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18 Leisure 19Golcar LilyFather’s Day Menu20th June 2010Leek and potato soup (V) (c)Honeydew melon balls with raspberry coulis (V) (c) (Vg)Creamy garlic mushrooms with bread roll (V) (c)Chicken liver and brandy pâté with toast (c)Deep fried breaded brie with cranberry sauce (V)~~~~oOo~~~~Roast topside of beef (c) with Yorkshire puddingRoast leg of lamb (c) with mint sauceBaked salmon with dill and lemon butter (c)Supreme chicken with tarragon and white wine sauce (c)Steak and ale plate pieGreek sweet potato ragout (V) (c)(Sweet potatoes braised in tomatoes thyme and garlic finished with feta and black olives)Served with a selection roast and new potatoeswith seasonal vegetables~~~~oOo~~~~Brandy and black cherry trifleRaspberry cheesecakeJam roly polyFresh strawberries and cream (c)Mille feuilleChocolate Malteser torteChoice of Belgium ice cream (c)~oOo~Summer FunThe average Brit spends 3.72 hoursper day watching television and awhopping 58.5% of us have confessedto not participating in any sportingactivity, coupled with that nearly aquarter of adults are now obese; facedwith the facts we’re quickly becominga nation of couch potatoes. As therisk of passing on our bad habits tothe next generation is a serious one,why not make a conscious effort thissummer to swap your usual televisionhabits for some outdoor activities.In recent weeks the UK has beenbasking in glorious sunshine, givingus ample opportunity to get out andabout in our local area. Whetheryou’re looking for an afternoon’s funor a day out, there are plenty of localparks to visit and what’s more, they’refree! With trails and woodland pathsto follow, wildlife to discover and wideopen spaces to run around in, the kidswill be kept well entertained. If you’remaking a full day of it, why not takealong a picnic and some games toplay, such as football, cricket or evena Frisbee, which will keep all agesamused and get everyone active.Parks also provide the perfect spacefor some birdwatching, which willdelight younger children. Birdwatchingis one of Britain’s favourite past timesand you don’t have to be an expertto give it a go, just taking along asimple bird spotting book will get youstarted. Kids will love learning aboutall of the different species we shareare parks with whilst having fun at thesame time.Cycling is a great family activity thatyou can easily make a day of andsummer is the perfect time to get onyour bike. As well as giving you thechance to explore your local area,there are many reported healthbenefits of getting out and about ontwo wheels. Research by the BritishHeart Foundation found that 20 milesof cycling per week can reduce therisk of coronary heart disease by half,compared to non-cyclists. It’s also afantastic way to lose weight and getfit, as even a gentle cycle of around12mph, on flat land, uses 450 caloriesan hour, but of course, the faster yougo the more you burn. The speed ofyour metabolism will also be raised forhours after you’ve stopped, so you caneven treat yourself to well-deserved icecream.Beacon HillCountry ParkBeacon Hill Country Park comprises over 330acres (135 Ha) in the beautiful CharnwoodForest area of Leicestershire. The Park formsthe second highest point in the county, withoutstanding views to the north and east, and issurmounted by rocky outcrops including theunusual ‘Old Man of Beacon Hill’. Surfacedtracks circuit the hill, providing a continuous4.8 km route suitable for horses, mountainbikes and walking. Much of the Park iswoodland and provides a great place forchildren to explore. Within the rhododendron,a raised boardwalk has been built to formthe Labyrinth, an area popular with youngervisitors.The Native Tree Collection, which wasplanted about 15 years ago has a sensory trailwith talking posts. Visit the National ForestWoodfair on August Bank Holiday, a great dayout for the family. The post code for the LowerCar Park is LE12 8TA.Facilities: Toilets (inc Accessible), Barbequessites.Contact: Rangers 0116 3058791. Leafletavailable – see www.leics.gov.uk/countryside.Coffee & mintsMain Course - £7.95Two Courses - £9.95Three Courses (& Coffee) - £11.95Sunday lunch menu served 12noon to 5pmÀ la carte menu 5pm to 8pmRoast potatoes are unsuitable for CoeliacsSuitable for (c) Coeliac, (v) Vegetarian, (Vg) VeganItems with bread can be substituted for gluten free breadLeziate ParkCome along and see the new, stunning including an outstanding Head Chef,decor which creates exactly the rightAmanda Baxter. The impact was immediate,ambience in which to enjoy the breathtakingviews from the restaurant, bar or 300% in six weeks.with Sunday Carvery bookings increasing byterrace. Choose from a specially createdNorfolk menu and enjoy a lunch or dinnerwhich will have you booking your next visiteven before the first one has finished!This new era of excellence and luxury beganwith the establishment of a new companyand management team in early Octoberlast year. Anna Mace, who is also managingdirector of Sound Wave Marketing in CastleRising, Norfolk, took over the managementof Leziate Park and introduced a new teamThe new Leziate Park menus are governedonly by seasonality and quality ingredients.Meat is reared and butchered close by anddiners are likely to have driven past the veryfields the menu’s vegetables have grownin. Everything from bread to ice-cream issourced locally and rigorous standards haveensured the best possible suppliers havebeen invited to supply Leziate Park.With the refurbishment complete, greatsuppliers providing the best of Norfolk foodsand a great team ready to welcome guests,make the spring weather your excuse to goand enjoy all that Leziate Park has to offer.From wedding ceremony to corporate event,a quick drink to an outstanding lunch ordinner, Leziate Park now offers everythingyou could wish for, with a quality, style andexcellence which will delight you.Call 01553 630393 for more details,or visit Leziate Park’s website on www.leziatepark.co.uk. Better still, why not comealong for a drink and a meal and see thenew Leziate Park for yourself!