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Announcements & News
August 7th, 2008
On Saturday 6th September we will be celebrating our 2nd year Birthday Anniversary with a Beer & Wine festival as we launch our new and improved local beer selection and extended wine section.
Festivities will commence at 11.30am as we invite you to sample the wares and meet the new suppliers accompanied by the fantastic sound of the jazz band ‘Deep South’.
Henry’s big BBQ will be out in force to tantalise your taste buds with our fantastic home reared & home made sausages and burgers.
Festivities 11.30 – 4.30pm.
Music from 11.30 – 3.30pm
Shop and café open as usual from 9.30am.
We hope to see you there.
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August 7th, 2008
Congratulations to the Lincolnshire Quality Beef, Lamb & Pork Scheme on their recent Environment Impact Award as part of the Business in the Community’s “Awards for Excellence 2008”
They won the prestigious Northern Foods Rural Action Award for companies that address issues facing rural communities and help to create and maintain vibrant and sustainable rural economies.
Lincolnshire Quality Beef, Lamb & Pork are a co-operative group of 90 farmers, 15 butchers (we are members) and 68 convenience food stores. Their established brand values are to uphold high standards of traditional stockmanship – care and respect for animals; ensure that it is a short distance (less than 60 food miles) from ‘farm to fork’ and that all products are to a consistently high standard and traceable back to specific farms
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August 7th, 2008
Just to let you know that our popular Eco bags are now back in stock after such a long time!
Again, to remind you that for every £50 you spend in the shop you get a free Eco bag to put all your Henry’s produce in.
We are still asking our customers to send in their photos of their Uncle Henry’s bag in a far away place. The bag that has travelled the furthest so far belongs to our very own Uncle Henry pictured whilst on holiday in Australia
To ease your consience, our regular carrier bags are actually bio-degradable so we can all do our bit to save the environment!
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July 15th, 2008
For those of you who dont already know, we offer a range of craft workshops and demonstrations in a friendly, informal and fun atmosphere. From flower arranging, to card making and even a watercolour course all led by a range of experienced and professional teachers (group bookings welcome). If you have any ideas or suggestions for future courses then please drop me an email to info@unclehenrys.co.uk.
Dates of forthcoming events:
FLOWER DEMONSTRATIONS - Further dates will be announced shortly
Saturday, July 19th 2-4pm - Summertime Flowers - Places still available
Saturday, September 13th 2-4pm - Late Summer Bloomers
Saturday, October 11th 2-4pm - Season of Mists & Mellow Fruitfullness
CARD MAKING CLASSES - Further Classes will be announced shortly
Saturday, September 20th 1-4pm - Christmas Decoupage
Yes, I know, Christmas in September! Why not be ahead of the game this year and get those cards out early!
WATER COLOUR COURSE
We are delighted to be hosting another workshop course this year, led by Pat Beeby.
The course commences Wednesday, September 17th at 2pm for 6 weeks. Booking is essential. Price is £40 for the entire course. Please ask for further details at the tills.
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July 4th, 2008
Just to keep all our regular customers updated, we are sad to say that Frances has now left to go back to University. I cant believe that it has been a year since she started with us. She will be missed!
This is my first blog, so please excuse any mistakes and I hope that I can keep you informed and up to date with all the latest news from Uncle Henrys.
As I stated in the title, Summer is here at last, well I hope so, havent seen the latest weather forecast! New into the shop this week is the fantastic Summer Cooler presse (cucumber, mint and geranium) from Belvoir Fruit Farms, Grantham. When I mentioned to the team this was coming into stock, the verdict was unanimous “That would go great with Pimms!” we had a tasting session last night and it does!
Also new this week, we have a great range of Risotto and cous cous mixes, a perfect salad suggestion for those BBQ parties. We also have a new range of ambient pates which include Smoked salmon, Mackerel & pepper or Trout & Chardonnay plus a few more, great for picnics.
Last but not least, for all those of you who have been asking for Lincolnshire Jams, we now stock the fantastic Scotts Fruit Jams from Sleaford, one of my particular favourites is the Gooseberry & Elderflower.
Anyway, I must sign off now, any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate to email me info@unclehenrys.co.uk
Have a great weekend,
Clare
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June 20th, 2008
The farm is busy at the moment irrigating potatoes to get them ready for harvesting in early August.
Combining is less than a month away, which will be the start of the busy period for the farm.
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June 10th, 2008
Uncle Henry’s are off to the Lincolnshire show and we would love to see you there too!
18th & 19th June
Uncle Henry’s will be attending the one hundred and twenty fourth Lincolnshire Show offering a feast in food and farming for everyone.
Uncle Henry’s mini shop will be located in The Mews, where you can gain a true shopping experience
We will be launching our brand new shop loyalty card whereyou can be rewarded (greatly) for shopping at Uncle Henry’s and be the first to know about exclusive events and offers at our award winning shop.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine when you bring your Uncle Henry’s Eco Bag along to the show. Visit our stand with your bag and adults over 18 will get a complimentary glass of wine to enjoy in our hospitality area.
So for a truly great day out for all the family, come along to the county event of the year and visit Uncle Henry’s stand!
See you there!
