TheWickingMan
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Walking to the pub with a beer in mind. See also
https://thewickingman.wordpress.com/
Never forget that there are good people around. My daughter (with granddaughter) was driving on a single carriageway A road in Manchester this PM and came to a stop as the clutch seized. Two cars stopped immediately and the blokes got out to push her off the road to a safe place.
about 2 months ago
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A treasure trove of Charrington pub photos released by the National Brewery Heritage Trust. Well done to them.
www.prints-online.com/national-bre...
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about 2 months ago
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Our hosepipe ban notice now providing emergency supplies.
2 months ago
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As CAMRA reports on its current financial difficulties here's my thoughts from a blog post in 2018. The more things change....
wp.me/p5209G-t5
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I’m stupid, but it’s simple
The recent e-mail from Jackie Parker, the National Chairman Elect of CAMRA, is well-meaning in its focus on the future of the organisation, but for me it set the alarm bells ringing. In some ways i…
https://wp.me/p5209G-t5
3 months ago
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Fine views over Youlgrave.
3 months ago
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A lovely article by the other Ian, my Bass supporting compatriot. A perfect description of the institution and Mandy. A fine custodian of the Coopers Tavern.
thebeertonian.com/2025/09/04/l...
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Last Orders at The Coopers
During her 42 years in the licensed trade, including eight at The Coopers Tavern, Mandy Addis has called last orders more times than she could ever count. But on this final Saturday as Landlady, sh…
https://thebeertonian.com/2025/09/04/last-orders-at-the-coopers/?fbclid=IwdGRleAMnZA5jbGNrAydkCmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeZXj_xbkaae7rcoZIp2gDJk7MnEFL16aHSisdigyNvNlo7tnAm47KygJePvw_aem_5aNEEYtipRNtuoP8ZZarYA
3 months ago
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The weirdest of years for fruit (loads) and veg (poor). 2kg of damson plums off a single tree. Nothing for 10 years before. All I need now is a cider maker to take apples.
3 months ago
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Reading Forbidden Land (1989) at the mo. So important to remember the spirit of Tom Stephenson and Benny Rothman and those who strode out before them. Heroes all. Lovely memoir by
@churchcat.bsky.social
.
3 months ago
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The best low alcohol (0.5%) beer I've tasted. Beck Pale from Fell Brewery in the Lakes. And yes I should have cleaned the glass properly.
4 months ago
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A week on the Dales Way from Windermere to Ilkley. A few pub reflections. Micros have become the best bet in many towns for reliable beer and friendly service. The Factory, Kendal; Half n Half, Sedbergh; Friends of Ham, Ilkley all excellent.
5 months ago
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The Dales Way aka The Malt Path finishes with a Pennine Amber Nectar at the Black Cat, Ilkley. A washout day, a short cut in Cumbria and a bus from Bolton Abbey but 70 miles not to be sniffed at.
5 months ago
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An evening at the Devonshire in Grassington. A busy bar, restaurant packed, staff and beers excellent. Hospitality success by
#TimothyTaylors
. Dark Mild with Liver & Onions, fuel for our last day on the
#DalesWay
. Ilkley beckons.
5 months ago
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Memories of 2009 Innway. Now only the knees click
@teamwalking.bsky.social
5 months ago
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Staying at the Buck Inn, Buckden tonight. Room very good, beer very good (Rudgate Sunbeam and Bitter), food very good. Pub somewhat empty for a Friday evening. Tough this hospitality lark, even for some good guys. Off for a soaking tomorrow.
5 months ago
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Wensleydale beers in top condition at the George at Hubberholme on the Dales Way. J B Priestley was right, it is the loveliest village.
5 months ago
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Last time staying in the Station Inn, Ribblehead was 2012. Massive improvement now. Friendly welcome, solid fare, good beer from Tirril, Settle and decent rooms.
5 months ago
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Settling down for quiz night at the Half and Half, Sedbergh. Fuelled by Crag Bitter, Holy Well Blond and Beck Pale, all from Fell Brewery.
5 months ago
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Beautiful weather on the Dales Way from Burneside to Sedburgh. Nothing better than finding tea shops in the middle of nowhere.
5 months ago
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To Factory Tap in Kendal last night. Great staff, beer on top form (including the excellent Fell Beck Pale 0.5%) and pizzas from a van. Hospitality winner. Pubs where we've recently stayed in Bowness & Burneside suggest huge numbers still to close. Empty, grubby, not particularly welcoming.
5 months ago
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Our first day walking the Dales Way will require a creative writing effort. "As we hiked out of Bowness the rain poured but our spirits were lifted". I'm sure Penguin will sign us up.
