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Become a fan of Local Choice on for regular updates and special offers |35 Steve and Eleanor Fisher who started Tythe Barn Nursery, want to make a difference with their fi nished product and they will do everything possible to ensure your gardening experience with Tythe Barn is an enjoyable one. All plants are grown on the premises using only the fi nest compost and they provide expert advice Tythe Barn Nurseries are renowned to help you get for providing many of the colourful the most for blossoms that are admired every your garden day by the many motorists and needs. Explore walkers that are travelling through their beautiful our local town centres and when nurseries and all those beautiful hanging baskets greenhouses to see an extensive start to appear each year you range of plants from pansies know that you can get the same to begonias and everything in quality items for your own home between to give you ideas and from Tythe Barn Nurseries. inspiration - and with bedding They really are a family run packs from only £2 you can be business, one that has been sure of getting excellent value for established for over 30 years money too. Trees and shrubs are selling home grown bedding also available. Tythe Barn Nurseries plants, tubs and hanging are so easy to fi nd too - just take baskets from their shop. They are Abbey Road and turn onto Long dedicated to exceptional quality Lane, close to Long Lane Garage and take pride in their products and follow the road for a couple of and workmanship - and most of miles. The are open 7 days a week all the service they give to their from 9am til 5pm. customers. Whilst they are a small family team, the main processes are completely mechanised to ensure a consistency in standard, as well as enabling Tythe Barn to provide larger quantities of plants to those customers with higher needs, such as hotels and local authorities. In fact, Tythe Barn Nursery has been supplying Barrow Borough Council for over 10 years, which gives you some ideas of not just their capabilities but the level of quality of their plants, as well as their competitive prices.
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TOWN HALL & CEMETERY FORUM DATE COFFEE THE DOCK LEISURE BARROW HOUSING OFFICE MUSEUM CENTRE PARK MARKET OFFICE SHOP & TIP
CLOSED 11am - 4pm Saturday CLOSED Grounds open 9am - 4pm Last Admission AS NORMAL 7.30am - 9pm 9am - 5pm 2nd May 8am - 8.30pm 3.30pm
CLOSED 11am - 4pm Sunday CLOSED Grounds open CLOSED Last Admission AS NORMAL 7.30am - 9pm CLOSED 3rd May 8am - 8.30pm 3.30pm
Monday CLOSED 4th May CLOSED Grounds open CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 7.30am - 9pm CLOSED Bank Holiday 8am - 8.30pm
BARROW BOROUGH COUNCIL SPRING BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS 2015 SEE BELOW FOR ALL COUNCIL DEPARTMENTS’ BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS
FORUM TOWN CEMETERY THE DOCK LEISURE BARROW DATE HALL OFFICE COFFEE MARKET SHOP & TIP MUSEUM CENTRE PARK
CLOSED 11am - 4pm Saturday CLOSED Grounds open 9am - 4pm Last Admission AS NORMAL 7.30am - 9pm 9am - 5pm 23rd May 8am - 8.30pm 3.30pm
CLOSED 11am - 4pm Sunday CLOSED Grounds open CLOSED Last Admission AS NORMAL 7.30am - 9pm CLOSED 24th May 8am - 8.30pm 3.30pm
Monday CLOSED 25th May CLOSED Grounds open CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 7.30am - 9pm CLOSED Bank Holiday 8am - 8.30pm
Parking is free on Barrow Council Parking Deals Monday to Saturday Pay and Display Car parks on Only £3 for 3 hours on short stay car parks Sundays and Bank Holidays Only £3 for 4 hours on long stay car parks
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BOWLING IN BARROW PARK EVENTS LIST 3 BOWLING GREENS BOWLS ARE AVAILABLE APRIL TO HIRE FROM THE Sunday 12th Dalton Town Band 2-4pm at the bandstand CAFÉ OR PUTTER KIOSK Sunday 26th Holborn Hill Brass Band 2-4pm at the Bandstand BARROW PARK SHOW GLASSHOUSE MAY A seasonal colourful Sunday 3rd Expo 12– 6pm at the bandstand floral display, enjoy a stroll or a quiet Sunday 10th Barrow Steelworks Band 2-4pm sit down surrounded at the bandstand by beautiful plants Sunday 17th Believe in Barrow Event and relaxing tones (details to be confirmed) of the fountain. Model Boat Regatta (dragon yacht theme)10-3pm at the lake PITCH ‘N’ PUTT Sunday 24th Churches Together 2-4pm at the bandstand Open daily during School Holidays Sunday 31st Expo 12-6pm at the bandstand and weekends from 12pm to 5pm JUNE Sunday 7th Barrow Steelworks Band 2-4pm at the bandstand FURNESS Sunday 14th Expo 12-6pm at the bandstand MODEL BOAT Sunday 21st Dalton Town Band 2-4pm at the bandstand CLUB Sunday 28th Model Boat Regatta 10-3pm at the lake Meets regularly to sail the replica yachts, submarines JULY and catamarans on Sunday 5th Expo 12-6pm at the bandstand Barrow Park Lake. Sunday 12th Dalton Town Band 2-4pm at the bandstand The club holds boating and submarine regattas Sunday 19th Expo 12-6pm at the bandstand throughout the year. Sunday 25th Tesco Community & Taylor’s Funfair - 2nd August Beach Party
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At the end of the month the Ulverston Food Festival MAY EVENTS ROUND UP takes place over the 23rd and 24th May. As you can With Spring approaching it might not come as much imagine there will be a real variety of food for you to of a surprise that the month of May is going to see try and sample over this weekend. There will also be plenty going on. Now that the nicer weather is upon some of the best local food and drink on sale too. As us we start to see many more events throughout the well as this there are a number of activities planned area, especially as there are two Bank Holidays in to keep the whole family entertained. This includes May. bouncy castles, live music and family games. The start of May sees the Cockermouth Georgian Have a read of our events pages for details of even Fair take place on the 2nd May. This Georgian style more things happening in your local area this month! country fair is set up to be a family day of fun packed Know of an event we should feature? Email the details full of traditional games. Things to do on the day to [email protected] and we’ll be in include barrel rolling and sedan chair racing. You can touch. also see performances by musicians and dancers as well as street theatre and maypole dancing. See their website for more information. http://www. cockermouth.org.uk/georgianfair/ Make your business stand Also in this same weekend is the Coronation Hall out from the rest! Printfest in Ulverston. This two day event has been With adverts taking place for nearly 5 years now and proves starting at just £50 popular every year. The exhibition is dedicated to +VAT per month! showing and selling contemporary arts. As well Call 01229 317461 as browsing and buying you’ll have the chance to today and speak speak to the artists and learn more about the whole to a member printmaking process. There will be both national and of our sales team international artists showing during the weekend.
