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Much Ado About Nothing and Illumina

Aug 9th, 2012

I can immediately report that the sun is definitely shining over Hestercombe this morning....I can see it out of my office picture window including a view to the Plant Centre with a smiling Helen Barsby who is glad she will not get soaking wet today! This is bound to last 'til December so please get booking for our two major outdoor events coming up - Folksy Theatre's 'Much Ado About Nothing' on Sunday 19th August from 7p.m. - bring along your picnic blankets and folding chairs to enjoy this wonderful production - set in 1820s Spain, it is filled with vibrant colours, music, laughter and passion. Booking is essential www.folksytheatre.co.uk or phone us today 01823 413923. The other huge evening event - and I am sure you will have heard about it - is Illumina which takes place over 6 nights - 7th, 8th, 9th and 14th, 15th 16th September. World renowned light artist, Ulf Pedersen is putting on a solo light show through the landscape and formal gardens. Past collaborations include Power Plant which took place in Hong Kong, Sydney and Hobart. His other lighting events were in the botanical gardens in Oxford, Edinburgh and Durham. Ulf will be creating something unique for Hestercombe with both subtle lighting and spectacular displays. Do book your tickets as soon as possible on our own website www.hestercombe.com/events. Sorry to keep harping on about it - but to see the sun today is simply INVIGORATING!

Christmas Menus - already!

Jul 12th, 2012

Head Chef, Kevin Davies has created fab, festive menus for family, friends and colleagues - book directly with the Restaurant 01823 414197. 10% discount when making your booking before 30th September. Christmas is HUGE at Hestercombe and here's a bit of inspiration for your festive menus... Christmas Lunch or Dinner Two courses £24.00 | Three courses £28.00 Let us tempt you with..... Festive beginnings Spiced parsnip soup and coriander crème fraiche Pate of peppered mackerel and lemon with homemade bread and dressed leaves Smoked duck breast, port and plum chutney and chestnut salad Mouthwatering mains Traditional roast turkey, with all the trimmings Braised rump of beef with stilton topping, creamed potato and mushroom and red wine jus Pan fried fillet of salmon with a white wine and dill sauce Roasted vegetable crumble and tomato concase Irresistable pudds Homemade Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Lime and ginger cheesecake Chestnut meringue and spiced winter berries Tea and coffee served with luxury mini mince pies Information and bookings: 01823 414197 www.hestercombe.com All food is homemade in our own kitchens by our team of professional chefs using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible Price includes a welcome drink Book before 30th September for a 10% discount! (Two courses for £21and £25.20 for three courses) Two Course Christmas Carvery £22.00 per person for a minimum of 30 guests Let us tempt you with... Traditional roast crown of turkey Christmas Ham Nut Roast Crispy roast potatoes Braised red cabbage Brussel sprouts with pancetta Roasted herb parsnips Seasonal vegetable medley Homemade Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Lime and ginger cheesecake Tea and coffee served with luxury mini mince pies Information and bookings: 01823 414197 www.hestercombe.com All food is homemade in our own kitchens by our team of professional chefs using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible Price includes a welcome drink Book before 30th September for a 10% discount! (Just £19.80 per person, minimum of 30 guests)