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June 2nd, 2008
Uncle Henry’s Open Farm Sunday was a huge success raising £583.40 for Lindsey Lodge Hospice and pig racing being the true highlight of the day!
Although the day started on a wet note, the clouds cleared and it stayed dry for us all day.
The pigs got everyone cheering with pig rocket being the clear winner, and the interactove tractor and trailer rides had children and adults amazed with all the machinery we had on show, but our bright yellow combine won on scale, noise and wow factor!
Ricardo Ravenelli was the winner of the ‘Guess the Weight of our New Tractors’ Competiton. Mr Hewitt, Kim Hodgson, Jennifer Lawson and Mandy Quinn also got it right at 22 tonnes for all three tractors but Ricardo’s name was picked out of a hat by Meryl Ward. He took home a pair of John Deere overalls.
Lindsey Lodge had a great day raising money for their hospice, and all the visitors gave so kindly to the charity.
All that is left to say is a big Thank You to everyone that came and see you next year on Sunday 7th June!!
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May 30th, 2008
We are pleased to tell you about our new product this week,
Our Orchard Pig Farm Pressed Apple Juices have been flying off the shelves to we have welcomed a new edition to the range
The Orchard Pig Farm Pressed Somerset Cider.
We have On-Tap Dry Cider and Medium Cider as well as bottles of Dry Sparkling or Lightly Sparkling Table Cider
So visit Uncle Henry’s and grab a bottle of Orchard Pig Cider and Apple Juices.
You know what they say about an apple a day….
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May 22nd, 2008
On Sunday 1st June we will be opening our gates for Open Farm Sunday 2008. Organized by LEAF (Linking the Environment and Farming), Open Farm Sunday offers a fantastic oppurtunity for everyone, young and old, to enjoy the living, vibrant countryside of Lincolnshire.
So come along and join us on Sunday 1st June, we are open from 10am to 4pm and events start from 11.30am. There will be something for everyone, including famililes, walkers, birdwatchers and children.
Enjoy a tractor and trailer ride around the farm, where you can meet the farmer, learn more about where your food comes from and watch a machinery demo. Other events include pig racing, mini beasts hunt and a range of competitions to take part in.
So which sense will you feed this Open Farm Sunday?
From the team at Uncle Henry’s x
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May 9th, 2008
Freshly picked aparagus in now at Uncle Henry’s!
The best of Lincolnshire’s asparagus has been chosen by Chris Kitchen, our local vegetable farmer specialising in asparagus and shallots.
Our chefs tips is to lightly brush the asparagus with olive oil and place them on the bbq for 5 minuites turning once….simple but so tasty!
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May 2nd, 2008
SUMMER IS HERE!
You will be pleased to hear the British Strawberry season has arrived. Fresh into the shop is the first of this years British Strawberries, perfect for the summer days which are just round the corner, and not one for doing things in halves, we have some indulgent cream and ice cream to go with the best of the British Strawberries….so visit Uncle Henry’s and start celebrating the British summer with us!
CHANGE TO OUR BOOKING POLICY
Due to customer demand we are having a trial month where we will not be taking bookings in the cafe during the week or on Saturdays. The trial will be going on throughout May and we would love to hear your comments about the new system, good or bad! Don’t panic though; there will be no change to our Sunday lunch bookings. If you would like to book for a large party or for a group booking, separate arrangements can be made, please email us at info@unclehenrys.co.uk or phone us on 01652640308.
NEW EVENTS AT UNCLE HENRY’S THIS SUMMER
This summer we are offering a range of craft workshops and demonstrations. These events are incredible days out for you, your family and your friends so BOOK EARLY as places are selling FAST! Saturday 17th May - Hooray it’s May Flower Demonstration. Learn all you need to know to create a beautiful flower arrangement, themed with this seasons best in flowers and colours. Joy, our experienced and professional teacher will guide you through everything you need to know and do to create your own May flower arrangement. Places are £5 per person and include tea and coffee whilst watching Joy wow you with her skills. The demonstration starts at 2pm and there will be a raffle run at the end, giving you the chance to win one of Joy’s arrangements. Please call our office on 01652640308 to book a place. Saturday 7th June - TeaBag Folding Card Workshop. This very special workshop is designed for people interested in creating their own unique cards to give to loved ones, friends or family. Janice, our professional and extremely talented teacher will guide you through creating your own masterpiece, step by step, no matter what your ability you will go home with a beautiful handmade card. Places are £10 per person; all materials are provided but if you do have a small craft knife, a pair of small sharp scissors and a small cutting mat that would be of great help. The workshop starts at 1pm and runs until 4pm. Tea and coffee will be provided and Janice will guide you through each step to create your own handmade card to take home.
