March 2023. Reader “Duncan” is waiting eagerly for my report on Skopje beer. Sadly, it’s no Paraguay. Or even Paisley. Yet. Mostly, in (many) restaurants and (fewer) bars you’ll find this; It’s actually “Skopsko” (Macedonian: Скопско), and my attempts to ask for “c-konko, please” in bars and restaurants met with much hilarity. About £1.40 a half litre… Continue reading CRAFT BEER IN SKOPJE
STATUESQUE IN SKOPJE
March 2023. Back from the Balkans this morning after too much beer, buses and baklava, I’ve got a thousand or so photos to weave into blog posts for you. Mrs RM has similar ambitions, and once she gets beyond having a blog title I’ll let you know. Don’t expect any Bass in her blog, but… Continue reading STATUESQUE IN SKOPJE
TO SKOPJE ! AFTER SIX (6) HOURS AT LUTON AIRPORT
March 2023. Mrs RM is about to launch her new blog/Instagram/rucksack brand called “One small bag“. It is absolutely vital you spell that last word correctly. She’s been working daft hours of late, so these trips to the Balkans this year are her reward, and I’m not to say she should have saved the planet… Continue reading TO SKOPJE ! AFTER SIX (6) HOURS AT LUTON AIRPORT
MARCH 2023 STOCKTAKE + APRIL PREVIEW
Well, here’s what March’s travel map looked like. It started in Athens, ended in Pristina, and took in Mytholmroyd, Bolsover and Sleaford in the middle. In truth, the Balkans have been the month’s highlights, and the coffee in Pristina is stunning, though their anti-Bass tendencies are a bit unnecessary; Talking of Bass, the welcome return… Continue reading MARCH 2023 STOCKTAKE + APRIL PREVIEW
VOICE OF THE BEEHIVE
27th March 2023. One last post before the big March highlights package, with a twist to come. I’ve been encouraging Mrs RM out of the house and onto the big hills of Sheffield, in practise for the Proper Day Out in Brum on the 14th. We made it as far as Weston Park and the… Continue reading VOICE OF THE BEEHIVE
GIVING BOLSOVER THE ONCE OVER
27th March 2023. Now I’ve completed the Beer Guide I intend to use all my leisure time bringing the great Philip Navigator up to date; there must be at least 3 months worth of pinking to do. At one stage I harboured ambitions to pink the whole book, like, you know, but that seems a… Continue reading GIVING BOLSOVER THE ONCE OVER
Sheffield CAMRA AGM to offer guided tours of “Good” Doom Bar venues
Well, the end of another fun month, and April brings with it both endless sunshine (where I’m going, anyway) and the return of the CAMRA Members Weekend to Sheffield. I need to get my volunteering form in. I think I’ll focus on the setting up and putting paper in plastic bags jobs as otherwise I’ll… Continue reading Sheffield CAMRA AGM to offer guided tours of “Good” Doom Bar venues
MY MUM CHOOSES THE PUB OVER THE GARDEN CENTRE
25th March 2023. Weekends round my parents are a good time to take Dad out exploring Fenland villages, and making sure Mum has enough food in the fridge (er, yes). Oh, and keeping Chung Hwa in business. It’s been a while since I managed to get Mum out and about though beyond Scotsdales cafe, so… Continue reading MY MUM CHOOSES THE PUB OVER THE GARDEN CENTRE
A NIGHT IN SPALDING
24th March 2023. While I was in the “community hub” Mrs RM was scouring Booking.com for an overnight stop. It seemed a bit odd staying in a hotel so close to Sheffield and Waterbeach but Mum worries about us driving in the dark and it doesn’t pay to worry your mum. And a night in… Continue reading A NIGHT IN SPALDING
SPOT THE PUB
24th March 2023. Our second North Kesteven tick of the night is deep in the heart of an area I can only describe as “Greater Martin”; That’s me, down in the bottom-right corner, just above Sots Hole. Really, I think Lincs make these names up. Carlton le Moorland, Norton Disney, Witham St Hugh, and on… Continue reading SPOT THE PUB
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