March 2024. Newport (Shropshire). The rain abated, we made a dash for tea and a tick; Disappointingly, Newport (Salop) only has one “tourist attraction” and it doesn’t open till Friday. So no chance of a cheeky watch battery, porcelain duck or artisan cheese. Last time here, and it was 7 years ago, I described Newport… Continue reading bod AGAIN
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PLUM PORTER IN MATLOCK
October 2023. Matlock. I’m ticking the new GBG in singles, except I’m not “ticking” it as there’s no way I’ll manage a second Guide completion under current parental circumstances. But the GBG is full of gems, including a Plum Porter in Matlock, just over the hour on the train from Sheff. I was surprised the… Continue reading PLUM PORTER IN MATLOCK
THE MYSTERIES OF THE PLUM PORTER GLASS ARE REVEALED TO MRS RM IN ALSAGER
July 2023. Alsager. Part 3 of 4 of our Big Night Out in Alsager, as we walk the six steps from the Joule to the Titanic. I’ve never heard anyone talk about Alsager as a pub town, but in the space of a minute you can go from Bass to Joules to Plum Porter, which… Continue reading THE MYSTERIES OF THE PLUM PORTER GLASS ARE REVEALED TO MRS RM IN ALSAGER
ON MY BOD IN STAFFORD
Wednesday morning meant “Le Grande Tour“. A designated heritage trip through east Cheshire, with only a small Branson Premium applied as it manages to bypass Stoke. I resisted the craft beer options on Crewe Station. Yes, my Big Day In Stafford with Paul (t’other) Mudge and Quosh, a first time out for this particular trio.… Continue reading ON MY BOD IN STAFFORD
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