QUATT
VILLAGE
HALL
History of Events
Bread making demonstration and talk by Janice Bell of Bread at Home.
This year marked 100 years of the beginning of World War One and 70 years of World War Two. Help commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in our name and defence.
A service was held at St. Andrews Church, Quatt, from 10.30am and included the 11am marking of the Armistice.
People paid their respects to those individuals who served from Quatt. After the service the Church bells rang in commemoration.
Teas and cake were available at Quatt Village Hall, alongside items from both wars, forming a display, which had been kindly lent to Quatt Village Hall by family of those who fought in the wars. There wasn't an entry fee but £75 of the money raised from the sale of teas and cakes will go to a lasting memorial for those men and women who built the Spitfire. This is being done in conjunction with Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Any money raised above £75 will go to the Poppy Appeal.
The Private misses the farm. The Captain dreams of painting. The Corporal relishes the fight. And a hundred years later, The Woman seeks to understand.
A startling new play about action, humanity, and the legacy of war. Each Slow Dusk charts the experiences of three young men serving on the western front, linking their stories to a woman today, just home to her village after a tour of the battlefields. You’ll never walk past a war memorial in the same way again.
Nationally acclaimed Pentabus Theatre Company present a forensic examination of the impact of war from the UK’s most exciting new playwright Rory Mullarkey, winner of the Harold Pinter and George Devine Awards.
‘Pentabus Theatre Company skillfully shatters any image of a sleepy, bucolic England.’ Art desk
'Stunning, powerful, emotive and emotional. beautifully performed, a must see.' Quatt Village Hall
The Osiligi Maasai Warriors, a group of traditional performers from Kenya who regularly visit the UK in an effort to raise funds for their families and for improvement of their village back home.
The troupe performed their tribal song and danceand spread the word about their culture.
A fantastic display of music, dance and traditions enthralled the Quatt audience. ''The evening went too quickly'' was the phrase used by so many after the performance. People came from as far as the welsh border, one person even dashed over from Cardiff. Many thanks to Arts alive and especially to the Osigili Maasai Warriors.
A great time was had at Quatt Village Hall Fayre, lots of lovely people with amazing products. Thank you all. Photos to come.
The extremely popular rootsy, tootsy folk group returned to Quatt bringing there own brand of wonderul acoustic music.
The hall was once again packed to bursting with plenty of toe tapping and waggling of hare ears. The evening was just magical. Many thanks to Steve, Sarah and Charlie, we hope to see you again soon.
A fantastic afternoon was had by all at Dr Lal Haider's Persian cookery demonstration.
Wonderful aromas filled the hall and taste buds were treated to some devine dishes.
Many thanks to Dr Lal and to those whom attended for making it a success fundraiser for The Epilepsy Society.
Chef
Dr Lal Haider is a former Shropshire surgeon who swapped his doctor’s coat for chef’s whites and in recent years has become renowned for his unique slant on Persian Cuisine, influenced by more Western Palates, but still with a definitive nod to his Persian/Iranian roots.
Self taught Chef Lal cooks from the heart – learning how to cook from his mother whilst studying for his medical degree. Since moving to Britain and becoming a highly qualified Doctor, he always had the passion to cook – This was realised in 2009 when he acquired the Country Friends Restaurant in Dorrington.
Enthusiastic
“There are not many people in life who get to do the thing they love for a living, and cooking has always been my passion. I am very enthusiastic about Persian cuisine and it’s been great fun these past few years to bring those flavours to Shropshire.”
“My cooking is dominated by simplicity and yet the results are amazing; to look at, to smell and to taste! It is full of pleasant surprises!”
In recent years Dr Lal has been as accredited as a chef, as he was a doctor.
Award finalists in the United Kingdom South Asian Chef of the Year 2011 and 2012, and Shropshire Curry Chef of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013.
http://www.oldhallpersian.co.uk/
The weather stayed fine for fete fun at Dudmaston Hall.
The traditional fete included games, tombola, teas and BBQ. The cider, kindly provided by the Cider House, seemed go down very easily. The event was very successful and the funds raised will go to support the upkeep of St Andrews Church in Quatt.
Many thanks to those who supported the event.
Trio Gitan performed folk music at the village hall in their own inimitable and traditional way.
The Trio have built up quite a following and going by the excellent performance, we can see why.
Quatt Strollers strutted their stuff again this year, raising funds for Epilepsy Research and for the Village Hall upkeep.
The walk starts in the centre of Bridgnorth and meanders all the way to Brown Clee Hill and then back to Bridgnorth. The full course is 22 miles right to the top of Brown Clee, those who've reached the ripe old age of forty can take the slighter shorter route of twenty miles. The childrens walk is 7 miles, starts in Ditton Priors, up to Brown Clee and back to Ditton Priors.
The team performed magnificently, the following people very kindly walked as The Quatt Strollers.
Adult course:- Mark Embrey, Michelle Dredge, Peter Boileau, Mark Cooley, Jade Sivill, Harry Fletcher, Heidi Brown, Oliver Sage, Nikki Hook, Mike Tippins and Simon Leach.
Children's course:- Owen Rath and Robert McNaney
The Village Hall was packed to see the one and only Yam Yam Elvis performs Elvis classics as only Yam Yam Elvis could.The evening included typical Black Country grub......Faggots an Gray Pays.
The Cake Craft Workshop was a major success. The event was run by Wendy Millington who was able to tease out the creative sides of all of the attendees. A big thank you to Jane Thomson for helping to arrange the event.
Mother's Day at our PURPLE day event went like all events do when there is cake and more cake ........Over £300 was raised for Epilespy research. Big thank yous need to go to all those who donated cakes , all those crafty folks who brought their wonderful crafts to the hall and last but not least, those who came and spent their money with us and raised such a fabulous amount for a great cause. THANK YOU !!
A fantastic night of fun and skill (ahem). Always a crowd pleaser, skittles night never fails to entertain, and brings people from all walks of life and ages together. The over all winner of the evening was Quatt's very own Nett Leach. For the men, Cecil Vernon put in an inspired performance but couldn't match Nett's over all score. And for the the under tens, Joshua from Kinver stormed it.
Many thanks to all of you who made it such a fab night.
Rich McMahon and Beyond Borders.
Saturday 22nd February
A fabulous nights entertainment performed by Rich McMahon and his sister Sam McMahon, brought a taste of Ireland to the Village Hall. Rich performed his own compositions interspersed with popular covers such as U2's 'Angel of Harlem' with beautiful harmonies from sister Sam. People travelled from far and wide, well... Birmingham, to catch a fantastic show. The performance encompassed popular music from down the ages and how it transcends borders. Rich was recommended by the wonderful Whalebone. We hope Rich, Sam and Maggie (Rich's partner) will join us again at the Village Hall in the not too distant future.