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Deciding right Joseph is a 92 year old man with heart failure and COPD, walking is diffi cult but he and his wife Mary still get into town for shopping once a week. Joseph regularly attends the GP surgery but no-one has ever asked what would happen if he or Mary became ill. Joseph picks up a chest infection he can’t shake. Antibiotics don’t help and Joseph becomes weaker. When he has trouble breathing one night Mary calls an ambulance which rushes him into hospital. Despite the kindness of hospital staff Joseph dies in hospital 2 days later. Mary feels she’s let Joseph down. She remembers one night, when he was being romantic he told her he wanted to live beside her all of his life. She keeps wondering whether he would have wanted to go to hospital. She was sad he had died away from home. We plan ahead for so many things in life but often don’t consider how and where we would like to be cared for if we become ill and are unable to say for ourselves. Fred is a 92 year old man living with heart failure and COPD. Although walking is diffi cult, he and his wife Francis still get into town for shopping once a week. Fred’s GP has gently, over time, asked Fred what he thinks the future holds. He encourages Fred and Francis to talk about their choices and wishes. It’s not easy but together they decide that they want to be cared for and die at home, if at all possible. They visit the doctor who encourages them to document their wishes and complete some Deciding Right paperwork. Keeping the forms at home means any health/social care professional involved in their future care knows what their wishes are. One weekend Fred becomes ill. As his chest infection makes him confused he can’t be involved in decisions about his care. Francis shows the emergency doctor Fred’s documents and asks for him to stay at home. After some discussion the doctor arranges extra support. Francis cares for Fred at home, supported by the District Nurse and Hospice at Home who provide a hospice night sitter twice a week so Francis can sleep well. After two weeks Fred dies peacefully at home with Francis at his side. Although devastated by the loss of her husband, Francis feels pleased that, with the extra support, she was able to fulfi l Fred’s wishes. Planning in advance makes a difference. Your health professional can help you talk through your choices, before an emergency happens- ask your GP about ‘Deciding right’ These are example case studies and do not relate to specifi c real people
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As times are to be confirmed and dates are subject to change we recommend you check direct with the venue before you go! Make sure you let them know you heard about them in Local Choice and most of all have fun! If you did go and had a great time, let us know on our Facebook page! If you have something to be featured here - let us know! [email protected]
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The month of May sees Mental Health Awareness dearest about this. Going through something like this Week appear in our diaries once again. Mental health alone is not something anyone should do. Instead you awareness is slowly becoming more and more should speak to those that you can trust and lean on prominent within the nation’s consciousness as we them for help and support - after all, wouldn’t you do continue to learn from research and better diagnosis. the same for them? Mental Health Awareness Week has done a lot to Seeking Support When It Is Needed improve the information available and reduce stigma and discrimination against a variety of mental health There is a great mental health support network out issues since its inaugural week in 2000. The theme for there. People who can help you understand how you the week, this year is ‘mindfulness’. are feeling and come up with ways to help you cope with this. Make sure you get online and look up the Mindfulness is about thinking about what you are details of organisations that can offer help, support doing, taking an approach to do something because and advice. That way, you know that there are always it will help and hopefully trying to change the way people there to count on when you need it the most. you think to be much more positive. The week will concentrate on this in full and it is well worth paying Think About Your Diet attention to get an idea of what help and advice is What you put in your body can out there. have an effect on the way you The good news is feel. This doesn’t always mean Mental that you should deprive yourself Health that there are ways Awareness you can be mindful of food that you want, but it does Week all year around mean that you should try to have 11-17 May without having to a healthy, balanced diet where completely turn possible. Try to mix up the foods your routine upside you are eating, try new flavours down and change and experiment. your life. However, these small changes can make a Get hands on massive difference to how you feel and so are well and cook meals worth considering. from scratch - you can even get Being Open and Honest the whole family Keeping problems bottled up is never going to make involved for a fun them go away. If mental health is something that you activity that you are struggling with then speak to your nearest and can do together. 58 | LOCAL CHOICE MAY 2015 For great features, competitions and money saving vouchers visit www.local-choice.co.uk
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Become a fan of Local Choice on for regular updates and special offers |63 Time to dine at… The Beech Hill Hotel Beech Hill Hotel, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3LR Telephone: 0844 502 7587
On a recent visit to the Beech Hill Hotel I was taken aback by the stunning views of Lake Windermere that you enjoy from this hotel not forgetting the superb food and service that have made the Beech Hill one of Lake Windermere’s most distinctive 4 Star hotels.
