Moving Up

I'd been asked now by a number of people why there was no one moving up from the Beginners' class next term. Though I'd explained to those who asked directly, I obviously didn't make my reasons as generally known as I'd thought.

For the avoidance of doubt the reasons are simply logistical...

The reason that no one is being moved up to the Wednesday class is that there simply isn't space to teach another group in that class. Currently the Wednesday class is made up of the 'seniors', a group just about to start Part III, and 2 groups learning Part II (but at different stages).

It's my hope that, at the very least, the 3 groups currently studying Part II will all begin studying Part III as a single group. Obviously, though, this is some way off.

I hope that this gets everyone in to the picture and that no one feels that they are being left out or in any way slighted or hard done by.

Looking for a photographer

I'm trying to help a friend.

I, or rather they, need someone to take some photographs at a small family event near Lincoln on 4th Jan.

There wouldn't be much by way of payment, but they would get a place at the meal following (nice 7-course meal, I understand).

The photographer needs to be confident and able to control and organise people for staged photos as well as being able to catch on-the-fly moments.

If you are, or know someone who is, this kind of person and can do the deed on the day, please contact me at sejhemming@gmail.com.

A big 'Thank You'

I just wanted to say a big 'Thank You' to all who turned up last night, both current and past students.

I hope that you all enjoyed the night as much as Clare and I did.

Perhaps next year we'll find a venue that can seat that many comfortably and without the staff having to sit on my lap to serve!

Hopefully I'll see you at class this week, but in any event I'd, like to wish you all ...

Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukka*
and
Happy New Year

*delete as appropriate 8-)

--
Stuart

Christmas Meal - Menu

As promised, although a little later than planned ...

Starters
Special Spring Rolls
Sesame Prawn Toast
Five Spiced Chicken
Spare Ribs in Kam Do Sauce
Crispy Seaweed with Grated Scallops

Second Course
Crispy Aromatic Duck
(with a special home-made sauce, spring onion, cucumber and pancakes)

Main Course
Fried King Prawns in Peking Sauce
Sweet and Sour Pork Cantonese Style
Fried King Prawns Szechuan Style
Deep Fried Shredded Beef with Chilli (yum! My favourite!!)
Sizzling Beef with Ginger and Spring Onion
Sizzling Chicken with Chilli and Black Bean Sauce
Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts Kung Po Style
Chef's Special Mixed Vegetables
Fried Noodles with Beansprouts
Special Fried Rice

Dessert
Banana Fritter
Coffee with Cream and Mints

We're booked for 20:00 (or 8pm for those of you who still work in old money). Check the blog later in the week to see if enough people have decided to meet elsewhere first to find out when and where. However, failing that I look forward to seeing you all at Mr Man & Mr Pang's on Monday.

Time to cough up

OK boys and girls, with only a week before the Christmas do it's time for you all to reach in to your pockets again.

If you've not yet paid the balance of your meal money. then I need it this week please.