QUATT
VILLAGE
HALL
History of Events
Friday 10th July, 1-3pm, was the final part of a series of 2 hour 'selfie' art workshops, celebrating the achievements of the area's remarkable women. Share stories, photos and objects (and refreshments!) whilst exploring the art of portraiture in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Since their song 'Unlike Water' was used on a national TV commercial British multi-award-winning, multi-instrumentalist duo Blackheart have recorded three albums, enjoyed airplay in nearly every country in the world and played successful tours of UK, Ireland,
Germany, the Netherlands plus two headline tours of Australia and New Zealand.
It is with great sadness we report the death of Rich. For those who knew him and saw him perform will sorely miss him but will know of a kind, generous, warm and extremely talented individual. Our deepest condolences to Rich's family and friends.
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/24/rich-mcmahon-obituary
A fantastic effort by our walkers saw them all safely past the finishing line. Many thanks to our wonderful Quatt Strollers and to all those whom have sponsored.
This year we are raising money for the Village Hall and for Arthritis Research and it's still not too late to donate. Use the Paypal button below or contact us via the contacts page. Many many thanks again.
Can George foil Dr Agony's evil plot to take over the world .. will he save the Princess.. all will become clear when you join us for our latest production.
Come and let award winning Lajina of Masala Magic teach you how to make amazing samosas .. take a bagfull home .. if you don't eat them all before you go..
£20 inc. teaching, samosas to take home and refreshments.
The fun and food starts at 2pm
A beautiful setting to try a selection of different holistic therapies, make new friends, have a reading, and sample the delicious refreshments.
Therapies on offer:
Tuning Fork
Mongolian Sky Massage
Crystal Therapy
Flower Therapy
Shiatsu
Bach Flower Remedies
Bamboo Sticks
Readings:
Ribbon Readings
Psychic Readings
Angel Card Readings
A lovely day was had by all. Plenty of chocolate, tea and cake was consumed.
This exclusive Whalebone concert featured the fantastic music of our talented Shropshire favourites and the Kelley and Matt McRae
Kelley McRae grew up in Mississippi but called Brooklyn home for years before teaming up with guitarist Matt Castelein in 2011, when the duo traded in their NYC apartment for a VW camper van and hit the road full time. Thousands of miles and hundreds of shows later, they have toured coast to coast in the US, played to packed rooms across Europe, sold-out the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, and continue to build a passionate and dedicated following on the strength of their live performances.
Drawing comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duo’s music is wide ranging - comprising haunting ballads, tender love songs, and energetic guitar driven songs full of hope. Paste Magazine’s 4 Star review raves “Kelley moves effortlessly from the mournful tones of the plantation to the celebratory swing of the saloon, from songs of loss and decay to hymns of love and grace.” Acclaimed film director Wim Wenders told the San Francisco Chronicle that Kelley’s songs move him to tears, and BBC Radio’s Bob Harris calls the songs ‘brilliant.’
Kelley’s music has been featured in numerous independent films, Lifetime’s Army Wives, MTV and commercials for American Airlines and Unicef. She has also taken the stage at major festivals such as the Riverbend Festival, Forecastle Music Festival, CMJ, and NXNE.
Quatt Village Hall Committee would like to thank Lajina for a fantastic cookery demonstration. Everybody went home inspired and well fed after sampling the tasty dishes.
Masala Magic, created by Lajina who has a passion for good, healthy, tasty authentic home style Indian food, as eaten at home for many generations. She has created the same flavours with the reduction of fat, sugar and salt and was encouraged by my friends whilst out eating in an Indian restaurant to start my own business, they much preferred my style of home cooking than the dishes offered commercially.
The spices are lovingly prepared, roasted and ground before being carefully measured and packed into the pots to make perfectly spiced curries.
Arts Alive Present DEBS NEWBOLD
Pitting the Montagues against the Capulets, Debs catapults audiences into the torrid streets of Verona in an unforgettable storytelling performance. With just voice, words and a charismatic stage presence, the whole world of Romeo & Juliet is recreated by this spellbinding performer. Originally commissioned by Shakespeare's Globe, and a sell-out at the Hay Festival, this poignant and often hilarious retelling immerses audiences both in Shakespeare's incomparable verse and the warm, poetic storytelling that is uniquely Debs' own, showing why her performance has been hailed “a masterful piece of verbal cinema.
Our annual Burns Night consists of a five course meal, including hearty haggis and tatties, a wee dram for each toast and poems, prose and fun.
A few photos from the evening can be seen below. Thanks to Mat Purchase for the photos.
Bread making demonstration and talk by Janice Bell of Bread at Home.
This year marked 100 years of the beginning of World War One and 70 years of World War Two. Help commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in our name and defence.
A service was held at St. Andrews Church, Quatt, from 10.30am and included the 11am marking of the Armistice.
People paid their respects to those individuals who served from Quatt. After the service the Church bells rang in commemoration.
Teas and cake were available at Quatt Village Hall, alongside items from both wars, forming a display, which had been kindly lent to Quatt Village Hall by family of those who fought in the wars. There wasn't an entry fee but £75 of the money raised from the sale of teas and cakes will go to a lasting memorial for those men and women who built the Spitfire. This is being done in conjunction with Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Any money raised above £75 will go to the Poppy Appeal.
The Private misses the farm. The Captain dreams of painting. The Corporal relishes the fight. And a hundred years later, The Woman seeks to understand.
A startling new play about action, humanity, and the legacy of war. Each Slow Dusk charts the experiences of three young men serving on the western front, linking their stories to a woman today, just home to her village after a tour of the battlefields. You’ll never walk past a war memorial in the same way again.
Nationally acclaimed Pentabus Theatre Company present a forensic examination of the impact of war from the UK’s most exciting new playwright Rory Mullarkey, winner of the Harold Pinter and George Devine Awards.
‘Pentabus Theatre Company skillfully shatters any image of a sleepy, bucolic England.’ Art desk
'Stunning, powerful, emotive and emotional. beautifully performed, a must see.' Quatt Village Hall
The Osiligi Maasai Warriors, a group of traditional performers from Kenya who regularly visit the UK in an effort to raise funds for their families and for improvement of their village back home.
The troupe performed their tribal song and danceand spread the word about their culture.
A fantastic display of music, dance and traditions enthralled the Quatt audience. ''The evening went too quickly'' was the phrase used by so many after the performance. People came from as far as the welsh border, one person even dashed over from Cardiff. Many thanks to Arts alive and especially to the Osigili Maasai Warriors.
