A West Yorkshire pub group has launched a heavenly-sounding crisp butty menu, all served on thick white bread with lashings of Lurpak.
The menu is available for one week only at Beerhouses Pubs group, whose closest pubs to Leeds are The Old Turk and West Riding, both in Dewsbury.
With choices like “crinkle-cut classics”, “not crisp butties”, “combo butties”, the menu is split into sections with the main highlight (in our humble opinion) being a seven-course crisp "tasting menu” option.
A traditional crisp butty and a Monster Munch crisp butty form part of the menu / Image: Brewhouse pubs
For the “crinkle cut classics” section, Seabrooks crisps sit front and centre. The menu clearly states: “Seabrooks crisps obviously - in case you were in any doubt. Here, a choice of flavours includes plain, salt and vinegar, cheese and onion or Canadian ham.
A controversial “not crisp butties” section goes down the maize snack route, including iconic childhood favourites like pickled onion Monster Munch, Bacon Fries, Scampi Fries, Wotsits or salt and vinegar Squares.
But the “Combo butties” are really where its at, combining favourite flavours and styles of crisps in one to create flavours like “Surf and Turf” (Scampi and Bacon Fries) and "Mighty Meaty" (Canadian ham Seabrook and Bacon Fries).
The pickled onion Monster Munch butty is a clear favourite at Brewhouse pubs / Image: Brewhouse pubs
Elsewhere, “Cheese and Bacon” combines Bacon Fries with Wotsits, whilst “Double cheese and onion”, filled with Monster Munch, Wotsits and cheese and onion Seabrook crisps, is sure to hit the spot.
If it all goes successfully, the brewery also plans to launch a second menu with Nik Naks, Wheat Crunchies, McCoys, Roysters, Quavers, Onion Rings, Space Raiders, Snyders Jalapeno pretzels and Frisps.
Get down to get yourself a crisp butty at any of Beerhouses Pubs before it's all over> The menu runs up until 18 June, crisp butty prices start from £2.25.
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UK-wide temporary ban on sale of disposable barbecues issued due to wildfire risk
A nationwide temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues has been issued.
Following the UK's fourth heatwave of the summer, and as many regions declare drought conditions, the Government has made the decision to issue a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues due to wildfire risk.
A disposable barbecue is defined as a fuel tray or grill grid that includes charcoal fuel 'sufficient to provide cooking temperature for the duration of a single cooking episode'.
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the UK as a 'tinderbox' and urged 'all retailers big and small' to withdraw the sale of disposable barbecues to prevent further wildfires, but following the shocking scenes in Stourbridge which raged overnight, it appears this has been escalated to a formal temporary ban.
The ban applies to all producers and distributors of the product - including retailers that make disposable barbecues available on the British market - and includes online sales too.
A Government statement reads: "During the current drought and heatwave conditions, the Government considers that the supply and subsequent foreseeable use of disposable barbecues poses a significant risk to the public, and the environment, and therefore cannot be considered a safe product.
"They should not be made available for supply either in store or online at the current time.
"These guidelines will be kept under review, and will be withdrawn in consultation with relevant departments and agencies, as weather conditions change sufficiently to significantly reduce the risks."
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A brand-new kite festival is coming to a country house in Leeds next weekend
Clementine Hall
Colourful kites will paint the sky next weekend as Lotherton Hall is gearing up for its first ever Kite Festival.
Taking place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August, over 30 kites of all different colours, shapes and sizes will take to the sky, flown by professional fliers from all over the country.
Visitors can expect some of the world’s largest inflatable kites, and you may even spot some in the shape of your favourite character.
Not only that, but children can bring in their bravest teddies that will, weather permitting, be dropped from the sky, equipped with parachutes so they can sail down safely to their owners.
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Entry to the kite festival is included in the Lotherton Hall admission, where there will also be a fun house, bumper cars and face painting as well as food stalls to keep you fuelled up for the day.
The festival is organised by The Northern Kite Group who are behind the hugely popular kite festivals in Filey, Bridlington and Redcar, so you just know we're in for a treat.
Councillor James Gibson, Leeds City Council’s executive member for environment, said: “We’re very excited to be bringing this kite festival to Lotherton for the very first time, one which I’m sure will be a brilliant day out for the whole family.
“Lotherton is one of our most loved attractions and it has so much to offer for the summer, with a full activity schedule for the school holidays as well as Wildlife World and deer park tours.”
Sarah Duncalf, secretary from Northern Kite Group said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing a kite festival to Lotherton this summer. The sight of spectacular kites filling the sky is something visitors won’t want to miss.
“From giant inflatable characters and breathtaking displays to our ever-popular teddy bear parachute drop, there will be plenty to entertain the whole family. We’re looking forward to creating a weekend full of colour, excitement and unforgettable memories, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone.”
Georgina Pellant -
15th July 2021 
