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St Catherine's Hospice > Celebrate Christmas in style at the Mill

Celebrate Christmas in style at the Mill

DSC_1562We’re gearing up for a host of festive fun for all the family to enjoy this Christmas, at the Mill café in the grounds of St Catherine’s Park.

From festive parties, seasonal Afternoon Teas and Tea with Father Christmas there’s something for everyone.

Our homemade mince pies and Christmas puddings will be available from Monday November 28th in Mill café and hospice reception shop to take away.

Monday December 5th marks the start of our Christmas gingerbread house build. Watch our patisserie chef create a gingerbread house from scratch until Friday December 23rd. DSC_1678

Commercial Catering Manager, Nicola Hanmer, said: “We’re really excited to welcome the community to the Mill this festive period. From festive lunches and dinners to Christmas Afternoon Tea, Light up a Life Service and Tea with Father Christmas there’s something for all the community to get involved in.”

To see the festive menus or to book a table, visit www.themillatstcatherinespark.co.uk, or email themill@stcatherinespark.co.uk, or call 01772 695277.

Dates for your diary:

  • The Mill Café at the St Catherine’s Light up a Life service, Tuesday November 29th

The Mill Café will be open until 8pm – come and enjoy a delicious Lancashire hot pot supper or vegetable hot pot served with red cabbage and crusty bread. Drinks and sweet treats are also available. Advance booking is essential. The switch on takes place at 6.30pm and tables can be reserved for before or afterwards.

  • Celebrate Christmas in style at The Mill – Christmas party menus available from December 5th

Party menus served from:

  • 11.30am until 5pm, Sunday – Wednesday
  • 11.30am until 9pm Thursday – Saturday

Bookings and pre orders for tables of eight or more.

Two courses only £16.95, or three courses and coffee only £22.50.

  • Indulge in a fabulously festive Christmas Afternoon Tea available from December 5th

Served between 2pm and 5pm, pre bookings only – £14 per person (extra £3 for a glass of bubbles)

  • Treat the kids to Tea with Father Christmas

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  • Meet Father Christmas, have your photo taken and get a gift
  • Join in the Christmas music sing-a-long
  • Decorate your own gingerbread
  •  Make a Christmas card

Santa will be here from 4pm until 6pm on Tuesday December 6th, Wednesday December 7th, Tuesday December 13th or Wednesday December 14th

 

Pre-bookings only. *Children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Tickets are £8.50 for children, and £10 for adults.

 The Mill Café – Christmas 2016 Opening Times

 Friday December 23rd                                             9am – 5pm

Saturday December 24th – Christmas Eve            9am – 2pm

Sunday December 25th – Christmas Day              CLOSED

Monday December 26th – Boxing Day                   CLOSED

December 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th                              9am – 5pm

Saturday December 31st – New Year’s Eve            9am – 2pm

Sunday January 1st – New Year’s Day                     9am – 5pm

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