January 2024. Kelham Island. Sheffield. Mrs RM wanted me to join her and some neighbours for some Sunday blues at the Gardeners Rest. Frankly, I wanted a day off the beer, but I owed Mrs RM big time after Preston, and I’ll try my best to be sociable, and the Gardeners is a great community… Continue reading BLUES AT THE GARDENERS REST
Month: February 2024
JANUARY ’24 STOCKTAKE + FEBRUARY PREVIEW
A difficult start to the year, spending longer at the parents/in-laws than in Sheffield, and cancelling a trip to Jordan (vibrant Draught Bass scene, apparently) due to “events, dear boy”. But the travel map for January isn’t that bad, though you’ll notice I’ve yet to even graze Wales, Scotland and whatever it is beyond the… Continue reading JANUARY ’24 STOCKTAKE + FEBRUARY PREVIEW
GREAT PUBS REVISITED No. 3 – THE HUNGRY HORSE, NELSON
January 2024. Nelson. I realise that nominating a Greene King ping food family pub as a “Great Pub” for my revisits series may undermine the whole “Great Pubs” brand, but wait till you hear the context. The ONLY real ale pub in Nelson (pop. ), as evidence by What Pub. “So, Retired Martin, you’re telling… Continue reading GREAT PUBS REVISITED No. 3 – THE HUNGRY HORSE, NELSON
THE LAST SEAT IN THE PUB IN BARROWFORD
January 2024. Barrowford. Having completed Lancashire’s GBG24 chapter by 6pm I suddenly found myself in a one street town with no plans on a Saturday night. Except, obviously, a Chinese takeaway later on. Barrowford’s New Man Lee, possibly my 555th CT and even if it isn’t you’ll never know, looked a stunner on Google. Posh… Continue reading THE LAST SEAT IN THE PUB IN BARROWFORD
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