Here, on the shores beetroot fondant of one of the Lake and puree pea or District’s most pot roasted fell-bred beautiful locations beef bourguignon, you’re free to indulge shallots, bacon and yourself in the mushrooms, goats welcoming warmth cheese mash and of this homely and shiraz fumee or how comfortable hotel about the grilled fillet of and if you can put the sea bass, minted pea fabulous views over hash, tartare sauce and Lake Windermere to fennel tempura? one side for a moment, the undoubted jewel in their For dessert, there are simply too many to mention crown is Burlington’s Restaurant. Highly regarded by but my favourites were the hot mango toffee souffle local people and fondly remembered by all who have and the white chocolate and raspberry marquise dined here, Burlington’s Restaurant offers a culinary served with raspberry sauce. experience you won’t forget! Burlington’s at the Beech Hill Hotel is very family As you enjoy a refreshing drink in the lounge you will friendly and there is a children’s menu too so that the be served a different daily selection of fresh canapés as little one will be kept happy as well. you mull over your order. There is a very comprehensive wine menu and All the food here is beautifully presented using a range of local beers and continental lagers to exemplary locally-sourced ingredients, developing complement your meal and now that the warmer rich, complex flavours and their evening meal menu months are coming there is a fabulous outside terrace offers a complete sensory experience. They introduce area for you to enjoy the fresh Lake District air and subtle changes to their carefully planned menu every those oh so stunning views. day, refreshing each dish and providing something new at every sitting. Yet regardless of the ever- Review by Mark Prada changing choices on offer every dish they serve has one thing in common. That is pleasure; To look at, to taste, to remember. Some of their mouthwatering starters include Morecambe Bay shellfish cocktail, delicious brown shrimp, avocado and crab tartar or Cumbrian seafood tapas, fresh sardines, king prawn tempura, mussels mariniere and shrimp cocktail or corn fed chicken liver and bacon parfait, served with homemade mini brioche, fig and cinnamon chutney. For main course you could try the delicious Kentmere Valley Lamb Taster, cutlets, haggis, confit, kebab- 64 | LOCAL CHOICE MAY 2015 For great features, competitions and money saving vouchers visit www.local-choice.co.uk Champagne & Strawberries Friday 12th June 2015 Nothing says summer like English strawberries along with the thwack of tennis balls on strings, chilled jugs of Pimm’s and lemonade and unexpected rain showers, fresh English strawberries are one of the best indicators that summer has finally arrived. Strawberries are delicious, even in some rather unusual combinations, but our favourite pairing is always with Champagne. So tonight we celebrate the start of the great British summer with an extravaganza of ‘Champagne and Strawberries’. On arrival you will be greeted with a glass of Champagne and a selection of beautiful handmade canapés. You will then move through to Burlington’s restaurant for a gourmet 5 course meal, designed around the ‘Champagne and Strawberries’ theme, with background music from our resident pianist. During dinner you will meet Paul Collins, a Sommelier from our wine merchants,who has specially selected the Champagne for each course of your meal. £65 per person Accommodation from £89 per room per night, bed and breakfast
Call 0844 502 7587 to book your place - Quote LC14 for 10% OFF Beech Hill Hotel, Newby Bridge Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3LR www.beechhillhotel.co.uk [email protected]
Become a fan of Local Choice on for regular updates and special offers |65 Time to dine at... The Belsfield Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3EL Telephone: 01539 442448
With the perfect location in Bowness, the Laura Ashley Hotel, The Belsfield can be found on the Eastern shore of Lake Windermere, directly overlooking the “Belle Isle”. Set in 6 acres of landscaped gardens this completely refurbished boutique hotel offers unparalleled views over the Lake and beyond. The rump of lamb to follow was cooked to An amazing dining experience is provided in either perfection, medium rare and simply oozing with the Belsfield Restaurant or the Belsfield Brasserie, delicious flavours. This was served with delicious with drinks in the Lounge Bar and opportunities to Dauphinoise potato, baby vegetables, Lakeland relax and take tea or coffee in the Drawing Room and pancetta and thyme jus, which all combined beautifully Library, not forgetting the beautiful lawn frontage that to create a very special dish. is simply perfect for afternoon tea, or al fresco dining, For dessert, there were so many eye-popping during the warmer months. puddings to choose from but I couldn’t resist the On this occasion I chose to dine in the Belsfield Chocolate fondant served with crunchy honeycomb Restaurant which offers an eclectic mix of stunning and delicious vanilla ice cream which just melted in Laura Ashley furnishings, that offer an opulent 1930’s the mouth - a proper dessert. The perfect ending to Art Deco style, giving an experience of being taken a perfect meal. back to a wonderfully decadent era. Even so, the There was a comprehensive wine list to complement atmosphere was very relaxed, as you would expect, the meal with an expression of taste provided for particularly when you sink into those sumptuous and each wine and along with helpful advice from the comfortable Laura Ashley chairs. team, it made