“Om” is Where the Heart Is – A talk About the Benefits of Yoga

Zoe Lee and Jane Morgan Jones

Yoga is a great way of improving our physical and mental wellbeing – not only does it improve strength, balance and flexilility, but it also helps with a whole host of other physical and mental benefits.  There is a yoga practice for everyone from the complete beginner to the most advanced, the less able bodied, the old and the young. It promotes health and wellness, focusses and calms your mind, improves circulation, and gives you me time – and what’s more you don’t need much equipment or space – just a mat and a few feet of space and you’re off! Zoe and Jane are passionate about yoga, running classes, workshops, retreats and yoga holidays abroad, they just love to see yoga inspire others and help them to be the best versions of themselves. Hear about it when they visit our LLL group to share their passion.

Wouldn’t you like to Grow!

The History of Stewart’s Garden Centre with Martin Stewart

Whether you are a gardener or not, it’s highly likely you will at some point, have paid a visit to one of the local branches of Stewart’s Garden centre!! Stewarts’ is a family run business and believed to be the first ever nursery to open a garden centre in the UK.  Started in 1742 by Charles Martin, the business has remained in the Stewart family and today is headed up by his Great Great Great Grandson, Martin Stewart.  The aim of Stewarts is and always has been to help the community with enjoying their gardens and homes, with their belief that gardening is just good for the soul! If not for the gardening, Stewarts are also renowned for their café serving amazing food, quality shopping for gifts and produce and their wonderful Christmas displays.

Martin is going to talk to us about the History of Stewart’s Garden – a history of which he is rightly proud, dating back over 275 years.

SPECIAL EVENT - CHRISTMAS PARTY CUMBERLAND HOTEL 7pm to Midnight 

Welcome Drink, 3 Course Meal, Coffee & Mints, Music and Dancing and a Raffle

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOT SOLD OUT!! PLEASE CONTACT CATHY (or your own club host from the club that you attend) TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING

PLEASE BOOK TICKETS DIRECTLY WITH CATHY MOSLEY - cathymosley@outlook.com

We are so excited to announce that this December we are hosting a Christmas Party and YOU are invited!! The Christmas Party is for ladies from all of our clubs and their (female) guests (that’s Members and non-members alike). 

This year’s party will be held at the beautiful Cumberland Hotel in Bournemouth as follows:

Date                            Thursday 7th December 2023

Time                            7pm till midnight

Location:                     The Ballroom at the Cumberland Hotel

                                    27 East Overcliff Drive, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH1 3AFT

Tickets:           

Early Bird Price:           Premium Members  £45    Non-Members / Guests £50  *(book by 7/10/23)

Book After 7/10/23:   Premium Members  £49    Non-Members / Guests £55       

Includes:                     Welcome Drink, 3 Course Meal, Coffee & Mints, Music and Dancing, Raffle!

We have had some super fun Christmas parties in the past as I’m sure many of you will recall, and this year we are looking forward to a fabulous event, we always have such fun when we are all together.

If you should require accommodation so that you can relax and enjoy an overnight stay, we have negotiated some excellent rates with the hotel as follows:

Double room for double (or single) occupancy including breakfast £55 per room

Single room for single occupancy including breakfast £40 per room

To book your spot please email  me cathymosley@outlook.com  to let me know, along with the names of any guests that you are bringing.

Let me know your 3 menu choices from the attached menu (and those of your guests) and any dietary restrictions for you or members of your party

STARTER

Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup (VG) (GF available) Fresh Herbs & Toasted Croutons
Duck & Orange Liver Parfait (GF available)

Apricot & Cranberry Chutney, Sourdough Toast, Petite Salad

Duo of Smoked Mackerel & Trout Fish Rillettes

Seasonal Leaves, Cherry Tomato, Dill & Lemon Crème Fraiche

Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad (GF, VG)
Red Onion, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Coriander & Mint Yogurt

Pineapple Carpaccio (GF, VG)
Seasonal Fruit, Mango Sorbet

MAIN

Traditional Roast Turkey Breast (GF & DF available)

Pigs in Blanket, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Chef’s Pan Gravy

Roast Scottish Rib Eye of Beef (GF)

Rosemary & Garlic Jus
Baked Vegetable Ratatouille (GF, DF, VG)
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, Provencal Tomato Sauce

Chef’s Baked Nut Roast (VG)
Roasties, Seasonal Vegetables, Cranberry & Red Currant Jus

(All served with Crispy Roasties & Seasonal Vegetables)

DESSERT

Luxury Christmas Pudding (GF & VG available)

Brandy & Nutmeg Sauce
Lemon & Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Mango Coulis
Coffee & Baileys Panna Cotta (GF)
Vanilla Cream, Hazelnut
Salted Caramel Chocolate Panna Cotta (GF, VG)

Toasted Coconut, Salted Caramel Sauce, Seasonal Berries

Pear & Date Pudding (GF, VG)
Butterscotch Sauce, Pouring Cream