crumble **** Traditional Christmas Pudding

Chefs choice of Cheesecake Lemon Meringue Roulade

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Join us to see in 2017 for our black tie dinner and dance Log ďŹ res lit, and the relaxed bar/restaurant traditionally decorated it is easy to see why you would choose to join us. Tantalise your taste buds with a festive menu, created by our dedicated team of chefs.

We believe in great food that is fun and served without the fuss.

The perfect location for your fabulous Christmas lunch

The Rams Head Inn

Dolton, Winkleigh, EX19 8QS

01805 804255

info@theramsheadinn.co.uk www.theramsheadinn.co.uk

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At taste of Italy this Christmas in a warm and friendly atmosphere

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olidays 2016

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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.

CHRISTMAS AND FESTIVE BREAKS 2016 18 Nov

4 Days Norfolk Turkey and Tinsel inc. Thursford Spectacular

£245

21 Nov

5 Days Eastbourne and the South Coast Turkey and Tinsel

£255

21 Nov

5 Days Harrogate & the Scenic Yorkshire Dales Turkey & Tinsel £255

28 Nov

5 Days Isle of Wight Turkey and Tinsel

£260

9 Dec

4 Days German Christmas Markets

£285

12 Dec

5 Days Singles Break on the Isle of Wight Turkey and Tinsel

£255

23 Dec

5 Days Christmas on the Isle of Wight

£490

DAY EXCURSIONS Sat 19 Nov

Cardiff Shopping

£21

Sat 26 Nov

Bath Shopping

£21

Sat 3 Dec

Bath Shopping

£21

HEMMINGS HOLIDAYS 2017 23 Jan

5 Days Bournemouth Budget Break

£175

28 Jan

8 Days Austrian Winters Tale

£555

4 Feb

2 Days Weekend in Cardiff

£90

6 Feb

5 Days English Lakes & Dales Morecambe

£185

10 Feb

4 Days Scenic South Wales, Swansea & The Royal Mint

£160

13 Feb

5 Days Llandudno, Snowdonia & Mount Snowdon

£199

17 Feb

3 Days Choc’s, Shop’s & Dock’s

£155

20 Feb

5 Days Scarborough – Sandy Bays, Hills & Dales

£199

20 Feb

5 Days South Coast & Eastbourne

£199

25 Feb

7 Days Fort William & The Isle of Skye

£330

3 Mar

3 Days Diane’s Bingo Break in Weston-Super-Mare

£125

3 Mar

4 Days Cream of Cornwall – Including St Ives

£150

6 Mar

5 Days Isle of Wight

£220

6 May

5 Days Scarborough – Sandy Bays, Hills & Dales

£245

9 May

8 Days French Riviera, Cannes & Monte Carlo

£795

12 May 4 Days Elegant Eastbourne, Blooming Brighton, Ales & Rails

£190

14 May 6 Days Delightful County Durham & Beamish

£375

17 May 7 Days Isle of Man

£495

22 May 5 Days Isle of Wight

£265

24 May 2 Days Chelsea Flower Show & RHS Wisley

£185

26 May 2 Days Chelsea Flower Show & Kew Gardens

£185

27 May 3 Days Mystery Weekend

£145

27 May 7 Days Jersey

£445

10 June 8 Days Giants Causeway & Donegal

£540

9 Oct

5 Days Isle of Wight

£250

17 June 8 Days Lakes & Mountains of Austria

£600

11 Oct

5 Days Canals & Railways of Wales

£315

18 June 7 Days Llandudno, Snowdonia & Mount Snowdon

£395

21 June 2 Days Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

£210

16 Oct

5 Days Autumn Hints of the Lake District

£305

16 Oct

5 Days Blackpool Illuminations & Bury Markets

£300

21 Oct

7 Days Inverness, Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands

£460

21 Oct

3 Days Mystery Weekend

£145

3 Nov

4 Days Llandudno, Snowdonia & Mount Snowdon

£189

6 Nov

5 Days Singles on the Scottish Borders & Lakes

£300

13 Nov

5 Days Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular

£280

17 Nov

4 Days Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular

£245

20 Nov

5 Days Eastbourne and the South Coast

£255

25 June 6 Days Bournemouth, Southsea & the Isle of Wight

£385

26 June 5 Days Harrogate & Yorkshire Dales

£350

30 June 14 Days Magnificent Fjords – Norway

£1395

2 July

5 Days Dad’s Army, Heartbeat & Harry Potter – Yorkshire Scenes £355