it very simple to choose the perfect I was warmly welcomed by the restaurant manager accompaniment. I went for the Argentinian Merlot Albert, who offered me the new 5 course tasting which was very warming on this coolish evening, as menu. The Head Chef and his team have created well as delicious. a fusion of Nouvelle Cuisine and traditional British My tasting menu was a fabulous experience and dishes delivered through 5 exquisite courses using one that could enjoy over and over again but if you local Cumbrian produce wherever possible and just wanted to pop in to the Belsfield for a light meal offering a wide range of dishes catering for all tastes. or snack then the Brasserie is the perfect place for I was very well looked after by Adam and Yvetta, nibbles, salads, platters, mouth-watering mains and who were both extremely knowledgeable about the of course, the most delicious desserts. With prices food and drink on offer and helped to make my dining starting from £4.50 and most of the main dishes experience a very pleasurable one. priced around £13.95, you will find the Belsfield simply irresistible. To begin with I was served a delicious amuse bouche of rosemary goats cheese and pickled cucumber, Mark Prada which had fresh taste and was full of flavour. I was also provided with some homemade white and brown bread. The second course was a perfectly seared duck which was pink inside, extremely tender and combined with the fresh flavours of the celeriac & apple parsley with warm redcurrant & Hazelnut Jus, this made for a real taste sensation. To cleanse my palate I was offered a wonderfully refreshing Champagne sorbet which was just what I needed to set me up for the main course. 66 | LOCAL CHOICE MAY 2015 For great features, competitions and money saving vouchers visit www.local-choice.co.uk Your moment with us... A wedding at The Belsfi eld will be the event of a lifetime. Whether it is a grand affair or an intimate family gathering, the enchanting heritage venue offers a choice of exquisite rooms, a range of catering options, breathtaking views & personal service to ensure an exclusive celebration in the heart of the lakes.
Book your wedding before June the 31st 2015 & receive £250 complimentary bar spend for the family. Quote: LC15. *Excludes intimate wedding bookings & is subject to availability.
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Become a fan of Local Choice on for regular updates and special offers |67 WEDDINGS AT THE NEWLY REFURBISHED VENUE IN THE LAKES
A Special Wedding Venue for your Special Wedding Day The Lake District’s romantic landscape makes Hillthwaite a perfect PLACE for weddings, civil ceremonies and partnerships. Our Wedding package includes • A dedicated Wedding Planner & Toastmaster for your Wedding day • A sparkling Wine & Canapé Reception served on the terrace overlooking the lake • Your choice of a three course set menu including coffee & homemade chocolates • Half a bottle of house wine per person served with your Wedding Breakfast • A glass of Champagne for the toast • A fresh flower arrangement in the colours of your choice for the top table • Use of the hotel silver cake stand & knife • A red carpet arrival • Ivory table linen & Ivory linen napkins • Personalised menus for each table & a seating plan for your guests to view • Use of the hotels private gardens for photographs • A premium room for your wedding night • Complimentary venue room hire • A menu & Wine tasting
WEDDING DATES AVAILABLE 2015 Book an appointment with our dedicated wedding co-ordinator now To discuss your wedding plans and enjoy a tour of the Hillthwaite Contact Yvonne Quinn - Wedding Co-ordinator on 015394 43636 or email her on [email protected] We look forward to welcoming you soon and sharing your special day with you Hillthwaite, Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DF 015394 43636 | [email protected] | www.hillthwaite.com
68 | LOCAL CHOICE MAY 2015 For great features, competitions and money saving vouchers visit www.local-choice.co.uk A traditional family-owned hotel with traditional values
Come and visit our newly refurbished restaurant and bar area for the ultimate dining experience and enjoy our fabulous views, whilst you are here with us. The perfect setting for you to enjoy yourself this summer. SUMMER OFFER Enjoy Afternoon Tea with a refreshing Glass of Prosecco or a Jug of Pimms for £17per person* Offer valid 2-5pm daily. Bring this voucher to redeem this offer oRDER FROM THE NORMAL BAR AND GRILL MENU AND RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT SUNDAY LUNCH Three courses for £18.50 per person Stay overnight from just £120 per couple DB&B Includes A bottle of fizz in your room, Unlimited use of on site leisure facilities & late checkout until 12 noon* Offer valid Sunday to Thursday - Certain dates do not apply Booking essential - Quote Local Choice for this offer Please contact one of our dedicated team to make your reservation (Booking essential for all above offers, ALL OFFERS EXPIRE 30th SEPTEMBER 2015) Open every day from 10:30 ‘til late (from sunrise ‘til after sunset)
FREE Hillthwaite, Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DF 015394 43636 | [email protected] | www.hillthwaite.com Become a fan of Local Choice on for regular updates and special offers |69 Time to dine at... Hipping Hall Cowan Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale Telephone: 015242 71187
Each time I visit Hipping I find that the experience just gets better and on this occasion I certainly was not going to be disappointed, as I had been invited to try out their new 6 course tasting menu (with accompanying wines)!
