Volume 3, Issue 6

October 15 NEWSLETTER

T h e Q u e e ns H e a d - B r o a d C h a l k e

October 2015

The Queens Head strikes back

with Star Wars Halloween treat
Weve managed to combine
the eerie fun of Halloween with
the drama and excitement of
the epic Star Wars movies this
October 31, with an amazing
event for children.

Wookie Cookies, all washed

down with Yoda Soda!
There will also be Halloween
crafts, a Star War quiz with
prizes and a goody bag to
take home.

Kids at The Queens Head,

Broad Chalke presents two
hours of intergalactic activities including a Star-Wars
themed tea to set our
younger guests up for an
evening of trick or treating
and Halloween happenings.

Tickets to this sensational

party cost just 15, but
places are limited so reserve
a place soon to avoid disappointment. Bookings are
being taken with a 5 nonrefundable deposit - a special, fun homework assignment will be provided with
the ticket.

From 4-6pm, they will be

able get starry-eyed as they
meet Luke Skywalker, Han
Solo, Princess Leia and C-3P0 and get
spooked by the evil Sith Lord, Darth Vader.
Partygoers can also dance with R2-D2 and try
to get him to follow their commands.
The special tea, which is fit to sate the appetite
of a Jedi Knight, features Tusken Raider Taters, Han-burgers, Obi-Wan Kebabs and Boba
Fett-uccine followed by some Jabba Jiggle and

And weve also got something for the grown-ups this Halloween: we are
hosting a karaoke evening in the evening.
Dressing up - in Stars Wars outfits or something more traditionally ghoulish - is optional,
although we will be awarding a prize for the
best costume.
Just a reminder that we are now open all day,
every day, including breakfast (served 8-10am).

Festive celebration
menu out now
This year we will once again be extending a warm,
wintertime welcome to those who want to let us
take the stress out of the Christmas Day cooking
with our delicious lunch (noon-3pm). Priced at
59.95, it features a welcome drink, plus four
courses with dishes to suit all tastes, including
traditional turkey with all the trimmings.
There are also some special party menus for the
run-up to Christmas, which offer a fantastic opportunity to those wanting to catch up with
friends, family or colleagues for a seasonal celebration. Prices are 19.95 for two courses and
24.95 for three. 10 deposits per head are required. Childrens meals cost half the price of
adult menus.

If you want to know why we have a Discworld

Baron in the pub, pop in and find out about
this tribute to our late, great neighbour - and
Queens Head regular - Sir Terry Pratchett.

Were also planning a great New Years Eve

event with a tasty buffet plus entertainment to get
you in the party mood for seeing in 2016. More
information will follow, but let us know if you want
to be kept up to date with our plans.

Join our new loyalty scheme

HANDY TO KNOW:
CONTACTS
Phone 01722 780344
Website
www.queensheadbroadchalke.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.thequeenshead
broadchalke
Twitter: queensheadwilts

Sign up for our new loyalty scheme and

get a special prize for simply joining. This
could be one of our scrumptious desserts,
a bottle of wine or 25% off your food bill.

youll also receive another one on your

wedding anniversary. Once the scheme is
established, other deals and promotions
will be added.

Then, every year on your birthday, you will For details , ask landlady Elizabeth Edbe sent an email featuring a special offer - wards or see http://bit.ly/1IkYJN5.

Calling all darts player

to come to the oche
If you are a dab hand with the arrows,
why not join our darts team?
The new season of the Tisbury Darts
League is just starting and runs through to
April with games taking place on a Friday
evening.
The Queens Head teams practice sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday
evenings.
Dont forget that our friendly pub is also
an ideal location to learn or play the clever
card game, bridge. If you are interested in
joining either the darts team or finding out
more about our bridge facilities, contact
landlady Elizabeth Edwards for details.

Blooming marvelous!
A BIG blooming thank you to our lovely
neighbours Mike and Ena for looking
after our hanging baskets throughout the
summer and making us look so pretty.
We hope you enjoyed them, too!

FACILITIES
Families welcome (board games available)
Dogs welcome (with well-behaved owners!)
Dart board
Four B&B rooms
Newspapers and magazines
WiFi
BT Sports available for selected fixtures
OPENING HOURS
Open 11am-11pm Mon-Sat, Noon-10.30pm
Sun. Also open early for breakfast (see
below)
Food served Breakfast served 8-10am
main menu: Noon-9.30pm Mon-Sat, Noon8pm Sun.
DIARY DATES
Sunday Lunch: Enjoy a delicious, traditional
Sunday roast every Sunday. Meals cost just
9.95 - and we do all the washing up!
Bridge Club Evening: Tuesday evenings.
Ask for details - free lessons available
Saturday, October 31: Halloween Star
Wars childrens party and adults karaoke evening: Fun crafts and a delicious
themed tea at a very special themed Star
Wars event (see overleaf for full details),
followed by karaoke in the evening (prizes
for fancy dress)
Christmas Menu: Festive party meal options now available - see page 1 for more
information and pick up a menu at the bar.
Christmas Day Lunch: Our delicious
stress-free lunch is served noon-3pm.
New Years Eve: Special buffet and
entertainment to see in the New Year

Tasting Notes: Glorious Game cask ale

In our newsletters we like to highlight different
Badger-branded beers produced by Blandfordbased brewers Hall & Woodhouse. This time, we
focus on a new seasonal ale, Glorious Game,
whose launched is timed to coincide with the
Rugby World Cup and Cask Ale Week (September
24 - October 4 - technically more than a week, but
when it comes to good ale, whos counting?).
The ale is the result of a collaboration between the
Hall & Woodhouse brewing team and Slovenian
hop farmers. It combines British and European
malt styles with a trio of Slovenian hops: aromatic,
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pine-like Dana and Bobek, plus citrusy Celeia to

give a refreshing ale thats full of character.
Heres our at-a-glance guide, but if you want to
try before you buy, ask for a sample at the bar:
Colour Golden
ABV 3.8%
A good match fora Thai curry or hand-cured
meats
Availability October to November as a cask ale
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