OPEN FARM SUNDAY HERE AT UNCLE HENRY’S
Uncle Henry’s invites you to come along, rain or shine and celebrate British Food and Farming!!! Uncle Henry’s will be offering activities for all the family, and every generation, so make it a day to remember for all the family! Tractor and trailer rides will be available throughout the day, showing you all the areas of the farm you wouldn’t normally get to see! There will be a chance to meet the farmer and ask him what it is like to farm, work in the countryside and lots lots more…he may even give you a few tips on how to grow your own potatoes or rear your own pig! There will be a free farm trail for you to explore, including information boards to let you know what’s going on in all the different areas of Uncle Henry’s! Bob Mould our local bee keeper will be here all day demonstrating his skills and teaching you the secrets of his trade! New this year is our Pig Racing, where you can edge your bets on which one of our Hampshire pigs will be by crowned winner in our race to the grub…not to be missed! Our Award winning Farm Shop will be open, selling our own home reared pork products at our butchery, our homemade cakes and quiches and lots more of Lincolnshire’s finest, quality, seasonal foods! And after all that (and more) our award winning cafe welcomes you to come along to rest and indulge in out delicious homemade food. Uncle Henry’s Big BBQ will also be in full swing, giving you the chance to sample our home reared pork burgers and sausages, a delicious treat! So we have refreshments covered! We will be open from 10am-4pm whatever the weather!! We have full disabled access, toilets and unlimited parking as well as our children’s play area, secluded courtyard and relaxing coffee lounge. If you would like more information please call our office on 01652640308 and watch this space for more information.
WACKIEST USE OF UNCLE HENRY’S
You may have noticed in our Spring Newsletter ‘Our Youngest Fan’ piece, where one of our customers sent in a picture of their Friends baby surrounded by Uncle Henry’s products at Christmas. We thought this was a superb idea and would love more pictures of you or someone you know putting our products to the wackiest use, or even having ‘Our Oldest Fan’. We are also running a competition to see which Uncle Henry’s Eco-Bag has travelled the furthest, so if you are planning a holiday don’t forget your eco-bag! Any pictures you have, we would love to see and put them up on our blog or even in our next newsletter so get snapping that camera! Please send your pictures to info@unclehenrys.co.uk.
OUT AND ABOUT
Uncle Henry’s will be at the Lincolnshire Show this year, so come along and visit our new and improved stand. The show will be on the 18th and 19th June and is an event not to be missed. We are offering our customers a complimentary glass of wine if you come along and bring your Uncle Henry’s Eco Bag. See you there.
From the team at Uncle Henry’s x
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April 20th, 2008
We are extremely pleased to announce (if you haven’t already seen them) that we have our brown road signs up around the County thanks to Lincolnshire District and County Council.
We understand some customers who have been frustrated by our poor signage but worry not, it has been solved with 14 signs around the county directing you right to our door!
So we look forward to welcoming our regular and new customers through our door, hopefully with more ease than previously!
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April 2nd, 2008
Uncle Henry’s are pleased to welcome The Orchard Pig, farm pressed Somerset Apple Juices to our Shop and Cafe.
We are selling the Jonagold Sparkling Apple Juice, with a lingering burst of freshness, enhanced by a wonderful light sparkle and the Falstaff Still Apple Juice, which has an initial burst of sweetness which develops into a lingering hint of pear with a lemony tang.
The apple juices are available to buy in the shop and the cafe and will be perfect to welcome in the summer months…
The apples are harvested from unsprayed and naturally maintained orchards, matured for at least 6 months before bottling. The magnificent, cloudy, award winning apple juices are made from whole crushed apples-full of fruity goodness with no added flavourings!
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March 31st, 2008
This Saturday see’s the first Art Demonstration here at Uncle Henry’s
‘How to Start a Watercolour’
Come along and watch Pat, our extremely talented artist demonstrate the skills behind painting. No matter what your skill, Pat will guide you through…
Pat will demonstrate the art of watercolours and tempt you into attending our 6 course art workshop which will be run here at Uncle Henry’s by Pat throughout April, May and June.
The demonstration is free and will be held on Saturday 5th April at 2pm. There is no need to bring any materials, just yourself and your friends and family.
Come along and enjoy an afternoon in our pleasant and relaxing surroundings with a complimentary cup of traditional tea or Lincoln and York coffee, whilst learning all about the art of watercolours.
For more information please call 01652640308 or email us at info@unclehenrys.co.uk
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March 12th, 2008
We have a Spring in our step with our new creative classes coming to Uncle Henry’s.
Pat Beeby, our extremely talented art teacher will at Uncle Henry’s on Saturday 5th April, giving a detailed demo on ‘how to start a watercolour painting’.
The demo is free of charge and will be run from 2pm-4pm, with refreshments included. The demo will give you the chance to see what our classes are all about, and if you want to learn more from Pat will be offering you the chance to sign up to our 6 session workshops later on in the year!
That’s not all…we also have our 3D Decoupage Card Making Workshop on Saturday 26th April 1pm-4pm. The afternoon is a hands-on workshop, giving you the oppurtunity to make your own card to take home all for only £10 per person, places are limited.
Decoupage is a craft, where Janice, our card making tutor, will teach you how to make simple, but very effective pictures, which will be mounted to make delightul greeting cards.
All the materials will be provided but if you are interested in a place we would ask you to bring a pair of small, sharp scissors and a craft knife.
No experience is necessary for either of the classes, as all the techniques will be explained fully!
If you would like more information on any of the classes we offer or to book a place please contact Frances on 01652640308.
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March 11th, 2008
Taste of Lincolnshire annonced the winners of their awards that distinguish establishments serving excellent Lincolnshire fare.
During a luncheon at the Petwod Hotel, in Woodhall Spa we were over the moon to be winners in the Best Tearoom Category and Highly Commended in the Growers and Retailers Section.
