Why not join us for the May Book Talk

From 12.00pm - 1-00pm

Meriel White will be discussing 

The Pleasure of English Food - Alan Davidson

“Stargazey pie, Cheshire cheese, toffee apples, fish and chips, Sussex pond pudding, Cumberland sausages, pasties, gingerbread, dumplings and Cox's orange pippins are just some of the edible delights in this glorious celebration of English food from across the country and its history. From the etiquette of afternoon tea to the origins of mince pies, from the best way to eat a Stilton to how to cook a proper Yorkshire pudding, here are both well-loved favourites and unsung heroes from the nation's mouth-watering culinary heritage.” Penguin Books

Some Country Houses and their Owners - James Lees-Milne

“During the 1930s and 1940s, a charming, clever and sharply observant young man named James Lees-Milne visited the owners of country houses all over England with a view to persuading them to hand over their properties for preservation by the National Trust.  His famous diaries of these travels, first published in the 1970s, are both uproariously funny, as he describes the owners' eccentricities, and deeply poignant, as he depicts a world and way of life which are coming to an end. “ Penguin Books

You might like to bring coffee and cake! There are copies of the books available please contact Carole Miles emshape.carole@virgin.net

Directions to the meeting point - Approaching from the A14 -Turn off at Junction 2 and head north on the A508 towards Market Harborough, shortly after the entrance to Kelmarsh Hall the road descends and reaches a left hand bend, take the turning right on the apex of thisbend signposted "Arthingworth 1 1/2"

Carry on along this road until you reach the first farm on your left alongside the bridge over the road. Immediately after the bridge turn left onto the Car Park/Picnic area.

For those approaching from the north on the A508 the Arthingworth turn is at the end of the long straight after you have passed the left and right lay-by's. 

If you are joining us please tick the Book Talk slot at the Doodle Link here