Cheese hole run.. 29th August

[garyw]

The Cheddar Gorge drive and dine taking place on the 29th August.
This is to tie up with the Castle Combe event and register Concour on the Bank holiday monday that follows on the 30th
It is a Bank holiday Sunday, so the pace will possibly be a bit slower than usual with the tourist location and holiday traffic, this has been worked into a pretty route taking in the sights (and aural delights) as we convoy through the Cheddar Gorge.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheddar_Gorge

The plan is to meet just off the M5 towards North Petherton for midday time. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=51.104546,-2.995598&daddr=&geocode=&hl=en&mra=ltm&dirflg=w&sll=51.104566,-2.99562&sspn=0.004615,0.013894&ie=UTF8&ll=51.104553,-2.995588&spn=0.004615,0.013894&z=17
A short drive towards and through the Cheddar Gorge prior to stopping for a delightful lunchtime pub, at the start of the water flow of the Wookie Caverns []
From there we meander cross country to the outskirts of Bath, where we can take a short coffee stop prior to continuing on some quicker roads towards Castle Combe and then onto the suggested hotel for those stopping overnight (these hotel details are available form me- (top secret and all that [])
The drive is shorter than our normal drives but does offer a chance to meet up and socialise.
The drive in total is 2.5hours and 75 miles in distance (at the moment)

Please post your interest below

garyw

Interested
(Hotel booked)
garyw +1
okellyt +1
Lancerlot +1
Spook +1
unclewinks +1.5
Rufus
pwebb +1
tscaptain +1
jbm +1
Geoff Lane +1
Lowndes

 

[tscaptain]

Yes to the drive Gary but don't need hotel.

 

[jbm]

Hi Gary, Pam and I would love to join you all for the drive but we won't be needing the hotel, thanks and all the best, John

 

[unclewinks]

Gary just to let you know,Tanya and I won't be staying overnight as we can't get our animal sitter for cats dogs horses
Paul

 

[garyw]

Okay []

 

[okellyt]

For once possible

let me check with swmbo

 

[garyw]

Its about time you got the best out to play Tom []
Hopefully you can both make it...

garyw

 

[Lancerlot]

Could be up for a little cheese and wine. []

Is it a decent enough hotel - and does it have Remy? [8|]

Regards,

Clive

 

[garyw]

I think its safer to take our own Remy []
Nice simple hotel in a quiet location, I'll send you the link via email..

They have ample parking along with coffee and snacks available all day..
I did think about ending at one of the nice country parks in the vicinity but being a Bank holiday they could be busy (with kids) and the end point is ideal for access back onto the M4 for the unsocial lot..... []

Castle Combe is about 5-10 minutes away the next morning....

garyw

 

[geoff lane]

Hi Gary

Can you please include Caroline & I in on the drive I dont think we will need the hotel.

Thanks

Geoff

 

[tscaptain]

ORIGINAL: garyw
and the end point is ideal for access back onto the M4 for the unsocial lot..... []

Castle Combe is about 5-10 minutes away the next morning....

garyw

Aha, the Chippenham East Travelodge then?[] Anyway, I thought the "unsocial lot" would be dining with you but just not overnighting at the hotel?[]

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: tscaptain
Aha, the Chippenham East Travelodge then?[] Anyway, I thought the "unsocial lot" would be dining with you but just not overnighting at the hotel?[]

Depends on what sort of parties you go to I guess [&:] []

Geoff, I've added you to the list...

Menu to appear shortly..... []

 

[garyw]

As you can see, nothing too much and a hearty menu to finish with..
Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available...

Starters
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Baked Flat cap Mushroom (V) £5.35[/b]
With Spinach and Mozzarella, Garlic and Herb Dressing [/b]
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Chicken Liver Pate £5.15[/b]
Smooth Chicken Liver Pate served with Warm Brioche and Cumberland Sauce
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Salmon and Dill Fishcake £5.95[/b]
With Sweet Chilli Dressing [/b]
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Traditional Prawn Cocktail £5.95[/b]
Served with Brown Bread and Butter
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Homemade Gloucestershire Ham Hock Terrine [/i]£5.95[/b][/b]
With Locally Made Piccalilli and Warm Toast
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Nugget of Breaded Goat Cheese[/b]
Served with Brown Bread and Butter £4.95[/b]
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Main Courses
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Supreme of Breaded Chicken £12.95[/b]
With Garden Herb Mash, Asparagus and Grain Mustard Sauce
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Battered Cod Fillet [/i]£9.95[/b]
Home Beer Battered Cod Fillet Served with Chips, Peas and Tartar Sauce [/b]
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Oven Roasted Scottish Salmon Fillet £11.25[/b]
With Buttered New Potatoes and Chunky Ratatouille
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Pan Seared Sea Bass Fillet £12.95[/i][/b]
With Spring Onion Crushed Potatoes and White Wine Sauce
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Breaded Whole Tail Scampi £9.75[/b]
With Chips, Peas and Tartar Sauce
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Three Cumberland Sausages & Mash £9.25[/b]
With Creamed Mash Potato and rich Gravy
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Honey Roasted Wiltshire Ham £9.25[/b]
With Two Fried Eggs and Chips
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Traditional Homemade Beef Lasagne £8.95[/b]
With a Crisp Salad and Garlic Bread
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Homemade Vegetable Lasagne (V) £8.95[/b]
With a Crisp Salad and Garlic Bread [/b]
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Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini V) £9.45[/b]
Bound in Rich Tomato & Basil Sauce
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Parmesan, Sage and Tomato Risotto Cakes (V) £10.95[/b]
With Stir-Fried Vegetables and a Tomato & Basil Sauce

Chips £2.15, [/b]
Cheesy Chips £2.65 [/b]
Onion Rings £2.05 [/b]
Additional Portion of Vegetables £2.15[/b]
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Grill
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All our steaks are served with, mushrooms, Grilled Tomatoes and chips:[/b]

8 oz Sirloin Steak £14.25[/b][/b]
10 oz Gammon Steak £12.75[/b]
10 oz Rump Steak £15.35[/b]
8 oz Fillet Steak £17.35[/b]
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All the above can be accompanied with a sauce from the list below: Peppercorn, Mushroom, Red Wine and Garlic, Tomato and Basil. £1.55 [/b]
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We should be able to order on the day- but as always it depends on the numbers before the venues start panicing []

 

[okellyt]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot

Is it a decent enough hotel - and does it have Remy? [8|]

Regards,

Clive

Should we order a tanker of Remey then.........


Gary - All booked

 

[pwebb]

Looking forward to seeing all you guys and gals.

 

[Lancerlot]

Yep,
We're booked in. It'll be great to catch up with everyone - and not too far for us to travel! []
Regards,
Clive

 

[lowndes]

Gary

If numbers permit, I would quite like to join you guys for the Sunday drive but would not be able to stay overnight.

Nick

 

[Lancerlot]

ORIGINAL: lowndes

Gary

If numbers permit, I would quite like to join you guys for the Sunday drive but would not be able to stay overnight.

Nick

Ah ha,
All ready for a spirited run so as to bed-in the new porker then eh? []

 

[tscaptain]

Nick can follow you then Clive![]

 

[garyw]

More than welocme Nick.
Quite a few people are local and not staying overnight, you're welcome to join us for the drive or even have a coffee at the end.

garyw