Meryl said ‘we’re really thrilled to recieve these awards. It’s great to have our hard work recognised, especially the staff who have helped make our whole venture possible’.
The awards recognise businesses both small and large. From guesthouses serving locally sourced breakfast eggs and bacon to bakeries passionate about plumbread. And from a specialist shop showcasing Lincolnshire produce to pubs serving sizzling Lincolnshire sausages amongst other top quliaty Lincolnshire produce.
From everyone at Uncle Henry’s we’d like to also say a big thank you to all our customers who make our tearoom so successful!
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February 27th, 2008
Mothers Day is fast approaching, but there is no need to panic on what to treat your Mum, Grandmother or wife to this Mothers Day!
Uncle Henry’s has the prettiest flowers to treat your Mum too, from small flowering pots to large beautiful bouquets. Their flying out of the shop and are all made my Joy our professional flower demonstrator and tutor, and with each one being that little bit different, we can truly say you can buy something completely unique this Mothers Day!
If flowers don’t take your fancy then we have lots more instore, including our Mothers Day handmade hampers. Each one has been hand selected and decorated my Clare, Rebecca and myself.
If your cooking a special meal for your Mum this Mothers Day we have everything you need for a perfect lunch, including all our joints at the butchery including our delicious range of homereared pork, all our fresh seasonal vegetables, our homegrown potatoes and lots more.
So no matter what you have planned this Mothers Day be inspired at Uncle Henry’s.
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February 22nd, 2008
Mothers Day Flower Arranging - Sat 1st March 2-4pm £5 per person
Treat yourself, your mum or both of you to an afternoon of flower demonstrations with Mothers Day as our theme. Places are limited.
Mothers Day - Sun 2nd March
Uncle Henry’s will be the ideal place to find that perfect present,all the delicious ingrediants you could wish for to cook that special Mothers Day Meal, and the cafe will be having a special menu only on that day, booking is essential and with a few tables left dont miss out!
Uncle Henry’s Spring Craft Fair Sat 8th March free entry
Visit Uncle Henry’s and be inspired for Easter with our craft stalls including hanmade jewellery, children’s gifts and fabulous artwork
Easter Flower Arranging Demonstration Sat 15th March £5 per person
Please see instore for more details and to book a place. Places are limited.
Easter Sunday 23rd March
Easter wouldn’t be Easter without some delicious chocolate to indulge on so visit the store for those delicious treats
Horncastle Food and Drink Fayre Saturday 29th March
Come and visit our store at the fayre and celebrate everything that is good about food and drink in Lincolnshire
Art Demonstrations Saturday 5th April free entry
Pat, our professional artist will be hosting a demonstration on how to start a watercolour, offering something for all abilities. See in store for more details.
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January 29th, 2008
Select Lincolnshire Roadshow – Uncle Henry’s Farm Shop
Tuesday , 19th February 2008
The Select Lincolnshire team are holding an informal Roadshow event here at Uncle Henry’s
Farm Shop on Tuesday 19th February 2008 between 10am and 12pm. Timed to coincide
with Bacon Connoiseurs week, the event will provide an ideal opportunity to come along and find out more about how Select Lincolnshire can help your business whilst indulging in a complimentary Uncle Henry’s home reared bacon roll!
If you would like to attend simply come along on the day between 10am and 12pm.
For further details please call Helen Scott on 01522 550593 or e-mail Helen.scott@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
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January 29th, 2008
FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATIONS AT UNCLE HENRY’S
Joy Naylor our experienced, professional and very talented teacher has been offering flower demonstration classes to Uncle Henry’s customers and at only £5 per person including tea and coffee its an unminssable oppurtunity.
Saturday was our first one of 2008 and it was so successful we have dates set until July.
Dates coming up our:
Saturday 1st March - Mothers Day Flowers
Saturday 15th March - Easter Flowers
Saturday 19th April - New Beginnings
Saturday 17th May - Hooray its May
Saturday 14th June - Bloomin June
Saturday 19th July - Summertime
If you would like more information on our flower arranging demonstrations or would like to book a place please contact Frances on 01652640308 or email her at marketing@unclehenrys.co.uk
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January 21st, 2008
This week Uncle Henry’s is celebrating Farmhouse Breakfast Week!
There will be our tasty breakfast ‘works’ on all day everyday aswell as other breakfast specials on our blackboard, including kippers!
Our new blackpudding will also be avialable in the cafe to try, one customer said ‘it was the best black pudding they have ever tried’, aswell as it being available to buy in the shop!
Uncle Henry’s has everything you need for a farmhouse breakfast….Uncle Henry’s award winning Lincolnshire sausage, Uncle Henry’s bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, bread, free range eggs, our very own black pudding, home gorwn potaotes and thick cut marmalade or delicious strawberry jam!
So visit Uncle Henry’s and allow us to make the breakfast for you in our cafe, or stock up on everything you need to make your very own farmhouse breakfast when you get home!
Happy Farmhouse Breakfast week from everyone at Uncle Henry’s
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January 16th, 2008
The CLA in association with Knight Frank has announced the regional winner of the Best Building Conversion category of the prestigious CLA Buildings awards.
