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One of the most quintessential traditions of British cuisine is a good afternoon tea. Whether it be a tea, coffee, there is nothing better than a chat over some hot drinks and sandwiches and cake of course.

And with Mothering Sunday just around the corner there is no better way to tell your mum how much she means to you than treating her to a trip out and a beautiful tea. It could be cucumber sandwiches, Victoria sponge cake or a cream tea with scones. While a super posh Fortnum and Mason afternoon tea might be out of many people price range - and too far to travel all the way to London, there are still so many amazing places people can visit to order a tea from right here in Staffordshire.

Afternoon teas are steeped in history, the tradition is largely credited to Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, when in 1840 afternoon tea was created because the duchess would become hungry at around 4pm. The evening meal in the Bedford household was served at 8pm, as was fashionable at the time, which left a long gap between lunch and dinner, and so afternoon tea was born.

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So we have looked at the best place to book an afternoon tea across Staffordshire based on reviews from the public on Tripadvisor With all of these, pre-booking is usually essential so make sure you check ahead before setting off.

Stone

Restaurant at Moddershall Oaks. Address: Moddershall Oaks, Stone ST15 8TG. Rating 4.0 from 451 reviews.

One reviewer said: "Wow. What a difference from 2018 when I last visited. Unrecognisable. The place is so lovely and modern. The food was spectacular and the staff are even more friendly."

Stafford

Cup a Cha. Address: 4&5 North Walls Unit 4, Stafford ST16 3AD. Rating: 5.0 from 157 reviews

One reviewer said: "Booked afternoon tea for my mum's birthday, for her, my daughter and me. Beautiful food, very welcoming (as always) and the three of us had a lovely lunch together."

Burton

Dovecliff Hall Hotel. Address: Dovecliff Road Stretton, Burton DE13 0DJ. One reviewer said: "I would like to thank all the staff at Dovecliffe Hall for facilitating a very special afternoon tea for our choir. The tea was displayed on layered cake stands and each part was obviously made with care, with attention to detail. The proof is obviously in the eating and everything was delicious."

Swadlincote

The Bluebell Tea Room. Address: 2 Belmont Street, Swadlincote DE11 8JU. Rating 5.0 from 135 reviews. One reviewer said: "A place I visit regularly. A warm welcome every time. Excellent food and the staff are so nice. Don't miss out on visiting this lovely establishment."

Uttoxeter

The Vintage Tea Emporium. Address: 38 Market Place, Uttoxeter ST14 8HP. Rating: 4.5 from 342 reviews. One reviewer said: "Been here three or four times now for afternoon tea and its by far the best we have had. The sandwiches are so tasty and the scones are divine. Need to try something off the menu next time as other peoples food looked beautiful."

Newcastle

Bailey's Vintage Tearoom (Address: 26 High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5 0JB) Rating: 4.0 from 38 reviews. One reviewer said: "Friendly staff, good food, quaint tea room. All food was freshly prepared when ordered. Nicely presented on china plates. We had sandwiches served with a good size side salad, pot of coleslaw and crisps. Prices very reasonable. Fresh cream scones delicious."

Cannock

Ego at Tumbledown Farm. Address: Tumbledown Farm, Four Crosses Lane, Cannock WS11 1RU. Rating: 4.0 from 1,848 reviews. One reviewer said: "Lovely good. Very friendly staff. Very good birthday treat. Our dog was made very welcome too. Definitely visit again."

Lichfield

The George Hotel. Address: 12-14 Bird Street, Lichfield WS13 6PR. Rating: 4.0 from 1,468 ratings. One reviewer said: "Visited for afternoon tea party and overnight stay. The room was spotless. The staff were lovely. Breakfast and afternoon tea were very nice. Altogether, a lovely break in a well maintained and excellently staffed hotel."

Rugeley

Vintage Tearoom. Address: Parkland Suite, St Thomas Priory, Armitage WS15 1PU. Address: 4.5 from 75 reviews. One reviewer said: "Visited this afternoon, brilliant reception and service. Couldn't fault the food, great value and plenty of it. Will definitely return."

Penkridge

The Moat House. Address: Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, ST17 0RJ. Rating: 4.5 from 1,381 reviews. One reviewer said: "Had afternoon tea booked for 3pm The Orangery never disappoints; beautiful surroundings amazing staff and food always tasty and plentiful. After we had a seat outside by the lake and table service was swift . Comfortable nights sleep & lovely breakfast."

Tamworth

The Fox Inn. Address: Lichfield Road Hopwas, Tamworth B79 7SH. Rating: 4.0 from 416 reviews. One reviewer said: "Went here with friends. Great food and service. We were looked after by Sharon B who was very pleasant and helpful. Cant wait to return."

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It has been 10 days since the BJP baggedthe numbers in the Manipur Assembly election to form the government without requiring help from any other party.

Suspense, however, still looms over the chief minister pick.

While Manipur caretaker Chief Minister N Biren Singh successfully led the state government in the last five years, there are other contenders for the CM chair as well.

Apart N Biren Singh, senior Manipur BJP leader Thongam Biswajit Singh, Govindas Konthoujam Singh former Manipur Congress chief who recently joined the Saffron party andspeaker in the previous assembly, RSS-backed Yumnam Khemchand Singh, are also said to be in the race.

According to sources, none of the contenders are ready to accept the other and the friction between Biswajit and Biren is at its peak.