A great time was had at Quatt Village Hall Fayre, lots of lovely people with amazing products. Thank you all. Photos to come.
The extremely popular rootsy, tootsy folk group returned to Quatt bringing there own brand of wonderul acoustic music.
The hall was once again packed to bursting with plenty of toe tapping and waggling of hare ears. The evening was just magical. Many thanks to Steve, Sarah and Charlie, we hope to see you again soon.
A fantastic afternoon was had by all at Dr Lal Haider's Persian cookery demonstration.
Wonderful aromas filled the hall and taste buds were treated to some devine dishes.
Many thanks to Dr Lal and to those whom attended for making it a success fundraiser for The Epilepsy Society.
Chef
Dr Lal Haider is a former Shropshire surgeon who swapped his doctor’s coat for chef’s whites and in recent years has become renowned for his unique slant on Persian Cuisine, influenced by more Western Palates, but still with a definitive nod to his Persian/Iranian roots.
Self taught Chef Lal cooks from the heart – learning how to cook from his mother whilst studying for his medical degree. Since moving to Britain and becoming a highly qualified Doctor, he always had the passion to cook – This was realised in 2009 when he acquired the Country Friends Restaurant in Dorrington.
Enthusiastic
“There are not many people in life who get to do the thing they love for a living, and cooking has always been my passion. I am very enthusiastic about Persian cuisine and it’s been great fun these past few years to bring those flavours to Shropshire.”
“My cooking is dominated by simplicity and yet the results are amazing; to look at, to smell and to taste! It is full of pleasant surprises!”
In recent years Dr Lal has been as accredited as a chef, as he was a doctor.
Award finalists in the United Kingdom South Asian Chef of the Year 2011 and 2012, and Shropshire Curry Chef of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013.
http://www.oldhallpersian.co.uk/
The weather stayed fine for fete fun at Dudmaston Hall.
The traditional fete included games, tombola, teas and BBQ. The cider, kindly provided by the Cider House, seemed go down very easily. The event was very successful and the funds raised will go to support the upkeep of St Andrews Church in Quatt.
Many thanks to those who supported the event.
Trio Gitan performed folk music at the village hall in their own inimitable and traditional way.
The Trio have built up quite a following and going by the excellent performance, we can see why.
Quatt Strollers strutted their stuff again this year, raising funds for Epilepsy Research and for the Village Hall upkeep.
The walk starts in the centre of Bridgnorth and meanders all the way to Brown Clee Hill and then back to Bridgnorth. The full course is 22 miles right to the top of Brown Clee, those who've reached the ripe old age of forty can take the slighter shorter route of twenty miles. The childrens walk is 7 miles, starts in Ditton Priors, up to Brown Clee and back to Ditton Priors.
The team performed magnificently, the following people very kindly walked as The Quatt Strollers.
Adult course:- Mark Embrey, Michelle Dredge, Peter Boileau, Mark Cooley, Jade Sivill, Harry Fletcher, Heidi Brown, Oliver Sage, Nikki Hook, Mike Tippins and Simon Leach.
Children's course:- Owen Rath and Robert McNaney
The Village Hall was packed to see the one and only Yam Yam Elvis performs Elvis classics as only Yam Yam Elvis could.The evening included typical Black Country grub......Faggots an Gray Pays.
The Cake Craft Workshop was a major success. The event was run by Wendy Millington who was able to tease out the creative sides of all of the attendees. A big thank you to Jane Thomson for helping to arrange the event.
Mother's Day at our PURPLE day event went like all events do when there is cake and more cake ........Over £300 was raised for Epilespy research. Big thank yous need to go to all those who donated cakes , all those crafty folks who brought their wonderful crafts to the hall and last but not least, those who came and spent their money with us and raised such a fabulous amount for a great cause. THANK YOU !!
A fantastic night of fun and skill (ahem). Always a crowd pleaser, skittles night never fails to entertain, and brings people from all walks of life and ages together. The over all winner of the evening was Quatt's very own Nett Leach. For the men, Cecil Vernon put in an inspired performance but couldn't match Nett's over all score. And for the the under tens, Joshua from Kinver stormed it.
Many thanks to all of you who made it such a fab night.
Rich McMahon and Beyond Borders.
Saturday 22nd February
A fabulous nights entertainment performed by Rich McMahon and his sister Sam McMahon, brought a taste of Ireland to the Village Hall. Rich performed his own compositions interspersed with popular covers such as U2's 'Angel of Harlem' with beautiful harmonies from sister Sam. People travelled from far and wide, well... Birmingham, to catch a fantastic show. The performance encompassed popular music from down the ages and how it transcends borders. Rich was recommended by the wonderful Whalebone. We hope Rich, Sam and Maggie (Rich's partner) will join us again at the Village Hall in the not too distant future.
QUATT
VILLAGE
HALL
History of Events
Friday 10th July, 1-3pm, was the final part of a series of 2 hour 'selfie' art workshops, celebrating the achievements of the area's remarkable women. Share stories, photos and objects (and refreshments!) whilst exploring the art of portraiture in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Since their song 'Unlike Water' was used on a national TV commercial British multi-award-winning, multi-instrumentalist duo Blackheart have recorded three albums, enjoyed airplay in nearly every country in the world and played successful tours of UK, Ireland,
Germany, the Netherlands plus two headline tours of Australia and New Zealand.
It is with great sadness we report the death of Rich. For those who knew him and saw him perform will sorely miss him but will know of a kind, generous, warm and extremely talented individual. Our deepest condolences to Rich's family and friends.
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/24/rich-mcmahon-obituary
A fantastic effort by our walkers saw them all safely past the finishing line. Many thanks to our wonderful Quatt Strollers and to all those whom have sponsored.
This year we are raising money for the Village Hall and for Arthritis Research and it's still not too late to donate. Use the Paypal button below or contact us via the contacts page. Many many thanks again.
Can George foil Dr Agony's evil plot to take over the world .. will he save the Princess.. all will become clear when you join us for our latest production.
Come and let award winning Lajina of Masala Magic teach you how to make amazing samosas .. take a bagfull home .. if you don't eat them all before you go..
£20 inc. teaching, samosas to take home and refreshments.
The fun and food starts at 2pm
A beautiful setting to try a selection of different holistic therapies, make new friends, have a reading, and sample the delicious refreshments.