Regional Winner of the Best Conversion is Uncle Henry’s Farm Shop.
In the centre of a working commercial arable and pig farm Uncle Henry’s represents rural diversification in its truest sense. The redundant traditional livestock buildings in the centre of the farm have been transformed into a superb farm shop, cafe, conference facilties and commercial kitchen.
Announcing the awards Helen Woolley CLA Regional Director said that ‘the conversion represents a perfect marriage between old and new. Built with the traditional Lincolnshire limestone and beamed ceilings, the buildings incorporate a modern interior’.
James Way from Knight Frank, one of the panel of judges, commented ‘Uncle Henry’s is a thriving business, benefiting the wider rural community in the locality as an outlet for their high quality produce. The project provides considerable local employment and incorporates expanding plans for educational oppurtunities for school parties to learn about agriculture and conservation’.
He continued ‘The winners of this award and other entrants have shown great passion and determination, often in the face of a difficult agricultural environment, to find new, ambitious uses for redundant buildings and assets and have used their intiative and drive to achieve a new or added dimension to their businesses.’
On recieving the award Meryl Ward said ‘we are delighted that the combined efforts of the archtiectural, design and building team have been recognised by this award and are extremely proud of the way they have delivered our vision for a sensational shop and education facility. They have managed to create the ‘wow’ factor whilst retaining the rural ambience. We would like to thank all the individuals who were involved in the process from the East Midlands Development gency, the West Lindsey planning team and the craftsmen on site.’
Also receivign awards are The Thomas Centre run by Jan Crean and The Fenstra Centre run by Andrew Green both receive Highly Commended Certificates.
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January 3rd, 2008
From everyone at Uncle Henry’s, we would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year.
Uncle Henry’s have had a very busy few months with Christmas, but we are pleased to report it went really well. But there is no time to take a break, we have lots lined up for 2008!
Mothers Day class on Saturday 1st March
Easter flowers class on Saturday 15th March
If you would like more information or to book a place please ask when you’re next instore or call me, Frances.
Keep your eyes peeled to our blog to see what is coming up in 2008!
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December 18th, 2007
We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas this year!
We’re already looking ahead to 2008 at Uncle Henry’s with exciting events and themed weeks.
FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST WEEK - 20th -26th January 2008
MOTHERING SUNDAY FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATIONS - Date to be announced
SPRING CRAFT FAIR - Date to be announced
Please do not hesitate to contact us or keep updated on the blog for more information.
From a very festive team at Uncle Henry’s Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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December 14th, 2007
Uncle Henry’s welcomes Santa to the store from12pm - 3pm on Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December!
Santa will be in his Henry’s Christmas Grotto, giving children the chance to meet santa, tell him what they would like for christmas and take their own Uncle Henry’s gift home.
£2.50 per child
Merry Christmas from everyone at Uncle Henry’s.
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December 4th, 2007
Uncle Henry’s were proud to be national finalists in the BBC Radio Food and Farming Awards last week
The BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards celebrate the people who are passionate about good food in Britain, and Uncle Henry’s were celebrated for their efforts over the past year and got down to the final four out of hundreds of nominations in the category of Best Local Food Retailer of 2007.
Celebrity chefs and top food writers joined the finalists including Meryl and Steve for the awards at Birmigham Museum and Art Gallery on 28th November. Uncle Henry’s cooked our delicious potato wedges served with chilli jam and our award winning Lincolnshire Sausages for the chefs and writers to try.
Uncle Henry’s were exceptionally proud to be finalists in the awards and represent Lincolnshire.
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November 26th, 2007
Christmas Eve 9.30am – 1pm*
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Thurs 27th December Closed
Fri 28th December 9.30 am – 5pm
Sat 29th December 9.30 am – 5pm
Sun 30th December 10am – 4pm
New Years Eve Closed
New Years Day Closed
Wed 2nd January Closed
Thurs 3rd January Open as normal
*Café closed for hot food, open for coffee, cakes Mulled wine and mince pies
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November 26th, 2007
Our Christmas inspired craft fair was a huge success
The event drew record numbers of customers into our shop and cafe. Our local craftsmen and women were busy selling all their beautiful handmade and unique crafts and our cafe was full all day, but Julie our cafe manager still managed a quick browse around the stalls and couldn’t resist getting her purse out!
I want to say a big thank you to all the stall holders for providing such lovely products, thank you to everyone that came and had a look around, we hope you enjoyed the day and also thank you to Alan Stennett for coming along and doing his one off book signing!
But dont worry if you couldn’t make it, we still have lots of lovely gifts, delicious food and pretty decorations in the shop and Alan Stennet signed a few spare copies of his new book!
Now all that’s left to say is ‘let the festive season begin’!!
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November 22nd, 2007
Uncle Henry’s Christmas Craft Fair
Saturday 24th November 10am - 5 pm
To celebrate the festive period we are hosting a Christmas inspired Craft Fair, allowing Lincolnshire craftsmen and women to showcase their skills and products to customers at Uncle Henry’s. The stalls have been handpicked by Fran with Chrsitmas gifts in mind, so if you are looking for the extra special and unique gift or just want to browse around and see whats best in Lincolnshire come along.
