1. Seasons in the Sun Wine Evening

The Coonawarra Wine Tour Arrives at Northcote Manor

Spaces Still Available for this unique wine celebration on the 14th September

Australians are known for “touring” England, but rarely has a team like this come together to entertain us with such amazing skills. Sit back and enjoy the fun... the banter... and the sensational wines as the “Coonawarra 8” introduce highly prized Cabernet Sauvignons, fabulous Cabernet blends, Shiraz, Chardonnay…even a sparkling wine or two.
It’s a unique opportunity to meet and have dinner with:

• Brian Lynn of Majella
• Ian Hollick of Hollick Wines
• Doug Balnavas of Balnavas
• Dennis Vice of Highbank
• Along with winemakers from Petaluma, Rymill, Henley Estate and Wynns Connawara.

Arrive at 7.30pm for champagne and canapés reception.

4 course dinner prepared by Nigel to complement the fabulous wines you will enjoy all chosen by our guest speakers who will introduce you to each one.

Fully inclusive of dinner and wines £80.00 per person.

call 01254 240555 to book now!

Full details online - www.northcotemanor.com/special_events/wine_events.htm

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2. Perfect timing for Lunch,
Compliments of the season... with our compliments, enjoy this Special Summer Lunch Offer

Lunch is a wonderful time of day to catch up on small talk with friends, relax with the family on a special occasion or have an informal business meeting away from the noise and pressures of the office.

Whatever the season, whichever day of the week, you join us for lunch, your choices are only just beginning. Every day our Market Menu, Gourmet Menu, Tasting Menu and our Fine Dining Selection all compliment the pick of the freshest produce.

A reminder of our Lunch opening times:
Monday – Saturday 12noon. Final food orders 1.30pm
Sunday 12noon, final food orders 2.00pm

Special Summer Lunch Offer

To make our Market Lunch an even more tempting proposition, we invite you to use this special voucher. It’s a doubly good offer because it invites you to enjoy a 3-course lunch at the exclusive offer price of only £15… no matter how many guests accompany you. However we strongly recommend you book to guarantee a reservation and make sure you are not disappointed on the day. Please print off this voucher and bring it with you or telephone to request our New Lunch brochure with the offer included.

Valid until 1st October 2005, Monday – Saturday, excluding any special events. Subject to availability.

more sample menu's online - www.northcotemanor.com/restaurant/menus.htm

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3. Great news - The Three Fishes is the winner of this year’s Catey Award for “Pub & Bar Operator of The Year 2005”

Andy Morris, General Manager of The Three Fishes was presented with the Pub & Bar Operator of the Year for 2005 sponsored by Booker Cash & Carry. Held at Le Meridian Grosvenor House Hotel in London, the award was a huge highlight for the 22nd annual Caterer & Hotelkeeper awards, or Cateys as they are more affectionately known.

The panel of judges summed up their decisions as they felt this was a very well thought-out business which offered a great package to customers and was a destination in its own right.

We are all delighted that the hard work of all the team in developing this, our first pub of Ribble Valley Inns, has been recognised by these highly respected awards in the industry.

View the full details & pictures online -www.thethreefishes.com/reviews/reviews.htm

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4.Craig’s trip to Academie Du Champagne

We were all extremely envious when Craig was invited to join the “Grande Marque” Champagne course in Reims.

The Champagne Academy was created in 1956 by twelve “Grandes Marques” houses, their aim was, and still is, to educate members of the British and Irish Republic’s Wine and Spirits Trade as to the merits of Grandes Marques Champagne. The Academy was extended in 1987 to sixteen members without altering its objectives in any way. The presidential house for the Academy this year is Champagne Bollinger.

This special course is by invitation only, held once a year and is limited to only sixteen students, the board makes the final decision on all candidates. Craig was honoured to be invited and relished the opportunity, rising to the challenges of a heavy schedule of 7 days of tutorials and champagne tastings to learn about every aspect of “Grande Marque” Champagne which was tutored and hosted by the Heads of these Houses.
The week included:

• “Champagne the framework” a day with Perrier-Jouet – Heidsieck & Co Monopole – Bollinger
• “The champagne vineyard and the harvest" – a day with Moet & Chandon – Laurent Perrier – Pol Roger
• "From Picking to bottling” a day with Ruinart – Charles Heidsiek – Pommery
• “From bottling to packaging” a day with Krug – Veuve Clicquot – Lanson – Piper – Heidsieck
• “Marketing and distribution / analysis of world markets” a day with Mumm – Taitinger – Roederer

Even for Craig – this was an enormous amount of champagne to be tasted!!

The week finished with an examination on the whole week’s course and we were delighted when Craig passed and has now been accredited by the Academie Du Champagne.

View the full details & pictures online - http://www.northcotemanor.com/reviews/latest_press.htm

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5. New Head Chef at Northcote Manor

We are delighted to announce that Lisa Allen has been promoted to Head Chef. Lisa is a dynamic young lady, formerly educated at Lancaster and Morecambe College. Having held a good position at Le Champignon Sauvage she joined the Northcote brigade in September 2001 working her way up the ranks from Demi-chef-de-partie. Twice finalist of The Young Chef of The Year competition, Lisa is a totally dedicated member of our team which has earned her the right to lead the brigade.

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6. The Three Fishes Children’s Competition Winner

Rebecca, Age 12 from Clitheroe is this quarter’s winner of the art competition. For this competition children were invited to draw an innovative vegetable character and Rebecca won with a fabulous and colourful picture of “Elvis The Tomato”

The children’s play sheet at The Fishes includes all sorts of puzzles, quizzes and jokes, all with an educational link to understanding food and where it comes from. The response has been fantastic and more pictures will be appearing on our walls showing their efforts.

View other entries & past winners online - www.thethreefishes.com/children/comp-winners.htm

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