Hipping Hall serves And for the main dinner every course enjoy all the evening and lunch strong flavours of a at weekends in their delicious Yorkshire wonderfully unique Pork Loin, Cheek, (and intimate) 15th Carrot Ketchup, Century Dining Hazelnut and Room. Chicory. At Hipping, you’ll find the simple things done well; a And last, but not warm honest welcome, clean and comfortable, with least, how could fantastic food and, of course, a cracking wine list. anyone resist the eye-popping Chocolate Sphere, The new man behind the stoves at Hipping Hall is 26 Truffle and Mandarin Sorbet? year old Lancashire born Oli Martin, whose passion A selection of hand-picked cheeses is also available (as is to produce dishes with strong rustic flavours but a supplement) to properly complete the experience. to also give them a finesse and style that you would And if 6 courses is not for you, then don’t worry as expect to find in the very best fine dining restaurants. their usual 3 course weekend an la carte lunch is still “Oli wants people to sit down and be blown away by available at an amazing £25.00. the food on their plate but still be able to identify what Wine is a big part of the overall dining enjoyment at the individual flavours are.” Hipping and they have taken as much time selecting I arrived here on a Saturday lunchtime and I the perfect wines as they have sourcing all of the instantly relaxed in the surroundings of the peaceful ingredients for their menus. They are rightly proud of countryside, where I felt a million miles away from the list and hope you enjoy looking at the extensive the outside world, so much so is the uninhibited selection on offer, with many wines that you would and casual experience that Hipping Hall has built its not find elsewhere. Alternatively, you can let them enviable reputation on. do the hard work, as they have matched individual At £39.50 their new lunchtime 6-course tasting menu glasses of wine to every course for each of their presents excellent value for money and gives you menu’s. a chance to sample dishes that you might not have Once again, I left Hipping Hall completely satisfied previously tried, as well as an experience that will give after my 3 AA you and your friends a few hours of relaxation and Rosette dining hedonistic pleasure. experience, Mouth-watering dishes to start include Cured Salmon knowing that it served with Poached Grapes, Oyster Mayonnaise, wouldn’t be long and Sea Herbs, and Ox Tongue, Hen’s Yolk, before I would Beetroot and Watercress be tempted back there again. The fish course includes such succulent flavours as Cod with Shrimp Butter, Salt Baked Celeriac and Mark Prada Spinach. 70 | LOCAL CHOICE MAY 2015 For great features, competitions and money saving vouchers visit www.local-choice.co.uk eating
SPRING AT HIPPING HALL
OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS WE’VE BECOME WELL KNOWN FOR OUR 3 COURSE LUNCH - £25.00 ‘LOCAL CHOICE’ LUNCHES. THIS SPRING COME AND SAMPLE EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THREE DELICIOUS COURSES AT HIPPING FOR JUST £25 PER PERSON EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. OR WE’VE ALSO DECIDED TO OFFER OUR THREE COURSE DINNER MENU TO LOCAL CHOICE READERS AT THE VERY SPECIAL PRICE OF £39.50 PER PERSON. THIS 3 COURSE DINNER - £39.50 OFFER IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY TO THURSDAY. MONDAY TO THURSDAY BOTH LUNCH AND DINNER START WITH CANAPES AND INCLUDE COFFEE AND PETITS FOURS. JUST ONE VOUCHER IS REQUIRED FOR THE WHOLE TABLE TO QUALIFY FOR THE OFFER. WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO HIPPING HALL.
