Hi - here is my latest newsletter.
Good Evening
In today's Newsletter, I have information on the following:
Lots to read, but hopefully you'll find something of interest.
Crabble Corn Mill's Autumn Cider and Real-Ale Festival.
Western Heights Preservation Society's Autumn Open-Day
Christmas at the Ramada
Events and Christmas at the Dover Marina Hotel
The Smugglers at St. Margarets for your Christmas lunch
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Crabble Corn-Mill's Annual Autumn Cider & Real Ale Festival - next week-end, Oct. the 4th. to 6th.
The opening times and entry prices are:
Friday - 5pm to 11pm. £3.00
Saturday - noon to - 11pm £2.00
Sunday - noon to 7pm. £1.00
To Camra members, entry is FREE.
Great Music. Great food and of course great ciders and beers. Come along and have a great time at Crabble Corn Mill.
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Western Heights Preservation Society's Autumn Open week-end: 19th & 20th October - 10am - 5pm.
For your enjoyment, there will be a lot of re-enactors, so a great week-end in store for you; from Napoleonic through to WW2. The Drop Redoubt will be open to visitors again, as will the Grand Shaft. Re-enactors will be on site to make the weekend come alive.
Entrance fees for the Drop Redoubt are £4 per adult and free for accompanied children. There is no fee for the Grand Shaft.
There is a call for volunteers to help marshal the event so that it can be enjoyed by everyone. If you can assist on either day (including preparation from 8am), setup on the Friday or clear-up on the Monday, please email Sarah as soon as possible -
sarahabbott1@sky.com
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Christmas at the Ramada: The Ramada Dover has a great range of Christmas & New Year activities.
Christmas Party Nights: Bring your party to our hotel and enjoy our Christmas Party Nights which include a sumptuous 3 course meal followed by coffee and mints from the buffet: disco, festive decorations, party hats, crackers, streamers and party poppers.
£26.95 - Sunday to Thursday nights
£29.95 - Friday & Saturday nights
Christmas Fayre Lunches: £18.95 per person Lunch Club - Wednesday 11 December: Pensioner's Lunch Club Christmas Lunch. £14.95 per person. Christmas Eve Dinner - 24 December. £29.95 per person. Christmas Day Gala Buffet Lunch - 25 December. £59.95 per person - Children under 12 years half price when sharing with two adults. Christmas Day Buffet Dinner - 25 December. £31.95 per person (Children under 12 half price).
Boxing Day lunch or dinner - 26 December. £29.95 per person. New Year's Eve Dinner - 31st December. Olive Tree Restaurant with disco - £49.95 per person
Grand Marquee with entertainment from the Swinging 60's - £64.95 per person. New Year's Day Lunch or Dinner - 1st January 2014. £19.95 per person
Ring the Events Manager on 01304 821230 or email
events@ramadadover.co.uk
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Events and Christmas at the Dover Marina Hotel and Spa:
CHRISTMAS: The BEST WESTERN PLUS Dover Marina Hotel has a great range of Christmas & New Year activities available:
Christmas Party Nights: Enjoy a festive 3 course dinner followed by coffee & mints then dance the night away with great music from our resident DJ. Price from £29.95 per person. Christmas Fayre Lunches: enjoy a 3 course festive lunch, followed by coffee and mints. £19.95 per person
Senior Citizen Christmas Lunch: For senior citizens - every Tuesday & Thursday throughout December, enjoy a delicious 3 course festive lunch with tea & coffee & crackers on the table. £16.95 per person.
Christmas Eve Lunch or Dinner Buffet: enjoy a special Christmas Eve Buffet which includes festive table decorations. £25.95 per person.
Christmas Day Lunch - A welcome drink & canapés awaits you on arrival, followed by a delicious 4 course Christmas Day Lunch. Whilst dining enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this wonderful period hotel & its stunning sea views. Entertainment is provided by our talented resident pianist and a surprise visit for the children from "you know who" ! £65.95 per person. Special Children's menu for under 12's at £25 per child.
*****SPECIAL PRIVATE CHRISTMAS DAY DINING OFFER*****
Enjoy a 4 course Christmas Day Lunch in one of our exclusive-use private dining rooms overlooking the seafront. This is a great opportunity to celebrate Christmas Day with up 20 family and friends for just £1000. The price includes a welcome drink and canapés.
Christmas Day Buffet Dinner: £29.95 per person.
