I have been using groupon in the UK ever since it was mycitydeal.:) over a year now and we have had some great treats at vastly reduced prices, my only quibble is that everyone is using it now and you have to be quick I have had a spa (not spar) treatment (offer details) Stayed...
I had the pleasure of a few hours in the lovely Historic Cheshire town of Chester. mrsuw had given me leave of absence for a few hours my first port was the Albion Pub which is right by the Walls near the Roman amphitheatre – Its like my nans posh front room – but with...
Like millions of people I took photos of the Super Moon on Saturday the 19th but unlike everyone else my photos were rubbish – of course I blame my tools, ie using my crappy zoom lens and my knock off gorilla pod mini tripod (aldi 9.99) but I was wondering why I am getting a...
I have just got sent a Sony S380 Blu-ray Disc player for FREE – just for signing up people to the Lovefilm referral site – basically I refer people to sign up to their Film rental and streaming service and I get a credit – when I have got enough credits I can claim a...
Blimey it’s that time of the year again and Spoons are having their Real Ale and Cider Festival it starts on 23rd March 2011 and ends on the 10th April 2011. Some great beers this time fifty of them! what ever you say about spoons – they do let you taste a great variety in...
Myself and mrsuw had a short break (thanks Groupon) at the quaint English town of Stow-on-the-Wold near Cheltenham, we just left before the onslaught of Irish race goers descended on the town for the Cheltenham gold cup this week. anyway its only 2 hours (going up via the Welsh borders) away and it’s is a...
UPDATE Food writer Stephen Nottingham thankfully reports that it’s just temporary – great news for Cardiff & snack fans. A spokesman from First Cafes, who own the snackbar, reassurred me this afternoon that The Hayes Island Snack Bar was merely being refurbished. Hopefully Stephen will tweet the first roll served on reopening. Recently featured in...
Thinkgeek has some great Star Wars related items for the sci-fi foodie in your life – to be honest I think I can see myself in the Leia apron * Kitchen & BBQ apron that instantly turns you into Slave Leia * Great way to make cooking dinner or making burgers more sexy * Alternative:...
People who know me – know I am a grumpy sheddie most of the time – and even mrsuw has her moments – but I normally don’t grump much in my blog posts (beer & sheds are my norm) but when one idea for Cardiff keeps coming back again and each time nothing happens. Plans...
Siba has produced this rousing video – its a bit English centric to be honest – but In just under five minutes, the film delivers a simple, powerful message about British beer, articulated by some 25 brewers, as well as licensees, bar staff, barley farmers, hop growers and maltsters. It’s not just a ‘feel good’...
google.co.uk and their big brother google.com is celebrating the patron Saint of Wales with a doodle of a Welsh costume and a Daffodil but was I the only one to notice that it looked like she had a Pint of Wales National Drink (IMHO) Brains Dark on her head? FYI the Goat Major Pub is...
I went to the first Cardiff International Comic Expo for a few hours on Saturday.. My son is a big fan of Manga and wanted to go, so I had to be the wallet carrying senior – In my younger days I used to love a good comic, of course they are called graphic novels...
Pinterest – no no no oh ok lets give it a go – it’s craft crack
Feb 3, 2012
How much is the price of a pint of Real Ale in London – £2.40 if you are an MP
Jan 3, 2012
Green King Ruddles for £1.29 a pint- would you be tempted?
Jan 3, 2012
I did not have a favourite film of 2011 – which is a shame but these guys did
Dec 14, 2011
So has anyone managed to get a bottle of the Aldi Glenbridge 40 Year Old Single Malt Whisky?
Dec 9, 2011
City Arms Cardiff Stouts and Porters beer festival 23rd November 2011
Nov 18, 2011
Good news for craft beer fans in Cardiff – Brains to open new craft brewery
Nov 14, 2011
Cardiff Brew wins World’s Best Dark Mild Ale
Oct 31, 2011
