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The Broad Palate – Dec ’24

Thank you for reading and/or trying out my recipes this year – much appreciated! Have a great festive season and a peaceful, healthy 2025. A x

Prawn Linguine with Crispy Bacon – serves 4

We have this one on a regular basis as it’s quite quick and easy, and very forgiving. Substitute the prawns with any seafood or fish of your choice.

  • 150g smoked streaky bacon
  • 400g cooked king prawns (or other seafood/fish)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 shallots or 1 medium onion, finely chopped;
  • 2 -3 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried red chilli flakes
  • 500ml fish stock from cubes (veg or chicken will do)
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce (if using veg or chicken stock)
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • juice of half a lemon
  • Small bunch flat leaf parsley, leaves only, chopped
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar
  • Black pepper to season
  • 1 packet linguine or pasta of your choice.

Method:

In a deep frying pan, heat the oil. Fry the bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside.
Pour the fat into a small bowl and clean out the pan with some kitchen paper. Add a tablespoon or two of the oil & bacon fat to the pan and add the onion, gently fry until softened but not browned (around 15 minutes).
Add the garlic and chilli flakes and fry for another couple of minutes.
Pour in the stock and fish sauce, if using. Bring to a lively simmer and allow to reduce for around 10 minutes. Then add half the chopped parsley and the tomatoes and simmer gently.
Put the pasta on to cook. 5 minutes before the pasta is ready, add the prawns/other seafood to the sauce to warm through.
Season with sugar and black pepper to taste (you shouldn’t need any additional salt). Drain the pasta when cooked, reserving a little cooking water.
Stir the pasta through the sauce and add a little of the pasta water if needed.
Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve.

Mince Pie Strudels – makes 12

These make a lighter change from the usual shortcrust pastry version. They work well as a dessert, served warm with ice cream, cream or custard. Leave out the mandarins if you prefer. Best eaten on the same day.

  • 6 sheets filo pastry
  • three-quarters jar mincemeat
  • 1 can mandarin oranges (drain off the liquid and place the segments on kitchen paper to dry out a little)
  • finely grated zest of 2 large oranges
  • 120g butter, melted
  • icing sugar for dusting (optional)
  • You will also need 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Preheat oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 5.
Divide the mandarin segments into 3 equal piles (one pile per four strudels).
Place one sheet of filo on your work surface, brush with melted butter and spread a third of the orange zest over it as evenly as possible.
Cover with a second sheet of pastry. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into four rectangles.
Take one square, long side nearest you, and brush with more butter. Place a line of the mincemeat mixture, around 1cm from the bottom edge, leaving room at each end for folding.
Top with some of the mandarins from one of the piles. Roll up into a long parcel (cigar-shaped), tucking in the ends, ensuring that the mincemeat is completely enclosed.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat the process until you have 12 little strudel rolls, evenly spaced on the tray(s).
Brush them all with melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crisp.
Allow to cool sufficiently (you don’t want any trips to A&E this time of year!) and dust with icing sugar.

With thanks & festive greetings to Ann Shaw 🙂

Bon Appetit!

Ann’s previous recipes:

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The Broad Palate – Nov ’24

Bonfire Pizza Beans – feeds 4-6

Real comfort food, and a great one to come home to after bonfire night celebrations – good on its own or with sausages/ bacon/ toast/ fried eggs/ baked potatoes, etc.! For a non-veggie option, add some cubed, fried pancetta or chorizo before topping with the cheese. Freezes well.

  • Olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 large carrot, all finely chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
  • ¼ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
  • 1 heaped teaspoon sweet smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tins chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato purée
  • 2 x 400g tins butter beans
  • 100g kale (leaves only) or baby spinach, chopped
  • 12 sliced black olives
  • 150ml vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or sweetener
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 200g grated hard mozzarella
  • 40g grated Parmesan

Method:

Fry the onion, celery and carrot in a good glug of olive oil over a medium heat for around 15 minutes until softened but not too browned.
Add the garlic, chilli flakes and smoked paprika if using, cook for a further minute. Add a splash of water to loosen any tasty burnt bits.
Simmer for 2 minutes, then add the oregano, tomato purée and tomatoes, plus the olives and the kale or spinach.
Heat your oven to 210C/190Fan or Gas 7.
Stir in the butter beans. Add the stock little by little to the mixture – the sauce should be fairly thick – go by eye.
The beans should not be swimming in sauce. Season well with salt, pepper and sugar to taste.  Allow to bubble gently for 10 minutes.
Transfer to an ovenproof casserole (obviously skip this step if your frying pan is ovenproof!) and scatter the mozzarella over the top, then the Parmesan.
Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.

Rocky Road – makes an 8” square block 

Naughty but nice! No definitive recipe here – add whatever you fancy – anything from chopped Turkish Delight to pretzels. Cooking chocolate is fine for this (as are Cadbury’s or Bournville), as it’s less likely to split when melting than the expensive stuff. The addition of butter and syrup to the chocolate allows you to cut the rocky road without needing a pneumatic drill…

  • 150g milk chocolate, chopped
  • 150g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 80g butter
  • 50g golden syrup
  • 4 x 32g Crunchie bars, roughly chopped (or an equivalent amount of your favourite chocolate bars)
  • 175g digestive or Rich Tea biscuits
  • 100g mini marshmallows
  • 80g dried apricots, roughly chopped, or raisins.

Method:

Line an 8” square or 9” x 7” rectangular tin or dish with greaseproof paper.
Put the biscuits in a freezer bag and bash until you have a rough rubble of crumbs and bigger pieces.
Slowly melt the chocolate, butter and syrup in a heatproof bowl over a pan of just-simmering water and stir gently to combine. Try to ensure that the chocolate doesn’t get too hot, as it might split.
Remove from the heat.
Add in all the remaining ingredients, mix well and tip into the tin. Spread evenly, flatten down with a wooden spoon.
Refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight. Cut into squares.

Our thanks to Ann Shaw 🙂

Bon Appetit!

Ann’s previous recipes:

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The Broad Palate – Oct ’24

Tarragon Chicken – serves 4

This dish works at this time of year as it’s not too heavy, yet still warm and comforting. Serve with tagliatelle or mash, plus seasonal greens of choice.

  • 4 medium chicken breasts;
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil;
  • 25g butter;
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, grated;
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped;
  • 100ml white wine (or water);
  • 150ml double cream (I use Elmlea);
  • 350ml chicken stock (from a cube); 1 pack tarragon (leaves only, chopped) or 2 tablespoons dried;
  • 1 heaped teaspoon Dijon mustard;
  • finely grated zest of 1 lemon;
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar;
  • salt and black pepper;
  • 1.5 tablespoons cornflour.

Method:

Slice through each chicken breast horizontally so that you have eight fillets. Season lightly with salt.
Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat and then add the olive oil. Fry the fillets in 2 batches until lightly browned and set aside.
Add the butter to the pan and fry the onion until softened but not browned (around 10 minutes – this always takes longer than expected!) then add the garlic for another minute.
Add the wine and let it bubble and reduce for a couple of minutes, scraping all the flavourful bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the stock, mustard, lemon zest, sugar and most of the tarragon.
Return the chicken to the pan, cover and allow to bubble gently for 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Remove the chicken and keep warm.
Add the cream to the pan. Then mix the cornflour with a little water to make a thin paste, add to the sauce and keep simmering, stirring for about 3 minutes until thickened.
Season to taste with the salt and black pepper, then nestle the chicken fillets in the sauce and reheat gently.
Sprinkle with remaining tarragon (if using fresh. If using dried, parsley is fine). Serve immediately.