Boxing Day Lunch or Dinner: £25.95 per person
New Year's Eve Dinner: Join us for a great night out to celebrate the New Year. On arrival, enjoy a chilled champagne cocktail, with canapés, whilst our pianist entertains you with songs from the shows, Rat Pack & Classical music. A sumptuous 5 course dinner will be served then dancing to our resident DJ. Finish off with a glass of bubbly to see the New Year in. £74.95 per person. Overnight package price £149.00 per person twin share. New Years Day Lunch: Relax after party night with a special New Years Day Lunch. £19.95 per person.
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS SPA OFFERS. EXPRESS PARTY PAMPERING. Enjoy a glass of bubbly while having your nails done, then relax and be treated to an express facial and pedicure at the same time! 60 min
£80 (valued at over £100).
EVENTS: Upcoming Events at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Dover Marina Hotel..
WEDDING FAIR - Sunday 6th October 10am - 4pm
Meet the very best of local wedding suppliers in a relaxed atmosphere, & see what they can provide for your special day. Free entry with a glass of Buck's Fizz.
CHARITY GALA DINNER, DANCE & CASINO - A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS IN AID OF MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT. Friday 18th October. Join us at Dover Marina Hotel & Spa & support this amazing charity. Your evening will include a 5 course gala dinner with entertainment from our talented crooner, close up magician & dancing to our resident DJ, casino tables & charity auction. £49.95 per person. One night break including the Night at the Oscars, overnight accommodation based on 2 sharing a room, and a full English breakfast in the morning - £94.95 per person
AUTUMN WINE TASTING WITH 5 COURSE DINNER - Friday 8th November
For all food & wine lovers this is a must! We are presenting a gastronomic evening of seasonal food & wine with the benefit of a qualified Sommelier (wine expert) to give an insight into choosing wine to suit different foods, where the wine is from & how it is grown & produced. £35.95 per person. Free taxi ride home with a table of 4 booked within a 10 mile radius of Dover.
One night break including the Autumn Wine Tasting dinner, overnight accommodation based on 2 sharing a room, and a full English breakfast in the morning - £85 per person.
Ring our Events Manager 01304 203633 or email
events@dovermarinahotel.co.uk
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The Smugglers at St. Margarets: ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN. Thinking of where to go for The Staff Christmas Dinner party? Why not go back to THE SMUGGLERS, they would love to see you. I have attached their 2013 menu which offers real value for money at £17.99 for 3 courses.
THE SMUGGLERS CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY MENU
ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO SOUP
Delicious and hearty homemade soup served with roll and butter
CREAMY GARLIC MUSHROOMS
Button mushroom with a garlic sauce served in an earthenware dish
DEEP FRIED BRIE WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
Rounds of Breaded Brie, deep fried and served on a bed of cranberry sauce
FARMHOUSE COUNTRY PATE
Served with toast and butter
PRAWN COCKTAIL
Prawns with a Marie Rose sauce accompanied by brown bread and butter
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ROAST NORFOLK TURKEY
Fresh roasted Turkey Breast served with Chipolata sausage wrapped in bacon, stuffing, Yorkshire pudding,
Seasonal fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes
TRADITIONAL ROAST BEEF
Fresh roasted Roast Beef served with Yorkshire pudding, Seasonal fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes
ROAST LAMB
Fresh roasted Leg of Lamb served with Yorkshire pudding, Seasonal fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes
MIXED ROAST
A combination of Lamb.Beef and Turkey, Yorkshire pudding, Seasonal fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes
MUSHROOM STROGONOFF
Fresh Button Mushrooms served with Yorkshire pudding, Seasonal fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes
COD FILLET WITH A PARMESAN CRUST SERVED WITH A GARLIC AND TOMATO SAUCE
Fresh Cod served with, Seasonal fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes
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CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Served with Brandy sauce or custard
TARTE AU CITRON WITH RED BERRY COULIS
Wonderful tangy zesty lemon tart
PLUM, FIG AND PISTACHIO FRANGIPANE TART
Served with cream
PROFITEROLES
Covered in chocolate sauce - a firm favourite!
A SELECTION OF ICE CREAMS
From Vanilla, Strawberry or Chocolate
INCLUSIVE PRICE £17.99 FROM 1ST - 23RD DECEMBER
LUNCH & EVENING PARTIES WELCOME - FOR BOOKINGS CALL 01304 853 404
FULL A LA CARTE MENU AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD. A SUPPLEMENT OF £5.00 IS PAYABLE FOR FRIDAY or SATURDAY NIGHTS.
Please telephone 01304 853404 to make a reservation or email to
peter@thesmugglers-inn.co.uk You can also find the menus on our web site
http://www.thesmugglers-inn.co.uk/
Have a good week.
Roger
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