Next up, on a gloriously sunny Sheffield day, a trip to Macclesfield. For the first time ever, a trip south to Macc. I’d actually suggested an Old Codger Proper Day Out to Macc, mainly on account of the Bass in the Jolly Sailor, but I also fancied lugging my brand new GBG round loads of… Continue reading SUPER MACC – THE SET UP
Tag: Fountain
BUILTH TO LAST
Having conquered the waterfalls (can you conquer a waterfall ?) we headed back north to our Wednesday stop in bucolic Builth Wells. The B4520 linking Sennybridge and Builth must be one of the most under-pubbed parts of the country, bar the Pwllgloyw Arms with its “occasional real ale” tempter. I’ll be testing you on the… Continue reading BUILTH TO LAST
MISSING ERIC
As you’ll know this blog has an important public service remit; to encourage you out of your sofas (DO put your trousers on and your craft cans into the bin) and out exploring our wonderfully diverse country. Sadly, the train about to pass the Fountain doesn’t stop in Tuxford, Notts, but if you jump out… Continue reading MISSING ERIC
LORD HAWES HAWES
Just had 5 pints and a curry in Seaham. Don’t expect miracles. Let’s start this Hawes thing. My spreadsheet insists I’ve been to Hawes before. Grief, it’s the home of Wallace and Gromit, craft cheese makers extraordinaire. 2 new Guide pubs, and a chance to assess whether folk are rushing back to pubs. They were,… Continue reading LORD HAWES HAWES
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