Tuesday 25 December 2012
Christmas Day at Langar Hall
Saturday 22 December 2012
Friday 21 December 2012
End of the World Dinner Dance Party
DINNER TO CELEBRATE THE NEW AGE - End of the World
( Sorry no hope of wipe out tonight)
Friday 21st December 2012
Champagne cocktail
Cheese straws,olives & marmite popcorns
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White onion soup, Comté croque monsieur
Twice baked cheese soufflé
Chicken liver & foie gras parfait, fig compote, walnut & raisin toast
Lobster ravioli, fennel salad, lobster bisque
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Char grilled butternut squash, sage gnocchi, roast shallots & spinach, pumpkin, lime & chilli dressing
Pan fried wild sea bass, salt baked celeriac, wild mushroom tortellini, red wine sauce
Roast Croxton Kerrial goose breast, confit leg, fondant potato, caramelised sprouts & chestnuts
Fillet of beef Wellington, truffle mash, slow roast carrot, savoy cabbage, red wine & shallot gravy
Desserts
Apple tarte tatin, Calvados ice cream
Toasted coconut panacotta, coconut macaroon, pineapple, mango & kaffir lime leaf sorbet
Bitter chocolate cremeux, parsnip toffee, passion fruit, parsnip ice cream
Selection of English cheese, homemade chutney, crackers & oatcakes
Coffee , tea infusions, chocolate truffle & mince pie
Sunday 9 December 2012
THE END OF THE WORLD STORY
There are a number of theories about the metaphysical significance of the 21.12. 2012
Five ancient calendars end on this day and many thousands of prophecies have predicted man will meet its demise. While some predict the end of the world others foretell a time of great metaphysical change and transformation, one in which the human race will evolve from materialism and greed into a new age of spiritual intuition and consciousness . That is why we are having a party at Langar Hall.
No doubt we shall wake in the morning finding nothing changed apart from a killer hangover.
The Mayan Calendar
The Mayan calendar started 13th August 11,314BC and ends 21st December 2012 when an incredibly rare galactic alignment is said to occur, marking the end of days as we know it and a new beginning
The Hopi tribes of Native America who live in the arid highlands of Arizona, have inhabited the same place for a millennium. They pass warnings and prophecies from generation to generation through oral traditions and reference to ancient rock pictographs & carved stone tablets.
An ancient Hopi prophecy states “When the Blue star Kachina (Sirius) makes its appearance in the heavens, the Fifth World will emerge. This is the Day of Purification. Something in our souls tells us that change is happening on a global consciousness level.'"
The Hindu prophesies
The ancient Hindu Yuga calendar and Mayan calendar started within months of each other, 40+ thousand years ago. Both calendars end on 21.12 1012 predicting a rebirth of our planet. The age of Kali, the age of corruption and destruction, is the final cycle of the Hindu calendar. Then there will be a new beginning when the start of a Golden age is predicted.
The Chinese I-Ching Time Wave Theory
In China, there is no doomsday prediction. On the contrary, China has one prophecy regarding to 2012 from Ching 清 Dynasty. It said that a wise man will appear to make the world prosperous and peaceful in the year of Black Dragon.
Nostradamus prophesizes the end of time. The Galactic Alignment brings great misery for mankind. It will rain blood, milk, famine and pestilential rain will wipe out the Northern hemisphere. In the sky will be seen a fire. And worse! Hopefully not all on the night of our party.
1,000 of prophets over time have predicted ‘Mankind will meet its demise” on 21 12.12. There are even high security, underground stores of seeds and survival stuff buried in the Arctic under the ice. See old discovery channel documentary 'The Nostradamus Effect."
NASA scientists confirm the galactic alignment of the winter solstice and the Milky Way, the first such alignment since the beginning of human civilization, will give rise to every imaginable horror. Solar storms reaping destruction. A new ice age, life as we know it will shut down, clouds of dust from volcanoes, 30 years with no sun, no food, no electricity, farmland devastated by salt water etc etc
No web? That's unthinkable! I'd rather die at Langar but don't let's spoil the party.
However there is no scientific evidence to suggest that the alignment of the Winter Solstice and the Milky Way will result in any galactic catastrophe. We may read into these vague clocks what we choose. “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” I can’t imagine any asteroid would be interested in landing at Langar Hall. Let's Eat drink and be Merry.
Keep on keeping on and on and on. Best wishes Imogen
Thursday 25 October 2012
Langar Hall Lenton Lane Sikh Temple
Langar is a Sanskrit word for a place where pilgrims receive food and accommodation.