5 months ago
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Do they think we believe this bollos? I'm sure other clubs are reaching similar comms heights.
5 months ago
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Off to do the Dales Way next week. The bits where we catch the train and a bus should be viewed as part of our spiritual journey.
5 months ago
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The northern Mediterranean aka the Peak District continues to produce despite the drought. This year's garlic crop is bigger and earlier than ever.
5 months ago
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Well I didn't think I'd ever see Sir Jimmy bowling at Queen's Park, Chesterfield. At least it's the Kookaburra ball for the Derbyshire openers this morning.
5 months ago
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“Then later, empty (beer) mugs were there, which were suddenly gone," said the Germany Under-21 press officer, who happens to be named Markus Beer. From the Daily Mirror. Obviously a potential ticker.
5 months ago
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Earliest blackcurrant jam I've ever made. From fruit at 600 ft asl in the Peak District. Global jamming measure.
5 months ago
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news.sky.com/story/son-of...
Disgraceful. Another case of 'let's cover things up and learn nothing'.
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Son of 1994 Chinook helicopter crash victim 'furious' as documents 'sealed for 100 years'
Families of the 29 people who died in the disaster on the Mull of Kintyre have spoken of their anger after the Ministry of Defence rejected calls for a public inquiry.
https://news.sky.com/story/son-of-1994-chinook-helicopter-crash-victim-furious-as-documents-sealed-for-100-years-13389595
5 months ago
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For £2 more I could be at Headingley. Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire. The chap at the station co-op till telling me about his socks problem could be the most exciting part of the day.
5 months ago
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Camping in the Yorkshire Dales. Plan to make sure we have enough layers of clothing....the Craven Arms at Appletreewick may be essential for rehydration after 7 miles along Wharfedale at 25C plus.
6 months ago
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The perfect entrance to a perfect village pub. Hetton Pale at the lovely Crown Inn in Nidderdale.
6 months ago
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Is this a record
@tomthepub.bsky.social
? I called in at the local. 16 walkers taking up the outside tables. And....they'd bought 2 lime and sodas and a 1/2 of bitter. Magnificent.
6 months ago
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www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2025...
Sadly I think there's a much more serious consumer demand issue. Walk past many pubs, look in the windows to see empty spaces. Not enough people are using the pubs. Lockdown has changed habits forever.
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One in three sector businesses operating at a loss
A survey by a group of hospitality trade bodies has found many on-trade businesses are "at risk of failure".
https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2025/06/02/a-third-of-hospitality-firms-losing-money/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=02-Jun-2025&cid=DM1216921&bid=713400041
6 months ago
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Slates piled up on a building project in NW Wales. Made in Argentina.
7 months ago
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Good place for a pint.
7 months ago
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Beer of the year so far. Kirkstall Brewery Bitter at the George in Youlgrave. Superb.
7 months ago
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Last bar of our trip. Weinstube Pizzini, Bamberg. Lovely beers and service at Zum Sternla earlier. Wonderful experience, with great tips from
@europeanbarguide.bsky.social
for our travels.
7 months ago
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Kloster St Michael and the Franconian Brewery Museum, Bamberg. Beer may be involved.
7 months ago
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First day in Bamberg. Schlenkerla too much of a tourist trap and staff who dislike customers. Marzen smoke beer in fine form. Impressed with Spezial Keller above Bamberg, good beers and food with excellent views from the terrace. Well organised and friendly staff.
7 months ago
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WeissbierHex. Many thanks to
@europeanbarguide.bsky.social
7 months ago
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I've always liked Reading.
7 months ago
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Stress reliever at Stretton Social Club.
7 months ago
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Carbonnade Flamande using the lovely Saint Mars of the Desert's Abbey Brune and a tried and tested recipe from the great Richard Boston.
8 months ago
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Excellent pasty, excellent pub
8 months ago
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When in Costa Rica drink keg IPA. It's a bit warm on the Pacific coast.
9 months ago
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Away you winter bugs, a beautiful pint of Theakstons XB to celebrate Spring.
9 months ago
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Finally, Spring is springing.
9 months ago
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A Peak District village with 3 tied pubs (Heineken, Greene King and Admiral) and a social club serving 1,000 people. One up for let, another awaiting a new manager (again). The tied pub becomes a less convincing business model by the day. Are the book values of pubs justified by the business level?
10 months ago
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A mark for Mark
@rfcider.bsky.social
and the White Peak's loveliest tor.
10 months ago
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Oh what's in the local...
10 months ago
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Phew, might have missed it but for the signage.
10 months ago
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