Aswell as the craft fair, author Alan Stennett will be in store doing a signing for his new book that is just out, The Lost Railways of Lincolnshire. Alan will be in store from 10am to 12pm, he will be selling his new book and giving you the oppurtunity to get it personally signed by the author himself!
So come instore and celebrate the start of the festive period with all the staff at Uncle Henry’s.
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November 16th, 2007
Prepare yourself for a real festive treat… Our Christmas Marquee is open!
Come along and celebrate the beginnning of the festive season with our delicious Christmas food and drink and other fabulous Chrsitmas gifts, treats and decorations all displayed in the marquee.
As well as all the treats we have for sale, there is plenty of space for you to sit down in the marquee and enjoy a coffe and a piece of cake or have a lunch with friends or family and admire the Chrsitmas displayt we have!
The marquee is open from 9.30am - 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm Sunday and closed on Monday!
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November 8th, 2007
Uncle Henry’s have been extremely busy the last few weeks with Christmas just round the corner, preperations for a truly magical festive season are in full swing…
To launch the festive season, we are hosting a Christmas countdown evening on Thursday 15th November 3pm - 8pm. Our late night shopping experience gives you the chance to sample the delights of what we will have to offer this Christmas instore, whilst indulging in our homemade mince pies and winter warming mulled wine. There will be lots of tasters in store including our Christmas inspired hams, our delicious homemade cakes, Lincolnshire poacher cheese and much much more. Come instore or call for more details.
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Due to the success of our flower arranging demonstrations in store, Joy our flower arranging teacher has created an Uncle Henry’s Christmas flower arranging course. Come along to the store, for the day and learn how to make a wreath, a mantlepiece deisgn and a table top arrangment all inspired by Chrsitmas. Included in the day is a delicious Uncle Henry’s lunch and all the equipment and flowers you’ll need to make your flower arrangements which you also get to take away and show off to your friends and family. If you would like anymore information or to book a place please contact Frances on 01652640308.
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The farm is winding down now for the winter but I am pleased to say Paul, our farm manager, has been working hard to get all the potatoes lifted, and next years wheat crop has been sown…well done to all the arable team for working so hard over the summer!
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Our Christmas craft fair is round the corner and will be an event not too miss. Local craft companies have been invited to come along giving you the chance to stock up on those unique Christmas presents for family and friends. The fair is on the 24th November 10am - 5pm and Alan Stennett, author of Nobbut a Yellerbelly and The Lost Railways of Lincolnshire will be instore for a one off book signing. More information about the Craft Fair will be posted nearer the time, or pop in store and ask one of our members of staff for more details.
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The Delicious magazine is instore for you to buy, and has been a roaring success already with us selling out of copies only days after getting them instore and at only £3.10 you can see why. The Christmas edition is now instore and with some fabulous recipies and brillaint ideas for making this Christmas that extra special it’s not an edition to miss so pop instore and grab your self a delicious magazine!
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October 18th, 2007
Uncle Henry’s are pleased to tell you, we now have Venison available in store!
Clare, our manager and Louise our butcher have been working hard to also get a selection of game products in store, and with winter looming they will be the perfect winter supper!
There is a new sausage available for you to buy, our Port and Cranberry is a great Autumn/ Winter sausage and is flying off the counter already!
If you have any suggestions for a winter product that we could stock instore we would be delighted to hear them!
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October 10th, 2007
Dare I say Christmas is round the corner and here at Uncle Henry’s we like to be prepared and give you the oppurtunity to celebrate the festive season with us!
I have just launched the Christmas 2007 menu in store but not wanting to leave anyone out I have included it here on Uncle Henry’s blog for you to wet your appetite, and give you a taste of whats to come…
MENU
Traditional Turkey Breast served with Uncle Henry’s Christmas cranberry sausage, our home reared bacon, chestnut stuffing and homemade bread sauce
Uncle Henry’s Sweet Glazed Home Cured Ham with cider and mustard dressing, accompanied by Cumberland sauce
Chestnut Crown Roast delicious layers of nuts, spinach and chestnut (v)
All served with crispy roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Individual Christmas Pudding served with Brandy sauce, cream or ice-cream
Trio of Ice Cream Blyton traditional ice cream served with a delicious hot chocolate sauce
A Selection of Uncle Henry’s Homemade Desserts
*****Lincoln and York freshly brewed coffee or traditional tea
Our delicious Christmas menu is avaliable for £15 per person for group bookings where your meal will be served to you in your own private function room.If you would like any more information or to book call me on 01652 640308.We look forward to celebrating Christmas with you at Uncle Henry’s.Frances.
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September 27th, 2007
The ‘delicious’ magazine is now available instore to buy for only £3
Uncle Henry’s are pleased to now stock the fabulous delicious magazine instore. It’s the magazine no food lover can go without, so thats why we thought it would be perfect for our ever increasing food loving customers! Its brimming with great ideas and the so come instore and grab Novembers issue!
Teapigs is now available instore and it is a must have in your shopping basket!
Clare and I first saw these a few months back at a food show and fell in love with them straight away, and we now have them instore for you to buy. They do a range of high quality tea including morning glory and darjeeling earl grey!
Teapigs aim is to have no airs or graces just great quality, fine tea, and I agree, their tea is best I have had for a long time and my particular favourite is their darjeeling earl grey which is great first thing in the morning to give you that all important wake up call!
