October 2023. Newmillerdam. Wakefield. I tried desperately to come up with a blogpost using the Elvis classic as inspiration, but since none of you (except fellow ticker Eddie) knows Newmillerdam it’s wasted effort. My life of perpetual travel began the year after marrying Mrs RM; before that we’d hardly left Letchworth and Cambridge but in… Continue reading NEWMILLERDAM – GO FOR THE BASS, BUT STAY FOR THE FISH AND CHIPS
Tag: Fox & Hounds
MY BEAVERTOWN TUMBLER RUNNETH OVER
One more from Glamorgan before I hit Newport (Newport), always a life highlight. The GBG says Llanharry. Google says Llanhari. Sort it out before the next Guide, will ya ? There is little in life that can beat a pub at dusk. Unless it’s empty, which is the modal outcome for pubs in 2022. But… Continue reading MY BEAVERTOWN TUMBLER RUNNETH OVER
FISH FINGER SANDWICHES IN STARBOTTON
Still in mid-September, still in Yorkshire, probably a Wednesday. I know it’s Wednesday, as the Fox & Hounds in Starbotton was open. Ain’t it pretty in Wharfedale ? Mrs RM joined me for a walk to the point where she could get a decent shot for Instagram, which is the purpose of visiting the Dales.… Continue reading FISH FINGER SANDWICHES IN STARBOTTON
THEALE OR NO THEALE
It always pays to keep best buddies with Reading & etc CAMRA; they know where the best Doom Bar-only boozers are. And they can clearly pick a family-run dining pub for the Beer guide, too. Here’s one in “Terrific Theale”, as I propose the council rename it (bit like they did with Wootton Bassett). And… Continue reading THEALE OR NO THEALE
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