Pigidges, in London’s Hayfur, was the venue chosen by Plantagenet and Primrose Big-Mouse for a recent sumptuous dinner to celebrate the engagement of their daughter Araminta to Montmorency Mouse.

Celebrated Chef Mark De’Salad, along with Sous-chef Loader Von Trap, created a special Commemorative Menu for the honoured guests.

Perusing the very posh a la carte menu, Fairy assists Minty and Monty to make the choicest of selections. Plantagenet and Primrose are thrilled to see their favourite dish is back on the menu – Cheese En Trap. This scrumptious dish consists of very mature cheddar cheese cut into intricate shapes, enveloped between 3 day old slices of posh bread and then toasted under a fiery hot grill. Served garnished with tasteful and succulent seasonal salads, such as Stuffed Cucumber, Lettuce Loaf and Plaited Grass. This is a dish certain to attract the most discerning mouse!

For afters there was a choice of the huge cheese board or the mouth-watering specially created puddings which included Pigs in Blankets, Spotted Piglet, Jam Rolly Polly Piggy, Piglime Pie and Coconut Cavy Crunch.

‘Simply delish!’ squeed Araminta.

‘Fine and burp, sorry, dandy,’ pronounced Monty.‘It was ambrosial,’ sighed Fairy, in between very large mouthful’s of salad. ‘It was so good. My tummy feels almost satisfied! Maybe I could just manage another portion or six of Pump-pig Pie, please.’

As the evening drew to a close, Fairy had a quiet word with The Parents before inviting herself to make a long and witty speech. ‘My Lords, Ladies, hic, Mice, Men, Montmorency and Araminta, honoured burp, piggies. Accustomed as I am to . . . . Oh, err, just a minute. Did someone say there was some of that lovely Lettuce Loaf leftover? ’scuse me, I’ll be back in a mo,’ Fairy announced as she made her brief address to the Top Table.

She returned to finish her speech much later. Judging by her slurred words and rather florid pink ears it is rumoured she may have over indulged somewhat in the Chicory Punch department!

The evening closed with a fine rendition of ‘For She’s A Jolly Good Piggy’, lots of very raucous cheering and much quaffing of Tomato Juice.

Araminta, Montmorency Mouse, Fairy, with Mr Bear at the helm, kept as cool as cucumbers as their treasure was swept overboard by a giant wave.

It’s a lovely day for a boat trip, you are very kind to invite us, Mr Bear. This is the first time Araminta and Montmorency have been on a boat. I’ve brought a little snack along, I have to think about my tummy.

The Fairy Ferry’, below, at the recent boat naming ceremony and all round extravaganza.

Hum . . . . that sky looks a bit dark, I hope we’re not in for a storm . . .

Grab Minty, Montmorency, it’s getting a bit rough. Can you hold her, Mr Bear?

Oh weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, I don’t like it much.

Oh no! There goes my cucumber . . . . oh dear . . .

Crikey, it’s gone under . . . we’ll never save it now!

‘Don’t worry, Fairy, I have it!!’, squeaks Monty!

You are such brave mouse, Montmorency, thank you nom, nom, so much.

Land ahoy!

Montmorency, I am sure Minty will agree with me – you are a hero!
But if you’ll excuse me – I’m off! It was very nice Mr Bear but I think I prefer land . . . and the grass under my paws !

Minty and Monty join Fairy in the kitchen to do some baking.

Hello there! We are going to bake some cakes today.

Haha! I like those chefs hats – just the ticket!

Oops! You don’t want that in there, Minty, let me take care of it.

You are doing a grand job!

Hum, that flour gets everywhere.

There!

These fine Fairy Cakes are just the job for when

unexpected hungry guests turn up on your doorstep.

Fairy invited Minty and Monty to stay over following their Romantic Dinner Date on St Valentine’s Day.

Here they are on Sunday morning, relaxing on their bean bags, discussing the date, the food and, no doubt, their next date!

You looked to be enjoying yourself last night, Minty.

Maybe we can go on another date soon.

Oh look, Minty . . . . Monty has something for you . . . .

. . . a lovely bunch of flowers!

How thoughtful! Oh and a hug for me too!

Ooer! Look away now, give them some privacy!

Is this their first kiss?

After their date at the Cinema, Minty and Monty got together again – on St Valentine’s Day! Picture the scene – a romantic dinner for two at a posh restaurant, the lights are low, the music is playing softly. What could possibly go wrong?

Err! Don’t mind me, you two. Carry on, you won’t even know I’m here!

If you don’t want that, I’ll have it – shame to waste it.

It’s nice here, isn’t it?

Waiter! Can they have seconds please?

Nom, nom, slurp . . . it’s delicious! You would have liked it.

We will come here again, the food’s very good and you get plenty.

Oops, I thought you’d dropped something edible Minty – but it’s only your bunch of flowers!

Go on then, Monty, look sharp! Give her the box of chocs!

Oh Thank you, Montmorency! The chocolates look beautiful. The whole evening has been delightful – very interesting to say the least!!

Fairy’s close friend, Araminta, is up from London for a few days.

The girls love to get together for a natter now and then.

I like your red spotty top, Minty.

Muum! Can I get something red and spotty please?

Hum . . . Minty is so pretty, I wonder if she has a boyfriend . . . .

. . . . I will have to see if I can think of anyone suitable.

Let’s have a ‘girls night in tomorrow, Minty!