July Newsletter
Welcome to our July newsletter. Please do encourage friends and neighbours to sign up to our monthly newsletter, they can sign up HERE
Summer evening light on the Common
On 28th June we celebrated the Shop and Cafe’s second birthday. Amberley, you know how to have a good time! For the second year in a row, the weather was glorious for our birthday party and there was joy all around! So many of you came along to join in the celebrations, you made it a record-breaker for the shop and cafe. All proceeds are going towards a new, fast oven that will transform our menu offerings. We were so busy that we barely took any photos, but we hope these few give you a taste of the good time that was had by all. Big thanks to all attendees as well as everyone involved behind the scenes and on the day - from selling jigsaws to cooking sausages - all soundtracked by the fabulous Rodborough Folk Orchestra who created a great atmosphere.
Shop News
The shop team are ready for summer with some new additions. We have some wonderful marinades and spice rubs in stock alongside a range of delicious condiments to spice up your summer BBQ. Selsley Red Onion Marmalade dolloped on top of a cheeseburger made with slices of smoked applewood cheddar (in the chiller) takes a bbq burger to another level. Have you tried the Louisianna Cajun seasoning on a spatchcock chicken slow cooked in the bbq? Or for speed rub it on some flattened out chicken breasts with a little olive oil and char grill and serve with salad and a home made slaw.
Salt Bakehouse are still popping up on a Tuesday morning from 10.30am. They are in the forecourt selling delicious sourdough and pastries for an hour.
I have been making a grilled goats cheese salad on repeat, using slices of goats cheese log (supplied by Taylors of Minchinhampton and you will find it in the chiller) with a mix of crushed walnuts and fresh breadcrumbs (I use up any ends of Salt sourdough) pressed on top, a sprig of thyme and a drizzle of Cotswold Gold cold pressed rapeseed oil then under the grill on a baking sheet lined with foil for a couple of mins - (or in the oven works well too - just keep an eye or it will go molten before you know it!). Slide it off onto a pile of lightly dressed leaves and a spoon of Selsey herb farm chilli jam wouldn’t go a miss on the side!!
Don’t forget we have teamed up with IronEasy to offer dry cleaning, laundry and ironing as well as alterations and repairs. Simply drop your items off at the shop. For more information pop in or check out their website http://ironeasy.biz/
CAFE NEWS
The summer menu is proving popular with customers
We have launched our new summer menu featuring a selection of mouthwatering salads and frittata – served warm or chilled, depending on your preference. Check out the photos which show a Mediterranean frittata, which has peppers and feta, with side salad. This plate features a local spin on a Waldorf salad and an Italian green bean, olive and caper salad. Other salads include penne, tomato and pesto. We continue to sell the ever-popular hot sausage rolls with Selsley chutney and sandwiches from Henry’s in Minchinhampton, both available with side salad. The latest sandwich flavours are: chicken and bacon, hummus and rocket, and egg mayo.
On 23rd June the cafe had a student take over with outgoing Year 6 students from Amberley Parochial School hosting a ‘communi-tea’ have a look at the website for some lovely photos. Tim has done a fab job of giving the website an overhaul.
MUSICAL SUNDAYS WILL BE BACK IN THE AUTUMN - do you know any talented musicians who might like to play for an hour one Sunday afternoon? if so let Alison know.
TuSC -Tuesday storytelling club will be back in the summer holidays in the cafe.
DIGIHUB happens in the cafe on the second Monday of every month from 2pm - 3pm. It is specially designed to help you make the most of online services. If you or you know anyone who is maybe struggling with renewing their car tax online, or setting up online shopping, or who needs to do an online application please do encourage them to come along for some help. You can book a 1-1 session by telephoning the shop and reserving a slot 01453 616061. Or alternatively pop in on a the second Monday of the month and see how it works.
WHAT’S ON IN JULY
Tuesday 1st July - SALT BAKEHOUSE are stopping at Amberley Shop, 10.30 – 11.30am EVERY TUESDAY.
Friday 4th July - Friday Cuppa 10.30am -12 noon in the Church
Friday 11th July - Friday Cuppa 10.30am -12 noon in the Church
Monday 14th July - DIGIHUB in the cafe 2pm-3pm
Monday 14th July - 18th July Archway students in the shop doing work experience - come and say hello!
Tuesday 15th July - SALT BAKEHOUSE are stopping at Amberley Shop, 10.30 – 11.30am EVERY TUESDAY.
Friday 18th July - Friday Cuppa 10.30am -12 noon in the Church
Tuesday 22nd July - TuSC - Tuesday storytelling club for children aged 2yrs-5 yrs. 10am-10.30am in the Cafe, all welcome
Tuesday 22nd July - SALT BAKEHOUSE are stopping at Amberley Shop, 10.30 – 11.30am EVERY TUESDAY.
Friday 25th July - Friday Cuppa 10.30am -12 noon in the Church
Tuesday 29th July - TuSC - Tuesday storytelling club for children aged 2yrs-5 yrs. 10am-10.30am in the Cafe, all welcome
Tuesday 29th July - SALT BAKEHOUSE are stopping at Amberley Shop, 10.30 – 11.30am EVERY TUESDAY.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY.
MUSICAL SUNDAY - Sunday 10th August Carport Quartet will be playing in the cafe 2-3pm
BANK HOLIDAY CREAM TEAS - Monday 25th August 2pm - 3.30pm booking essential.
MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING - Friday 26th September in the Cafe.
TuSC will be running every Tuesday throughout August 10am-10.30am in the Cafe, all welcome
a little note on parking……….
Parking on the forecourt is for blue badge holders only. We would ask you kindly not to park on the gravel or on the forecourt unless you are loading and unloading for the parish rooms or are a blue badge holder. School, playgroup, walkers and emergency vehicles all need to safely access the forecourt and they can’t do this if it is being used as a car park.
From Alison our volunteer co-ordinator…….
VOLUNTEERING
Anyone who is interested in volunteering either behind the scenes or on the shop floor, should contact me on alison@truphet.com We always welcome new volunteers and full training and refresher training is a big priority for us.
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