 

Pear and Ginger Upside Down Cake 

  • 4 ripe seasonal pears, peeled, cored and quartered (or use 1.5 cans of pears);
  • 4 balls of stem ginger from a jar, chopped (optional);
  • 160g butter, softened (plus extra for greasing);
  • 160g light soft brown sugar; 135g self raising flour;
  • 1 tsp baking powder;
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger;
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon;
  • 1 pinch allspice (optional);
  • 3 medium eggs

Method:

Pre-heat oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
Grease a 20cm square cake tin and line the bottom.
Mix 25g each of the butter and sugar and spread over bottom of tin.
Slice each pear quarter in half and arrange in tin.
Sprinkle with a third of the stem ginger.
Sift together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Add all remaining ingredients and beat well until combined.
Turn into tin and level top, taking care not to disturb the pears.
Bake for 35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Allow to cool for 15 minutes then carefully turn out onto a plate.
Drizzle with some of the stem ginger syrup if desired.

Our thanks to Ann Shaw 🙂

Bon Appetit!

Ann’s previous recipes:

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The Broad Palate – Sept. ’24

These two recipes are both firm family favourites, and go well together or served separately.  The tacos are more of an assembly job than a recipe, (apart from the salsa), and make a great light lunch. Increase quantities shown, according to hunger levels. (Tinned peaches are a decent substitute for mango in this recipe). Make the goujons from scratch if you prefer; I usually use the ready-made ones for less faff. Cholula hot sauce is so good – fruity and not too fiery. – Ann

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa (serves 4 – 2 tacos each)

  • 16 fish goujons or 16 frozen fish fingers,
  • 8 small soft tortillas or taco shells (e.g. Old El Paso),
  • 1 tub onion and chive dip (or sour cream),
  • 1 small iceberg lettuce, shredded.

For the salsa –

  • 4 tomatoes,
  • 1 red onion,
  • 1 large, ripe mango or 2 medium (or tinned peaches,
  • 1 green pepper,
  • 1 small bunch coriander,
  • 1 lime (juice only),
  • 1 red chilli, seeded and finely sliced (optional).
  • Cholula.

Method:

De-seed, core and finely dice the tomatoes and green pepper. Finely dice red onion. Dice mango into slightly larger chunks. Roughly chop coriander leaves.
Combine veg, mango, coriander and sliced chilli if using, and add around 2 tbsp of lime juice. Set aside.
Cook the fish, bake or fry, as per your usual method and keep warm.
If using soft tacos, warm through in oven or microwave and cover with a clean tea towel. Season the salsa with a little salt to taste.
To assemble, first place shredded lettuce, then salsa and fish in a taco then top with dip or sour cream and chilli, if using.
Add Cholula (optional) plus some guacamole, if desired.

Guacamole (serves 4)

This is just my take on guacamole, so please tweak it to make it right for you. Great as a dip with tortilla chips or crisps, also for breakfast, heaped on toast with a fried egg on top. If you have any left over, store in a jar or mug, covered with a layer of cold water (gently poured over) to keep it from oxidising. – Ann

  • 2 large ripe avocados, pitted and flesh scooped out into a bowl,
  • juice of ½ a lime or to taste,
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped,
  • 1 tomato, seeded and finely diced,
  • half a small pack coriander, leaves and stalks finely chopped,
  • 1 small clove of garlic, ground to a paste,
  • half a teaspoon of salt,
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar,
  • a drizzle of olive oil.

Method:

Mash the avocado in a bowl and mix in the lime juice.
Add all other ingredients and taste to check seasoning.
Add a splash of Cholula or other hot sauce if you like a little warmth.

Our thanks to Ann Shaw 🙂

Bon Appetit!

Ann’s previous recipes:

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White Lion Opens For August Bank Holiday Monday

Not since ex- landlords Vikki and Spike managed the White Lion has it been open for the August Bank Holiday Monday….
It will be this Bank Holiday Monday from 12noon. 🙂

Many have requested this as the pub is usually closed all day on Mondays. Closing time will depend on how well it is being supported and the availability of the Committee’s Volunteers – so please support our Community Pub!