In the 9th Century Langar was a place of pilgrimage and in the 21st century, I am proud of our association with Guru teg Bahadur Sikh Gurdwara, Lenton, Nottingham. Narinder Singh and his friends called in, late at night, after the ceremony in London to tell me about their success and show me photographs of Andrew Lloyd Webber presenting them with the coveted English Heritage Angel Award for the best rescue or repair of a place of worship.
Monday 22 October 2012
Birthday celebrations at Langar
Birthday cake for a lady gardener
Freddie Mercury's mother' s 90th birthday cake
Tuesday 25 September 2012
More recent weddings at Langar Hall
Lovely Day for Wedding.
Bride groom & best man off to the wedding in Paul Smith suits. Very smart.
Bride wearing her Vivienne Westwood dress. Fabulously different
Bride & Bride's father off to the wedding.
Sweetest bridesmaid going to the wedding at Southwell Minister
Paradise steel band from Leeds origin- Grenada, playing for a wedding reception at Langar Hall
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Wedding at Langar Hall
Wedding cake made for Kate Emson and Giles Digby on 01st September by Katie Watts to Couture -cakes.co.uk & macaroons by Auralien at Langar Hall
Faby carrying a long plate of canapes
Dad takes his boys for a ride in the rickshaw after the meeting, which came for the bride as a surprise.
Ushers getting briefed before the wedding.
Henry Blofeld Champagne launch at Langar Hall
Great launch for Blower's champagne on Sunday night 02nd September. Luckily someone took this photograph before all the bottles were emptied.
Third generation Sebastion Wheeler taking in interest in the family business. 3rd generation for The Colchester wine co., along with father Johnny Wheeler & Henry Blofeld in Study room for breakfast.
Michael topping up the glasses for Jeffrey Epstein of Best Loved Hotels and Carine Wheeler wine maker
Monday 27 August 2012
Annual Classic and Vintage Car Day
26th August 2012
A wonderful afternoon. This year there were more than 50 amazing cars dating from 1902- 1968. Bringing back memories and delight.
A wonderful afternoon. This year there were more than 50 amazing cars dating from 1902- 1968. Bringing back memories and delight.
Sunday 19 August 2012
Business Lunch
Langar Hall business lunch where we meet in person some of those friends on Linkedin. Great networking & fun
Leo's Birthday at Langar Hall
Fred's 13th
At least 7 birthday parties this weekend for the kings of the jungle
Hendry-Bryers family enjoying a drink as the sun goes down on a beautiful August day
Own Wines at Langar Hall
1945 Vouvary. If you have something like this in your cellar you may bring it with you and pay no corkage so long as I can have a glass and keep the empy bottle for my collection.
Sunday 12 August 2012
Shakespeare in the Garden
Audience enjoyed brilliant performance after their picnic.
Richard 111
A colourful and lively take of The Bard’s most villainous monarch by the Festival Players, on their 21st annual performance at Langar Hall Sunday 12th August 2012.
“It is, of course, totally authentic. We are following in the footsteps of Shakespeare’s own Globe Theatre when all roles were taken by men.”
Tuesday 31 July 2012
Tuesday 10 July 2012
Classic & Vintage Car Day
Sunday 26th Fabulous Classic and vintage car day from 3pm. Afternoon tea. £12.50.
Bring a special car if you have one
Shakespeare in the Garden
Sunday August 12th. 3pm.
Shakespeare in the Garden
Book lunch or bring a picnic.
This year the Festival players present Richard 111 which has received good reviews thoughout their tour:
"Altogether, this was a splendid outdoor production, attractively costumed, from a hand-picked team of mostly young actors headed by David Lee-Jones whose portrayal of the very actable part of Richard was superb as he conveyed the utter villany of the role. The rest of the company gave strong support with clear diction prominent. This was a night to remember!"
Tickets from reception £12.50 consessions £9.00
Henry Blofeld's Champagne Launch
Sunday 2nd September 6.30pm
Carine Wheeler will introduce the wine, Henry will amuse
us with his inimitable stories.
We will enjoy the champagne and a tasting of Blowers Cote du Rhone
and white Burgundy with local Stilton cheeses.
Don't miss this unique opportunity for extreme enjoyment and lasting memories.
Tickets from reception £39.50
us with his inimitable stories.
We will enjoy the champagne and a tasting of Blowers Cote du Rhone
and white Burgundy with local Stilton cheeses.
Don't miss this unique opportunity for extreme enjoyment and lasting memories.
Tickets from reception £39.50
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