Look, learn, love the food ....
Lunchtimes are that important time of day when you meet friends, catch up on gossip and let someone else do the cooking. Our monthly lunch dates also entertain with cookery demonstrations, fashion shows, style and beauty tips and other girlie delights. Strictly for the fairer sex.
Programme:
1100 - Arrive for coffee and biscuits in the Great Hall Reception
1130 - Demonstration in the Great Hall
1230 - A glass of wine in the Great Hall Reception
1300 - Three course Lunch in the Great Hall
1500 - Approximate end
Dates for 2009:
Monday 13th July - Handbag therapy with Debbie Percy. A recent guest on the Chris Evans Radio 2 drive-time show, Debbie will be asking "can you ever have too many handbags?" and "what does your handbag say about your personality?". She'll even tip out the contents of your bag and tell you what it says about you - if you'll let her! Plus Debbie will be bringing Pilates expert Rachael Faulkner to show you how to carry your handbag with panache and style. £37.50
Menu
Salad of Smoked Mackerel, Asparagus, Broccoli and Quail Eggs
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Roast Leg of Lamb, Sauteed Courgette, Fondant Potatoes and Black Olives
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Bitter Chocolate Truffle With Fresh Raspberries
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Coffee and Petits Fours
Monday 14th September - Entertaining for Less. Stunning dinner party dishes that won't cost a fortune but will look fabulous. The Jesmond Dene House kitchen team show you the tricks. £37.50
October 12th - Edible Christmas Gifts. Nothing beats the pleasure of giving and receiving hand-made presents. Clare Armstrong and Helen Doyle, who head up the Cafe 21 pastry team, have some pretty delicious ideas. £37.50
November 16th - Festive 1 - How to make yourself look 10 years younger for Christmas. Hair and make-up tips and demos from Regis Hair and Beauty at Fenwick, Newcastle. £42.50
November 30th - Festive 2 - More sparkling ideas for Christmas. Fashion with Marks and Spencer MetroCentre. £42.50
Tables at the lunch will be for up to 10 guests so small parties may be grouped together
A discretionary 10% service charge is added to all food and beverage
To book the Ladies who Lunch call 0191 212 3000 or email info@jesmonddenehouse.co.uk
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