My St Margarets

Yellowwedge Xmas Ordering 2012

Dear Cheese Lover,

Just a quick note to let you know that this year’s Christmas and New Year order form is now available to download from the yellowwedge cheese website. Orders by the 15^th of December please.

At the moment we don’t have the facility for you to place your Christmas orders on line, but if you want to arrange a local delivery from elsewhere, or to request a UK mainland delivery, please phone or email and we’ll get back to you.

From 13^th December we’re open every day up to and including Christmas Eve - detailed opening times are listed below.

And whatever your plans for the festive season, our very best wishes from all of the team at yellowwedge cheese!

Music at the Fair - 4 December 2011

We’re often asked for more information about the bands that play at the fair. Please find below a short bio of each of the bands.

St Margarets Elastic Band

The St Margarets Elastic Band are back again to play their Christmas selection of popular hits- the band gets a bit bigger each year (possibly too many mince pies) and now boasts a tuba or two to provide that extra bit of early morning music excitement

Anacousis Jazz Quintet

The name’s Greek for Hear Us.We play quality Jazz for everyone. We like to entertain, and play from the classic Jazz era Our mellow sounds come from the Sax, and Bb/Bass Clarinets, supported by a fine rhythm section. Visit: www.anacousisjazzquintet.com

Shelle Luscombe

Shelle Luscombe lives in Twickenham and sings a real mixed bag of popular covers from the 50s to the present day. She touches on just about every genre of music from jazz, blues and soul through to motown, disco and good old rock n roll. Check out www.shelleluscombe.co.uk to hear tracks and view Shelle’s demo video.
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Soulful, passionate vocals fronting blues-guitar-based rock songs written by the band or inspired by the best female singers including Janis Joplin, Etta James, Gladys Knight and Elkie Brooks. Blues you can get your teeth into!

Richmond Youth Brass Band

Richmond Youth Brass Band has performed at many prestigious events across the Borough including the Mayor of Richmond’s Charity Ball and concerts for Hampton Fuel Allotment Charity and Richmond Parish Lands. The Band, for 8-16 year olds, is run by Richmond Music Trust and meets on Saturday mornings at Waldegrave School. For more details see: www.richmondmusictrust.org.uk

Orleans Brass Bunch

Orleans Brass Bunch reformed earlier this year playing creative or unusual arrangements of well known pieces, such as Mango Walk and Linstead Market. The group is sustained by the real fun and enthusiasm of its players drawn from years 7-11, as well as the parents and brass coaches who support it.

Anthony Alix band

Alix is from New York and toured America, including a night supporting Duran Duran at Madison Square Garden, before stints in Toronto and Dubai. His trio now plays London with his funky soul hits and what a big sound 3 people can make!

A special thank you to all of the bands and to Alistair Wright of Radio Jackie who organises the music at the fair and act as MC.

Re: St Margarets Christmas Fair - 4 December 2011

We have just received confirmation that our star guest for this weekends St Margarets Christmas Fair will be 00.7 himself Jason Bond aka Sean Canary. Sean will be arriving in his vintage Aston Martin Car and will be suitably dressed for the occasion.

Please join us for a day of family fun and entertainment.

St Margarets Christmas Fair - 4 December 2011

The St Margarets Traders Association proudly presents…

The St Margarets Christmas Fair - Sunday 4^th December 2011 from 11.00am Crown Road St Margarets.

Please join us for a fun packed day of family entertainment including:

Live Music
Mini Fun Fair
Games and Competitions
Mulled Wine Mince Pies and Traditional Fayre
Santa in his Grotto
Snow Storm
Face Painting
Hilarious Street Entertainers

and

Marble Hill Dance Studio Present…
St Margarets does Glee

… and lots more.

The event draws to a close at 4pm with St Stephens Church holding an open air carol service.

For more information please contact traders@mystmargarets.com

Food Phile - Pheasant and Raisin Ravioli

Pheasant and Raisin Ravioli

This was one of those times when the dish in question became the happier accidental cousin of the meal before. The pheasant was cooked as a tribute to the unforgettable River Cafe’s Rose Gray when she died in 2010. But pleasant as the original dish was, I don’t have wood fired oven in my kitchen, and I don’t have Rose’s magic in my finger tips. So having served the breasts according to the original recipe, I made this using the leg meat and carcass pickings from a large bird [a small whole bird will easily yield enough meat for two people]. I’m giving no precise measurements here other than to say that you should use 1 large egg for each 100g type 00 flour for your pasta dough. Beyond that it’s a case of let go and follow your instincts, they’re invariably right, as I’m sure Rose would agree…