I left the Old Boys in the Smithfield to their talk of “interesting” beers and Francis Lee’s gold Mercedes and crowds of 7,000 at Stamford Bridge, and wobbled back towards the station. Blimey, those cobbles look big. The Alex and the Brunswick lie over those cobbles, but I was headed for a re-opened classic with… Continue reading STATION TO STATION (INN). A DERBY TREASURE RETURNS
THE KEVIN HECTOR FAN CLUB AT THE SMITHFIELD
You left me in the Woodlark, where the landlady had just put Simply Red’s “A New Flame” on the jukebox to bring a Neil Sedaka streak to a sad end, and Mick Hucknall starts on a run. “Money’s too tight to mention….come on !” sings the Old Boy, emphasising the “Come on !”. “Cheers Ducky”… Continue reading THE KEVIN HECTOR FAN CLUB AT THE SMITHFIELD
BANTER, BASS AND BAPS; DERBY’S WOODLARK IS PERFECT
OK, cobs not baps. On with the Derby Bass hunt. As many will tell you, much that is good about the British pub lies outside the Good Beer Guide. I headed towards the Five Lamps, but then remembered this little gem. I’m not sure the Woodlark has been in the GBG, a bloke in a… Continue reading BANTER, BASS AND BAPS; DERBY’S WOODLARK IS PERFECT
WE’RE GOING ON A (DERBY) BASS HUNT
10th October 2022. I’m still not sure whether I’ll be able to make that attempt on GBG23, but I’m certainly going to make a start on completing the Wickingman’s list of all the known Bass outlets , an equally worthy endeavour. Where better to start than Derby ? I want pics of pints of Bass… Continue reading WE’RE GOING ON A (DERBY) BASS HUNT
A RAPID RETURN TO RAVENGLASS
9th October 2022. Why are we travelling to the Western Lakes, so soon after our last trip ? You’d better sit down. After completing the Beer Guide on Rousay on 10th September (you may just be aware of it) I conducted a thorough audit of the GBG, to make sure they all had ticks and… Continue reading A RAPID RETURN TO RAVENGLASS
PRE- AND POST-FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM PINTS
Another crisp October day, another sentimental journey to Cambridge on the train. Perhaps I’ll visit ALL the Cambridge pubs while I’m visiting Mum and Dad, but probably I won’t. I’m bored of Cambridge already. But I’m intrigued to know what statue they’re about to unveil at the station; 6/4 it’s Baa Baa Toure, 3,000/1 it’s… Continue reading PRE- AND POST-FITZWILLIAM MUSEUM PINTS
Who the **** is Schlumberger ?” asks Cambridge
October 5th 2022. Another couple of nights down in Waterbeach with Mum and Dad, who have copied us by hiring a skip to clear out their garage. Getting your octogenarian parents to get rid of ANYTHING is arguably a bigger shock than the one just dished out by Saudi Arabia to Argentina. No new GBG,… Continue reading Who the **** is Schlumberger ?” asks Cambridge
MY FAVOURITE SEAT IN THE DOG & PARTRIDGE
Blimey ! I see BRAPA is blogging from 2 October on his latest wonderful post, and I’m up to 3rd October 2022, which means I’m ahead. Go and sit in the dunce’s corner, Si. More Sheffield street art, and another great little Guide regular. No idea why I popped in the Dog & Partridge, but… Continue reading MY FAVOURITE SEAT IN THE DOG & PARTRIDGE
ALFIE THE ALPACA
2nd October 2022. Yes ! October ! Mrs RM had heard about an alpaca farm to the west of Sheffield, and having recently put turf down in our garden it seemed a good idea to get an alpaca to tend the grass. Oh, apparently that’s not how it works. Anyway, a trip out to the… Continue reading ALFIE THE ALPACA
LINE CLEANING AT THE SCARSDALE HUNDRED
28th September 2022. You left me at the entrance of Sheffield’s second shopping centre, having had an average pint of Wainwright in an average Marston’s dining pub. Having spent the best part of a fiver on an all-day tram ticket, I’d better make it worthwhile by doing some shopping in Crystal Peaks, I suppose. Oh,… Continue reading LINE CLEANING AT THE SCARSDALE HUNDRED
