After almost eighteen months of bad news, we may at last be emerging from the Covid-inspired gloom and that our thoughts may be allowed to turn to this year's festive season.

You may be aware that The Blacksmiths is undergoing a refurbishment very soon, so I am unsure of restrictions that Ali has in mind re numbers but I assume that bookings will be very much on a 'first come first served' basis.

Please contact The Blacksmith's direct on 417247 to book your place and order your meal.

Click here to view the menu. The price for two courses will be £22 and £27 for three courses. If you only want one course, the staff at the pub will quote you an individual price when you make your booking.

Stewart Bray