Therapies on offer:
Tuning Fork
Mongolian Sky Massage
Crystal Therapy
Flower Therapy
Shiatsu
Bach Flower Remedies
Bamboo Sticks
Readings:
Ribbon Readings
Psychic Readings
Angel Card Readings
A lovely day was had by all. Plenty of chocolate, tea and cake was consumed.
This exclusive Whalebone concert featured the fantastic music of our talented Shropshire favourites and the Kelley and Matt McRae
Kelley McRae grew up in Mississippi but called Brooklyn home for years before teaming up with guitarist Matt Castelein in 2011, when the duo traded in their NYC apartment for a VW camper van and hit the road full time. Thousands of miles and hundreds of shows later, they have toured coast to coast in the US, played to packed rooms across Europe, sold-out the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, and continue to build a passionate and dedicated following on the strength of their live performances.
Drawing comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duo’s music is wide ranging - comprising haunting ballads, tender love songs, and energetic guitar driven songs full of hope. Paste Magazine’s 4 Star review raves “Kelley moves effortlessly from the mournful tones of the plantation to the celebratory swing of the saloon, from songs of loss and decay to hymns of love and grace.” Acclaimed film director Wim Wenders told the San Francisco Chronicle that Kelley’s songs move him to tears, and BBC Radio’s Bob Harris calls the songs ‘brilliant.’
Kelley’s music has been featured in numerous independent films, Lifetime’s Army Wives, MTV and commercials for American Airlines and Unicef. She has also taken the stage at major festivals such as the Riverbend Festival, Forecastle Music Festival, CMJ, and NXNE.
Quatt Village Hall Committee would like to thank Lajina for a fantastic cookery demonstration. Everybody went home inspired and well fed after sampling the tasty dishes.
Masala Magic, created by Lajina who has a passion for good, healthy, tasty authentic home style Indian food, as eaten at home for many generations. She has created the same flavours with the reduction of fat, sugar and salt and was encouraged by my friends whilst out eating in an Indian restaurant to start my own business, they much preferred my style of home cooking than the dishes offered commercially.
The spices are lovingly prepared, roasted and ground before being carefully measured and packed into the pots to make perfectly spiced curries.
Arts Alive Present DEBS NEWBOLD
Pitting the Montagues against the Capulets, Debs catapults audiences into the torrid streets of Verona in an unforgettable storytelling performance. With just voice, words and a charismatic stage presence, the whole world of Romeo & Juliet is recreated by this spellbinding performer. Originally commissioned by Shakespeare's Globe, and a sell-out at the Hay Festival, this poignant and often hilarious retelling immerses audiences both in Shakespeare's incomparable verse and the warm, poetic storytelling that is uniquely Debs' own, showing why her performance has been hailed “a masterful piece of verbal cinema.
Our annual Burns Night consists of a five course meal, including hearty haggis and tatties, a wee dram for each toast and poems, prose and fun.
A few photos from the evening can be seen below. Thanks to Mat Purchase for the photos.
Bread making demonstration and talk by Janice Bell of Bread at Home.
This year marked 100 years of the beginning of World War One and 70 years of World War Two. Help commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice in our name and defence.
A service was held at St. Andrews Church, Quatt, from 10.30am and included the 11am marking of the Armistice.
People paid their respects to those individuals who served from Quatt. After the service the Church bells rang in commemoration.
Teas and cake were available at Quatt Village Hall, alongside items from both wars, forming a display, which had been kindly lent to Quatt Village Hall by family of those who fought in the wars. There wasn't an entry fee but £75 of the money raised from the sale of teas and cakes will go to a lasting memorial for those men and women who built the Spitfire. This is being done in conjunction with Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Any money raised above £75 will go to the Poppy Appeal.
The Private misses the farm. The Captain dreams of painting. The Corporal relishes the fight. And a hundred years later, The Woman seeks to understand.
A startling new play about action, humanity, and the legacy of war. Each Slow Dusk charts the experiences of three young men serving on the western front, linking their stories to a woman today, just home to her village after a tour of the battlefields. You’ll never walk past a war memorial in the same way again.
Nationally acclaimed Pentabus Theatre Company present a forensic examination of the impact of war from the UK’s most exciting new playwright Rory Mullarkey, winner of the Harold Pinter and George Devine Awards.
‘Pentabus Theatre Company skillfully shatters any image of a sleepy, bucolic England.’ Art desk
'Stunning, powerful, emotive and emotional. beautifully performed, a must see.' Quatt Village Hall
The Osiligi Maasai Warriors, a group of traditional performers from Kenya who regularly visit the UK in an effort to raise funds for their families and for improvement of their village back home.
The troupe performed their tribal song and danceand spread the word about their culture.
A fantastic display of music, dance and traditions enthralled the Quatt audience. ''The evening went too quickly'' was the phrase used by so many after the performance. People came from as far as the welsh border, one person even dashed over from Cardiff. Many thanks to Arts alive and especially to the Osigili Maasai Warriors.
A great time was had at Quatt Village Hall Fayre, lots of lovely people with amazing products. Thank you all. Photos to come.
The extremely popular rootsy, tootsy folk group returned to Quatt bringing there own brand of wonderul acoustic music.
The hall was once again packed to bursting with plenty of toe tapping and waggling of hare ears. The evening was just magical. Many thanks to Steve, Sarah and Charlie, we hope to see you again soon.
A fantastic afternoon was had by all at Dr Lal Haider's Persian cookery demonstration.
Wonderful aromas filled the hall and taste buds were treated to some devine dishes.
Many thanks to Dr Lal and to those whom attended for making it a success fundraiser for The Epilepsy Society.
Chef
Dr Lal Haider is a former Shropshire surgeon who swapped his doctor’s coat for chef’s whites and in recent years has become renowned for his unique slant on Persian Cuisine, influenced by more Western Palates, but still with a definitive nod to his Persian/Iranian roots.
Self taught Chef Lal cooks from the heart – learning how to cook from his mother whilst studying for his medical degree. Since moving to Britain and becoming a highly qualified Doctor, he always had the passion to cook – This was realised in 2009 when he acquired the Country Friends Restaurant in Dorrington.
Enthusiastic
“There are not many people in life who get to do the thing they love for a living, and cooking has always been my passion. I am very enthusiastic about Persian cuisine and it’s been great fun these past few years to bring those flavours to Shropshire.”
“My cooking is dominated by simplicity and yet the results are amazing; to look at, to smell and to taste! It is full of pleasant surprises!”
In recent years Dr Lal has been as accredited as a chef, as he was a doctor.
Award finalists in the United Kingdom South Asian Chef of the Year 2011 and 2012, and Shropshire Curry Chef of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013.
http://www.oldhallpersian.co.uk/
The weather stayed fine for fete fun at Dudmaston Hall.
