Oxford Symposium Trust
Registered No.1100956

Stop press 20/8/07: Thanks to your support, this event is now fully booked. Fingers crossed for fine weather!

The American Friends of the Oxford Symposium

Cordially invite you to join us for:

Decline and Fall

A Waugh-Inspired Picnic
Followed by Punting
to Benefit the Oxford Symposium Trust
(limited to 36 participants)

Friday, 7 September 2007

12:30 p.m.
Meet at St. Catherine’s Porter’s Lodge for a walk through Christ Church Meadow to the picnic site.

Those who prefer may take taxis or buses and find us near the St. Aldates entrance.

1:00 p.m.
Picnic in Christ Church Meadow

In case of rain, we will take cover at The Head of the River, where attendees will be requested to purchase drinks.

3:30 p.m. Optional Punting (1-1/2--2 hours)
Departing from Salters Steamers Boat Hire Station, at Folly Bridge.
‘Chauffeured’ punts are available.

Tickets:

Picnic £30.00 GBP $60.00 USD

Punt £10.00 GBP $20.00 USD
Or:
Chauffeured Punt £25.00 GBP $50.00 USD

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT: Carolin Young

Attendees will receive a letter confirming the U.S tax-deductible portion of their ticket.

DECLINE AND FALL MENU

Foie Gras Canapés

Summer Isles Whiskey-Cured Scottish Salmon Canapés, served on Sharpham Park Spelt Bread

Cucumber Sandwiches served on Sharpham Park Spelt Bread

Quails’ Eggs

Raised Pork Pies from Heal Farm, served with chutneys and mustards

Tomato Aspic, accompanied with horseradish

Watercress Salad

Stinking Bishop Cheese, served with Sharpham Park 4-seed Spelt Biscuits and fresh Country bread

Damson Flummery

Seasonal, Garden-Picked Berries and Fruits

accompanied by:

Champagne Bollinger
Tamar Ridge Riesling 2005
Peter Lehmann Barossa Valley Semillon 2005
Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir 2004
Peter Lehmann Barossa Valley Shiraz 2004

Mineral Water

THIS EVENT IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE HELP OF GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM:

Champagne Bollinger
Heal Farm
Peter Lehmann Wines
Sharpham Park
Summer Isle Foods
Tamar Ridge Wines

The Oxford Symposium Trust

Trustees

Trust aims

American Friends of the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery