Journalhttp://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/en-US2010-03-10T21:42:18ZSquarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Have you lost a dog?http://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/3/6/have-you-lost-a-dog.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-03-06T19:45:07ZDovedale Ilam Missing dogWe had a visitor today at the pub. She had followed some walkers up Dovedale. The walkers said that they had set out from Ilam. She is wearing a collar but does not have a tag and the vet cannot find a microchip. She is a border collie and looks as though she lives on a farm. She is being well looked after locally but if you are missing a dog then please call us on 01335 310205.

]]>Flagg Races brunchhttp://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/3/2/flagg-races-brunch.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-03-02T10:46:09ZEaster Events Flagg Races Peak District RacingEach year on Easter Tuesday, thousands of enthusiastic spectators enjoy Flagg Races, the thrilling spectacle of thoroughbreds racing across spectacular open countryside in the glorious Peak District.

Flagg Races is unique as a point-to-point course in that it is the only remaining point-to-point meeting to run the hunt members' race over natural hunting country.

The races start at 1.00 p.m. with pony racing beforehand. We will be serving brunch from 11.00 a.m. if you are on your way to the races. Booking is essential. Please telephone Emily on 01335 310205.

]]>Easter 2010 opening timeshttp://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/3/2/easter-2010-opening-times.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-03-02T10:04:42ZEaster Opening timesOver Easter this year, our opening times will be as follows. Please note that we will be very busy over Easter so we would recommend booking before setting out to avoid any disappointment. Please telephone Emily on 01335 310205 to reserve a table.

Maundy Thursday

Bar - 11.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Good Friday

Bar - 11.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Easter Saturday

Bar - 11.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Easter Sunday

Bar - 12.00 noon to 9.30 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Easter Monday

Bar - 12.00 noon to 9.30 p.m.

Kitchen - 12.00 noon to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Easter Tuesday (Flagg Races)

Bar - 11.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.

Kitchen - 11.00 a.m. (brunch) to 2.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Click here for the farm shop's opening times.

]]>The Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year Award 2011http://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/2/20/the-good-food-guide-restaurant-of-the-year-award-2011.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-02-20T18:52:07ZAwards Feedback Good Food Guide Reviews

Every year The Good Food Guide - a guide we respect because entry to The Guide is based purely on customer recommendation and not payment - runs a Restaurant of the Year Award. The Award is separate from the publication of The Guide but in the same way as The Guide it recognises excellence and good service at restaurants, pubs and cafes throughout the country.

Members of the public can nominate their favourite restaurants and pubs from 1 March 2010 until 21 April 2010; The Good Food Guide is particularly looking for those that offer regional dishes and use local produce. Each nomination earns you a place in a prize draw for a meal for two. Nominations can be made online if you follow the link to The Good Food Guide's website. The ten regional winners will feature in The Good Food Guide 2011.

The overall winner will be chosen by a panel of experts, led by the editors of The Good Food Guide. We were delighted to be nominated for the Award last year. We hope that you have enjoyed your experiences of The George over the last year and if you are able to spare a moment to recommend us then we would be very grateful indeed. If we hear any more news from The Good Food Guide, we will let you know.

]]>Mothering Sundayhttp://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/2/19/mothering-sunday.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-02-19T13:26:53ZEvents Mothering SundayBook now for Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent, which this year falls on 14 March 2010. For reservations, please call Emily on 01335 310205 or e-mail emily@thegeorgeatalstonefield.com.

]]>Yoga with Candida Elton at Lode Barnhttp://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/2/13/yoga-with-candida-elton-at-lode-barn.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-02-13T19:11:29ZDance Events Lode Barn YogaCandida will be running yoga sessions in Lode Barn, to the rear of the pub at 4.00 p.m. for approximately an hour and a half on the following Saturdays - 27 February, 6 March, 13 March and 20 March. Each session costs £6 per person. You can pay on the day or book in advance with Candida directly on 07941 243211 or by e-mailing her at yoga@candidaelton.co.uk.

The classes encourage ease and efficiency in movement. You will learn how to apply methods of breath awareness and anatomic visualisation to transitions into and out of key yoga postures, gradually building up to extended fluid sequences.

If you have previously experienced any form of hatha yoga this class will offer new ways of working, complementing your existing practice. If you are completely new to yoga this class will teach you a general and safe method for approaching key yoga postures, helping to improve your posture, alignment and freedom of movement in yoga and in everyday life.

Candida has over fifteen years of yoga experience, predominantly in Ashtanga and Scaravelli based methods. She has previously trained with many highly regarded teachers in New York and London (among them John Scott, Lino Miele, Sara Baird, Jean Hall and Giovanni Felicioni). Candida is also a contemporary dancer with experience in Body Mind Centring and Skinner Releasing – movement systems which inform her yoga teaching.

For more information visit Candida's website - www.candidaelton.co.uk.

]]>Snow flurrieshttp://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/2/11/snow-flurries.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-02-11T16:39:44ZSnow Weather WinterThe snow doesn't seem to be able to get held and the late afternoon sun is clearing the last of the snow from the Staffordshire blue tiles of the village rooftops. We are hoping that there isn't more snow before the weekend and during half-term next week.

]]>Snowdropshttp://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/2/2/snowdrops.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-02-02T10:10:13ZSnowdrops Spring Walking WinterToday is Groundhog Day, traditionally half way between Winter and Spring. Although the skies are cloudy, the first snowdrops are pushing through.

]]>Congratulationshttp://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/1/30/congratulations.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-01-30T21:17:15ZWeddingsOur heartiest congratulations to Jo and Andy who were married today at St Peter's Church and had their wedding breakfast at The George.

]]>Weather updatehttp://www.thegeorgeatalstonefield.com/journal/2010/1/8/weather-update.htmlBenjamin Hammond2010-01-08T13:07:03ZSnow Walking Weather WinterAll roads are now clear. We have just under a foot of snow in the fields.

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