May 1, 2008

Race for Life Coffee morning - Friday 6th June

Come and have delicious coffee (“the best in the area”) and scrumptious home made cakes and raise money for a good cause at the same time.

Friday 6th June 9.30 - 11.30 a.m.

Live Band Night - Sunday 18th May 7.30 p.m.

After the success of our last band night we will be having at least 3 young local bands playing on Sunday night the 18th May.  Loudness of the music depends on where you stand in the pub but it is possible to have a conversation in some spots - honest!!

Barbecue - 5th May 12.00

Hopefully the first Barbecue of many we will be lighting the barby on Monday 5th May (Bank Holiday) from 12 till 2.00 p.m.  Home made Burgers, Sausages and Marinaded Chicken all served with three salads. 

Jazz Jam - Sunday 4th May 8.00 p.m.

Really chilled way to spend Sunday Evening, come and have a read of the papers and listen to some really good live music

Morris Dancers

There will be morris dancers outside the pub on Sunday 4th May at 12.30, why not come for Sunday lunch as well?!!
April 11, 2008

Lebanese Evening

We are having another Lebanese evening following the success of the last one. 

The date will be Saturday 10th May.  Early booking is advised as we are sure to be full.

£20.00 a head including a free drink.

February 21, 2008

Jazz Jam - 1st Sunday of every month

The first two Jazz Jams have been really great.  About 10 musicians turned up with saxophones, clarinets, drums, keyboard and guitar.  The standard of musicianship was excellent and the music very easy listening.  There can’t be many opportunities to listen to such good music free of charge (and even join in if you feel so inclined!!)

Come along on the first Sunday of May to see for yourself

January 29, 2008

Darts

We now have a dart board, (and a light!!) 

 Unfortunately as the only place with a high enough ceiling for the board was in the restaurant we can only play on Sunday and Monday nights  (and possibly Tuesday nights if we are not too busy) but we thought that was better than nothing so come along and have a game.  Once we have all had a practise we may even get competitive!!

January 11, 2008

Quizzes at the Red Lion

 Our monthly charity quizzes continue to be really popular and great fun. 

Thank you to everyone who came to the Save the Children quiz in January.  £306.00 was raised.  Around was £500 was raised for the Northmoor Trust in February.  Thank you

  Since then we have raised money for Power International, a charity raising money to help disabled people in poor countries.

Our quiz for May is on Monday 26th May and is being organised by and raising money for Brightwell Junior Cricket Team.  This is sure to be a very popular quiz so do book to make sure you get a table.  Thanks

Monday Lunchtimes

We are now open on Monday lunchtimes, serving our full lunch menu which you can view on this web site.

How time flies!

Well it’s been six months since we took over the Red Lion and as predicted
it’s been a steep learning curve. Although I’m sure we still have a lot to learn, I think we are getting the hang of this pub malarkey! 

Thank you to everyone who came for a meal in the early days and came back!   The kitchen is a lot more settled now, the cooking being shared between Sally, who cooks great traditional English food and Youmna, who is from the Lebanon and is particularly talented at North African and Mediterranean dishes (as anyone who came to our Moroccan evenings will testify!) 

I am really grateful to Alison who had worked here with Bill for some time and was invaluable in helping us get started and is staying on the team as ‘reserve chef’.

French Lessons

Sandrine Arnould 

Sandrine will be continuing her informal French conversation lessons this term on Monday and Tuesday mornings.  £10.00 an hour including a cup of our delicious coffee.  

All levels of French catered for. 

The lessons last term seemed fun, in fact from what I could see there was far too much laughter going on for it to be educational!!!  

Ring Sandrine for more information 01491 834 699 or 07737 444 350.