Today I am trapped in Ludlow. If I was to choose somewhere to be trapped it would be Ludlow or possibly Barbados... My husband's car needed some TLC and so, till 3pm I am camped in the library, writing. (The library is not a quiet zone today.... the baby noises are fine, the ignorant parent noises on mobiles and shouting details from computer screens less so.. sigh..)
I am writing a script for a sit com. Get me! My belief in myself is concerning but hey ho.
Writing makes you hungry so at lunch time I ventured out to get something yummy.
Ludlow is the gastro capital of ..... well, everywhere. There's a plethora of eateries stocked with delicious produce from an unending list of local producers; Monkland Cheese, Swifts Bakery, DW Wall butchers in the high street and AH Griffiths on the Bull Ring with pies and meats and game. Then there's the market in the Medievil square, the cafes and of course the restaurants, including the award winning La Becasse and Mr Underhills.
Today I did not need caviar, walnut bread, home reared pork pie or a Ludlow sausage, I just wanted to grab a little takeaway cup of home made soup and a roll. I stood on the tiny pavement off the Bull Ring close to The Feathers Hotel. Along the street I noticed a little alley called Fish Street and there I found the tiniest cafe in the world, (possibly.)
On the board outside THE CAFE my lunch was advertised: Small Soup and a roll. £1.95. Perfect.
Inside was a joy; four clean little tables and a minute serving area. My order was taken and I stood talking with a delightful boy who told me that he was slightly worried about Friday's weather as he had plans to look into some family history. He also told me that he'd just eaten his lunch, a hot curry. He, like me, prefers his curry to be hot. Quite right too.
THE CAFE is staffed both by learning disabled members and by volunteers. This space provides work, training, and social opportunities and offers a great service and delicious food. Next time you are in Ludlow, pop in for your lunch or a snack, you won't be disappointed, my soup and warm home-made bread was delish and the feel-good factor warmed me through.
Never been to Ludlow but it sounds delightful. Good luck with the writing.
ReplyDeleteSeems like a great place to be! I always enjoy learning from the Bloggers I follow. The world has so much in so many places to see. Thanks for the postings. I checked out a number of then. Here with Lake Michigan in the USA as a backdrop, the gardens always have something to "say". It is pretty nice too. Hope to visit soon. Jack
ReplyDeleteElaine Rickett: Ludlow is gorgeous. Yo must visit sometime.... the Food Festivals are amazing.
ReplyDeleteGardens at Waters East: Lake Michigen eh? I grew up listening to Gordon Lightfoot's Summertime Dream and your comment has reminded me that I haven't listened to his music for years. Time to expose the 10yo and (almost) 8yo to that genre.
Blogging around the world is so fab, though I sometimes wish I had the money to visit less virtually. xx