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The Lunch Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon (unless otherwise stated) at a different restaurant each month. The menus vary in price and content but hopefully average out over the year at a reasonable cost. It is an opportunity for members to meet together socially and try out different restaurants which, as individuals, they may not have had the chance to try before. We always have a quiz which is usually related to the venue or its theme. We hope you will find something of interest to your “taste” and look forward to meeting up with you each month. I am always happy to hear about your recommendations for reasonably priced venues.

We are always grateful when members can offer lifts to non-drivers but could members contact the drivers directly please where possible, as it is getting to be a big job phoning round! Of course, I should be happy to find lifts for new Lunch Group members and I would also be grateful if drivers could indicate to me that they are willing to offer lifts. And please offer a contribution towards the cost of petrol if possible. When putting your name down, if the menu is available, could you please indicate your menu choices at that time.

On April 25th we went to Ego @ The Ashfields when John Orosz and Peter Hindle won the General Knowledge quiz.

Then on May 23rd we tried something different and went to Yamas Tapas at Thurland Street, Nottingham when June Williamson and Doreen Werle won the Greece Quiz.

On June 27th we are trying yet another new (to us) venue at The Duke of Wellington, Kirkby in Ashfield but on July 25th we are returning to Ciao Bella at Mansfield. The menus are on the U3A website so please let me have your menu choices as soon as possible.

The lunches organised by the Lunch Group are open to all U3A members, regardless of whether they are regulars or not but of course subject to restaurant seating restrictions so it’s first come, first served; I should be grateful if you could let me know if you are interested as soon as possible so that I can let other members know if I have places left.

For any information about the Lunch Group, please contact Sandra Green on the form below:-

The Duke of Wellington, Kirkby – Lunch, Wednesday, 27th June

To Start
Soup of the Day £3.95
Prawn Cocktail £3.95
Breaded Mushrooms £3.95.
Nachos £3.25
Moules Marinieres £3.95
Hot n Kicking Chicken Wings £3.95
Brussels Pate £3.95

Main Courses
Gammon Steak £6.95
Rump Steak £7.95
Surf & Turf £8.95
Steak & Chicken Combo £8.95
Cajun Chicken £7.95
Mixed Grill £9.95
The Duke Mighty Mixed Grill £13.95
Chicken & Ribs Combo £10.95

Old Favourites
Rose’s Homemade Pie £6.95
Cottage Pie £6.95
Chilli Con Carne £6.95
Roast of the Day £6.95
Quiche £6.95
Ham, Egg & Chips £6.95
Fish & Chips (Cod or Plaice)(mushy or garden peas) £5.95
Wholetail Scampi £7.45
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank £8.95
Short Rib of Beef £8.95

The Curry Selection
Beef Madras £7.95
Chicken Jalfrezi £7.95
Chicken Balti £7.95
Chicken Korma £7.95
Chicken Tikka Masala £7.95
Lamb Rogan Josh £8.45
Panang Chicken Curry £7.95
Chickpea, Sweet Potato & Spinach Curry £7.95

Pasta Dishes
Roquette Pesto Chicken Pasta £7.95
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni £6.95
Spaghetti Bolognaise £6.95
Salmon Pasta Bake £7.95
Vegetable or Beef Lasagne £6.95

Pizza
Chicago Town Stuffed Crust Buffalo Chicken Pizza £8.99
Chicago Town Classic Crust BBQ Feast Pizza £8.99
Chicago Town Beef Brisket Pizza £8.99
Chicago Town Pepperoni Pizza £8.99
Chicago Town Four Cheese Pizza £8.99
Chicago Town Classic Crust Chicken & Bacon Melt £8.99

For Dessert
Hot Rocky Road Chocolate Roulade Pudding £2.95
Ginger Rum & Raisin Pudding £2.95
Panettone & Chocolate Bread & Butter Pudding £2.95
Flavoured Iced Smoothie Dessert £1.95
Pear & Pomegranate Pecan Crumble £2.95
Old School Puddings £2.95 Choice of spotted dick, treacle or jam with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Sponge Puddle Pudding with Chocolate Sauce £2.95
Chicago Town Chocolate Dessert Pizza £7.95

Sides
Bowl of Chips £2.00
Cheesy Chips £2.50
Onion Rings £1.75
Garlic Bread (2 pieces) £1.75

Light Bites
Baguette, Chips & Salad £3.95
Jacket Potato & Salad £3.95

Hot Drinks
Tea – £1.75
Americano – £2.00
Latte – £2.25
Cappuccino – £2.25
Espresso – £2.00 Double – £3.00
Hot Chocolate – £2.25
Mocha – £2.25

Wine List
The Reds Bottle Glass125 ml 175ml 250 ML
Hardys Shiraz £11.15 £2.30 £3.05 £4.15
Casillero del Diablo £13.15 £2.70 £3.60 £4.90
Carmenere
El Cipres Malbec £12.35 £2.55 £3.35 £4.60
Santa Helena Merlot £11.35 £2.35 £3.10 £4.25
Stowells Merlot Chile £2.20 £2.90 £4.00
Three Pillars £11.85 £2.45 £3.25 £4.40
Cabernet Sauvignon
The Whites
Hardy’s Chardonnay £11.15 £2.30 £3.05 £4.15
Nika Tiki Sauvignon £13.15 £2.70 £3.60 £4.90
Blanc
Canaletto Pinot £11.65 £2.40 £3.20 £4.35
Grigio
Stowells £2.20 £2.90 £4.00
Liebfraumilch
Rose
Hardy’s Rose £11.15 £2.30 £3.05 £4.15
Caneletto Pinot £11.65 £2.40 £3.20 £4.35
Grigio Rose
Stowells White £2.20 £2.90 £4.00
Zinfadel By the glass only – 125 ml

Please contact Sandra, the group leader, via the form below:-

The Lunch Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon (unless otherwise stated) at a different restaurant each month. The menus vary in price and content but hopefully average out over the year at a reasonable cost. It is an opportunity for members to meet together socially and try out different restaurants which, as individuals, they may not have had the chance to try before. We always have a quiz which is usually related to the venue or its theme. We hope you will find something of interest to your “taste” and look forward to meeting up with you each month. I am always happy to hear about your recommendations for reasonably priced venues.

