Taking tea with Elsie

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elsie the vintage caravanMeet Elsie The Vintage Caravan, who’s getting ready to head into the woods next week…

On Thursday 28, Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May, she’ll be turning into a perfect little vintage tearoom, serving up lots of lovely goodies in a unique woodland setting at Grange Farm in Egmanton.

On the menu between 11.30am and 5.30pm each day, you’ll find plenty of tempting treats to enjoy. Take your pick from scrumptious sandwiches, delicious afternoon and cream teas and all kinds of cake, from fruit and chocolate to Victoria sponge and even old-fashioned tarts just like the ones Granny used to make!

With homemade lemonade, coffee and a wide selection of different teas on offer too, it all adds up to the perfect recipe for a summer afternoon out with friends and family…

Advance booking is essential and you’ll find Grange Farm on Kirton Road in Egmanton (NG22 0HQ for sat nav users).

Call Steph on 07851 552620 for information on disabled access to the woodlands and to make your reservation. Then step back in time to the 1940s and join Elsie for afternoon tea with a vintage twist.

From plot to plate

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asparagus-lime-mintIt’s all about making the most of fresh seasonal produce this week, with hints and tips on what to buy right now and how to cook it from the Girls Around Town‘s guests Katharine Maxey and Lisa Holloway.

Back in February, Maxeys Farm Shop scooped the FARMA Newcomer of the Year Award, so Katharine certainly knows a thing or two about the ‘what to buy‘.

And who better than Lisa – already well known to listeners for her award-winning Compton House B&B and regular appearances on the show – to offer up some suggestions about the ‘how to cook it‘?

Join June and Sue (Tina‘s having a weekend off!) and their two foodie friends on 107.8FM or online from 10am to 1pm on Saturday for plenty of inspiration – and watch this space for some of Lisa’s delicious recipes early next week…

Everything’s coming up roses…

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outdoor_plants_wide1The Girls Around Town will be taking a look at all things garden-related on this Saturday’s show, in the company of their guests Paul Taylor and Anna Joyce.

First up from just after 11am, Paul from Reg Taylor’s Garden Centre in Southwell will be sharing his hints and tips for getting the best out of your garden in the summer months ahead.

Find out what to plant when and how to keep your displays looking their beautiful best – which in June‘s case probably means staying on top of the weeding!

flower pod bouquetThen Anna will be joining the girls from 12 noon, to talk about progress over at The Flower Pod which is also in Southwell.

Part of the charity Reach, that supports over 150 adults with learning disabilities in Nottinghamshire, they’re celebrating a major award won recently in a national competition run by The English Garden Magazine. Anna will be talking about the exciting new project the award will be helping to fund and explaining how listeners can help support the charity by buying some of their home-grown blooms.

Tune in to 107.8FM or listen online from 10am to 1pm on Saturday as June, Tina and Sue get the low-down on all things floral…