Not much GBG life in the Milton Keynes area. Even the great beige hope, Draft House, lasted barely a year before the cruel BrewDogisation that will surely keep it out the Guide. So Keynesians are left with dogeared Spoons and a shiny Brewhouse & Kitchen in the centre, and seemingly endless Ember Inns and such… Continue reading ST. EEPLE – THE PATRON SAINT OF BRICK WORKERS AND HEAVY DRINKERS
ASK NOT FOR WHOM THE (GBG) BELL TOLLS, BRACKLEY…
….it tolls for thee. By now Mark Crilley will be wondering, a) Where on earth is Brackley ? b) Is Brackley the home of the Bee Gees (or the Hee Bee Gee Bees) ? No, Mark, surely everyone know John Donne’s Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, which influenced ’80s popsters as diverse as Van Morrison and… Continue reading ASK NOT FOR WHOM THE (GBG) BELL TOLLS, BRACKLEY…
CULTURAL APPROPRIATION IN MILTON KEYNES IKEA
On Wednesday I had to return a load of DIY stuff to IKEA for Mrs RM, who’s been restyling our house so she can blog about it*. On the downside, the closest IKEA is in Milton Keynes. On the upside, I’d be on my own and so not be adding to Scandinavian themed divorces in… Continue reading CULTURAL APPROPRIATION IN MILTON KEYNES IKEA
JUST CHAMPION
This little crawl was turning into an advert for Cambridge’s Proper Pubs, and for not walking more than a dozen steps between pints. Mind, neither Mrs RM or me have ever been able to resist the charms of the Elm Tree, with its cheery service, strong Belgians, breweriana and BBBs. What’s this ? What’s this… Continue reading JUST CHAMPION
THE CAMBRIDGE CRAWLERS
Monday isn’t a great time to organise a mini pub crawl of Cambridge for, but there you go. Pub Curmudgeon was in town, and that nice Andrew from West Suffolk CAMRA joined us to drinks loads of Abbot see what was new. We had no clue what we’d be doing beyond a burger and pint… Continue reading THE CAMBRIDGE CRAWLERS
TABLE SERVICE FOR THE PERE UBU FAN
I’ve changed my mind about blogging every pub. There’s some real duds in Bucks, but you guessed that. The Chequers in Westoning, in the dullest bit of dull Bedfordshire wasn’t exciting, but it was so beautifully run I’d be amiss to skip it. What is there to say of Westoning? Nice clock. Will that do?… Continue reading TABLE SERVICE FOR THE PERE UBU FAN
ROYALS IN WYCOMBE
Having taken the mick (he’s my uncle) out of Norwich all week it was obvious they’d beat City on Saturday in what has variously been described as “The biggest shock in Premier League history” (Norwich FM) and “A good day out on the p**s ” (City fans). Many of those City fans seem to have… Continue reading ROYALS IN WYCOMBE
PROPER MEAL TIMES STILL OBSERVED IN FAKENHAM
Yes, that’s lovely Ed Sheeran beaming out at you from the cover of the new Wetherspoons magazine, which brings you news of their many openings. Hopefully Duncan was able to tick the Silver Penny on his emergency, Presleyesque stop in Ireland this week. The prospects for my dream of a Spoons in Waterbeach look poor,… Continue reading PROPER MEAL TIMES STILL OBSERVED IN FAKENHAM
LINNETS, CANARIES AND “LIVERPOOL ARE ON THE TELE AGAIN”
More Naaaarfolk for you, from an unexpected source. Two months ago I’d forgotten that King’s Lynn existed. Then Duncan promoted Lynn as a major tourist destination, something I was able to confirm soon after, and only last week I watched their Under 18s dismantle Mildenhall Town. And now I’m back, from outer space Norwich, making… Continue reading LINNETS, CANARIES AND “LIVERPOOL ARE ON THE TELE AGAIN”
THE JUBILEE
Hope you like my etched windows/Ashes mash-up. It took me whole seconds to see the potential for that in the Jubilee, a nostalgic return visit at the end of #Norwich19. After the Golden Cross I had two real options; a) Nip across to the Fat Cat and get home at midnight, having slept on the… Continue reading THE JUBILEE
