Award from our cyclists.

    We are very proud and honoured to have been awarded 2nd place again in the Sheffield and District Cyclist Touring Club Most Popular Cafe 2011. One of the most gratifying and interesting parts of our job is meeting people from many different places, from all over the world, all with so many different interests. Walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers, nature lovers, motorcyclists, regular customers or those just passing through. Many of our cycling friends have been coming to us from the start. It is always a pleasure to see and serve you refreshments on your travels and we thank you very much indeed for this award.

Hot Summer (Spring) Days!

This beautiful weather is making us very busy, for the time of year! So we are gradually catching up with all our spring cleaning. Here we have a photo showing tables and chairs cleaned and painted and the terraces all pressure washed and clean ready for our customers.

Harley D's hit Robin Hood!

1. What a fantastic day at the Tea Rooms today! Bang on time this morning the peace was shattered at Robin Hood by 35 Harley Davidson motorbikes arriving. Many thanks to Ian Jennings from Robin Hood Harley Davidson (no connection except by name!) www.robinhoodharleydavidson.com/ for bringing his group up to us for a pit stop for all riders to partake of tea/coffee and scones. They all seemed to enjoy their break and we were proud and honoured to have them here and there fantastic machines all lined up outside, gleaming in the glorious sunshine. You were all very welcome and we hope you can call back to see us again. PS thanks for the T-shirt Ian, & I hope Oakford Cottage Tea Rooms at Robin Hood can supply Robin Hood Harley Davidson with refreshments again in the near future!


2. Also a fantastically busy day for us today. Many thanks to all customers who were so very patient and kind, and a very big sorry to all those who couldn't get in today while we closed to regroup and wash up. It is sometimes difficult for just the two of us to cope with the tremendous patronage we are so lucky to enjoy. We do so hate having to say "sorry we are full" to you on these lovely sunny weekends, especially those who are on foot, but at times we regret we have no choice but to clear up and have a breather!

Our New Website & MOLES.

Many thanks to everyone sending enquiries via our new website. It is very encouraging to see a very marked increase in enquiries coming in for the B&B and End Cottage. If anyone needs a word of recommendation for the outstanding service offered by Dina and Pat (my very patient website ladies) at http://www.derbyshirebusinesshelp/ , just come to me.
My bad back has put me a bit behind on gardening and cleaning up outside ready for the better weather, but Jacky has been helping by cleaning and painting/staining the outside tables and chairs. Many thanks to Pauline (Truffles Mum) for the gift of some more tables and chairs.
First cut of the lawn today. My back is holding up really well. A similar recommendation to the above goes to the expertise and kindness of Rachel at Qi to health in Crich for my osteopathy treatment. The lawn feels really lumpy, possibly my sensitive back, more possibly MOLE subsidence. If anyone would like some MOLES, I have plenty, free for collection.

Oakford Cottage Blog: Mothers Day ideal gift! Look at our cake plate sta...

Oakford Cottage Blog: Mothers Day ideal gift! Look at our cake plate sta...: Mothers Day is this Sunday the 18th March, come to us for morning coffee, light lunches or afternoon tea. An ideal gift for Mothers Day is o...

Mothers Day ideal gift! Look at our cake plate stands!

Mothers Day is this Sunday the 18th March, come to us for morning coffee, light lunches or afternoon tea. An ideal gift for Mothers Day is one of our Cake Plate Stands, many to choose from in our selection of 1,2 & 3 tier china AND glass plate and bowl stands. Look at our website http://www.oakfordcottage.co.uk/  on the Tea Rooms page or Special Offers!

Happy Birthday Jacky

Jackys birthday today, so had a proper day off rummaging around junk shops looking for tat to put in the house. I got a dead cool crumb dustpan and brush, no good waiter should be without one. So if you find me sweeping crumbs up around your plate it means you've overstayed your welcome, especially if I do my Basil Fawlty and get you across the knuckles with it!! Don't mention the war.

HAL 9000 Series Computer

"Alter the time on the blog clock please Hal"
" Sure thing Dave, Nooooo Problemo, but I'm not going to open the pod bay door"

Time and Tide

21.14

At the 3rd stroke

20.55

Stupid o'clock.

Up at silly o'clock today, lots to do. Beautiful day yesterday and lots of new faces coming to the Tea Rooms, the "Secret Cafe"! So many people say "we never knew you were here"..... Soups sold out, scones nearly all gone & my back held out ok!

Tea & Coffee offer this morning!

Just look at the beautiful view this morning from the terrace! We are so lucky to live and work here, one of the reasons for us doing what we do is to share this with our customers. Mention this blog and get a standard tea or coffee for 80p this morning and sit and enjoy. J&J.

Upright

Feeling better and am far more upright. I think that my osteopath has made me an inch taller. More importantly I am able to serve customers in the Tea Room. Nice to see so many today, especially some summer customers coming to check their caravans prior to the holiday season. Still lots to do here to get ready for the summer and we are catching up! Clocks go forward soon, daffodils coming out, Derbyshire coming into its best. J&J.

Spineless

Quiet day, for me anyway. I am about as much use as a chocolate fireguard with my back like this, ho hum. Jacky has done all the work and customers have been lovely asking if they can help.

British Pie Week 5th - 11th March

Another slovenly day due to this wretched bad back. Thanks to Keri 1 for being patient during my music lesson, Ceri 2 for hoovering round me and thanks to Dina & Pat at http://www.derbyshirebusinesshelp.co.uk/  for further instructions on updating and upkeeping or brill new website. Have just noticed it is British Pie Week soon,  mmmmmmmmmmmm, pies, must get Jacky to do one of her Picnic Pies!