The traditional fete included games, tombola, teas and BBQ. The cider, kindly provided by the Cider House, seemed go down very easily. The event was very successful and the funds raised will go to support the upkeep of St Andrews Church in Quatt.
Many thanks to those who supported the event.
Trio Gitan performed folk music at the village hall in their own inimitable and traditional way.
The Trio have built up quite a following and going by the excellent performance, we can see why.
Quatt Strollers strutted their stuff again this year, raising funds for Epilepsy Research and for the Village Hall upkeep.
The walk starts in the centre of Bridgnorth and meanders all the way to Brown Clee Hill and then back to Bridgnorth. The full course is 22 miles right to the top of Brown Clee, those who've reached the ripe old age of forty can take the slighter shorter route of twenty miles. The childrens walk is 7 miles, starts in Ditton Priors, up to Brown Clee and back to Ditton Priors.
The team performed magnificently, the following people very kindly walked as The Quatt Strollers.
Adult course:- Mark Embrey, Michelle Dredge, Peter Boileau, Mark Cooley, Jade Sivill, Harry Fletcher, Heidi Brown, Oliver Sage, Nikki Hook, Mike Tippins and Simon Leach.
Children's course:- Owen Rath and Robert McNaney
The Village Hall was packed to see the one and only Yam Yam Elvis performs Elvis classics as only Yam Yam Elvis could.The evening included typical Black Country grub......Faggots an Gray Pays.
The Cake Craft Workshop was a major success. The event was run by Wendy Millington who was able to tease out the creative sides of all of the attendees. A big thank you to Jane Thomson for helping to arrange the event.
Mother's Day at our PURPLE day event went like all events do when there is cake and more cake ........Over £300 was raised for Epilespy research. Big thank yous need to go to all those who donated cakes , all those crafty folks who brought their wonderful crafts to the hall and last but not least, those who came and spent their money with us and raised such a fabulous amount for a great cause. THANK YOU !!
A fantastic night of fun and skill (ahem). Always a crowd pleaser, skittles night never fails to entertain, and brings people from all walks of life and ages together. The over all winner of the evening was Quatt's very own Nett Leach. For the men, Cecil Vernon put in an inspired performance but couldn't match Nett's over all score. And for the the under tens, Joshua from Kinver stormed it.
Many thanks to all of you who made it such a fab night.
Rich McMahon and Beyond Borders.
Saturday 22nd February
A fabulous nights entertainment performed by Rich McMahon and his sister Sam McMahon, brought a taste of Ireland to the Village Hall. Rich performed his own compositions interspersed with popular covers such as U2's 'Angel of Harlem' with beautiful harmonies from sister Sam. People travelled from far and wide, well... Birmingham, to catch a fantastic show. The performance encompassed popular music from down the ages and how it transcends borders. Rich was recommended by the wonderful Whalebone. We hope Rich, Sam and Maggie (Rich's partner) will join us again at the Village Hall in the not too distant future.
QUATT
VILLAGE
HALL
History of Events
One of the most popular nights in Quatt's calendar.
Join us for a night of poetry, celebration, fun and frolics including the traditional Haggis meal. Piper Keith Wellings will be with us again to give that extra authentic feel for the nights proceedings.
Saturday 28th November
Christmas Art workshop
Come and see Mike Wojniak on tour all the way from America.
Mike unique style has been shaped by artists such as Coldplay, Andrew Belle, Radiohead, Sleeping at Last and Bon Iver; however, while these influences are discernible, Wojniak’s airy melodies, auspicious lyrics, and intricate compositions don’t simply mirror the genre, they add to it.
It is with great sadness we report the death of Rich. For those who knew him and saw him perform will sorely miss him but will know of a kind, generous, warm and extremely talented individual. Our deepest condolences to Rich's family and friends.
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/24/rich-mcmahon-obituary
This exclusive Whalebone concert featured the fantastic music of our talented Shropshire favourites and the Kelley and Matt McRae
Kelley McRae grew up in Mississippi but called Brooklyn home for years before teaming up with guitarist Matt Castelein in 2011, when the duo traded in their NYC apartment for a VW camper van and hit the road full time. Thousands of miles and hundreds of shows later, they have toured coast to coast in the US, played to packed rooms across Europe, sold-out the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, and continue to build a passionate and dedicated following on the strength of their live performances.
Drawing comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duo’s music is wide ranging - comprising haunting ballads, tender love songs, and energetic guitar driven songs full of hope. Paste Magazine’s 4 Star review raves “Kelley moves effortlessly from the mournful tones of the plantation to the celebratory swing of the saloon, from songs of loss and decay to hymns of love and grace.” Acclaimed film director Wim Wenders told the San Francisco Chronicle that Kelley’s songs move him to tears, and BBC Radio’s Bob Harris calls the songs ‘brilliant.’
Kelley’s music has been featured in numerous independent films, Lifetime’s Army Wives, MTV and commercials for American Airlines and Unicef. She has also taken the stage at major festivals such as the Riverbend Festival, Forecastle Music Festival, CMJ, and NXNE.
Our annual Burns Night consists of a five course meal, including hearty haggis and tatties, a wee dram for each toast and poems, prose and fun.
A few photos from the evening can be seen below. Thanks to Mat Purchase for the photos.
The Osiligi Maasai Warriors, a group of traditional performers from Kenya who regularly visit the UK in an effort to raise funds for their families and for improvement of their village back home.
The troupe performed their tribal song and danceand spread the word about their culture.
A fantastic display of music, dance and traditions enthralled the Quatt audience. ''The evening went too quickly'' was the phrase used by so many after the performance. People came from as far as the welsh border, one person even dashed over from Cardiff. Many thanks to Arts alive and especially to the Osigili Maasai Warriors.
A great time was had at Quatt Village Hall Fayre, lots of lovely people with amazing products. Thank you all. Photos to come.
The extremely popular rootsy, tootsy folk group returned to Quatt bringing there own brand of wonderul acoustic music.
The hall was once again packed to bursting with plenty of toe tapping and waggling of hare ears. The evening was just magical. Many thanks to Steve, Sarah and Charlie, we hope to see you again soon.
A fantastic afternoon was had by all at Dr Lal Haider's Persian cookery demonstration.
Wonderful aromas filled the hall and taste buds were treated to some devine dishes.
Many thanks to Dr Lal and to those whom attended for making it a success fundraiser for The Epilepsy Society.
Chef
Dr Lal Haider is a former Shropshire surgeon who swapped his doctor’s coat for chef’s whites and in recent years has become renowned for his unique slant on Persian Cuisine, influenced by more Western Palates, but still with a definitive nod to his Persian/Iranian roots.