Come instore, buy a box and see what you think!
Coming soon!
Clare has found us some brilliant gift wrapping paper full of the delights of the farm yard and choices for all occasions! It will be instore within the next month so keep your eyes peeled!
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September 27th, 2007
BBC Look North came along to Uncle Henry’s this week to investigate the future of the Lincolnshire Sausage!
Uncle Henry’s was the location of a news piece on the threat of the Lincolnshire sausage yesterday. Meryl, Lousie our butcher, Linda our cook and Stuart our visiting butcher aswell as our pigs all became local celebrities as they appeared on our screen on the 6.30 pm news on Wednesday.
Look North were looking into the difficulties surrounding pig farmers like Meryl in the area, and the impaxct it may have on our famous Lincolnshire sausage. The film crew were impressed with the store, and cafe but found asking the pigs to stand still for more than a few seconds an extremely difficult task!
Meryl also appeared on the BBC Ten o’clock national news last Friday, discussing the role that supermarkets have on prices in the farming industry! They visited our pig farm, Uncle Henry’s and sampled our cafe menu, learning all about pig farming in Lincolnshire.
Go online to the BBC website and watch it again, to catch Meryl, Uncle Henry’s staff and our pigs!
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September 27th, 2007
The farm is busy lifting potatoes at the moment, but with all the wet weather we have had it isn’t an easy job! Today they are lifting King Edwards on the field down the drive to Uncle Henry’s so come along and see how Paul, our farm manager lifts those King Ed’s!
We are still suffering some movement restrictions due to the foot and mouth outbreak, but don’t worry there is still plenty of pork for the shop, and Louise our butcher has plenty of meat to make our suasages!
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September 27th, 2007
Uncle Henry’s are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for the CLA (Country Land and Business Association) and Knight Frank Rural Buildings awards.
The awards aim to showcase the very best new or converted rural buildings that reflect not only a wide range of diversification projects but also high quality design and workmanship.
Uncle Henry’s buildings have been quoted as ‘a perfect marriage between old and new’ by the regional judges.
We will keep you posted on the results and see if uncle Henry’s makes it through to the National Awards.
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September 20th, 2007
Uncle Henry’s First Birthday celebrations exceeded expectations with record numbers of people visiting the shop and cafe.
The day was a huge success, even though it was rather windy for our poor stall holders! The cafe was busy, the shopping baskets were full, and Henry’s Big BBQ wasn’t so big for very long as we sold all our burgers!
Uncle Henry’s saw lots old and new faces who came to celebrate our first year of being open, meet the farmer was popular as ever and the scare crow competiton made the farm look even better if not slightly creepy!
The winner of the scare crow competion was Chloe, aged 6 from Scunthorpe. Chloe has won an Uncle Henry’s goody bag full of farm staionary and pretty stickers which is on its way to her now!
I would like to thank all the stall holders that came along and braved the fierce winds, giving visitors a taste of whats best in Lincolnshire. I would also like to thank all the Uncle Henry’s staff that worked so hard up too and on the day to make it so successful, we couldn’t have done it without you, but most of all I would like to thank all the visitors that came and celebrated our first Birthday with us, we hope you enjoyed the day and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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September 12th, 2007
Following the latest foot and mouth outbreak, restrictions will be in place concerning the movement of any animals. However the planned Birthday Celebrations at Uncle Henry’s this coming Sunday are not affected by the recent outbreak and will still go ahead as planned.
Uncle Henry’s are keen to promote that the countryside is still open and that the farming industry needs the nations support more than ever, so come along and celebrate Uncle Henry’s First Birthday but more importantly support British Farming and the countryside.
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September 11th, 2007
There is only 5 days left now until the famers market, and Uncle Henry’s First Birthday and we are busy putting the finishing touches to the celebrations!
Julie, our cafe manager, put on a scare crow competition in her village of Glentworth last weekend, and is kindly bringing some of the competitors scare crows to Uncle Henry’s in time for the big day so visitors can come and have a look and see which one they think is best!
A competition will be running for children under 15 years of age to choose which one they think looks the best. The one with the most votes will be announced here on the blog later on next week whilst the names of the people who voted will be placed in a hat and Julie will pick a name out of the hat and they will win a Uncle Henry’s Special Prize!
So come along and Judge the Scare Crow!
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September 4th, 2007
After all the awful weather we have had lately and the severe lack of a decent summer, Uncle Henry’s is pleased to say combining is finished, the sheds are full, and we now have a much happier farm manager in the office!
However, it doesn’t stop there, the farmers are now busy on the potatoes…
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September 4th, 2007
As I mentioned in my first blog, I am arranging a farmers market at Uncle Henry’s to celebrate our first year of being open. The farmers market is on Sunday 16th September, from 10am to 4pm and is free for you to come along to.
