May 2023. The 1st day of May, in fact. Another “mystery tour” for Dad around the back roads of east Cambs. We were brought to an abrupt halt in Swaffham Bulbeck, a place notable only for its name, by some folk dancing in the streets. No, not Mick Jagger. Press PLAY now. And Name That… Continue reading MAY DAY, FIVE MILES FROM ANYWHERE
Tag: Waterbeach
MY MUM CHOOSES THE PUB OVER THE GARDEN CENTRE
25th March 2023. Weekends round my parents are a good time to take Dad out exploring Fenland villages, and making sure Mum has enough food in the fridge (er, yes). Oh, and keeping Chung Hwa in business. It’s been a while since I managed to get Mum out and about though beyond Scotsdales cafe, so… Continue reading MY MUM CHOOSES THE PUB OVER THE GARDEN CENTRE
JUMPING ON THE GUINNESS BANDWAGON AT THE BREWERY TAP
9th February 2023. On my weekly trips back to Waterbeach (“home”) to entertain my parents with readings from my blog I can at least get the blog up-to-date, as long as Dad doesn’t the internet box off. What I can’t do is leave the village, the northern exit (the brewery quarter) closed and the middle… Continue reading JUMPING ON THE GUINNESS BANDWAGON AT THE BREWERY TAP
I KNOW WHERE THE ESB HAS GONE, SIMON
I visited the parents the week after The Completion, as much to make sure the Waterbeach takeaways were surviving as to check up on Mum and Dad. And I popped in to help Sis sell flowers and veg down the field, mainly by keeping out the way. That week after the Queen died, before the… Continue reading I KNOW WHERE THE ESB HAS GONE, SIMON
WATERBEACH WEISSE
Both of the Waterbeach brewery taps were open that glorious Summer Saturday. My Dad was sceptical when I told him Pastore was one of the UK’s most popular new breweries, but Mum knows the mother of of the brewers and has kept that bottle on her windowsill. Pastore have some great bottle designs, which rather… Continue reading WATERBEACH WEISSE
MILTON BREWERY TAP – THE PINNACLE OF THE BREWER’S ART ?
A gorgeous August weekend spent at my parents contemplating the completion of the Good Beer Guide over takeaways and views of the sunflowers in their Waterbeach garden. The approach to Milton Brewery in the industrial estate across from the former RAF barracks soon to contain 10,000 new homes isn’t quite as glamorous, but their occasional… Continue reading MILTON BREWERY TAP – THE PINNACLE OF THE BREWER’S ART ?
KEBAB NIGHT, WATERBEACH
I knew August was hot, but just look at the state of Waterbeach’s village green on my trip back to see my parents the week before the First Big Assault On The Highlands. I try to get back every week to see my Mum and Dad, staying till they get bored of me, which normally… Continue reading KEBAB NIGHT, WATERBEACH
THE “CUSTOMER FAVOURITE” IN WATERBEACH
I’ve been spending a fair bit of time “home” in Waterbeach recently. A man whizzing past on a bike shouted out “Congratulations on finishing the Beer Guide !” the other night (thanks Saimon), which cheered me up momentarily as I continue my come down from GBG completion (new one out in a week or so,… Continue reading THE “CUSTOMER FAVOURITE” IN WATERBEACH
THAT’S PASTORE
Of the last 20 days I’ve spent 19 away from home, so the blog has gone to pot a bit. But fear not, fifteen (15) NEW Good Beer Guide reports to come, including this minor classic; But first, four days back “home” in Waterbeach to get my parents quadruple jabbed at an indoor bowls centre,… Continue reading THAT’S PASTORE
THERE’S ALWAYS THE SUN
These posts get shorter and shorter. Next up, on my weekly trip “home” to Waterbeach, a rare return to my former local. Some things never change; the lights drawing you in, the 20 minute wait for the Chinese takeaway meaning you’ll get at least one pint in. I took Sis for a pint, just before… Continue reading THERE’S ALWAYS THE SUN
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