The sun is out, fresh air beckons, what shall we do then? “Let’s go and find that Black Swan you keep talking about Dad” says my daughter, “OK, it’s always there… honest” I say with some hesitation. With the edible remnants of Christmas past packed in the bag we find ourselves heading for the Stour […]
Hell this is an overworked term, ‘Leadership’, but having been fortunate enough to attend an inspirational delivery on this art form by Phyllida Hancock I was left in no doubt about the powers again of an instructor and torch bearer to illuminate pathways that are sometimes hidden or obscured. The inspiration she drew on was […]
As the last log took to the grate on Boxing Day, I fumbled in the sideboard for something to warm the soul. Goodbye Gangster Granny, hello Elgoods Cherry Stout. This strong little Dark Mild is like bottled Christmas, doubled up from its baby brother Black Dog, it really packs a ballsy dark chocolate driven Cherry […]
I found this note written by my daughter which sums up rather neatly requests, reward and concern for others in the season of goodwill. Merry Christmas to one and all. Click on note to read.
Ale + Carols = Christmas. A Carol Service at the local Pub, what a splendid idea. Visit the Holbrook Swan just before Christmas each year and you’ll be greeted with a crowd of rowdy revellers… family and friends, dogs and drunkards (in the nicest sense), preachers and players, and those lovely old ladies that sing […]
What has driven me nuts in the run up to Christmas (not that I watch a lot of TV ) but it is everywhere, is the John Lewis sickeningly saccharined ‘Watership Down’ TV advert that apparently cost £7million to produce accompanied by, painful to the ears, Lily Allen cover song, Somewhere Only We Know – a […]
No Rush… A treat in store but you need time to enjoy Le Lunch as flavours bustle and muster in the mouth and like a good wine need to be savoured! I enjoyed a starter of Trout gravalax followed by roasted Blaxhall Venison loin , Venison shoulder croquette butternut squash and bacon. Yum yum. My companions were […]
A great place to dine is the Leaping Hare restaurant with local game a speciality or in the Café – depending on time and expense. In the winter the stove in the 16th century barn creates a wonderfully fuggy atmosphere of comfort and indulgence. From the wine list you can select the award winning Wyken Bacchus […]
I had not seen the band with Boxford roots in perhaps 18 months and sadly disappointed with this gig in Hadleigh. Some of their older songs stood out as something refreshingly different like Midnight Writer & Dance With Me but this new set I found disengaging with too much banter and consequent delay between songs. No […]
