We’re running a tea & cakes (coffee will also be available!) event on Sunday 27th February from 2-4pm. We hope that this will be a popular social event, perhaps for those who aren’t able to come to the pub nights.
No need to book, just turn up on the day (although if you’d like to tell us if you’re intending to come that will help us to work out how much cake to provide). You can let us know on contact@bellingdon.com
2022’s first Fete meeting will be held this Thursday 10th Feb at 8pm at The Full Moon Pub in their function room (back of pub on the right).
We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible then!
Please let us know if you are not able to attend and whether you will be able to volunteer either before the day or on the day to help out.
Huge thanks to everyone who turned out to support our recent 🍻 pub night, particularly our now regular visitors from Weston Turville!
Thanks also must go to the volunteers who set up, cooked, ran the bar, delivered a quiz and cleared up. If you’d like to get involved in future pub nights please let us know.
We hope to run another one on Friday 18th March (there may be a green and shamrocky ☘️ theme…).
We’re looking to run a 🫖 tea & cake 🍰 event on Sunday 27th Feb from 2-4pm. Do let us know if you’d be interested in coming so we can work out how much cake we need!
Dates for your diary… (all dependent on covid situation at the time)
In the meantime, stay safe and well.
Join us at Bellingdon & Asheridge Village Hall for home-cooked food (lasagne), pizzas, ice cream, the usual array of drinks, pub games and neighbourly chat this Friday (21st Jan) 6:30-10:30 to beat the January blues.
There will also be a quiz, time to dust off the grey cells and get involved (if you wish, there’s no pressure either way).
Dry January is no excuse, we have plenty of soft drinks available!
Outside games
We are happy for children (and adults!) to play games outside. However responsibility for children lies with the parents/guardians.
Please note only clean shoes will be allowed in the hall – please leave any muddy shoes in the hallway.
Help on the night
We look forward to seeing you at the pub nights which are run by volunteers. If you are willing to assist in the setup, running or clear up after the pub night please do let us know.
I have gone for a really quick and easy and delicious vanilla ice cream that doesn’t require any fancy equipment and can be made in a trice if you suddenly have extra people for a meal.
I have also chosen a chicken recipe that is a bit different and would make a lovely Christmas lunch for those not needing, or unable to get, a turkey.
Whip the cream to soft peaks. Add the condensed milk and vanilla and whip again to soft peaks.
If you wanted to add flavouring now you could. Drizzling through fruit coulis is good, or some chunks of chocolate, or anything else you fancy
Pour into a freezer box and freeze. It will take at least 3 hours, or less in smaller containers. And that is that.
Do remove from the freezer at least 15 minutes before you want to use it or it can be a bit difficult to scoop
My recipe is adapted from Diana Henry who was inspired by the Italian pork cooked in milk. It does sound strange, but it really works, and produces truly juicy chicken and delicious sauce.
For 6
Season the chicken then brown all over in the pot. Drain off the fat to roast your potatoes in. Throw in the garlic and bay leaves. Pour over the milk and add lemon zest and nutmeg.
Bring to just under the boil, cover and put in oven on 160 fan/ gas 4. Baste occasionally, and after 45 minutes remove the lid. Cook for another 45 minutes.
Remove chicken to warm plate to rest for 15 minutes, and remove the fat from the sauce. I should warn you, the sauce will look curdled and awful at this point!
I use a stick blender and whiz up the sauce and the softened garlic, adding some vej juices if not enough. Taste it and add more nutmeg if you fancy it. It is not a thick sauce.
Carve the chicken as normal, and serve with the warm sauce poured over it. Diana Henry suggests serving with orzo or rice, we like it with mash or roasties.
A very Happy Christmas to you all, and do please send me ideas or requests on bellingdonm@hotmail.com .