Top Note Ceremonies at your service
with Steve Pritchard-Jones
The Hand at Llanarmon
You're welcome to explore their website to get a sense of what they provide, or you can access their mini-brochure by clicking here.
The Hand at Llanarmon is the perfect venue for ceremonies including:
Celebrant Weddings
Renewal of Vows
Baby Naming
Adoption Welcoming
Memorials
Celebration of Life
Also an excellent venue for a funeral wake
The Hand at Llanarmon is an ancient hostelry with all the attributes you’d expect – bags of character, a cosy, relaxing ambience and a warm welcome from your hosts, Jonathan and Jackie Greatorex. As soon as you arrive you feel the weight of the world dissolving as the surroundings work their magic. All the classic ingredients are here – old beams, roaring fireplaces, a casual mix-and-match of pine and oak furniture, real ale and good food. The latter is seriously good. Thanks to the talents of Head Chef Grant Mulholland and his team, The Hand is renowned for award-winning food; an inventive marriage of country fare and sophisticated metropolitan cuisine.
The bedrooms, in a variety of sizes, have all been decorated to a high standard and boast sparkling modern bathrooms, satellite TV and all the amenities that you would expect from a country house hotel.
Country lovers just love the location. You can walk in the Berwyns for hours with only the sheep for company and the ever-helpful Hand can arrange many country pursuits, including horse riding, fishing and shooting. You may be away from it all, but you’ll also be in the swing of things; this gem of a country inn is so much a part of village life that locals and visitors mix in unaffected harmony.
Spelman Catering Limited, 20 The Parade, St Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury.SY1 1DL
Tel : 01743 667186 Email : mat.spel@icloud.com
Menu 1 – Canapes
3 for £8 or 6 for £15
Choose from –
- Crostini with beetroot & Shropshire blue
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese blini
- Sticky mini sausage & sweet potato mash
- Parmesan shortbread with tomato, olive & feta
- Asparagus & goats cheese filo roll
- Mini Yorkshire pudding with crème fraiche, horseradish & beef
- Corn cakes with spicy mango salsa
- Pancake spin wheels with cream cheese, wholegrain mustard & ham filling
- Halloumi sticks with sweet chilli dip
Menu 2 – Buffet
£12 pp
Selection of finger sandwiches on white & wholemeal bread
Choose 3 fillings –
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese
- Cheddar & chutney
- Ham & wholegrain mustard mayonnaise
- Egg mayonnaise with micro greens
- Tuna mayonnaise & cucumber
- Bacon, brie & sweet onion chutney
Homemade quiches, choose 1 from –
- Cheese & onion
- Quiche Lorraine
- Shropshire blue & broccoli
Homemade mango & pork sausage rolls. Crisps & dips
Menu 3 – Mini Cakes
£3.50pp
4 x Mini size pieces of cake, including –
- Brownie
- Millionaire shortbread
- Rocky road
- Flap jack
Menu 4 – Nibbles & Graze Boards
£7.50pp
Choose 3 nibbles from –
- Crisps
- Olives
- Honey roasted nuts
- Sundried tomatoes & mozzarella
- Bombay mix
- Falafel
- Humus & crostini
Spelman Catering Limited, 20 The Parade, St Mary’s Place, Shrewsbury.SY1 1DL
Tel : 01743 667186 Email : mat.spel@icloud.com
For more info or to book, get in touch with them today.
Forever Images
Funeral Photography - 'A funeral is not a day if a lifetime....it is a lifetime in a day"
Introduction
Although funerals and celebration of life services unquestionably carry a weight of sadness, they can also be emotional rewarding and uplifting with many heart-warming moments. A specialist funeral photographer will capture these moments, discreetly and from a distance, ensuring the genuine emotions of the day remain unbroken. The photographs will show the love, shared memories and compassion of the mourners present who have assembled to bid a fond and heartfelt farewell to a family member, friend or colleague.
Should you have photographs taken at funerals and celebration of life services?
Many families and friends question the use of photographs & videos at funerals. While most of us are familiar with having a photographer at special events such as wedding, not everyone is comfortable with the idea of having a photographer to capture the capture the many emotions and moments throughout the funeral. However, capturing special moments at a funeral is acceptable and it can be beneficial to family members, friends and colleagues.
Is it OK to photograph a funeral or celebration of life?
The shortest answer is yes. Of course, before going ahead and hiring a photographer, it is best to consult with close family members to make sure everyone agrees with it. It is not unusual to have a family member that might feel uncomfortable with photographing such an intimate occasion.
Reasons to photograph a funeral or celebration of life service.
Photography can have more benefits than most people think. And in the end, it captures a significant moment in your family’s life, not to mention it serves as a way to remember your deceased loved one and capture many emotions and moments on the day.
Share the special moments with Family and Friends
In today’s modern world, not everyone lives close to their home town. That means we all have family members and friends scattered all over the world. A hardback memory photobook is a way to save the moment for those who couldn’t attend due to travel constraints, illness, or any other obstacle in their way.
Preserve the memories
Of course, you want to preserve the happy memories you have of your loved ones. But, during a funeral or celebration of life service, it is very likely friends, and family will share beautiful and personal moments together. A beautiful ‘funeral photobook’ can help you preserve those special and intimate memories.
To help ease the grieving process
At first, it may be impossible for you to look at photographs of your loved one’s celebration of life or funeral. But, when the time is right, you can turn to the funeral photobook to remember how much your loved one was appreciated. Revisiting these beautiful memories can help you embrace your loss and help with the grieving process.
If you would like to discuss the option to have a photographer at the service of your loved one, please contact me, and I will put you in touch with Steve at Forever Images because I know he will do fabulous job for you.
Casey's - Cordingley Hall – The Perfect Venue for Life’s Special Moments
Looking for the ideal venue to celebrate or commemorate life’s milestones? Cordingley Hall in Donnington, Telford is the perfect setting for:
✨ Wakes – A peaceful and respectful space to remember your loved one.
💍 Renewal of Vows – Celebrate your love story in a beautiful and intimate setting.
👶 Baby Naming Ceremonies – Welcome your little one in a warm and joyful atmosphere.
With a dedicated team, flexible spaces, and a welcoming ambiance, we ensure your event is truly special.
📍 Cordingley Hall, Wellington Rd, Donnington, Telford TF2 8JS
📧 cordingley@caseysvenues.co.uk
📞 01952 606588
Shropshire Brass Ensemble
www.stevepritchardjones.com/shropshire-brass
Click here to visit the Shropshire Brass Web page
Shropshire Brass is a new exciting brass ensemble comprising of some of the leading brass players in the county of Shropshire.
Shropshire Brass is able to perform in a huge range of styles and genres including traditional brass music, baroque, classical, jazz and pop music
Shropshire Brass is available to perform at weddings, formal and informal concerts, and civic functions. For further information, or to book Shropshire Brass with contact its musical director Steve Pritchard-Jones using the contact page