It’s been a tough week, my constant companion is in a bad way, and for the first time in over 40 years I’m facing a totally empty house. Luckily I have friends - but this could be challenging. Still, Gracie needs her butler - so back to duty…

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Rain just coming in so time for a pint or 2 by the fire…

Any guesses?

Brunton Park - Carlisle United vs Yeovil

Carlisle Utd vs Yeovil - blues need to keep up the recent momentum….

Can’t promise, it’s in very fine fettle!

Was indeed, I volunteered on the bar at the very last one, people came from all over the country… happy days!

Eagle & Child Staveley, pints of Lakes Brew Co pale by the fire

Nice long walk ended at The Eagle & Child Staveley, pints of Lakes Brew Co pale by the fire….

Pint of Lakes Brew Co pale, fireside at The New Union in Kendal, Cumbria

New Union, Kendal…

It’s fair to say that I am currently best described as “fading”…..

Fierce Iron Brew….oh yeah….

Thinking the Guildford Arms was fancy, next stop is Cafe Royal…

Guildford Arms, Edinburgh, lovely…

Still on Cumbrian delicacies, but sure Scottish ones on horizons….

Heading North for an adventure, starting from Cumbria I am obviously talking about the North North…..

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A new low ABV hazy pale from Lakes Brew Co - very good indeed.

Bravo Matt!!!! A new release from Lakes Brew Co - a 0.5%ABV Hazy Pale - packed full of flavour & just 0.2 units.

Fireside pints of Lakes Brew Co Pale at The New Union, Kendal…

Cold January days made for this….

Wetherlam, Bowfell and the Landales in the gloom from the Ist fairway at Windermere golf club

A very chill breeze this morning, spotting for an open comp. Wetherlam, Bowfell and the Landales in the gloom. A 5 layer top day….

Windermere, Cumbria, on a cool January morning,

Low cloud, low winter light but perfectly clear, view of Windermere today.

A busy Brunton Park for Carlisle Utd vs York…

Carlisle Utd vs York - good turnout, York well represented- need a win blues - massive game….

I believe The Tan Hill Tavern will take some beating - 3 scheduled this year / Spring Beer Festival: March 13th and 14th, 2026
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Sausage and Cider Festival: October 17th and 18th, 2026

Lakes Brew Co Pale, cask conditioned showing the quality of both the beer and cellaring - at The Eagle and Child, Staveley

First pint of the week, Lakes Brew Co Pale, perfectly conditioned at The Eagle & Child Staveley - won’t be the last.,..

Very cavalier cutting of the pie, kind of reminds me of being made to share, bigger “half” definitely mine!

Pint by the fire in the warm?

Live from the Eagle & Child, Staveley…d

Pint of Lakes Pale in Eagle & Child, Staveley

Crisp walk up and around the Staveley Fells, timed to perfection to hit the Eagle & Child at noon….

Its still a cracker - all best to you too!

In the epicentre of English Tourism - a beacon of light. The best kept beer in the National Park! Hope you make it!

Kingsbarns, a dream course.

Monifieth - just a magical Scottish links course

Western Gailes, first week in April - probably my favourite course ever played..

58 courses played in 2025, in England, Scotland and Wales. A cracking summer that seemingly started at the end of March & went on and on…