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| Farewell lunch at Wilf’s Café for West Midlands blind man set to run |
3 down, 4 to go - Dave is doing well. It all finishes with the London Marathon on Sunday 13th April
Staff at Wilf’s Café, Staveley provided some nutritious tasty treats for Blind Dave Heeley this weekend, just days before he embarks on his amazing challenge. Dave and his family received a heroes welcome and lots of Wilf’s famous chocolate brownies at the Café.
Inspired by the totally life-transforming independence provided by his guide dog, Dave Heeley, from West Bromwich, is running Guide Dogs’ Seven Magnificent Marathons challenge which will see him push the boundaries of human endurance; running seven marathons, on seven continents, in seven days in April 2008.
The eyes of the world will be focussing on blind Dave Heeley and his sighted guide Malcolm Carr as they begin the first leg of Seven Magnificent Marathons on Monday 07 April 2008 in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands (Antarctica). This will be followed by six subsequent gruelling legs in Rio (South America), Los Angeles (North America), Sydney (Australasia), Dubai (Asia), Tunis (Africa) and London (Europe) – arriving in spectacular style for the Flora London Marathon on Sunday 13 April.
Dave, who has been registered blind for the past 20 years, won’t be able to see the locations, routes and supporters – and will rely on his sighted guide Malcolm to accompany him safely around the global marathon circuit. At home, Dave relies on the amazing work of Guide Dogs, the charity that has provided him with life-changing freedom of mobility through guide dog ownership spanning over 10 years with three loyal and dedicated dogs; Peter, Carla and currently Wicksie.
The challenge is far beyond the capabilities of most people, and Dave will need enormous physical and mental stamina to complete his Seven Magnificent Marathons. The punishing schedule involves running 183.4 miles in a week – 26.2 miles a day – putting incredible strains on his body. He will need to remain focussed and use every ounce of strength, as he smashes through pain barriers, time zones and jet lag; all factors he will have to overcome as he pushes the boundaries of human endurance to realise his dream.
Find out how he is getting on from his website
<http://www.7mm.org.uk> |
| This news item was added on 10 Apr 2008 |
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| JK 2008 |
Just another snow storm from the JK weekend!
The weekend was certainly a different experience to the JK 2007. Thanks to Pat Moody for this picture!
We were exhausted after the 4-days just coping with the varied conditions. Competitors probably were as well! |
| This news item was added on 27 Mar 2008 |
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| Weekend event staff |
Have you got what it takes?! We are looking for people that can help out on our weekend events - have a look at 'Where will we go next?' on the web-site..... You may be able to commit to regular weekends or just the occasional one. Events are very varied from single local days to multi day or 24 hour events further (much further!) a field. Sometimes we camp, sometimes we have other accommodation. Our customers are consistently hungry & appreciative of our food & service provided where ever we are!
If you are interested in joining the team and want to find out more information get in touch with Charlotte, Wilf or Jane via the contact page, come into the Café or phone 01539 822329 |
| This news item was added on 4 Feb 2008 |
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| Nominated for Vegetarian Society's award for the Best Sports Venue for Vegetarians |
Veggie chilli, our biggest event seller, gets recognition!
We have stuck to our guns in the belief that a predominantly vegetarian menu at the events we cater for provides excellent energy giving and recuperative properties.
Our veggie chilli with brown lentils, loads of veggies and our own mix of mild but tasty chilli spices is our biggest seller and should be classified as a 'Super Food'! It is also vegan.
Our cakes are all made with a vegetarian marg.(& non hydrogenated), the eggs are free range and the cheese we use is also suitable for vegetarians. |
| This news item was added on 15 Nov 2007 |
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| Powered by Wilf's! |
Paul Clavey, a triathlete from Kendal has just completed a unique endurance triathlon that has never previously been attempted. Over the weekend of the 14th/15th July, he embarked on what could arguably be regarded as amongst the toughest of multi sport challenges in the country.
