20th October 2022. I’m not going to get to the end of October before December arrives, am I ? Oh well, let’s not complain. Two (2) years ago I was reaching the end of the worst month of my life (so far), darkness and pub closure during the Second Lockdown and an on/off house move… Continue reading WELLINGTON (SOMERSET) GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE
Tag: Somerset
ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE. WELL, HINTON BLEWITT, ANYWAY
Somerset and the Mendips has a fine collection of venerated old pubs. Names like Clapton in Gordano, Huish Episcopi and Faulkland (Tucker’s Grave) resonate with all serious pubgoers. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t been to the Ring O Bells in Hinton Blewitt; I’d definitely have remembered it, surely ? Perhaps it was in the Guide… Continue reading ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE. WELL, HINTON BLEWITT, ANYWAY
SUPERIOR TOILET SECURITY IN THE SOMERSET LEVELS
NO. I still haven’t got the new Good Beer Guide. And NO, I therefore don’t know whether I’ll attempt to repeat the feat in 2022-23. Back to mid-August, or as the Scots call it, “Winter”. After a few days “off” in Sheffield, it was back to work completing the Good Beer Guide. Yes, just Somerset… Continue reading SUPERIOR TOILET SECURITY IN THE SOMERSET LEVELS
HIGH VIS, HIGH HOPES & HORLICKS IN ILMINSTER
Matthew didn’t do Indy Man yesterday, but he did send me his musical tip for the month, another load of old (old = over 21) punks with tunes. A blend of the Manics, Stone Roses and The Cult, I reckon. I left you towards the end of my week in the West Country, on the… Continue reading HIGH VIS, HIGH HOPES & HORLICKS IN ILMINSTER
HOMEBREW TO RIVAL DONNINGTON IN SEAVINGTON
Not only was I closing in on Devon, but July would also see the end of Somerset in sight. Nice county, from coast to the levels to the scruffy market towns, and I used the Best Western three (3) times in 3 weeks. They’ve named the bridal suite after me. You’ll have forgotten, but a… Continue reading HOMEBREW TO RIVAL DONNINGTON IN SEAVINGTON
AM I STILL (IN) IL(MINSTER)
Completing the Good Beer Guide is hardly worthy of congratulations. All that’s required is stupidity, a pink marker pen, and an ability to plan ticking trips with the skill of Captain Scott (Duncan is Amundsen). Oh, and a vast private fortune to fund the accommodation costs in Guernsey and the Hebrides. July saw repeated raids… Continue reading AM I STILL (IN) IL(MINSTER)
IN SOUTH SOMERSET, SUNDAY SUPPING STOPS SUDDENLY
I’m back home in Waterbeach Sheffield, Mrs RM is delighted with the number of Facebook “likes” she’s got from our GBG completion, and I’ve been told in no uncertain terms that my priority is now “the garden“. I’ve checked our marriage contract and there’s no mention of gardens. Looking at my blog views this morning,… Continue reading IN SOUTH SOMERSET, SUNDAY SUPPING STOPS SUDDENLY
COMBE FLOREY’S JOEL GARNER STAND
If I were you I wouldn’t be anywhere near the M5 this next week what with Glasto and by-elections, so good job I did a tricky Somerset tick in Combe Florey a month ago. Yes, a month ago. But this is the last post before we get onto the Channel Islands, and I know how… Continue reading COMBE FLOREY’S JOEL GARNER STAND
HOLMAN CLAVEL
A bit faded, but that pub sign really is a classic. There’s a factory in Mold that pre-fades your metallic pub signs for you, I understand. Holman Clavel*, lumped under Culmhead in the Guide but could equally fit under Widcombe or its own heading in future years to confuse tickers and their spreadsheets. It looked… Continue reading HOLMAN CLAVEL
LAST PIEROGI IN MIDFORD
An exciting Wednesday saw a sustained assault on the Beer Guide pubs of West Wiltshire, though how any trip that comes within 3 miles of Bath’s Star and doesn’t pop in for Bass can be considered a success is debatable. I very nearly ventured from Bath to the Hope & Anchor in Midford last month,… Continue reading LAST PIEROGI IN MIDFORD
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