HSC W.L.T. Eat / Sheffield

Sheffield is a great spot for foodie treats from all over the world. Here are a few places we’ve frequented recently – they come highly recommended.

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A Chef’s Special : France

You’re probably wondering what Vertical Horizons by Jack Alun has remotely to do with Hathersage Social Club. Well, first of all Jack Alun is a pseudonym for me, John Couth, Simon’s father and, second, the place the poems are about is where Simon first came into contact with the culture of the Aveyron.

The Ageing Gaijin – Tastes from Japan # 3

This is the third Chapter from our Ageing Gaijin in Japan. Here David shares the New Years Day tradition of o-sechi, a feast for the eyes and the palate. The most luxurious lunchbox ever.

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District Lifestyle - a mens clothing and lifestyle range inspired by the Peak District

District Lifestyle: a Peaks-inspired clothing range

Our very own Joe Winstanley and his partners have recently launched District Lifestyle, a Peaks-inspired mens clothing and lifestyle range. Find out more here.

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Meet our suppliers: Jack Norris, Highcliffe Hebrideans

This is Jack Norris with his Highcliffe Hebrideans, ideally suited for the Peak District climate and reared naturally on pasture. We’re making the most of his lamb as part of our summertime StrEAT evenings, al fresco street food events where we’ll be serving up the best Greek and Zanzibar street food in, hopefully, a sun-soaked setting.

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The Ageing Gaijin – Tastes from Japan # 1

David is an old friend of the Club and been with us since Day 1. He lives in London with his Japanese wife Kasumi. They recently retired and have moved to Tokyo. Over the next few months, he has agreed to keep us informed of interesting taste experiences they encounter while in Japan.

The Ageing Gaijin – Tastes from Japan # 2

Our friends and top Club supporters, David and his Japanese wife Kasumi, recently retired and moved to Tokyo. This is part 2 in the Ageing Gaijin blog series where they share the taste experiences they encounter while in Japan. This one is all about a very different Christmas lunch.

Reservoir 13

We thought you might like our reading recommendation.  Jon McGregor’s latest, award winning book, Reservoir 13, is set in a fictional Derbyshire village near a reservoir with a limestone crag from which you can see a cement works. Is this sounding like anywhere you’re familiar with?

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Dog

Pet Friendly

Dog (or other animals prepared to dress as dogs) essentials… beard, eyebrows, good natured… pipe smoking optional….owners not required. Official Club dog, Winston. All good Gaillac vineyards have a great […]

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People make the Club

One of the magical things about running Hathersage Social Club are the people we come across. From our fabulous window cleaning lads (featured), to you the guests. From our lovely but […]

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