The challenge, which has since been labelled ‘The Clavey Lakeland Triathlon Challenge’, started on Saturday morning by swimming the 5.5 mile length of Coniston Water. Then it was on to the bike to cycle 114 miles following the hilly course of the Fred Whitton Cycle race which traverses all the major Lakeland passes by road. Starting from Coniston the route takes in the passes of Kirkstone, Dockray, Honister, Newlands and Whinlatter before heading out along the west coast and over Hardknott and Wrynose passes, ascending 12,500ft of ascent, to finish back in Coniston. After a short transfer to Keswick the run section, which started around midnight, followed the Bob Graham Round, a 74 mile fell run over 42 Lakeland summits cumulatively ascending the height of Everest at 27,500ft. The route traverses the key summits of Skiddaw, Blencathra, Helvellyn, Fairfield, Bowfell, Scafell, Pillar, and Great Gable with four road crossings at Threlkeld, Dunmail, Wasdale and Honister to finish back at the Moot Hall in Keswick.
Each of these disciplines are significant sporting achievements in their own right. Paul was successful in linking all three in the form of a long distance endurance triathlon, something that had never previously been attempted. The challenge took 43.5 hours, and he was supported in the lake, on the road and on the fell by many friends and family.
Paul’s challenge was sponsored by a number of companies – Wilf’s catering who provided all the food for the entire team, Lowe Alpine, Gore Bikewear, Probikekit and Falke socks (Sidas UK).
He has dedicated the challenge to the charity WaterAid, an NGO who aim to provide essential clean drinking water to some of the world’s poorest people in Africa and Asia. The fund raising page can be found by following the link www.justgiving.com/paulclavey. All money received will go to the charity. |
| This news item was added on 23 Jul 2007 |
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| Extra dates for Bill Birkett talks! |
Bill sold out so quickly we have managed to get him to come over for another couple of dates! Tickets are already selling fast.
A Year in the life of Duddon Valley - 14th Feb
A Year in the life of Borrowdale - 7th March |
| This news item was added on 5 Feb 2007 |
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| Christmas closing times |
| We are closed for week over Christmas! We will be closed from Saturday 21 Dec - Friday 29th Dec. inclusive opening again on Saturday 30th Dec. at 0930. Normal opening times then until christmas 2007. Weekdays - 1000 - 1630, Weekends - 0930 - 1700. Snow at Christmas? This picture is from Christmas 2004! |
| This news item was added on 14 Dec 2006 |
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| Links with Hawkshead Brewery 'Beer Hall'! |
We now have a link door straight through to Hawkshead Brewerys fantastic new Beer Hall. You can now buy very reasonably priced beer and wine at the Brewery & bring it back into the Café to have with your meal. They are OPEN Wed. - Friday Mid-day to 7pm and Saturday/Sunday Mid-day-5pm.
They will also be open on our speciality evenings so why don't you come a little earlier for a pre-dinner drink? |
| This news item was added on 29 Sep 2006 |
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| New Speciality nights! |
| These are now complete with menus until Christmas. For the Christmas Speciality nights we only take a maximum group size of 10 BUT we are also taking bookings for group Christmas dinners/parties in the evenings throughout December and at lunchtimes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Menus for these can be found under Café evenings |
| This news item was added on 14 Jul 2006 |
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| Speciality Night dates and Slide & Supper Evenings |
| Dates for the New Year to April are now on the web-site. The dates will be e-mailed out to our contact list with details about the talks. No menus yet for the speciality nights, we're a bit busy with Christmas do's at the moment but I'll hassle the chef soon. |
| This news item was added on 14 Dec 2005 |
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| Christmas speciality menu now available |
This years Christmas Speciality menu to really whet your appetite. The 16th is already fully booked, hurry for the remaining places on the 14th December!
A platter of tasty nibbles incl:
gravadlax, bruscetta, liver paté
and tiny cheese & olive scones
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Butternutsquash and orange soup
with homemade caraway seed bread
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Medallions of local venison marinated with juniper & thyme
pan fried & served with a scotch whisky sauce & cranberries
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Monk fish - cooked with lemon grass, chilli, ginger and coconut milk, presented in a banana leaf parcel
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Cheese and Asparagus roulade flavoured with basil, served with
a rich tomato & red wine sauce
All main courses served with :~
Fondant potaoes,
braised red cabbage, green beans
and a fennel, carrot & rocket salad
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Chocolate Nemesis
A rich dark chocolate torte served with whipped cream
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Passion fruit and strega liqueur brulée
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with mincemeat & brandy palmiers |
| This news item was added on 24 Oct 2005 |
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| SOLVED E-MAIL PROBLEM!! |
HURRAH!! E-Mails are coming through....
but only ones sent from today, Tuesday 6th September, 1pm. So if you can resend any previously bounced back to you, you should get a reply back from us instead. Thanks |
| This news item was added on 30 Aug 2005 |
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| Staff Wanted! |
Fulltime/part time permenant jobs available.
Cooks, Cafe assistants, cleaners all essential to the success and smooth running of the cafe.
The Cafe has grown so much busier in the last 18 months that we need extra staff to ensure we can keep pace with it. If you would like more information contact Wilf or Charlotte on 01539 822329 or use the contact form on this web-site |
| This news item was added on 10 Jun 2005 |
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| "Never Stop Exploring" |
| A new formatt Ace Race went off very well with a full entry of competitors. Weather was mixed and the cold, windy weather with fresh snow on the mountain tops made the canoeing on the new 'sit on tops' a very chilly affair. Further rain on Sunday meant that leaving the field was reliant on the two hard working farmers and their tractors. They started at 3.30pm and we were last to leave (except for Phil, the organiser) at 7.30pm! |
| This news item was added on 20 Apr 2005 |
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| Ace Race XXX winter race postponed |
Due to the damage in Grizedale Forest the Ace Race has been postponed from the 4th Feb to the 4th March.
Slightly longer daylight hours....still time to enter...go to our events link for a direct link to the Ace Race web-site. |
| This news item was added on 25 Jan 2005 |
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| Snow at Christmas! |
Just to remind us what seasonal weather should be like! It didn't last long!
Happy New Year |
| This news item was added on 11 Jan 2005 |
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| Wilfs will be CLOSED for a week over Christmas!! |
Everyone at Wilfs would like to wish all our customers at the Cafe and at the events we cater at a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.
We look forward to seeing you all again in 2005! |
| This news item was added on 17 Dec 2004 |
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| SLMM 2004 |
| We try to recycle atleast all the cans, thanks to Nicki for her efforts in sorting out the competitors and the cans! For next year....crush cans, empty part filled bottles and crush those too. Remember no litter that you brought in! |
| This news item was added on 8 Jul 2004 |
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| LAMM 2004 |
| Snow and hail with poor visibility gave the cometitors a hard time on day one. Alas as Ivor Powell and John Hunt came through a full half hour before the Davies brothers to claim the Elite prize again they realised they had missed a control. The Davies come out tops. Plus an ex-student employee of ours wins the B-class after nearly retiring on Day 1 because they thought they had had such a bad day only to realise they were lying 2nd! |
| This news item was added on 8 Jul 2004 |
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| Marin Rough Ride |
| Many found the ride a bit hard going this year. The weather was hot and muggy which didn't help but rumour has it that it may be just be a little easier next year. |
| This news item was added on 8 Jun 2004 |
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| Apologies to all at the Tamar Triple |
Unfortunately driving down on Friday we had a blow out on the Landrover causing an uncontrollable swerve ending up with us jack knifed across the motorway and facing the wrong way up the motorway. Absolutely amazingly, all the traffic on a very busy motorway stopped and we managed to pull onto the hard shoulder, now facing the wrong way. Two tyres and rims shredded and one axle of the trailer bent means it's not a quick repair.
The two of us are OK. Having a 'rolling motorway closure' by the police so that I could turn the trailer round is a first, well this has never happened before, and the prospect of getting a bill for re surfacing the motorway where our wheel rim gouged out a neat arc is a bit daunting.
See you all at the next event!
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| JK 2004 |
| Not much to say....excellently organisation and good weather helped to create a great atmostphere at this years JK. I'm afraid I forgot the camera every day but this was my favourite picture from JK 2003 and as I saw them in much the same stance this year...! |
| This news item was added on 29 Apr 2004 |
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| New extension to café |
For frequent visitors to the Café during most of 2003 the sight of our half finished extension was becoming commonplace. It is now finally finished and fully operational, we think it makes a big difference!
Downstairs can seat 30 or so people not only on our standard tables but also a nice big 'group' table. With the new comfy sofa area and coffee tables we have tried to create a slightly different feel for relaxing, reading the papers and chatting. We even have a book club, free of charge.
The extension also includes a new café kitchen that enables us to better accommodate catering for functions, parties etc. To complete the change we have added a few new items to the menu, including buttered crumpets, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, paninis (hot sandwiches) and prawns! Come and see what you think. |
| This news item was added on 19 Feb 2004 |
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