Thongam Biswajit Singh skipped the tea party which was held after the party won the assembly poll.

Both, N Biren Singh and Thongam Biswajit Singh, flew to Delhi on Saturday to meet the central leadership amid discussions over the in the party over the next chief minister of Manipur.

N Biren Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior ministers, while Thongam Biswajit Singh, too, held talks with the party top brass.

Sources privy to the developments said that the CM name has been finalised and the respective person has also been informed of the same after the Saturday meetingsthat took place atAmit Shahs residence.

The name is likely to be out by Sunday night and the party is said to have decided to send Manipur observers, Kiren Rijiju and Nirmala Sitharaman, to the state with the task of chalking out a suitabledate for swearing-in ceremony.

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ANDERSON The Anderson Museum of Art Womens League will host a Mad Hatter Tea Party from 3 to 5 p.m. April 30 at the downtown museum. The party will include tea, light hors doeuvres and entertainment.

The Womens League encourages those attending to wear your maddest hat for a chance to win a prize.

Tickets are on sale for $20 at the museum and from Womens League members. Event proceeds will benefit the museum and its programs.

The Womens League is open to all women interested in increasing the museums effectiveness as a cultural center. Meetings are at 10 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the museum. Annual membership is $30.

To learn more about the group, visit https://andersonart.org/womens-league/.

The museum is at 32 W. 10th St.

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Efteling theme park in the Netherlands has announced an interactive Alice in Wonderland pop-up tea party will help celebrate the parks 70th anniversary.

The temporary experience opens on March 28, 2022 and runs each day through October 3, inviting visitors to play a role in a mad tea party hosted by the Mad Hatter and the March Hare. The party will be located on the Speelweide playing field, and it will take place all day long.

Efteling is celebrating its seventieth anniversary in turbulent times, so the importance of being together and escaping reality once in a while is more important than ever, said Fons Jurgens, Eftelings CEO. We have consciously chosen to create a temporary but innovative fairytale that is about celebration.

Inspired by British novelist Lewis Carrolls Alice in Wonderland story book for children, the party begins as visitors descend into a rabbit hole, where theyll encounter the March Hares vegetable garden filled with family-friendly activities and cheerful music.

A table laid with teacups, cakes, and party hats also features seven chairs reserved for Eftelings residents, who join with guests in a jolly good time, telling rhymes, singing, and dancing.

In addition, the vegetable garden will include a souvenir stand, a welcome section, snacks, and drinks. Scenes recalling the famous childrens book make magical backdrops for photos.

The fairytale-inspired jubilee year will see the world of wonders park hung with garland, while party music plays throughout each land. The big celebration will begin at 4 p.m. each day.

Here, our visitors will be the guests of honor and play an active part in the fairytale with the help of the Mad Hatter and March Hare, Jurgens added. Efteling will always remain true to the fairytales, but is also looking for different and unique ways to innovate throughout the years, ensuring [the park will] celebrate another seventy years.

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PENDLETON Republican Anthony Emery seeking the party's nomination for Sheriff outlined proposed changes to the department.

Emery is one of three candidates seeking the Sheriff's nomination along with Kim Stigall and John Beeman. The winner in the May primary election will be running against Democrat Joey Cole.

Emery has served on the Madison County Council since 2017 and is a 30-year member of the Indiana State Police.

Appearing at the Tea Party meeting Thursday, Emery asked what the county was doing to combat crime.

The job of a police officer is to enforce the laws, he said.

Emery said the drug problem in Madison County is increasing the numbers of other crimes like theft and burglaries.

We can't ignore the drug problem, he said. Once a person is incarcerated we should get them help with addiction problems.

Emery said those programs should be used to reduce the number of repeat arrests.

He also would bring the Drug Task Force back under the control of the Sheriff's Department.

Emery said currently there are only four members of the task force, two from the Anderson Police Department and two from the Sheriff's Department. He noted there used to be six members.

There should be a county-wide drug task force run by the sheriff and not the Anderson Police Department, he said. The chief of police has to answer to other people. The sheriff answers to the voters.

Emery said he would like to renew the department's community outreach program and contact elderly residents on a regular basis to check on their welfare.

He said the years serving on the county council has provided a lot of opportunities to learn the ins and outs of county finances.

Concerning the construction of the new county jail, Emery said he has been working with officials in the criminal justice system since joining the council on the overcrowding problem.

The decisions on the jail will be made before the next sheriff takes office, Emery. There will be a ground breaking in August or September. As a councilman, I've been a part of the process.

Councilman Jerry Alexander is seeking election to a second term and is being opposed in the Republican Party by Bethany Keller for the District 1 nomination.

When I decided to run I started attending council meetings to learn the process, he said. Historically the budget is prepared by office holders on their anticipated spending needs.

It's a frustrating process, Alexander said. The council is responsible for finances.

He said it takes time and experience to understand the council's budget making process.

Expenses exceeded revenues not too long ago, Alexander said. Auditor Rick Gardner has done a good job of working with the council to tighten the fiscal process.

During the last budget cycle, Alexander said, the council looked at spending by each department over several years and set the budgets on the average.

The process worked, he said.

Alexander said the county is in good fiscal condition with an operating balance of $9 million and Rainy Day fund of $5.4 million by the end of the year.

We've done a good job of managing finances, he said.

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