Valentine's Day 2008
We are offering a refreshing change this year with our A La Carte Menu available on February 14th 2008 being individually priced. This gives our customers the flexibility to create their own customised Valentines Day menu. Our menu is of course themed to include foods associated with LOVE and romance and to appeal to all tastes and age groups.
We have listened to our customers and hope we are supporting the true spirit of the day to exchange loving messages and simple gifts to the ones we love.
Please book a table to avoid disappointment on 01462 742107.
Our Menu is available as a pdf file at the bottom of this page.
THE HISTORY OF VALENTINES DAY
There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine's Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine". Other aspects of the story say that Saint Valentine served as a priest at the temple during the reign of Emperor Claudius. Claudius then had Valentine jailed for defying him. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honour St. Valentine.
Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. The date was marked by sending poems and simple gifts such as flowers. There was often a social gathering or a ball.
Valentine 2008.pdf Copy of
our Menu
We have been collecting Valentine messages in our Post Box on the Bar. Here are the messages so far:
"this is to Galway!! I
u"
"To Terry, I Love you, I love you , Almighty I wish your Pyjamas were next to my nightie"
"To Dave Walsh, You are the man of my dreams I can't wait to get married"
"To Mr Jenkins
I would !
"
"To Ducatiphil, I will Love you forever, Miss Jones"
"Dear Helen you are the one and
only
XX"
"Charlene I am in love with you!"
"To Ken Cook me a Tun of Meat ?"
"To Robin Chapman, Ive always liked a strong Ginger Man!!"
"I love Hannah loads I want her babies"
"To Matt, Ive always loved you but never told you ? X"
"To Amy the best woman in the world!!!!!"
"To Ken, Welsh is best"
"I want to be with Kat but she is with someone else. X I'm SAD"
"To Darrell, U R my sweetheart, Love U X"
"Billco you sexy beast I want
your body
X
"
" I
Beanie X "
"I quite fancy Chris
My puppy heart"
"Love is looking at the Three of you, Love Tottenham"
"Ami is a babe I want her now XXX"
"I love you all, Richard Berry"
"Charlene for Prime MinisterXXXX
"To Bruce I love you Dave Walsh"
"Darrell, I thinke I love you"
"Beanie I've left Ashwell but still want you, Big C XXX"
"Sharon - you are drop dead Gorgeous"
"Jon I want your sexy body !!! Lara XX"
"M.F I Love You !!!"
"To me from me, I love me, Even if I work in the bar, Guess Who ??? Me"
"Kenneth you are "FINE" "FINE" !!!!!!!!!
To Lee H, Will always have a
place in my heart......
....difficult
times, but no one will ever compare!!! Fiesty Blonde XXX
Dear Amy Darling, You make me wish I was a hot girl XXX