Self taught Chef Lal cooks from the heart – learning how to cook from his mother whilst studying for his medical degree. Since moving to Britain and becoming a highly qualified Doctor, he always had the passion to cook – This was realised in 2009 when he acquired the Country Friends Restaurant in Dorrington.
Enthusiastic
“There are not many people in life who get to do the thing they love for a living, and cooking has always been my passion. I am very enthusiastic about Persian cuisine and it’s been great fun these past few years to bring those flavours to Shropshire.”
“My cooking is dominated by simplicity and yet the results are amazing; to look at, to smell and to taste! It is full of pleasant surprises!”
In recent years Dr Lal has been as accredited as a chef, as he was a doctor.
Award finalists in the United Kingdom South Asian Chef of the Year 2011 and 2012, and Shropshire Curry Chef of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013.
http://www.oldhallpersian.co.uk/
Quatt Strollers strutted their stuff again this year, raising funds for Epilepsy Research and for the Village Hall upkeep.
The walk starts in the centre of Bridgnorth and meanders all the way to Brown Clee Hill and then back to Bridgnorth. The full course is 22 miles right to the top of Brown Clee, those who've reached the ripe old age of forty can take the slighter shorter route of twenty miles. The childrens walk is 7 miles, starts in Ditton Priors, up to Brown Clee and back to Ditton Priors.
The team performed magnificently, the following people very kindly walked as The Quatt Strollers.
Adult course:- Mark Embrey, Michelle Dredge, Peter Boileau, Mark Cooley, Jade Sivill, Harry Fletcher, Heidi Brown, Oliver Sage, Nikki Hook, Mike Tippins and Simon Leach.
Children's course:- Owen Rath and Robert McNaney
The Village Hall was packed to see the one and only Yam Yam Elvis performs Elvis classics as only Yam Yam Elvis could.The evening included typical Black Country grub......Faggots an Gray Pays.
The Cake Craft Workshop was a major success. The event was run by Wendy Millington who was able to tease out the creative sides of all of the attendees. A big thank you to Jane Thomson for helping to arrange the event.
Rich McMahon and Beyond Borders.
Saturday 22nd February
QUATT
VILLAGE
HALL
History of Events
One of the most popular nights in Quatt's calendar.
Join us for a night of poetry, celebration, fun and frolics including the traditional Haggis meal. Piper Keith Wellings will be with us again to give that extra authentic feel for the nights proceedings.
Saturday 28th November
Christmas Art workshop
Come and see Mike Wojniak on tour all the way from America.
Mike unique style has been shaped by artists such as Coldplay, Andrew Belle, Radiohead, Sleeping at Last and Bon Iver; however, while these influences are discernible, Wojniak’s airy melodies, auspicious lyrics, and intricate compositions don’t simply mirror the genre, they add to it.
It is with great sadness we report the death of Rich. For those who knew him and saw him perform will sorely miss him but will know of a kind, generous, warm and extremely talented individual. Our deepest condolences to Rich's family and friends.
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/24/rich-mcmahon-obituary
This exclusive Whalebone concert featured the fantastic music of our talented Shropshire favourites and the Kelley and Matt McRae
Kelley McRae grew up in Mississippi but called Brooklyn home for years before teaming up with guitarist Matt Castelein in 2011, when the duo traded in their NYC apartment for a VW camper van and hit the road full time. Thousands of miles and hundreds of shows later, they have toured coast to coast in the US, played to packed rooms across Europe, sold-out the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, and continue to build a passionate and dedicated following on the strength of their live performances.
Drawing comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duo’s music is wide ranging - comprising haunting ballads, tender love songs, and energetic guitar driven songs full of hope. Paste Magazine’s 4 Star review raves “Kelley moves effortlessly from the mournful tones of the plantation to the celebratory swing of the saloon, from songs of loss and decay to hymns of love and grace.” Acclaimed film director Wim Wenders told the San Francisco Chronicle that Kelley’s songs move him to tears, and BBC Radio’s Bob Harris calls the songs ‘brilliant.’
Kelley’s music has been featured in numerous independent films, Lifetime’s Army Wives, MTV and commercials for American Airlines and Unicef. She has also taken the stage at major festivals such as the Riverbend Festival, Forecastle Music Festival, CMJ, and NXNE.
Our annual Burns Night consists of a five course meal, including hearty haggis and tatties, a wee dram for each toast and poems, prose and fun.
A few photos from the evening can be seen below. Thanks to Mat Purchase for the photos.
The Osiligi Maasai Warriors, a group of traditional performers from Kenya who regularly visit the UK in an effort to raise funds for their families and for improvement of their village back home.
The troupe performed their tribal song and danceand spread the word about their culture.
A fantastic display of music, dance and traditions enthralled the Quatt audience. ''The evening went too quickly'' was the phrase used by so many after the performance. People came from as far as the welsh border, one person even dashed over from Cardiff. Many thanks to Arts alive and especially to the Osigili Maasai Warriors.
A great time was had at Quatt Village Hall Fayre, lots of lovely people with amazing products. Thank you all. Photos to come.
The extremely popular rootsy, tootsy folk group returned to Quatt bringing there own brand of wonderul acoustic music.
The hall was once again packed to bursting with plenty of toe tapping and waggling of hare ears. The evening was just magical. Many thanks to Steve, Sarah and Charlie, we hope to see you again soon.
A fantastic afternoon was had by all at Dr Lal Haider's Persian cookery demonstration.
Wonderful aromas filled the hall and taste buds were treated to some devine dishes.
Many thanks to Dr Lal and to those whom attended for making it a success fundraiser for The Epilepsy Society.
Chef
Dr Lal Haider is a former Shropshire surgeon who swapped his doctor’s coat for chef’s whites and in recent years has become renowned for his unique slant on Persian Cuisine, influenced by more Western Palates, but still with a definitive nod to his Persian/Iranian roots.
Self taught Chef Lal cooks from the heart – learning how to cook from his mother whilst studying for his medical degree. Since moving to Britain and becoming a highly qualified Doctor, he always had the passion to cook – This was realised in 2009 when he acquired the Country Friends Restaurant in Dorrington.
Enthusiastic
“There are not many people in life who get to do the thing they love for a living, and cooking has always been my passion. I am very enthusiastic about Persian cuisine and it’s been great fun these past few years to bring those flavours to Shropshire.”
“My cooking is dominated by simplicity and yet the results are amazing; to look at, to smell and to taste! It is full of pleasant surprises!”
