So it is now 1 week since we returned from the beautiful island of Skiathos and we have already booked our next holiday.....to the beautiful island of Skiathos. We shall be back there in September and I will post dates later. We have above some boring holiday snaps 1. Jacky with Leica 2. John with Leica 3. The view from my sunbed, all taken on Achladies beach where Leica lives. Now, in order for us to pay for our return trip we are now in the serious business of selling teas, coffees and soups and cakes!!
The Union Jack is flying today to mark the Diamond Jubilee of 60 years of our Cool Queen being on the throne. She is fantastic and we are all so lucky to be around to see Her celebrations. On this very (slightly damp) British Day come and have a great British cuppa and cake.

If it aint broke why change it?

Having recently mastered my blog publishing page some dolt at google or wherever has changed this blog composing page. Boil them in oil, put them on the rack, put them in the stocks, slam the iron maiden closed on them. There is a wonderful chapter entitled "The Overhauler" in "Three Men on the Bummell" by Jerome K Jerome on the subject of altering things needlessly. I will read it to this numb nut while he is impaled on a spike.

Well, despite the grotty weather we are getting lots of enquiries and bookings from people intent on staycationing in UK this year. Certain dates are proving very popular eg: Bank Holidays, Jubilee Weekend etc. So the moral of the story is, as Fred Pontin used to say, with a cheesy grin, in that dreadful 1970's advert, "so don't forget.....book early" .....

Nonagenarian Birthday Feast.

    So, it's howling down with rain on a Thursday in April, and you want to spend a special day with your mates. For his 90th birthday all Digger wanted to do was go for a walk, stop off for a "brief" pub lunch and then top it off with a Cream Tea with us. Once again, somebody very special makes us feel so honoured that they wish to come to our Tea Rooms. Happy Birthday from John & Jacky.

Welcome to our Dutch Guests.

       Part of the warm welcome we give to our guests from overseas is to have their National Flag flying on their arrival. This weekend we have two gentlemen from Holland one of whom (wait for it) lives in a windmill. So my essential purchase for the week was a flag for them. I now have lots of flags (once again much to Jackys annoyance) and am looking to increase my range. So: Overseas Visitors welcome!



                                                                                      

 Today is the Birthday of Her Majesty Queen  Elizabeth II, so I have apologised to our Dutch friends and      run up the Union Flag, just for today.

We're not JUST open at weekends! Business Lunch?

Don't forget that our Tea Rooms at Robin Hood are open Wednesday and Thursday as well as the weekends. All Jackys usual treats are avaiable mid-week as well as some new specials. Today one of my (many) favourites: Jacket Spuds! Looks like the weather for it as well, but don't let that put you off; the fire in the dining room is lit so all is warm and cosy. Usual popular fillings available with the Spuds so all a very healthy part of your 5 a day (plus loads of butter and salt if req'd!) Supplemented with a large pot of tea and perhaps rounded off with a cake? What better way to spend lunchtime, whether on a work break or social trip. Come and see us soon!

You can't beat a bit of crumpet!

Jacky has made fresh crumpets again today! Delicious........special offer today Crumpet and Butter 60p each! Just use this code "ooooooh Matron" to get your crumpet. The hens and ducks are laying like crazy so £1.00 per half doz on hen AND duck eggs today! Also bread and butter pudding, but I don't want to sell too much of that 'cos I want some for tea.