The Waterside Rollesby

Just a few spaces left on our Wildlife Photography Workshop – Mon 27th Feb from 9am

claremillar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:43:41 +0000

GET CLOSE TO NATURE – WILDLIFE WORKSHOPS AT THE WATERSIDE ROLLESBY

The Waterside Rollesby is located in a stunning setting on the edge of Rollesby Broad (part of the Trinity Broads) and is surrounded by a wealth of wildlife. Join local Ecologist, Perry Fairman and take part in a series of half-day Workshop Events at The Waterside for small groups of people with an interest in ecology, wildlife and photography. The first event in the series entitled “Wildlife Photography Workshop” is planned for Monday 27^th February 9.00am – 1.30pm with a hands-on opportunity to put into practice what you’ve learned. So if you had a digital camera for Christmas and want to learn more about how to get the best wildlife shots then this is for you! Future Events planned include – Wildlife Gardening on a Budget, Birdwatching for Beginners (What’s that Bird!), Wildlife of the Norfolk Broads, Dragonflies & Damselflies.

Cost is £39.95 per person with morning coffee and 1-course lunch included.

For full information visit www.thewatersiderollesby.co.uk

Booking is essential – places are limited so please call to book on 01493 740531.

Book early for Mother’s Day and spoil mum – Sunday 18th March

claremillar — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:58:10 +0000

Celebrate in style with the whole family and enjoy a lovely Mother’s Day lunch at The Waterside Rollesby. Our Head Chef has created a special menu, with something to suit all tastes. This delicious two or three-course lunch will feature favourites such as salmon fillet with crushed potato, wilted spinach & beetroot puree; roast topside of beef with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding & gravy; and dark chocolate torte with chantilly cream & fresh berries

So for a relaxed lunch in stunning surroundings, reserve your table now on 01493 740531. See our menu to tickle your taste buds.

2 courses £16.95

3 courses £19.95

Valentine’s Week at The Waterside

claremillar — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:11:49 +0000

As Valentine’s Day approaches, if Cupid is firing his little arrows in your direction you’ll be looking for somewhere special to take your loved one, so what could be better than a cosy table for two (or more!) at The Waterside to celebrate in style. We’ve created a very special Valentine’s Menu all week running from Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th February. Booking is essential – so please give us a call as soon as possible to reserve your table – 01493 740531. The Valentine’s Menu is available during the evening only and will be served from 6.30pm – 11pm daily from Feb 14th – 18th (last orders 9pm).

We’re now serving brunch!

claremillar — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:52:31 +0000

We’re now serving brunch daily from 10am to 11.30am. We’ve got some lovely brunch items on offer including locally sourced bacon and sausages. Vegetarian and healthy options also available.

Popular items on our brunch menu include: -

Bacon bap £2.95

Sausage bap £2.95

Bacon & egg bap £3.25

Sausage & egg bap £3.25.

Tempted?

Exciting new developments planned for 2012 & 2013

claremillar — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:24:31 +0000

We’ve got some exciting new expansion plans to deliver additional facilities for late 2012 into 2013. Watch this space for a sneak preview of our plans over the coming months. We’re also introducing some fantastic new wildlife experiences with our in-house ecologist Perry Fairman – look at our wildlife section for more details.

The Bittern is spotted several times at Rollesby

claremillar — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:39:52 +0000

One of Britain’s rarest birds has been spotted serveral times during the summer at The Waterside.

According to newspaper reports, The bittern has had its best year on record in 2011. The numbers of breeding males has topped 100 for the first time since it came back from extinction in 1997. Conservationists said the results of the latest survey of breeding males, which experts are able to count from their distinctive ‘booming’ calls, revealed there were 104 birds across England, up from 11 just 15 years ago.

The bird was prized as a medieval banquet dish in the past and its numbers were further hit by hunting and the loss of its reedbed habitat as wetlands were drained, actually became extinct in the UK in 1886.

It managed to recolonise the Norfolk Broads in 1911, but while numbers rose until the 1950s they then crashed once more to a low point in 1997.

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said the population increase in recent years was down to focused conservation efforts to create and maintain habitat for the species – with measures put in place up to 20 years ago now paying off.