In recent years Dr Lal has been as accredited as a chef, as he was a doctor.
Award finalists in the United Kingdom South Asian Chef of the Year 2011 and 2012, and Shropshire Curry Chef of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013.
http://www.oldhallpersian.co.uk/
Quatt Strollers strutted their stuff again this year, raising funds for Epilepsy Research and for the Village Hall upkeep.
The walk starts in the centre of Bridgnorth and meanders all the way to Brown Clee Hill and then back to Bridgnorth. The full course is 22 miles right to the top of Brown Clee, those who've reached the ripe old age of forty can take the slighter shorter route of twenty miles. The childrens walk is 7 miles, starts in Ditton Priors, up to Brown Clee and back to Ditton Priors.
The team performed magnificently, the following people very kindly walked as The Quatt Strollers.
Adult course:- Mark Embrey, Michelle Dredge, Peter Boileau, Mark Cooley, Jade Sivill, Harry Fletcher, Heidi Brown, Oliver Sage, Nikki Hook, Mike Tippins and Simon Leach.
Children's course:- Owen Rath and Robert McNaney
The Village Hall was packed to see the one and only Yam Yam Elvis performs Elvis classics as only Yam Yam Elvis could.The evening included typical Black Country grub......Faggots an Gray Pays.
The Cake Craft Workshop was a major success. The event was run by Wendy Millington who was able to tease out the creative sides of all of the attendees. A big thank you to Jane Thomson for helping to arrange the event.
Rich McMahon and Beyond Borders.
Saturday 22nd February
QUATT
VILLAGE
HALL
History of Events
One of the most popular nights in Quatt's calendar.
Join us for a night of poetry, celebration, fun and frolics including the traditional Haggis meal. Piper Keith Wellings will be with us again to give that extra authentic feel for the nights proceedings.
Saturday 28th November
Christmas Art workshop
Come and see Mike Wojniak on tour all the way from America.
Mike unique style has been shaped by artists such as Coldplay, Andrew Belle, Radiohead, Sleeping at Last and Bon Iver; however, while these influences are discernible, Wojniak’s airy melodies, auspicious lyrics, and intricate compositions don’t simply mirror the genre, they add to it.
It is with great sadness we report the death of Rich. For those who knew him and saw him perform will sorely miss him but will know of a kind, generous, warm and extremely talented individual. Our deepest condolences to Rich's family and friends.
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/24/rich-mcmahon-obituary
This exclusive Whalebone concert featured the fantastic music of our talented Shropshire favourites and the Kelley and Matt McRae
Kelley McRae grew up in Mississippi but called Brooklyn home for years before teaming up with guitarist Matt Castelein in 2011, when the duo traded in their NYC apartment for a VW camper van and hit the road full time. Thousands of miles and hundreds of shows later, they have toured coast to coast in the US, played to packed rooms across Europe, sold-out the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, and continue to build a passionate and dedicated following on the strength of their live performances.
Drawing comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duo’s music is wide ranging - comprising haunting ballads, tender love songs, and energetic guitar driven songs full of hope. Paste Magazine’s 4 Star review raves “Kelley moves effortlessly from the mournful tones of the plantation to the celebratory swing of the saloon, from songs of loss and decay to hymns of love and grace.” Acclaimed film director Wim Wenders told the San Francisco Chronicle that Kelley’s songs move him to tears, and BBC Radio’s Bob Harris calls the songs ‘brilliant.’
Kelley’s music has been featured in numerous independent films, Lifetime’s Army Wives, MTV and commercials for American Airlines and Unicef. She has also taken the stage at major festivals such as the Riverbend Festival, Forecastle Music Festival, CMJ, and NXNE.
Our annual Burns Night consists of a five course meal, including hearty haggis and tatties, a wee dram for each toast and poems, prose and fun.
A few photos from the evening can be seen below. Thanks to Mat Purchase for the photos.
The Osiligi Maasai Warriors, a group of traditional performers from Kenya who regularly visit the UK in an effort to raise funds for their families and for improvement of their village back home.
The troupe performed their tribal song and danceand spread the word about their culture.
A fantastic display of music, dance and traditions enthralled the Quatt audience. ''The evening went too quickly'' was the phrase used by so many after the performance. People came from as far as the welsh border, one person even dashed over from Cardiff. Many thanks to Arts alive and especially to the Osigili Maasai Warriors.
A great time was had at Quatt Village Hall Fayre, lots of lovely people with amazing products. Thank you all. Photos to come.
The extremely popular rootsy, tootsy folk group returned to Quatt bringing there own brand of wonderul acoustic music.
The hall was once again packed to bursting with plenty of toe tapping and waggling of hare ears. The evening was just magical. Many thanks to Steve, Sarah and Charlie, we hope to see you again soon.
A fantastic afternoon was had by all at Dr Lal Haider's Persian cookery demonstration.
Wonderful aromas filled the hall and taste buds were treated to some devine dishes.
Many thanks to Dr Lal and to those whom attended for making it a success fundraiser for The Epilepsy Society.
Chef
Dr Lal Haider is a former Shropshire surgeon who swapped his doctor’s coat for chef’s whites and in recent years has become renowned for his unique slant on Persian Cuisine, influenced by more Western Palates, but still with a definitive nod to his Persian/Iranian roots.
Self taught Chef Lal cooks from the heart – learning how to cook from his mother whilst studying for his medical degree. Since moving to Britain and becoming a highly qualified Doctor, he always had the passion to cook – This was realised in 2009 when he acquired the Country Friends Restaurant in Dorrington.
Enthusiastic
“There are not many people in life who get to do the thing they love for a living, and cooking has always been my passion. I am very enthusiastic about Persian cuisine and it’s been great fun these past few years to bring those flavours to Shropshire.”
“My cooking is dominated by simplicity and yet the results are amazing; to look at, to smell and to taste! It is full of pleasant surprises!”
In recent years Dr Lal has been as accredited as a chef, as he was a doctor.
Award finalists in the United Kingdom South Asian Chef of the Year 2011 and 2012, and Shropshire Curry Chef of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013.
http://www.oldhallpersian.co.uk/
Quatt Strollers strutted their stuff again this year, raising funds for Epilepsy Research and for the Village Hall upkeep.
The walk starts in the centre of Bridgnorth and meanders all the way to Brown Clee Hill and then back to Bridgnorth. The full course is 22 miles right to the top of Brown Clee, those who've reached the ripe old age of forty can take the slighter shorter route of twenty miles. The childrens walk is 7 miles, starts in Ditton Priors, up to Brown Clee and back to Ditton Priors.