The market will comprise of a number of our producers that use have in store, selling their products and giving you lots of tasty tasters. Stall holders include:
Saxby Aberdeen Angus Beef
Gringley Gringo
Wold Top Brewery
Cote hill Cheese
Pipers Crisps
As well as the farmers market, the Birthday celebrations will also include other activites such as:
Meet the Farmer
Farm Trail
Machinery and Garden Equipment Stand
Henry’s BIG BBQ
I hope you can come along and celebrate our first Birthday with us. If you have questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact me and keep checking online for more upto date information.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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September 4th, 2007
Uncle Henry’s were pleased to award Carolyn Jones with first prize for the competition she entered at the West Lindsey District Council Churches Festival, where Carolyns’ name was drawn out of a hat and won a luxury Uncle Henry’s Hamper.
Uncle Henry’s donated the hamper which included a selection of our products which we sell in store including home reared pork sausages and bacon, one of our delicious homemade cakes and lots lots more for Carolyn to enjoy.
Carolyn came along to Uncle Henry’s to collect her prize and was joined by Mirella Clark, the WLDC Tourism Development Officer and Mike Gough, the WLDC Churches Festival Comittee Chairman. Carolyn was awarded the prize by our manager Clare and commented on how pleased Uncle Henry’s were to donate the hamper and hopes Carolyn will enjoy the selection of produce we chose.
Our thanks goes to the West Lindsey District Council Churches Festival Group that asked us to donate the hamper, and we hope the exhibition was successful.
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August 22nd, 2007
Uncle Henry’s welcomed the British Red Hat Society for lunch today!
 Their fabulous red hats and delightful purple dresses wowed our customers and cafe team. Uncle Henry’s placed purple and red flowers on the cafe tables for the occasion, and the women said they had a wonderful time and enjoed their homemade lunch especially.
It was the first time The British Red Hat Society visited Uncle Henry’s but we look forward to seeing them again soon! Thank you ladies for making todays lunchtime that bit more glamorous for our staff!
If you would like to know more about the society or are thinking about joining, the ladies gave me their website address which will be live in a few weeks for you to take a look at www.rhsdotterseabags.co.uk
If you are thinking about visting Uncle Henry’s with a group and would like more information please email me at marketing@unclehenrys.co.uk or call me on 01652 640308 and I will be happy to help.
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August 22nd, 2007
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August 21st, 2007
After nearly a year of being open Uncle Henry’s has decided to set up a blog for everyone to hear about whats going on down at the store!
My name is Frances (or Fran) and if you have visited us at the shop in the last month, you may have seen me about. I am a new member of staff, and have joined Uncle Henry’s for a year. I am currently studying at Harper Adams University College, and as part of my course, in my third year I head off on placement to gain valued experience, and for my placement I am here at Uncle Henry’s.
My main role is to get more events arranged at the shop, but as well as that I am also here to help in the shop and cafe, and from today, I am here to keep you upto date on whats going on at Uncle Henry’s!
I joined Uncle Henry’s on 2nd July, I have worked in the shop, understanding the stock, and getting to grips with the till (which I still haven’t quite mastered). I have worked in the cafe, serving drinks and food, used the coffee machine and tryed to get the milk to froth for those all important cappuccino’s, mocha’s and latte’s! I have washed up in the kitchen, wrapped our famous homemade cakes and worked upstairs in the office. My experience so far has been challenging, hard work but most of all great fun!
My new challenge for the next few weeks is to arrange a fun packed and successful event to celebrate our first year of being open. Our Birthday is on the 16th September and to celebrate I am planning a farmers market to be held at the store! Stall holders will comprise of as many of our suppliers and producers as possible, to give the customer an insight into all the people involved in the products that we sell in store! There will be tasters for you to try, our big Uncle Henry’s BBQ, including our home reared pork sausages and burgers, a chance to meet the farmer and ask him questions and understand more about farming and the countryside, as well as the chance to use our farm trail which will be open for you to go around and learn more about Uncle Henry’s farm! I hope that you will come along and celebrate our first Birthday with us!
Uncle Henry’s News
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With all this wet weather we have had and the lack of a decent summer it has meant that combining has stopped and Paul our Farm Manager is walking around even grumpier than normal!
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Uncle Henry’s has a new member of staff. You may have been served by Sheila in the shop in the last few months, and her youngest son, Ashley, has just arrived back from Australia and has joined our cafe team (unfortunatley not bringing the ozzie weather with him!) He started on Friday and is doing really well, and is a wizz on the coffee machine already!
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We are also planning to launch our new and improved cafe menu soon, including more gluten free products ! It has taken quite a while to get it right and we hope you find it even tastier than our present menu but dont worry, our yummy cakes and delicious quiches aren’t going anywhere!
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An exclusive for you is that the staff of Uncle Henry’s are thinking of having a revamp, and changing the uniform! We are still undecided on what colour we think suits us all best, Julie, our cafe manager wants as brighter colour as possible to get noticed, whilst I’m thinking black would look better and make me look slimmer which scores highly on my wish list! If you have any suggestions please email me (my contact inforamation is on the bottom of the screen)
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I am also now taking bookings for the Christmas period, (I know it seems a while off yet but we do get booked up and we dont want you to loose out on the oppurtunity to celebrate the Christmas period with us) so please phone or email me and I wil be happy to help.
I hope you have enjoyed my first blog, and I look forward to letting you know all the news and information about Uncle Henry’s in the coming twelve months and if you do come into the shop or cafe, please say hello and let me know what you think or you can email me at marketing@unclehenrys.co.uk or phone 01652 640308.
Frances
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