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Something’s cooking up at the Moore Bar & Grill

Pattaya Players presents ‘A Dickens Christmas Carol’

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Something’s cooking up at the Moore Bar & Grill

Kavita Lamba
It was a proud moment on Monday, November 24, as Moore Bar & Grill hosted the launch of a new cook book, “Our International Secrets”. The recipes in this very special book were compiled by the Rayong Ladies Circle, Burapha Ladies Community and Pattaya International Ladies Club, along with a selection of local restaurants.

Somsak Tanruengsri, General Manager of the Marriott (left) receives the first copy of the cookbook “Our International Secrets” from Kavita Lamba.

The project was started back in 2004 by Dolores Carr Wickes, who has been instrumental in the Rayong housing projects in Ban Chang. After having seen the difference a simple house can make to an elderly person’s life, Dolores decided to build some more. With the generosity of friends and relatives back in Ireland and the Mayor of Ban Chang, Dr Atithep who provided municipal land, twelve houses were built.
Seeing this example, businessman, Hugh Green donated funds for a further six houses to be built. The idea of the cook book was to raise funds for the Muu Baan Eire and Muu Baan Hugh Green housing projects. Dolores then left Thailand to accompany her husband to China.
The Rayong Ladies decided there was no reason for the cook book not to continue. It seemed that the Burapha Ladies Community had a similar idea of introducing a cook book for charity. They joined forces two years ago in this venture and it did not stop there, they approached Pattaya International Ladies Club and local restaurants. Artist, Ingrid Van Der Heyden provided the artwork for the front cover and after two years of collecting recipes and editing, the cook book came to life.
Moore Bar & Grill laid on a great spread for the guests of the launch. Lyne Lowen of the Rayong Ladies Circle explained how the book came into existence and Somsak Tanruengsri, General Manager of the Marriott received the honour of buying the first copy.
The book includes over 300 recipes and is truly an amazing example of what can be achieved when everyone in the community works together. The recipes are from all around the world and even have a section for children who would like to try their hand at cooking.
Before the launch, 300 copies had already been sold. The book costs 600 baht and is not available in the shops. For more information on how to purchase a copy, contact Kavita on kavitalamba@hotmail.com.

Pattaya Players presents ‘A Dickens Christmas Carol’

Pattaya Players (home of Pattaya’s professional amateurs) has announced its latest stage offering for the enjoyment of all local theater aficionados. An extravagant production titled ‘A Dickens’ Christmas Carol, a Traveling Travesty Told in Two Tumultuous Acts’ will be staged on December 12-14, 2008 at the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, just in time for the yuletide season.
This spoof directed by Duane Hauch features The Styckes-Upon-Thump theatrical company who have been performing ‘A Dickens Christmas Carol’ on tour for fifteen years. They are tired, not to mention poor, and this year is their ‘farewell performance,’ just like the previous fourteen years. But the show must go on.
There will be two evening performances starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13. In addition, there will be a matinee performance on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets are priced at 300 baht for adults and 200 baht for children (under the age of 12). All seating is general admission and the doors to the house will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door, by contacting any board member directly or by emailing pattayaplayers@gmail.com.
Standing on the threshold of their second successful year, the Pattaya Players are seeking out corporate and private sponsors to help them move forward into the new year. December 31 marks the last day ever to join on as a Pattaya Players Founding Sponsor. Current sponsors include AA Insurance Brokers, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, The Cavanaugh Community Center, Chevrolet, Indian by Nature, LCIT, Rabbit Resort, Horseshoe Point, Casa Pascal, The Sleep Factory, St. Andrews International School, Steps & Rhythm Dance Academy, The Pattaya City Expats Club, SPICE! Magazine and Pattaya Mail Media Group. All these sponsors help the Pattaya Players continue to be the premier creative arts organization in Pattaya.
In addition, personal memberships are also available to any interested party. The cost of a single membership is 500 baht for adults and 250 baht for students. Included in the membership is a subscription to the Pattaya Players Mail List, notifications of future opportunities for “professional amateur training courses and seminars” and invitations to Pattaya Player’s exclusive “Social Evenings.” More information can be found at www.pattayaplayers.org.

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