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The Broad Palate – August ’24

Daveburgers (makes 8)

(No prizes for guessing who makes these in our house)
Get the brollies out – it’s barbecue season! The flavour of these beauties is elevated by the caramelised onions – well worth the extra effort.
I’d recommend making a big batch of these onions – freeze for using later on top of burgers, hot dogs, as a pizza topping or with cheese on toast.  The burgers freeze well, individually wrapped in cling film. (When defrosting, unwrapping before they’re thawed makes life easier.)

  • 1kg beef mince or 50/50 beef and pork mince (around 15% fat),
  • 2 large onions, quartered and thinly sliced,
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano,
  • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar,
  • Good splash of balsamic vinegar,
  • 2 tbsps olive oil,
  • salt and black pepper

Method:

Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the onions, along with a good pinch of salt to draw out the moisture and help prevent burning. Lid on, cook gently for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When softened, add the sugar and balsamic and continue to cook until well reduced, browned and completely soft. Add a splash of water if they start to stick.
Allow to cool, then combine with the mince and season well with salt and black pepper before dividing into eight and shaping into burgers. (We use a burger press, but not essential.)
Cover and chill in the fridge before cooking, separated by squares of greaseproof paper, or freeze for later (see above).

Summer Fruits Cake (serves 6-8)

This is a little like the French Moelleux – basically a soft sponge used as a vehicle for any seasonal fruit glut, and is very adaptable. I like to use nectarines, but you could use peaches, apricots, cherries (stoned), or plums if you prefer something less sweet. You will need an 8-9 inch tin, preferably springform, greased and the bottom lined with greaseproof.

  • 3 or 4 nectarines (stoned and sliced into segments),
  • 70g plain flour,
  • 110g ground almonds,
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder,
  • 0.5 tsp salt (omit if using salted butter),
  • 200g caster sugar,
  • 140g soft butter,
  • 2 large eggs or 3 medium (room temperature),
  • 1 tbsp plain yogurt (gives a nice, soft crumb),
  • 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract,
  • 2 tbsps Demerara or granulated sugar.

Method:

Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan/Gas 4.
Place all ingredients except the fruit and Demerara sugar in a large bowl and mix until just combined (don’t overdo it!).
Pour into prepared tin and smooth top.
Arrange the fruit over the top, ensuring that the slices are away from the edge of the tin, and sprinkle the Demerara sugar on top.
Bake in centre of oven for around 45 minutes (check after 35)  or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Many thanks to Ann Shaw 🙂

Bon Appetit!

Ann’s previous recipes:

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The Broad Palate – July ’24

Salad Days –  a trio of salads, ideal for barbecues – no lettuce required 😁.

Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad – serves 3 to 4
N.B. This also makes a great summer breakfast!

  • ½ a large watermelon, chilled
  • 200g block feta cheese
  • 1 mugful of mint leaves, washed and coarsely chopped
  • Black pepper and olive oil (extra virgin preferably)

Method:

You don’t need exact quantities, though – go by eye.
Chop melon flesh into generous bite sized chunks, spread out onto a large platter.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta over, then the mint.
Season with black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil, and serve ASAP.

3 ‘O’ Salad – serves 4 

  • 1 small red onion, peeled
  • 4-5 large oranges
  • ½-¾  jar pitted black olives

Method:

This is best made a couple of hours before serving, and left to marinate.
Halve and thinly slice the red onion into fine half-moons. Remove the skin and pith from the oranges using a sharp knife, and cut into segments (flesh only), reserving any juice.
Place the onion, orange segments and olives into a shallow serving bowl along with any remaining juice.
Finally, just before serving, sprinkle with a little sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Mexican Corn Salad (Esquites) – serves 4

  • 1 bag frozen sweetcorn, defrosted
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt
  • Juice and zest of one lime
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 4-5 spring onions, finely sliced
  • 1 red pepper, finely chopped
  • 100g feta, crumbled (add more if desired)
  • 1 small bunch coriander, chopped, leaves only
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar or to taste
  • Pinch chilli flakes, to taste

Method:

For the dressing, combine the mayo,  yogurt or sour cream, garlic, lime zest and juice.
In a hot frying pan, dry fry the sweetcorn, watching it like a hawk until it’s nicely charred but not too blackened. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add all the other ingredients and mix well.
Garnish with lime wedges and extra coriander if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Many thanks to Ann Shaw 🙂

Bon Appetit!