The team performed magnificently, the following people very kindly walked as The Quatt Strollers.
Adult course:- Mark Embrey, Michelle Dredge, Peter Boileau, Mark Cooley, Jade Sivill, Harry Fletcher, Heidi Brown, Oliver Sage, Nikki Hook, Mike Tippins and Simon Leach.
Children's course:- Owen Rath and Robert McNaney
The Village Hall was packed to see the one and only Yam Yam Elvis performs Elvis classics as only Yam Yam Elvis could.The evening included typical Black Country grub......Faggots an Gray Pays.
The Cake Craft Workshop was a major success. The event was run by Wendy Millington who was able to tease out the creative sides of all of the attendees. A big thank you to Jane Thomson for helping to arrange the event.
Rich McMahon and Beyond Borders.
Saturday 22nd February
QUATT
VILLAGE
HALL
History of Events
One of the most popular nights in Quatt's calendar.
Join us for a night of poetry, celebration, fun and frolics including the traditional Haggis meal. Piper Keith Wellings will be with us again to give that extra authentic feel for the nights proceedings.
Saturday 28th November
Christmas Art workshop
Come and see Mike Wojniak on tour all the way from America.
Mike unique style has been shaped by artists such as Coldplay, Andrew Belle, Radiohead, Sleeping at Last and Bon Iver; however, while these influences are discernible, Wojniak’s airy melodies, auspicious lyrics, and intricate compositions don’t simply mirror the genre, they add to it.
It is with great sadness we report the death of Rich. For those who knew him and saw him perform will sorely miss him but will know of a kind, generous, warm and extremely talented individual. Our deepest condolences to Rich's family and friends.
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/24/rich-mcmahon-obituary
This exclusive Whalebone concert featured the fantastic music of our talented Shropshire favourites and the Kelley and Matt McRae
Kelley McRae grew up in Mississippi but called Brooklyn home for years before teaming up with guitarist Matt Castelein in 2011, when the duo traded in their NYC apartment for a VW camper van and hit the road full time. Thousands of miles and hundreds of shows later, they have toured coast to coast in the US, played to packed rooms across Europe, sold-out the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, and continue to build a passionate and dedicated following on the strength of their live performances.
Drawing comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, the duo’s music is wide ranging - comprising haunting ballads, tender love songs, and energetic guitar driven songs full of hope. Paste Magazine’s 4 Star review raves “Kelley moves effortlessly from the mournful tones of the plantation to the celebratory swing of the saloon, from songs of loss and decay to hymns of love and grace.” Acclaimed film director Wim Wenders told the San Francisco Chronicle that Kelley’s songs move him to tears, and BBC Radio’s Bob Harris calls the songs ‘brilliant.’
Kelley’s music has been featured in numerous independent films, Lifetime’s Army Wives, MTV and commercials for American Airlines and Unicef. She has also taken the stage at major festivals such as the Riverbend Festival, Forecastle Music Festival, CMJ, and NXNE.
Our annual Burns Night consists of a five course meal, including hearty haggis and tatties, a wee dram for each toast and poems, prose and fun.
A few photos from the evening can be seen below. Thanks to Mat Purchase for the photos.
The Osiligi Maasai Warriors, a group of traditional performers from Kenya who regularly visit the UK in an effort to raise funds for their families and for improvement of their village back home.
The troupe performed their tribal song and danceand spread the word about their culture.
A fantastic display of music, dance and traditions enthralled the Quatt audience. ''The evening went too quickly'' was the phrase used by so many after the performance. People came from as far as the welsh border, one person even dashed over from Cardiff. Many thanks to Arts alive and especially to the Osigili Maasai Warriors.
A great time was had at Quatt Village Hall Fayre, lots of lovely people with amazing products. Thank you all. Photos to come.
The extremely popular rootsy, tootsy folk group returned to Quatt bringing there own brand of wonderul acoustic music.
The hall was once again packed to bursting with plenty of toe tapping and waggling of hare ears. The evening was just magical. Many thanks to Steve, Sarah and Charlie, we hope to see you again soon.
A fantastic afternoon was had by all at Dr Lal Haider's Persian cookery demonstration.
Wonderful aromas filled the hall and taste buds were treated to some devine dishes.
Many thanks to Dr Lal and to those whom attended for making it a success fundraiser for The Epilepsy Society.
Chef
Dr Lal Haider is a former Shropshire surgeon who swapped his doctor’s coat for chef’s whites and in recent years has become renowned for his unique slant on Persian Cuisine, influenced by more Western Palates, but still with a definitive nod to his Persian/Iranian roots.
Self taught Chef Lal cooks from the heart – learning how to cook from his mother whilst studying for his medical degree. Since moving to Britain and becoming a highly qualified Doctor, he always had the passion to cook – This was realised in 2009 when he acquired the Country Friends Restaurant in Dorrington.
Enthusiastic
“There are not many people in life who get to do the thing they love for a living, and cooking has always been my passion. I am very enthusiastic about Persian cuisine and it’s been great fun these past few years to bring those flavours to Shropshire.”
“My cooking is dominated by simplicity and yet the results are amazing; to look at, to smell and to taste! It is full of pleasant surprises!”
In recent years Dr Lal has been as accredited as a chef, as he was a doctor.
Award finalists in the United Kingdom South Asian Chef of the Year 2011 and 2012, and Shropshire Curry Chef of the Year 2011, 2012 and 2013.
http://www.oldhallpersian.co.uk/
Quatt Strollers strutted their stuff again this year, raising funds for Epilepsy Research and for the Village Hall upkeep.
The walk starts in the centre of Bridgnorth and meanders all the way to Brown Clee Hill and then back to Bridgnorth. The full course is 22 miles right to the top of Brown Clee, those who've reached the ripe old age of forty can take the slighter shorter route of twenty miles. The childrens walk is 7 miles, starts in Ditton Priors, up to Brown Clee and back to Ditton Priors.
The team performed magnificently, the following people very kindly walked as The Quatt Strollers.
Adult course:- Mark Embrey, Michelle Dredge, Peter Boileau, Mark Cooley, Jade Sivill, Harry Fletcher, Heidi Brown, Oliver Sage, Nikki Hook, Mike Tippins and Simon Leach.
Children's course:- Owen Rath and Robert McNaney
The Village Hall was packed to see the one and only Yam Yam Elvis performs Elvis classics as only Yam Yam Elvis could.The evening included typical Black Country grub......Faggots an Gray Pays.
The Cake Craft Workshop was a major success. The event was run by Wendy Millington who was able to tease out the creative sides of all of the attendees. A big thank you to Jane Thomson for helping to arrange the event.