Daily archives: October 9, 2009


SIBA Judging: Mixing with the big boys!

I’ve taken part in judging the SIBA regional beer champion competition, which takes place at the Nottingham CAMRA beer festival, for the last five years or so now. But I’ve never got on the table that judges the final round… until yesterday. Yes, I’ve arrived and mixed with the big boys from Marstons and Wells & Youngs, amongst others. A great experience and fun way to spend an afternoon, trying lots of different beers for free. And yes, I can […]


Refit at the Pack Horse, Beckingham.

To celebrate the refurb, Val and Daz are having an opening night on Saturday 21st of November (when all the seat covers and drapes, curtain will have been done). There will be a free buffet and a live band As well as refurbishing the pub, the menus have had a makeover as well. All food is cooked in the Pub’s kitchen, including the sweets, with ingredients all bought from local suppliers. Sunday lunches are proving very popular as are the […]