15th April 2023. Still two hours before kick-off at the Etihad so, just for once, I had a leisurely afternoon just dawdling. And there are few better places to dawdle than Ashton-under-Lyne. When you’ve had two lunchtime pints in short order the temptation is always to head for a third somewhere interesting; but not eating… Continue reading ALL HAPPENING IN ASHTON
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FALLING BACK IN LOVE WITH MILD, AND ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
15th April 2023. Yes, a fortnight behind with the blog. And it’ll only get worse as I report back blow-by-blow on the CAMRA AGM in Sheffield last week, paper clip debates and all. Two weeks ago I was dreading a trip to Manchester a day after the Big Brum Booze-up, but I felt fine after… Continue reading FALLING BACK IN LOVE WITH MILD, AND ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
STUCK INSIDE OF IKEA WITH THE ASHTON BLUES AGAIN
Another long drive on Saturday morning, with only a panini break in Tuxford on the way to Matt’s new house. I’ll save “Panini and Prosecco break in Tuxford” for a future blog. Mrs RM fulfilled a bucket list ambition by taking Matt and girlfriend Emma to the giant IKEA in Ashton-under-Lyne. Regular readers will know… Continue reading STUCK INSIDE OF IKEA WITH THE ASHTON BLUES AGAIN
ASHTON – QUIRKS, QUALITY, QUOSH
The current Beer Guide has already given me trips to Tameside (twice) and Tyldesley, and spared me a trip to central Slough. Back of the net, as Mrs RM would say. An early highlight of 2017, Ashton-under-Lyne delivered gorgeous architecture, bargain food, my two favourite beers, and Quosh. And unintentional street art. All yours only 12 minutes… Continue reading ASHTON – QUIRKS, QUALITY, QUOSH
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