Live and Local – George Egg – DIY Chef

In DIY Chef, a health scare sees George banished from the family kitchen but, relocated to the garden shed, his imagination and resourcefulness lead him to build an improvised kitchen there instead. During what promises to be an inspiring and inventive evening of stand-up, live cooking and comedy lecture, George prepares a breakfast, a lunch and a dinner using, amongst other things, a wallpaper stripper, a heat gun, a paper shredder and a whole host of other power tools, office equipment, hair-dressing appliances and gardening implements. And the audience gets to eat the food at the end.

George Egg: DIY Chef has been a Total Sell Out at two consecutive Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, where it enjoyed a glut of 5 star rave reviews and now it’s now on tour throughout the UK. New material, new methods and a whole new menu from the comedian who brought you ‘Anarchist Cook’!

“Trust us, you won’t believe how good the food is.” The Scotsman – “Brilliantly funny.” The Observer

At Taddington Village Institute – Saturday 21 May 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00)
Advance tickets: £12 Standard – £10 over 65 – Students: £8

BOOK NOW:
Contact details: taddingtoninstitute@gmail.com
Advance payment is possible by BACS, details given when booking contact is made

Live and Local – Three men in a boat

THREE MEN IN A BOAT by Kick In The Head

@ Bramwell Memorial Institute Taddington – Friday 25th March @7:30pm

A one man show of Jerome K Jerome’s ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats.

The Show
After the huge success of Old Herbaceous, Kick In The Head productions are back with a rip roaring barrel of fun, Three Men in a Boat, with Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous) playing the part of Jerome K Jerome.
This show is adapted from one of the bestselling books of all time and one that has never been out of print since it was first published in 1889.
Giles Shenton expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the Jerome K Jerome’s ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats!
“Skilfully distilled from Jerome K. Jerome’s comic masterpiece into 95 minutes of pure delight.”
“The nearest thing to “audio slapstick” I’ve ever heard, culminating in the sublime comedy of opening a tin, when you’ve forgotten the tin opener. It is not often that you come out of a theatrical performance feeling like you’ve been sharing happy and hilarious times, safe from a cruel world & wrapped in a warm blanket.”

Tickets can be bought on Saturday at the café, by calling Peter or by calling/texting Jan.

Three Men in a Boat Flyer

Statement from the Taddington Parish Council

A pernicious water weed called New Zealand Pygmy Weed has been identified in High Mere and its immediate surrounds. It grows very fast and densely, smothering plants and pond life

One of its main characteristics is that even the tiniest shred of the weed, for example on a boot, an animal’s leg or a tyre, regenerates very quickly and spreads the problem widely.

The National Park Authority, after consultation with Taddington Parish Council, will be taking active steps to treat the weed as soon as practicable.

Meanwhile, people are asked to stay away from the High Mere pond and keep dogs and children away. If for any reason, you have to enter the pond area, you are advised to clean your boots and any animal with you as soon as you leave the site in order to limit the spread of the plant.

Please co-operate because of the huge damage that could otherwise be caused

Taddington Church Christmas Services 2021

On Sunday the 19th of December at 6.30pm we are having our village Carol Service followed by refreshments. The Church bells will peel before the service. This is a village family service. All welcome.

On Friday the 24th of December, Christmas Eve, at 6.30pm we are having Christmas Holy Communion. All welcome. The Church bells will also be rung.

If any one wishes to enter the church for private prayer please contact Tony, Church Warden.

Taddington Church wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Taddington Christmas Cafe

It’s the Christmas cafe at the Institute this coming Saturday (11th of December). We will be there from 10:30 – 2:00 (not 12:00 as stated on the general list that has gone round). Hot drinks and cakes will be served throughout but we will not be offering lunches this time round. There will be plenty of stalls for you to browse and opportunities to buy gifts:
  • Body Shop gift sets
  • Usborne children’s books
  • Martin’s handcrafted books
  • Greetings cards (in aid of the Refuge)
  • Goat milk soaps
  • Artisan chocolates
  • Fresh fruit, veg, pies, Christmas trees etc from the Farm Shop
  • Jams and chutneys
It is still not too late to use the contact details and lists that have been previously circulated if you want to pre-order.
Unfortunately we have not seen the back of the pandemic and we are therefore obliged to follow current government mandates and the advice of Public Health experts. This means that you will be required to wear a face covering (unless eating/drinking at a table) and to maintain a respectful distance from those you do not share a household with. Hand sanitisers will be available, as will spare face coverings in case you forget yours. And of course please stay away (much as we hate to say it!), if you are experiencing any cold/flu-like or other symptoms.
Let’s work together as a community to keep things going but to stop the spread and have a Covid free Christmas in Taddington.