‘Ruth Carruthers, 24, is originally from the highlands of Scotland but currently lives in Glasgow, where she is doing a pretty good job of combining her love of nature, art, fashion and telling stories with words and pictures. As a kid, she spent most of her days outside, and she was always a bit of a water baby, but it wasn’t until she took a trip to the Caribbean in 2005 and saw first hand the destructive presence that humans are having on coral reefs that she knew what her mission was – that was the point of no return for her. Since then, she’s developed a passion for explaining green issues in a creative way and published her own environmental magazine last year. She has also been writing environmentally based articles for a variety of publications and websites, illustrating her work with her own pictures when possible, and has recently been appointed Environmental Correspondent for Huck magazine’s website. Ruth is passionate about marine conservation in particular, and works closely with NGOs and conservation charities to promote their work within the media. Ruth loves the eco friendly women’s range of Quiksilver and would love to see more people wearing it!’

If you read this blog on a regular basis, you will know Ruth is a Carreg friend, so the fact that she is now a Women’s Ambassador for Quiksilver clothing is a fantastic achievement! Ruth is a supporter of our new ‘Carreg Organic Holidays’ project and our ‘eco-eco philisophy’.

You can support, view and purchase Quiksilver’s new range at Wendy’s surf shop, Idos, across the road from The Carreg.

Next Friday, September 10th, we are holding our End of Summer Party. We will be barbequing, dancing to live music, playing games and just generally enjoing ourselves before the season changes. Please ring 01834862990 for further details.

Happily we are dog friendly in The Courtyard!

Last night we had a really fun time. Long time Carregular, Erin celebrated her 18th Birthday by taking over the entire restaurant, Courtyard and Tranquillity Garden and wearing her favourite Spiderman dress! She looked fantastic, the food was fantastic, the marquee was fantastic, the place was fantastic. Fantastic four times? Maybe a Fantastic Four dress would have worked too!

There is no party like a Carreg party! If you want to know more about events at The carreg, please ring us on 01834 862990 or e-mail us on info@thecarregrestaurant.co.uk.

Have a fantastic Bank holiday weekend! We will be open mostly all of it!

Ian

Summer is almost over and the nights are already drawing in.

In order to keep everyone happy and smiley throughout the cold winter months, we will sometimes have parties, theme nights, music, special offers and exclusive promotions at The Carreg. If you are thinking of visiting us over the winter, please leave your details in the comment box below and we can make sure you are invited.

If you break The Carreg like you would a stick of rock, it would have Excellence running through it. If, for any reason, you think this hasn’t been achieved, please tell us so. Either by completing a critique card, telephoning and asking for me or by sending an e-mail. Our aim is to have 100% of our clientele 100% each and every experience.

Take Care

Ian

Gofynoedd Kayleigh i fi neithiwr ‘Beth yw’r sefydla siarad Gymraeg yn y Garreg?’ I dweud y gwir does dim sefydla yn Y Garreg. Os ma rhyw un yn siarad Cymraeg, wel siaradwch Gymraeg. Os nadyn nhw, siaradwch Saesneg! Ond ma sein bach ar y bar nawr yn dweud y slogan fwrdd yr iaith pan mae Kayleigh yn gweithio!

Kayleigh asked me last night what is the situation about speaking Welsh in The Carreg. To be honest there isn’t one in The Carreg. If someone is speaking Welsh, well speak Welsh. If they don’t, speak English. But there is a little sign on the bar stating the Welsh Language Board slogan when Kayleigh is working!

The Magic Weather Log!

Our ‘Organic’ Menu Holder!

One of our beautiful new planters

New Sign

Wendy falling asleep after doing all the changes!

This is me and my friend Kyle, earlier today. We are both smiling as it was nice to see each other because we are good friends, have the same interests and generally enjoy each others company. The reason we met earlier today was to attend a joyous, celebration service and funeral for her younger sister Cerys. Cerys suffered leukaemia and died last week when she was just 19 years old.

I felt privileged to be included in this celebration of Cerys’ life. I was constantly aware of what a lucky person I am. My thoughts and prayers go out to Cerys’ family.

Our Pink Ribbon Fundraiser was set up to raise funds to combat cancer, and we will continue with this scheme until this dark shadow over society is no more. Please watch this space about our next efforts and make every effort to help and support in this cause.

Ian

The Carreg’s uniqueness is a combination of quality dining in a beautiful building with superior service in a High Street setting. My New Menu will be on the blog later on this week and, be assured, that it is an eye opener. I have worked with some first class people with quality ingrediants to ensure that this Menu will please all.

Weekdays we are doing ‘kids eat free’ between 6.30 and 7.30 from a special menu. We are also holding a special quiz where the best little one each month can win a prize for their Mum and Dad. Please ask your server for details.

I look forward to greeting you at The Carreg soon.

Cheers!

Tom

Banana Milk Pancake is a tradition which came down from Scotland last year. On Tuesday Evening, 27th July, we are celebrating by having a party in The Carreg with great food and superb, original music from the ever-so-talented and utterly brilliant, Jonski.

Conicidentally, Hannah Kirk Patrick (see what I rhymed cleverly with??) is returning to Scotland on Wednesday. If you have met Hannah (Banana) Kirk (Milk) Patrick (Pancake) you know what a vital role she has played in The Carreg the time she has been here. Please call by to give her a great send off.

Food, Fun and Festivities start at 7pm.

:)