Lancia Motor Club

THE 2008 HAMPSHIRE LMC CHRISTMAS LUNCH

UPDATE:
As of 25th October we have one or possibly two places left for the lunch as we have 49 bookings, so if you wish to come now is the time to act!

Sunday 14th December 2008.
After another successful event last Christmas, when we again had 50 people attending (the maximum that can be accommodated!) the Hampshire area meeting is hosting the very popular Hampshire Christmas Lunch on Sunday 14th December 2008, arrive 12.30 for 1.00pm. The lunch is being held at our regular meeting place, The Bartley Lodge Hotel, off the A377, at Cadnam, near J1 of M27 in the New Forest. Those who have attended before will already know that the hotel manages to deliver an excellent meal in a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere in a beautiful wood panelled room that really captures the spirit of Christmas.
What's more the price is just £16.00 per person (the same as last year - which in the cuurent economic climate is a minor miracle!).
I will need firm bookings, with names, their menu choices and payment by Thursday 4th December 2008.

Please make your choices from the following

Starters

WOODLAND MUSHROOM SOUP
With French bread croutons
 
Or
 
POTTED PRAWN AND SALMON RILETTES
With wasabi dressing and rocket salad
 
Or
 
ROASTED PIMENTO AND GOATS CHEESE TART
Accompanied by spiced fruit chutney
 
Main Course
 
ROAST TURKEY
With thyme and apricot seasoning, cranberry compote, chipolatas and roast potatoes
 
Or
 
POT ROASTED BEEF
With bacon, tarragon, baby onions and roast potatoes
 
Or
 
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, PINE NUT AND CHERRY TOMATO RISOTTO
With toasted pumpkin seed salad
 
Or
 
PAUPIETTES OF LEMON SOLE AND CRAYFISH
With a mushroom and dill sauce
 
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All served with a selection of seasonal vegetables and potatoes
 
Sweet
 
THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS PUDDING
With a rum & vanilla sauce
 
Or
 
GLAZED CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE MOUSSE
With a brandy and coffee sauce
 
Or
 
SOFT FRUIT PAVLOVA
With mascarpone cream and passion fruit sauce
 
To Finish
 
FRESHLY GROUND COFFEE WITH PETIT MINCE PIES
 
 
IMPORTANT! Please include all the names (first & last) of your party with their individual menu choices, (so that I create the place cards and the hotel staff know who is having what) and enclose a cheque for the full amount made payable to 'C R LONG' (include an SAE if you require confirmation and a location map or include your email address if you wish me to confirm receipt of your booking via email) and send to

Chris Long,
2 Nelson Close,
Holbury,
Southampton,
Hants SO45 2JG.

Please book early to avoid disappointment, as places are limited!!

Last year some decided to spend the weekend at the hotel, so if you wish to do the same, the direct line to book with the hotel is 023 80812248, the cost per person for B&B is £30.00 per person for Sunday – Thursday nights, and £40.00 per person for Friday and Saturday nights. Again please book early and mention the 'Lancia Motor Club Christmas Lunch' when making your booking.

Chris Long

We have 54 people coming - so I am afraid that we cannot take any more bookings as that is the maximum we can take.

Have a good Christmas!

Chris Long

54 booked for lunch - unfortunately 6 had to drop out but the 48 that managed to attend all had a great time. Thank you for your support and for the gift. The car park looked great with Aurelia B20s (yes 2), Kappa Coupe, Thema, Fulvia, Gamma and Dedra in attendance.

Nicky and I wish all LMC members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Chris Long

Great Do Chris,
Many thanks to Nicky & yourself for all your work and organisational skills over the years.
Happy Christmas & a Prosperous New Year.


Brian
8227 8)

We would also like to thank Chris and Nicky for this, and all the previous years of excellent Christmas  lunches here in Hampshire.
Best wishes, and good luck in 2009.

Andy & Carole

We would like to add our thanks to Chris & Nicky for yet again organising a most enjoyable event, an excellent meal, good company in great surroundings.  The six of us who stayed on over night had an hilarious evening with a light meal in the bar and, I am afraid, we were not all that quiet over breakfast but no one seemed to mind.

 A Very Merry Christmas to everyone.

Peter & June

Many, many thanks to Chris and Nicky for another splendid Hampshire Christmas Lunch. Great food, wine and company. Some very nice cars as well.

Haven't got a clue what you're on about Peter reference rowdy behaviour!  :o

Picture is of Chris and Nicky receiving a gift in appreciation of there many years as area organisers. Sorry for the poor quality of the photo!

Robin and Margaret.