October 2026. Rye. East Sussex. The six minute bus ride from Rye Harbour into town costs a curious £2.90, which is just the level at which you’ll consider striding hobbling along the footpath instead, taking in the bucolic views of the oil refinery. There’s a very pretty walk through the nature reserve into Rye, but… Continue reading THE MERMAID, RYE. SURPRISINGLY PUBBY
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ANOTHER TWIRL, ANOTHER THANET (MICRO PUB)
Where am I up to ? Oh yes, micro pubs in Kent. Mrs RM is there already, clearing out my in-laws loft. If she finds any Fremlin mirrors up there I’ll let you know. “You know retiredmartin, I really miss your reports on micros” Oddly, I don’t recall Dick and Dave saying that last week. … Continue reading ANOTHER TWIRL, ANOTHER THANET (MICRO PUB)
GRAVESEND – MORE THAN BEER AND POCAHONTAS
A change to our plans meant a day trip to Gravesend, and a chance to tick the famous Tilbury-Gravesend passenger ferry off my bucket list. It’s even better than Woolwich, and at £3 off-peak return a saving of 16p each way on the Dartford tunnel. Over a month that’s almost enough for a half of… Continue reading GRAVESEND – MORE THAN BEER AND POCAHONTAS
