Blog Comments, Question and Answers !!
Waterless Cooking! everyone should try and sample waterless cooking, the technique and results are quite amazing, so much so, after my first tasting I immediately invested in a “well known” 18/12 stainless (heat retaining base) waterless cooking set, this was many, many years ago the results then as they are today are my secret still... No More ! :-)
I would not cook by another other method – for the food being cooked does not loose any of it's natural moisture, nor taste or vitamin content and vegetables can be cooked all in together PLUS and timing are NOT ultra critical. Also you will reduce your energy bills
My own special 10 favourite dishes are ,
Chili con carne. Spagetti Bolognais, Canelloni, Beef Wellington, Sole Bon Femme, Cod and Chips, Pork a le crème, Beef Bouginon, Prawn Risotto, Cottage/Shepherds/Comberland Pie – all less than exotic but each and everyone guaranteed to be a reliable choice for great enjoyable meals and evening with friends and relatives
We have many BRIT PATS and Nottingham Lace Tablecloth devotees world-wide although it must be said the majority our UK based. We do get many notes of thanks and appreciation, however, to publish them all would be a case of self-gratification and a “step too far”. However we are pleased to add here a copy of the image we use in our header, kindly sent by “David” in France
We should add that whilst we do predominantly offer out goods DIRECT ( payment by cheque only) we do have a close relationship with our only designated Distributor – “Distinctly British” who offer our goods throughout the UK and world-wide via their Online payments procedure - however their prices will included their fees plus VAT
Their website address is www.distinctlybritish.co.uk
Elizabeth - “There are obviously many questions which can arise from many would be customers here are a cross section of few of our inter exchanges with several of our clients over the past year or so. WE trust they will be helpful to everyone interest in our products
Hi Elizabeth
I would love to chat to you on the phone regarding the KENWYN LACE tablecloth! could you e mail me your no so that I can phone you as I have a few queries!!
Many Thanks
Grace
No problem Grace.. ..
Dear Elizabeth,
The parcel arrived this morning fine. I've just unpacked it, all present and correct, thank you. They are just gorgeous, I'm absolutely thrilled. They will be the perfect presents for my relatives in Australia. Thank you so much for your help and sending them so promptly. I can't wait to see my cousins' faces when they open them!
With best wishes,
Andrea
Hi Mike
Your order has been posted 'Special Delivery' today, it will be delivered to you tomorrow morning and will require a signature on receipt
Regards Elizabeth
Dear Elizabeth,
Just to confirm the lace tablecloth has arrived. My mother will love it.
Thank you for your assistance.
Regards,
David
Dear Elizabeth,
The lace table cloth arrived this morning. We're absolutely delighted with it, and thank you for rushing the order through.
Yours sincerely
Victoria
Hello June
Thank you for your email.
Unfortunately we do not have/use credit card facilities, this allows and assists in keeping our prices attractive, good value for money and affordable.
If you would prefer not to pay by cheque, we offer an alternative, of payment by 'Bank Credit Transfer' and I can deal with your order direct by email.
If you do not prefer either of these options, your order can be made through our London distributors on their website 'www.distinctlybritish.co.uk. You can pay by credit card on this site.
Most of our customers prefer to order direct by email and pay by Bank Transfer as this is a more convenient method.
Please let me know which method of payment you prefer and I will send you the details.
Thank you
Regards
Elizabeth
06/11/2014
Hello Helen
Thank you for your email.
We can make a bespoke tablecloth to fit your table in 'Cluny' Lace, this lace is manufactured on old Nottingham Lace machines and is one of the the best laces you can buy.
If you decide to have a tablecloth specially made to size, we will send you samples of 2/3 different designs for you to choose from. If you look on our website at the 'Hampton' design, this is one of the traditional designs in 'Cluny' lace.
The cost of a tablecloth made up in the size you have given, will be in the region of £250, but I can only give you an approximate cost until you have chosen a design from the samples.
