PAST EVENTS 2004

Friday 19th November 2004
Hunter Valley, Coonawarra and Limestone Coast all come to Lydgate
An Aussie Dinner hosted by our very own local Aussie
Bob Marshall is the sole agent for the full range of wines served this evening, but unfortunately and unlike other suppliers, he hasn?t been able to arrange tutored tastings for me at any of the wineries ? but I am working on it!
This 5 course dinner with wine will not include Kangaroo and is priced at ?47.50
All tables are 7.30 for 8pm
and the menu was 

Friday 29th October 2004
A CAMRA Gourmet?

Can there be such a thing?  The CAMpaign for Real Ale stands for just that real cask conditioned ale.  This night we will be matching food to beer and will surprise the palates of most discerning drinkers and dinners alike.  Beer with food really works, and you don?t have to be the stereo typical beer drinker to enjoy it.
This seven-course dinner will include beer with proper British Cuisine.
Same format as our Wine dinners, everything included until after coffee and the evening is priced at ?35 per person

And don?t worry, you don?t have to drink a gallon unless you want too!

Thursday 23rd September 2004
Mud House Dinner ? Marlborough ? New Zealand

The name maybe somewhat off putting, conjuring up thoughts of gritiness and imagining the only thing you would what to do after drinking it, would be spit it back out. However the name comes from a building and not the wines, I tried the Pinot Noir first, at the top of Tryfan in Snowdonia after a scramble up Heather Terrace. The views were stunning and the wine equally so, dark and rich, tasting of lovely fresh blackberries, a moment and wine to savour. The sauvignon blanc comes with a screw top but don?t let this put you off, in a few years there will be lots of good quality wineries doing the same thing.
Tonight?s dinner is hosted by founder John Joslin and we will have the opportunity to try all the wines
A 5 course dinner will be served and is priced at ?55
Visit Mud House for more details of the winery, the people and their award winning wines.
and to view the menu ...

Thursday 2^nd September 2004
Wines and food of Spain
Our good friend Pepe is once more hosting this dinner with wines from 5 of the top Bodegas.
Dinner will be Tapas typical of San Sebastian, Castille suckling pig and pimentos from Rioja.
The price is ?55.00 per person and starts with a top Cava
All tables are 7.30 for 8pm
And to see the menu...

Saturday 17th July 2004
Mid Summers Saddleworth Ball
This 3 course dinner with live entertainment on the first Saturday after schools break up is ?35 per person.
Reception is 7pm for a 7.45pm dinner and Evening Dress applies

Sunday 4^th July 2003
Trad Jazz, Champagne and Gourmet Buffet

What better way to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon?
This successful event is being repeated due to popular demand
From 12.30pm for 1pm until 4.30pm, although the bar will continue as long as you?
Places available at ?19.75 per person
This event is to raise money for The Mayor of Oldham?s Fundraising Appeal

Thursday 1^st July 2004
The Saddleworth Wine and Food Tasting
Presented by Vin de Bordeaux
The Cheese Detective
The Saddleworth Sausage Company
&
The White Hart Inn at Lydgate
with over a 120 wines from around the globe to sample.

This year we will have a addition tastings with an oyster bar, olives from Spain and Italy, Cured meats from Serano and much more.
Tickets are priced at ?5.00 and include a glass of wine on arrival
From 7.30pm until 11.00pm

Tickets are available from either The White Hart Inn or Winos Wine shop, George Street, Oldham

Sunday 20^th June 2004
Fathers? Day

Don?t they deserve it just as much as Mums?
A 3 course choice menu will be available all day iIn the Brasserie from 1.00pm until 8.00pm and in the restaurant from 1.00pm until 3.00pm. This menu is priced at ?25.00 per person and includes Canap?s and coffee with home made chocolates

Friday 21^st May 2004
Celebrating our 10th Anniversary The James Bond Summer Ball

Dinner was hosted by Justin Llewellyn, son to one of the great inventors of our time, in film that is. His late father was the longest serving actor in the Bond films and as Q saw more of Moneypenny than any of the many 007?s! Justin Llewellyn is PR Brand Ambassador for Taittinger. Music is by Anthony Kinsay whom has been practising all the Bond theme tunes and dress is strictly in costume which shouldn't be too difficult, black ties and bolar hats for the chaps, ladies have a choice and can be a little more Risque!

Dinner is priced at ?60 and includes Vodka Martinis, shaken not stirred, a toast with Bond's favourite Bollinger, Justin will have to turn a blind eye, and wine will be served throughout this 5 course dinner.