We are always grateful when members can offer lifts to non-drivers but could members contact the drivers directly please where possible, as it is getting to be a big job phoning round! Of course, I should be happy to find lifts for new Lunch Group members and I would also be grateful if drivers could indicate to me that they are willing to offer lifts. And please offer a contribution towards the cost of petrol if possible. When putting your name down, if the menu is available, could you please indicate your menu choices at that time.

On April 25th, 2018, we went to Ego @ The Ashfields with its beautiful interiors. Food was good also! The Quiz was won by John Orosz and Peter Hindle.

On May 23rd, 2018, we are trying something different and going to Yamas Tapas at Thurland Street, Nottingham.

In June (27th) 2018, we are going to the Duke of Wellington in Kirkby and in July we hope to be at Ciao Bella, Mansfield, again.

For any information about the Lunch Group, please contact Sandra Green using the form below:-

The Lunch Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 12 noon (unless otherwise stated) at a different restaurant each month.  The menus vary in price and content but hopefully average out over the year at a reasonable cost.  It is an opportunity for members to meet together socially and try out different restaurants which, as individuals, they may not have had the chance to try before.  We always have a quiz which is usually related to the venue or its theme.  We hope you will find something of interest to your “taste” and look forward to meeting up with you each month.  I am always happy to hear about your recommendations for reasonably priced venues.

We are always grateful when members can offer lifts to non-drivers but could members contact the drivers directly please where possible, as it is getting to be a big job phoning round!   Of course, I should be happy to find lifts for new Lunch Group members and I would also be grateful if drivers could indicate to me that they are willing to offer lifts. And please offer a contribution towards the cost of petrol if possible. When putting your name down, if the menu is available, could you please indicate your menu choices at that time.

On March 28th we went to Porterhouse by Barlows at Annesley where we had a lovely meal served by very pleasant and helpful staff and we can thoroughly recommend this venue. The “Meat Quiz” was won by Selina & Fred Bramley and Joyce Burton.

On April 25th we are going to Ego @ The Ashfields and on May 23rd we are trying something different and going to Yamas Tapas at Thurland Street, Nottingham. See the menu on the U3A website.

For any information about the Lunch Group, please contact Sandra Green on the form below or tel. 0115 8408132.

Wednesday, 23rd May,2018, at 12 noon. Yamas Greek Restaurant, 5 Thurland St. Nottingham Places are limited so please let me know as soon as possible if you wish to book a place and also please let me have your menu choices at the same time.
YAMAS Lunch Menu 3 Tapas/Meze dishes for £7.95 per person Just choose any 3 from the following
Chorizo [GF] Grilled pieces of Spanish Chorizo sausage
Spanakopitta Feta cheese and spinach wrapped in Filo pastry
Tzatziki [GF] The classic Greek dip. Yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and mint
Dolmades [GF] Seasoned lamb minced meat and rice, wrapped in vine leaves
Patatas Bravas [GF][V] Fried potatoes in a spicy tomato salsa
Midia [GF] Mussels cooked in a cream sauce
Fakes Salata [GF] A lentil Salad with peppers, herbs and feta cheese
Chicharrones de Pollo Fried chicken fillets with Aioli
Sweet Pepper Bites [GF] Mini peppers stuffed with cream and chorizo
Houmous [GF] [V] A chick pea dip blended with garlic and lemon
Champiñones al Ajillo [GF] Sautéed Mushrooms with lemon and garlic
Dakos Traditional Cretan Salad with barley rusks, tomatoes and Feta
Calamares Crujientes Crispy fried Kalamari
Tirokroketes Homemade Greek style cheese balls, served with a chutney
Kritharaki Rice pasta with beef mince and tomatoes, topped with cheese
Stifado [GF] Traditional beef casserole cooked with onions, wine vinegar, tomato and cinnamon
Add a basket of Pitta Bread or Patates Tiganites (chips) or Mixed Olives for only £1.50 each
Lunch Specials
Chicken Salad £4.85 Fried chicken fillets served on a bed of salad topped with olives and feta
Halloumi Salad £4.85 Halloumi Cheese fried, served on a bed of salad topped with olives & feta
Halloumi and Lounza Pitta £5.45 Pieces of Halloumi Cheese & Smoked Pork Loin, with tomatoes & cucumber served with Patates Tiganites
Chicken Wrap £4.95 Grilled pieces of chicken, wrapped in pitta with tzatziki, tomatoes & onions
Falafel & Halloumi Wrap £4.95 Homemade Falafels with Halloumi Cheese wrapped in a pitta with houmous and tomatoes
Pork Gyros £4.95 Traditional Greek Gyros wrapped in a pitta with tzatziki, tomatoes and onions
[V] – Suitable for vegans [GF] – Free from Gluten. The ingredients do not contain gluten, However, all the food is prepared in a kitchen where gluten is present
For Allergens please see ‘Allergy Advice’ sheet
To contact the group leader, please use the form below:-