2015 Valid with reservation only until the 31st May 2015. No cash alternative. Subject to availability. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Excellent value, amazing surroundings
THE place to lunch
A SMALL SELECTION FROM OUR EXTENSIVE NEW LUNCH MENU STARTERS MAINS DESSERTS Choices include Classics include Classics include Home Made Smoked Haddock, Steamed Chicken Liver Parfait Salmon & Prawn Syrup Pudding Chutney, Crumble Homemade Sticky toasted brioche Home Made Steak, Toffee Pudding & petit salad. Ale & Mushroom Pie ‘Bananas & Custard’ Garlic Mushrooms Chargrilled Brûlée Sautéed button Gammon mushrooms bound Toffee & Nut in a creamy garlic Fish & Chips Cheesecake sauce, served with Oscars Burger bread for dipping. From £6.00 From £6.50 From £3.50
Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 0PA | 01229 838282 | www.abbeyhousehotel.com
Become a fan of Local Choice on for regular updates and special offers |71 Time to dine at… Clarence House Skelgate, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria LA15 8BQ Telephone: 01229 462508
Clarence House is open all day long and has a superb food and drinks offer for all tastes and pockets. Clarence House scallops with asian spiced pork belly and pak choi or Hotel in Dalton- loin of Lakeland Venison, sprout, bacon and butternut in-Furness on the squash ragout and blackberry jus or try the seafood outskirts of Barrow- risotto with langoustines, mussels, baby squid, tomato in-Furness. The family and saffron, amongst so many other delicious choices. run hotel is one of the Clarence House is one of only a handful of places to highest rated hotels in have been invited by the Lake District farmers to use the South Lakes area their renowned local produce and all the food here is and one of the jewels specially selected and freshly prepared. in the crown on the Furness peninsula. Wednesday is very popular for steak night (plus some Clarence House seafood choices too if you fancy something different). is ideally situated between the wonderful beaches And on Friday they have a 5 course carvery with hors surrounding nearby Barrow-in-Furness to the south d’oeuvres and three meat choices with vegetables and the stunning English Lake District to the north and and fish options too served between 7pm - 9pm. provides one of the finest dining experiences in the Last, but not least, now that the weather is starting to beautiful setting of the Cumbrian South Lakes. get warmer there is nowhere better than the beautiful In the mornings many people drop in for one of gardens and outdoor terrace at Clarence House their speciality teas and Italian style coffees to enjoy to enjoy al fresco dining The perfect way to enjoy with either a Clarence House freshly baked cake of one of their fabulous afternoon teas with freshly cut the day, homemade scones, croissants or toasted sandwiches, cakes, scones, jam and clotted cream teacakes. for only £16.95 per person or add a glass of fizz to complete the experience for just £3.00. (booking And, if the thought of those freshly baked cakes hasn’t essential) made your mouth-water, then their brunch menu will! Imagine relaxing in one of their sumptuous Clarence House is very easy to get to and has a large armchairs and enjoying a warm filled croissant with private car park, so it is the ideal place to meet up for smoked salmon & scrambled egg or eggs benedict on business, as part of a group on a day out, or just for a toasted English muffin, poached free range egg and friends looking for somewhere special to spend time choice of ham or smoked salmon with Hollandaise together with good food in a relaxed environment. sauce. Or the lunch menu with such delicacies as smoked ham hock and chicken ballotine served with pear and celeriac remoulade with honey and mustard dressing or the Lake District farmers braised beef blade with horseradish dumplings, root vegetables and red wine jus. And what about the evenings? Well, that is when Clarence House really comes alive! With a 2AA rosette restaurant and an individually priced A La Carte dinner menu every night except Wednesday and Friday and an 8 course tasting menu on selected nights, you couldn’t fail to enjoy some of the wonderful dishes, such as roasted hand dived 72 | LOCAL CHOICE MAY 2015 For great features, competitions and money saving vouchers visit www.local-choice.co.uk FINE DINING AT OPEN SATURDAY 23RD AND SUNDAY 24TH OF MAY FOR THE ULVERSTON FOOD FESTIVAL
Our award winning 2 rosette restaurant serves an exciting selection of stunning dishes made from outstanding locally sourced seasonal produce. e renowned Lake District farmers produce is also found right across all of our menus and they are an invitation only purveyor of the nest meats available to top hotels and restaurants.
e menus change seasonally at the hotel and we will also be introducing a 5 course Serving meals daily Dinner menu, available soon. Monday - Friday Served Monday to ursday from 7pm till 9pm Lunch 12-3pm • Evening Meal 5.30-9.30pm and on Saturday evenings from 7pm-9pm Weekend 12-9.30pm RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Locally sourced food from around the Lake District SELLING LOCAL REAL ALES CAVENDISH STREET, CARTMEL, CUMBRIA LA11 6QA Tel: 015395 36240 Email: [email protected] A Warm Welcome Awaits You www.thecavendisharms.co.uk
Skelgate, Dalton-in-Furness, SAVE THIS VOUCHER Cumbria LA15 8BQ TO GET 2 FOR 1 ON A MEAL Tel: 01229 462508 Fax: 01229 206299 Offer includes ALL main courses on our lunch and dinner menu. Available Monday - Thursday 12 noon - 2pm and 6pm - 7pm www.clarencehouse-hotel.co.uk Valid 1st - 31st May 2015. Only valid when your table is pre-booked.
