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SUPER MACC – THE SET UP

SUPER MACC – THE SET UP

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 4 Comments

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

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BUILTH TO LAST

BUILTH TO LAST

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 4 Comments

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

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MISSING ERIC

MISSING ERIC

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 19 Comments

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

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LORD HAWES HAWES

LORD HAWES HAWES

July 18, 2020July 19, 2020 10 Comments

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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