If you would like to go ahead with this, I will need your address to send the samples to.
We will require approximately 3 weeks making up time from confirmation of order.
Elizabeth
Dear Elizabeth
Tablecloth safely received, very pleased with it.
Many thanks indeed
Margaret Anne
Hi Elizabeth - The order has just arrived safely. Thank you for your help. LIZ
Thank you so much it arrived on Friday and is just beautiful.. it will be the perfect gift for a friend in Japan.. a memory of the UK Thank you again.
Many best wishes
Sandra W
Hi Elizabeth - The order has just arrived safely. Thank you for your help. LIZ
Hi Liz Your Order is now ready for posting. Is there any particular day you would prefer delivery
Hi Elizabeth - The order has just arrived safely. Thank you for your help. LIZ
Hi Elizabeth, We have received the tablecloth, my wife is very pleased with it. Thank you John
Hi Elizabeth
Many thanks - you probably guessed ....13th Wedding Anniversary. Jason
Your order is being despatched today, 1st class Royal Mail Recorded. It will require a signature on receipt. Please let me know when you have received it. - Regards Elizabeth
Q) Would it be possible for us to pick up an item from yourselves?
A) Of course !
Having looked through our stock again, we do have a 56" Round Tablecloth and a Runner in the Stratford design, which is almost the same pattern as the Newstead, both the tablecloth and runner are the same shade of Ecru, which is a pale beige.
Perhaps you would consider this design, as it has the same flower pattern and is very attractive.
Derby can be washed in a DOMESTIC washing machine but not a Commercial washing machine and NEVER in a laundry
We recommend
40⁰ Very Light Wash – Wool or handwash setting with a non biological powder
Very light gentle spin DO NOT TUMBLE DRY
Pull into shape whilst damp
Use a warm iron
Do not Bleach
Do not dry Clean
Basically Derby can be machine washed but it must be treated gently
The most important thing to do is pull into shape whilst damp as lace is like elastic when it’s damp and needs to be pulled back to size and shape before ironing
09/07/2014
Dear Elizabeth
Thank you for your quick response. If you can send me the full invoice, I will send you a cheque.
Kind regards
Cara
On rare occasions an order may be delayed due re-stocking but we will always advise you of this and provide details of when your order will be expected or offer an alternative product.
For any queries and details please get in touch with us. We will be glad to be of service.
20/09/2014
Dear Elizabeth,
We would like the white please, and as Dan has just texted from abroad that he would like a 'family gathering' on Wednesday, special delivery at £9:50 please!
Once again, I would be extremely grateful if you could fill this order; I am now able to do a transfer from home via e-banking, so if you could let me know at the earliest juncture on Monday, I can make the transfer.
Do enjoy the rest of your weekend. With kind regards and thanks, Mike
09/10/2014 Dear Elizabeth,
Just to confirm the lace tablecloth has arrived. My mother will love it.
Thank you for your assistance. Regards, David
04/10/2014 Hello Elizabeth
I’d prefer to order by phone and appreciate your enabling me to do that. I am struggling to make up my mind, you have such a lovely selection!
I have the number and will either phone tomorrow or Tuesday if that is OK?
My birthday on 15/10/2014 Monday will be busy with entertaining.
Margaret Anne
Hi , i am interested in nottingham lace tablecloths , please send me a phone no so i can talk to the sales person, to get some information.
THANKS , ALIYA.
18/10/2014
Dear Elizabeth, The lace table cloth arrived this morning. We're absolutely delighted with it, and thank you for rushing the order through.
Yours sincerely Victoria
“Just to say that I opened my lace table cover yesterday and used for the first time and I am delighted with it.
It fits perfectly and looks really good when table set.
So many thanks indeed and I would like you to make me another one exactly the same please.” Just go ahead and do another as soon as possible. Clearly not sure how long you need
Hi, Your order ( Ref 100124304) - for Nottm lace table cloth will be despatched by special delivery to arrive Thursday before 1:00pm
Dear Brian Alvey,
Tablecloth arrived yesterday!
many thanks, Geoff Thorp.