[email protected] LCF05 Terms and conditions apply. ONE voucher per TWO people. Become a fan of Local Choice on for regular updates and special offers |73 Time to dine at... The Queens Arms Biggar Village, Walney, Barrow In Furness Telephone: 01229 471880
The Queens Arms is a traditional country inn with an eclectic mix of furniture, original hemp- lined walls (for authenticity) and original pieces of artwork adorn the pub too. It is a real home from The menus here change to reflect the best produce home with a lot of friendly for the season plus lots of regular dishes too such faces. I am always amazed as hot pot, homemade sandwiches and soup, the and often inspired by how famous Biggar burger and fish in beer batter & chips. innovative some people Pie night is on Tuesday and costs just £4. Everything are when making career here is excellent value for money. Many dishes can choices and changes. One also be made gluten and lactose-free on request. such person is local actress Julie Matthews, whose We mustn’t forget the entertainment! Well, where voice can be heard on do I start? There are the usual cards, dominoes and children’s TV programme board games (one family played a game of Twister Lazy town as well as the recently in the pub), an outdoor kids play area and a new BBC program Furchester Hotel which comes multitude of books that are available for you to read. to our screens soon. Or, if you play an instrument just call in and play one of theirs: sax, guitar, keyboard, cajon and even a Julie found that she needed extra work to piano just pick it and start playing it! supplement the hours that she had in her acting career, so what did she do? She opened a pub and Last but not least, they have a large car park, a restaurant! And with the same drive, enthusiasm and function room for up to 60 people, for weddings, determination that you can expect from Julie if you private parties, etc and two bedrooms for those of know her, she has made the Queens Arms at Biggar you who want to make a night of it. Both rooms are on Walney Island a huge success. When I visited double en-suite and one has a sofa bed for families. recently I was amazed at the general fun and free for Phew, that was exhausting! So much going on here, all that goes on here! It is certainly the most relaxed hopefully I have convinced you that it is well worth a place I have been to with real fires, underfloor visit. Well done Julie, you’ve created a hidden gem. heating and cosy rugs everywhere to keep you Review by Mark Prada warm during the colder months. All the food is locally sourced (but not like you read on many other menus), the meat here is so local they can even tell you which farm it came from - and even the name of the cow, unless telling you about Daisy might upset you! Their speciality is letting you cook your own steak on an Icelandic Lava Rock - not only delicious and full of flavour but great entertainment too! Choose from an 8oz fillet or a 10oz rib eye or sirloin and cook it to your liking and devour it with some delicious homemade chips. Life doesn’t get any better. And vegetarian can have their own Lava Rock to make halloumi and thinly sliced seasonal vegetables too.
74 | LOCAL CHOICE MAY 2015 For great features, competitions and money saving vouchers visit www.local-choice.co.uk The Queens Arms CAMRA Award winning traditional pub situated in Biggar Village, South Walney, near Barrow In Furness. As well as our varied selection of real ales, we offer delicious Thehomemade Queens food, teas and Arms coffee. CAMRA Award winning traditional pub situated in BiggarFood Village, Southserved Walney, Wed near Barrow to Sun In Furness. LunchAs well12-2pm as our variedand Eveningselection of 6-9pm.real ales, we Sunday offer delicious 12-5pm. homemadeSteak food, Nights teas and coffee. Specialists Food served Wed to Sun in search Wednesdays and Thursdays performance & Lunch 12-2pm and Evening 6-9pm. Sunday 12-5pm. Cook your own steak on Icelandic lava rock online marketing Steak Nights since 2000 Wednesdays and Thursdays Cook your2 own Meals steak onfor Icelandic £12 lava rock Friday lunchtime on selected meals 2 Meals for £12 FridayMedieval lunchtime on Nights selected meals 5 coursesMedieval with Mead Nights and Ale £25 per5 courses person with • Booking Mead and essentialAle £25 per person • Booking essential Professional Websites Live music from 9pm every Saturday ◗ Design, Development and Hosting SundayLive specials music and from brunch 9pm with every tea Saturday or coffee £6.50 ◗ Strategies & solutions SundayWe are childrenspecials andand brunch dog friendly with tea - we or just coffee ask that£6.50 ◗ Measurements & results We are childrenthey respectand dog friendlythe chickens - we just ask that ◗ Implementation & support they respect the chickens Tel:Tel: 01229 01229 471880471880 BiggarBiggar Village, Village, Walney, Walney, Barrow Barrow In In Furness Furness LA14 LA14 3YG 3YG Google www.thequeensarmsbiggar.co.ukwww.thequeensarmsbiggar.co.uk ◗ Top positions ◗ Performance statistics ◗ Guidelines compliant Online Solutions ◗ Accommodations, Online Shops & Directories ◗ Fully responsive designs for great desktop tablet and mobile user experience
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Become a fan of Local Choice on for regular updates and special offers |75 Time to dine at... The Clarkes Hotel Rampside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 0PX Telephone: 01229 820303
The Clarkes Hotel also has a fabulous outside seating area so that guests can eat al fresco during the warmer months when they can soak up the sun and the sea air.
