It’s the 13th time that the event has been held at Castle Grove.  The weather was fantastic and fun was had by all.

The fete raised the grand sum of £1,848

Ho Ho Ho and a happy Castle Grove Christmas to one and all!

Sadly this year Father Christmas’ nose came up like rudolph’s and so Mary Christmas was called in to deliver the presents!

A warm welcome to the 2006 Residents Christmas Party from your hosts Ray and Isabelle Kenny! If you thought that a nursing home doesn’t know how to have a good knees up, then here’s all the proof you need! Scan down the page to find see how the residents and their guests had a fantastic evening on the 1st December 2006.

May we also take you through the superb menu of food that was available throughout the evening, your mouth is sure to water.

A very good evening from your hosts Ray and Isabelle!

CASTLE GROVE RESIDENTS’ CHRISTMAS PARTY 2006 MENU

Canapes

Mini crab and chilli samosa

Chipolatas baked in honey

Smoked salmon and cream cheese pin wheels

Devils on horseback

Main Courses

Chicken Jalfrezi

Beef in Guinness

Vegetarian – Roasted vegetable with cider and rosemary sauce

Terrine of pheasant with turkey, cranberries, port and orange sauce

Decorated salmon with salmon darnes and a green pesto sauce

Vegetarian – Celeriac and potato rostis

Pilaf rice

Salads

Egg Mayonnaise

Tomato, olive and pasta

Waldorf Salad

Butter bean, watercress and pear with blue cheese dressing

Mixed leaf salad

Sweets

Creme caramel

Fresh fruit salad

Profiteroles with chocolate sauce

Lemon and almond roulade

Chocolate and raspberry tart

Mango pavlovas

Cheese board

Coffee and petits fours

Gallons of wine….

And now as they say… let the party begin!