Ann’s previous recipes:

The Bishops' Kitchen

 

To revisit the Bishops’ Kitchen recipes provided by Richard Childs
Please click HERE🙂

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Richard’s Chip Van At The White Lion On Tuesdays

Following the awful news of Richard‘s traffic accident in L&F’s Catering van last weekend, Chairman of the White Lion Community pub, Rick Dyke and chef, Clive Dammert met to discuss how the community could help…

Happy to say Clive is opening his kitchen for Richard and his team to operate from on Tuesday evenings, serving from 6pm until their van is back on the road 🙂

Pre-orders would be preferred – 07942 467 656

To reserve a table at the White Lion – please telephone 01308 867070.

Wishing Richard and Charlotte the best wishes for their challenging future.

 


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The Broad Palate – June ’24

This month, The Broad Palate offers you:

Roasted Vegetable Ratatouille – serves approximately 6

Very versatile made in a big batch and frozen in portions. I like to add some braised celery as it adds a lot of flavour, similar to fennel but at a fraction of the price. Also try…

  • Adding a can of  butter beans, serve on toast with a fried egg on top.
  • Blend to make a smooth pasta/lasagne sauce (packed with hidden veg!)
  • Lay cod steaks (+ orange or lemon zest?) on top of  4-5 ladlefuls of ratatouille in a frying pan. Cover with a lid and heat through gently so that the fish steams on top of the ratatouille. Garnish with chopped parsley & sliced olives.

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 sticks celery, de-strung and cut into 2-inch lengths (optional)
  • Knob of butter
  • 2 aubergines/2 courgettes/2 medium onions, peeled/5 large tomatoes/2-3 peppers (all cut into approximately 1.5 inch  chunks, roughly equal in size)
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • Large pinch of chilli flakes (or to taste – for flavour, not heat)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 cartons passata (or 2 tins tomatoes blended until smooth)
  • 1 vegetable stock cube dissolved in ½ cup hot water
  • 1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
  • Olive oil and salt/pepper plus sugar to season

Method:

Preheat oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
Put the the celery (if using ) on to braise in a lidded pan on the hob with a little water and knob of butter until softened.
Meanwhile, mix the other vegetables in a large bowl. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to coat everything well and roast on oven trays for approximately 25 minutes or until softened and slightly charred.
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large, deep frying pan or hob-friendly casserole and gently heat, then add the garlic and chilli and cook for 2 minutes, followed by all the other ingredients. Let the mixture bubble gently for about 25 minutes*, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn’t stick, then season well with more salt, pepper and sugar to taste. (*Alternatively put everything in a slow cooker on low for 3 hours!).

Jean’s Tea Loaf (makes 1 loaf)

Great with a cup of tea – you can leave the butter out completely if you prefer, but I add a little in as I prefer the texture. You can always slather salted butter on a slice before eating!  N.B. You’ll need to soak the fruit and sugar in the tea overnight. This is adapted from my cousin Jean’s recipe (from Llanbedrog, North Wales 😊) – Ann.

  • 400g mixed dried fruit
  • 300ml strongly brewed tea of your choice (use 2-3 teabags)
  • 100g dark muscovado sugar
  • 250g self-raising flour
  • 50g cold butter, diced (optional)
  • 1 heaped teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Zest of 1 orange or of 2 satsumas

Method:

The night before, put the dried fruit, sugar and tea in a large bowl, mix well and cover.