The Clarke’s Hotel is onion and gherkins served with a traditional Tudor- hand cut chips or fries or 10oz rib style country hotel, eye steak - cooked to your liking located in the village of with homemade onion rings, Rampside, just a few mushrooms, grilled tomato and miles from Barrow- served with chips. in-Furness town Chef’s specials include local rump of lamb centre. It overlooks served pink on a bed of champ mash finished with Morecambe Bay and is port and redcurrant jus or roast fillet of Seabass, crispy situated across from the skinned over crushed new potatoes, finished with picturesque Rampside a warming cajun oil or try the vegetable and sweet leading light. Nearby, potato curry with pickle, chutney, poppadums and visitors can explore Roa Island where they can catch a naan bread served with rice or chipped potatoes ferry across to Piel Island and explore the castle ruins amongst many more succulent dishes. and meet the King of Piel. And what about dessert? Too tempting! Could you The hotel is popular with locals and is very family resist the sticky toffee pudding? A large individual friendly, the hotel also welcomes cyclists, walkers, pudding served warm with butterscotch sauce & WI’s, senior citizens groups and golfers. All the food ice cream or cream. You could also go for the Eton is freshly prepared, using only local produce, to give Mess - meringue pieces and whole raspberries bound diners the best seasonal dishes available. The menu is with Chantilly cream or the chocolate brownie and very extensive and affordable too, ensuring that there raspberry coulis or warm Belgian waffle topped with is something for all tastes and pockets. melted marshmallows drizzled Mouthwatering starters include Morecambe Bay with maple syrup & served with shrimps, cooked in a spiced butter served on toasted vanilla ice cream and last but not sun-dried tomato bread with a crisp dressed salad or least, the homemade apple pie confit of duck - a meaty leg of duck with braised red served over warm custard & cabbage and a red wine syrup, or feta, poached pear topped with rhubarb ice cream. & walnut salad drizzled with saffron & thyme honey! Food is served in the bar and Mmmm delicious. restaurant from 12noon - For the main course you can choose from some of 2.30pm and 6pm - 9.30pm the traditional old favourites or a wide selection of and their friendly staff will cater chef’s specials. Why not try the fresh beer battered for your needs whether you haddock? A fresh fillet with hand cut chipped are popping in for a refreshing potatoes and mushy peas. Other choices include pint or a family meal. For butterflied breast of chicken - pan fried served with evening meals please make a roasted garlic mash with a button mushroom & table reservation in advance by smoked bacon cream sauce, homemade bacon telephoning 01229 820303. cheeseburger - double burger finished with grilled Reviewed by Mark Prada bacon, melted cheese, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, 76 | LOCAL CHOICE MAY 2015 For great features, competitions and money saving vouchers visit www.local-choice.co.uk THE CLARKE’S HOTEL RAMPSIDE AN IDEAL LOCATION TO DISCOVER THE FURNESS PENINSULA AND NEARBY LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK
• Restaurant & Bistro meals. • Sunday Lunches 3 course for just £16.95 served 12 - 2pm. • ‘Swim Sunday’ pre book lunch and use the leisure facilities free of charge. ENJOY A • Dinner & Dip just £23.00 pre book COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF Dinner and use the leisure facilities PROSECCO WHEN FISH & CHIPS or CURRY EVERY FRIDAY for free. YOU DINE WITH US* • Stylish lounge bar and luxurious 12-7pm - 1 course £6 (Conditions apply, (Fish, Chips & Mushy Peas or Curry & Rice) accommodation. please bring this Not in conjunction with any other offer • State of the art leisure facilities advert with you to including indoor pool & fabulous redeem the offer) outdoor hot tub. *Offer Expires 31.05.15 TRADITIONAL SUNDAY LUNCH • Oxley’s Blue Fish Spa. Served 12-9pm • Swim Breakfast just £12.95 with 1 course £10.95 • 2 courses £12.95 • 3 courses £14.95 free use of Leisure Club till 12 noon. Food is served in our bar and restaurant from • Ideal for family get-togethers. 12-2.30pm and 6-9.30pm, with residents’ breakfast from • Non residents most welcome. 7-9am Mon - Sat and 8-9.30am on a Sunday
Rampside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA13 0PX LAKE ROAD, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA LA22 9BX CALL 01229 820303 FOR RESERVATIONS 015394 32244 www.hotelslakedistrict.com [email protected] • www.clarkeshotel.co.uk
Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 5HP Tel: 01539 733559 E-mail: [email protected] www.stonecrossmanor.co.uk . Tailor made weddings At a price you can afford As a privately owned hotel we can offer you warm and friendly service in an informal atmosphere whilst still maintaining the highest level of professionalism at all times.
Our packages start at £1750.00 for a minimum of 50 people
Contact Kathy our Wedding Co-ordinator to discuss your requirements for your Wedding Day
Become a fan of Local Choice on for regular updates and special offers |77 Upstairs Bar & Restaurant available for Fantastic food Private Cumbrian specialists with locally Functions sourced ingredients right across the menu. Our brigade of experienced chefs cook everything on premises. Fantastic “fine dining” specials available on a Friday and Saturday night. Special offers On food available Monday through to Thursday night every week. Amazing cask ale We offer ten different cask beers including three from Lancaster Brewery and a further seven rotating guest beers most from local micro-breweries. CAMRA – Good Beer Guide 2015
The Mill at Ulverston, Mill Street Ulverston, LA12 7EB Telephone: 01229 581384 www.mill-at-ulverston.co.uk
78 | LOCAL CHOICE MAY 2015 For great features, competitions and money saving vouchers visit www.local-choice.co.uk Amphitheatre, Furness Abbey Custodian cottage, Abbey approach, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0PJ TIME TO START Tel: 01229 877739 OPEN DAILY FROM 10.00 - 4.00 ADVERTISING! (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Cool off at Abbey Mill Coffee and Ice Cream shop. 10 fl avours of English Lakes ice cream. Ice cream milk shakes, iced coffees and ice cream sodas.
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