We have had an enquiry for a Thoresby Tablecloth 180cm x 275cm to replace one bought 20 years ago wanting a replacement.
Have you any heard of this one or do you have anything in a similar size please.
Hi Elaine
I am sorry but we do not have premises for the public to visit, we arrange everything by internet and e. mail only.
Hi Robert
Just to let you know that I have not forgotten you. I have been away for a couple of days.
I will look through the stock we have left from the time when we provided the Tourist Centres, Castle etc., most of my gifts were bought by visitors from America, Australia and others wanting to take a Nottingham Lace gift back home. Unfortunately these gifts are no longer available due to the closure of most of the Lace manufacturers.
HI ,thank you for your help with my request on the telephone for Nottingham lace. Tray mats, place mats, serviette's ect.with motif of Robin Hood and Nottingham also places of interest in Nottingham.I wish to send them to friends in America.
Thank you again.
Yes we do make bespoke tablecloths.
We create them in 'Cluny' Lace ( Hampton design) . .
To quote we will need to know the size they would like, or the Tabletop size and required drop preferred, also, whether Rectangular, Oval or Round.
Just to say these arrived safely Saturday ( we were out so I have just collected them from the post office).
they are perfect, and am very pleased. Thank you for chasing for me! Marnie
Hi Sue
I hope you enjoyed your holiday and I am pleased your daughter liked the tablecloth.
Regards
An oval tablecloth on an oval table is always the best but a rectangle on an oval table can look quite effective
The points of the corners just need to be centralised where the oval shape falls away so when you stand back from the table the points are all equal
It is probably better to do this than go for a longer drop if the table is to be used for dining
Best regards
Thank you again for all the efforts you have made. I will be quite happy if you do find something suitable for you to give me a call one weekend, I would be very grateful.
How much is the St.Mary's Church lace also the Statue of Liberty pictorial panel and is the St.Mary's church a centre piece or place mat?
Thank's Bob.
Thank you for your order.
Before we can go ahead, would you please confirm that your table top size is 106" x 40" with oval ends.
I also need to know the drop you would like all round and whether the oval ends are rounded or are a definite oval.
We need to confirm these details before making the tablecloth as when it is specially made to order the tablecloth cannot be returned.
Apologies for the delay my table ends are clear D shape at either end
Table Width = 40 inches Table Length = 9 feet Table Height = 30 inches
Preferred drop from table height I think should be around 10 inches, no more.
Many thanks
The order for the Derby tablecloth which is going to Singapore, is being picked up from me, by her sister, who is flying to Singapore for the wedding.
Thank you for trying to sort this out for me as I know you are busy.
I would like to collect the tablecloth with the order for the York Napkins please.
Will you please let me know when they are ready for collection.-
We have been invited to a "Golden Wedding Anniversary" lunch, Bank Holiday week
Can you suggest anything that you have with gold in it, that would be suitable please!!
There is little or no justification to simply offer your diners/guests, the full Al la Carte/ Table de Hote menu.
Why not surprise them with an enjoyable, yet more basic “Good Olde English” Dish for example
“Cumberland Pie”, “Bakewell Tart”, “Shephards Pie”, “Yorkshire Pudding”, “Haggis”, “Meat and Potato Pie”, “Spotted Dick”, “Bangers and Mash”, “Toad in the Hole”, “Pancakes, ”Steak & Kidney Pie”, “Homemade Fish and Chips”, “Sausages with Sticky Onion Gravy”, “Quick Lamb and Potato Pot”,
The list goes on and on, then to complement the meal, there are numerous English puddings to choose from ie.
“Bilberry Pie”, “Blackberry Jelly”, “Bread & Butter Pudding”, “Summer Pudding”, “Chocolate Truffle”, “Clementine & Posset”, “Crème Fraiche Ice Creme “