The next day, preheat oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.  Grease and line a 2lb. loaf tin.
Rub the butter (if using) into the flour. To the fruit/sugar/tea mixture (i.e. do not discard any of the liquid), add the flour /butter mix (or just the flour), plus spices, zest and egg and mix well.
Transfer to tin and bake on lower shelf of oven for 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Cool before removing from tin. Keeps well in an airtight tin for a week, and freezes well (double-wrapped in foil).

Many thanks to Ann Shaw 🙂

Bon Appetit!

Ann’s previous recipes:

The Bishops' Kitchen

To revisit the Bishops’ Kitchen recipes provided by Richard Childs
Please click HERE🙂

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The White Lion – Village Survey, Spring 2024

At the time of publishing, most villagers will have received their questionnaire & accompanying letter through their letter boxes.  Please note any comments made on social media will be noted but only the questionnaires hand delivered and collected will be taken into account.
It reads:

Last month, The White Lion, Broadwindsor marked its second birthday since re-opening as a community-run pub. The managers, the committee and the volunteers work very hard to provide a comfortable and inviting venue for all the residents of Broadwindsor and beyond. But of course, there is always room for improvement.

The pub is run by the community, for the community, and so the aim of this survey is to find out what you like or don’t like about the pub, and what the team can do to make it even more attractive to more people.

The team would be very grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete this survey to let them know your thoughts and opinions. Even if you don’t visit the pub very often, your views are really important. The survey is anonymous and there is no requirement to give any personal details.

The management team hope to analyse the responses to this survey and use the information to help formulate a plan for future improvements to the pub. If you would like to be informed of these conclusions, please email admin@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk.

How the pub is run

The White Lion premises are owned by Palmers Brewery who supply all the drinks and associated products to the pub. The day-to-day running of the pub is managed by Kerry and Clive who are employed by the management committee. This committee currently consists of eight elected volunteers, each of which are allocated a specific role, who take care of the behind-the-scenes business matters. There is also a dedicated team of volunteers and kitchen porters who help out behind the bar, in the kitchens and with table service, and are also responsible for general maintenance and decoration of the pub. The pub is run as a not-for-profit organisation. Any and all profit made is used to maintain and improve the pub and the services it provides. More details can be found on the website: www.whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk

The Survey

Most questions are in the form of a statement to which you can agree or disagree on a scale of 1 – 5. Other questions ask for specific answers which can be ticked or circled. Mark all those that apply. No questions are compulsory.

You can view the full 7 page survey HERE.

Questions cover all aspects of the pub: food; drink selection; service; decor; entertainment; accessibility and you do have the opportunity to make your comments and suggestions 🙂

It is our community pub and proudly belongs to our community – please complete your copy and have it collected because your opinion counts! Thank you.

Would you like to get involved?

There are a number of ways you can contribute to the running of the pub…

Become a Volunteer.

There is a dedicated team of trained volunteers who help out behind the bar and with table service. Also, there is always work to do in upkeep and maintenance of the pub, inside and out. If you think you have something to offer as part of this team, please email admin@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk for more details. Appropriate training will be given.

Become a Donor

In 2021-22, a hugely successful fundraiser collected a significant amount of money to refurbish the pub and finance the reopening. Many people from the village and further afield gave generously towards that fundraiser. A proportion of that money is still in hand, but from time to time, repairs and improvements are needed to the fabric of the pub and investment is required for new or replacement hardware, especially for the kitchens, which can incur substantial costs. The committee endeavours to raise as much as possible through grants, but some of these require match-funding. If you generously donated in 2021-22, then thank you again. If you didn’t make a donation then, or would like to donate again, then please email admin@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk for more information.

Become a Pub Member

Many of those who donated also took the option to become a ‘pub member’. This membership entitles the person to attend and vote at the Annual Members Meeting (AMM) where committee members are elected and important decisions concerning the running of the pub are voted on by the membership. There are currently over 200 names on the members list. For more information on becoming a pub member, please email admin@whitelionbroadwindsor.co.uk.

Thank you!

For and on behalf of the team at The White Lion Broadwindsor and Broadwindsor Community Pub Ltd.


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