In recent years, afternoon tea has become the new decadence, being offered at a number of cafes and tea shops.
The Blackbird Café at Fleming Park’s Pavilion on the Park has come up with a great way to put our love of cake, sandwiches and tea (but mostly cake) to good use during lockdown: offering a takeaway afternoon tea to help fund a lunch club on wheels service for people who are isolated during the pandemic and might not otherwise get a hot meal.
Order online and the meal can either be collected from the café, or delivered to the Eastleigh area for a small additional charge. Different areas are served on different days (see image, above, or check the website for latest information).
We ordered ours last weekend, and it was scrumptious. A wonderful selection of fresh sandwiches, cake, scone with jam and clotted cream, and even tea bags. Gluten-free and vegan options are available.
Definitely gets the Chippy Seal of Approval
What a great way to raise money for a good cause. What better way to celebrate Father’s Day (hint to the teenagers)?
I wouldn’t mind receiving a social-distancing tea party invite to Eastleigh!
I had this message through from my U3A I don’t think it applies during lockdown. You can’t get into their website to order and I’ve phoned and left messages to no avail!! Be interested to see if anyone has more luck than I did
Christine
It is operating; we had ours last weekend. The website is not easy, but it may depend on which browser you are using.
It is o.k. on Google Chrome …
In passing, my mother, Dorothy Clews, was Manageress of the Tea Rooms back in the days when Harry Thornton was Head Groundsman … she was ably assisted by Mrs. Bunker and Mary, whose surname I’m afraid I cannot recall.
I was a member of the Adastrians Hockey Club, and the Park was our home ground for many years, and many enjoyable teas were had.
Stay safe …
Doug Clews