3 July

6 Days The Welsh Coast – Barmouth

£345

8 July

2 Days Hampton Court Flower Show & Painshill Park

£160

9 July

9 Days Bonnie Banks & High Ranges of Scotland

£480

10 July 5 Days Summer by the Sea in Skegness

£280

15 July 9 Days Panoramic Scenes of Northern & Southern Ireland

£720

19 July 7 Days Isle of Man

£495

24 July 3 Days Hereford & the Royal Welsh Show

£190

26 July 5 Days Pennine Explorer

£280

27 July 5 Days Constable Country & Cambridge

£300

25 Nov

2 Days Christmas Galore at Blenheim Palace

£125

31 July 5 Days Splendour of the Lake District

£340

27 Nov

5 Days Bournemouth

£279

27 Nov

5 Days Isle of Wight

£260

1 Dec

4 Days Norfolk & Thursford Spectacular

£245

4 Dec

5 Days Great Yarmouth & Thursford Spectacular

£270

8 Dec

4 Days German Christmas Markets & Valkenburg

£295

2 Aug

2 Days London Sightseeing or Buckingham Palace

£125 £145 Buck Pal

3 Days Mystery Weekend

£145

26 Mar 5 Days Grand Duchy of Luxembourg & the Mosel

£290

£395

14 Aug

5 Days North Wales & Waterways of Cheshire

£350

19 Aug

4 Days Wye Valley, Regency Cheltenhem & the Cotswolds

£255

20 Aug

7 Days Northumbria’s Rugged Coast & Country

£455

20 Aug

5 Days Ye Olde Pork Pie & Derbyshire Dales

£285

25 Aug

9 Days The Outer Hebrides

£760

26 Aug

6 Days Irish Rail, Sails & Secret Gardens

£450

31 Aug

8 Days Spectacular Bernina Express – Switzerland

£830

£285 £450

23 April 10 Days Andorra & the Haven of the Pyrenees

£695

29 April 4 Days Dutch Bulbfields – Holland in Bloom

£295

5 May

£235

4 Days Evesham Blossom Trail & Marvellous Malvern

£765

£455

6 Days English Lakes & Scottish Borders – Edinburgh Tattoo

17 April 5 Days York, Harrogate & the Spring Flower Show

29 Sept 11 Days Hemmings Grand Tour of Ireland

7 Days Isle of Man

11 Aug

22 April 7 Days Isle of Man

£630

2 Oct

13 Aug

17 April 5 Days Morgan’s Motors, Black & White Villages & Malvern Hills £370

23 Sept 8 Days Scottish Highlands – Trains, Whisky & Water Horse

£145

£260

£310

£435

3 Days Mersey River Festival – Liverpool

20 Mar 5 Days Harrogate & Scenic Yorkshire Dales

£480

22 Sept 8 Days Jersey

5 Days Chatsworth RHS Flower Show & Picture Perfect Peaks £355

£240

5 Days Kent Countryside, Castles & River Cruising

£665

2 June

17 Mar 4 Days Warner Bros. Studio Tour - Harry Potter

7 Days Killarney & the Ring of Kerry

18 Sept 9 Days Isles of Arran, Mull & Iona

7 June

£415

9 April

£340

29 Sept 11 Days Poland, Krakow, Colditz, Auschwitz & Tatra Mountains £875

7 Days Isle of Wight

9 April

18 Sept 5 Days Chester, North Wales & Canal in the Sky

£530

6 Aug

£290

£1050

8 Days Spectacular Mountains & Highlands of Scotland

£185

5 Days Boats & Trains of Cumbria

14 Sept 9 Days Italian Lakes Luxury & Switzerland Mountains

1 June

12 Mar 5 Days Mystery Break

3 April

£385

£285

£380

£250

10 Sept 7 Days Sea, Sand & Sandringham – Great Yarmouth

£560

5 Days Codebreakers, Woburn Abbey & Afternoon Tea

£295

£720

8 Days Italian Dolomites & Lake Garda

6 Aug

5 Days Mythical Journey Through the Valley of Walesv

8 Sept 10 Days Costa Brava & the Little Trains of the Pyrenees

1 June

£265

27 Mar 5 Days Beautiful Bournemouth, Boscombe & Brockenhurst

£290

28 May 5 Days Kent’s Glorious Coast – Margate & Cliftonville

12 Mar 5 Days Charming Cheshire & Derbyshire Dales

2 April

6 Days Nottingham, Crich Tramway Village & Woollaton Hall

11 Dec 5 Days Great Yarmouth & Thursford Spectacular

£270

15 Dec 4 Days Leeds Castle and Brugge Christmas Treat

£165

23 Dec 5 Days A Cornish Christmas in Carbis Bay, St Ives

£435

23 Dec 5 Days Christmas in Bournemouth & the New Forest

£490

NEW 2017 BROCHURE OUT NOW TELEPHONE 01237 451282 CALL FOR A FULL BROCHURE Local departure points

www.hemmingscoaches.co.uk

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