Dec 31
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Number 16 – Tipsy Fisherman: A very tasty amber bitter. Light, refreshing and just 3.6% so not overpowering in strength. Certainly a beer you could sit down and drink for an evening. Produced by the Steamin’ Billy Brewery. Tasted at The Western, Leicester; 7/10. Number 17 – Pedigree: A good, old fashioned bitter. The type […]
Sep 5
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Number 11 – Desperados: Always a sociable beer. Along the lines of Corona, Amigos etc., it’s perfect for sipping in the pub garden on a sunny day. Beer with a tequila flavouring added – a nice twist, despite how it sounds. Definitely earns a cushty 7/10…rated highly because of its affordability and drinkability (you wouldn’t […]
Aug 31
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Number 6 – Peroni Nastro Azzuri: Always a winner with me. Cool, refreshing and with just the European taste you need when you’re sat in a Leicester pub. this cool character got a healthy 7/10 from me. Tasted at The O Bar, Leicester; 7/10. Number 7 – Stella Artois 4%: So much nicer than it’s […]
Aug 29
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Number 1 – Sierra Nevada Pale Ale: So I started on an absolute winner. Tried on recommendation from @RichardBurbidge and worth every penny. After the first sip I knew this was gonna stay right up there and it’s done just that. A lush pale ale that has a refreshing taste and scored a massive 9/10 […]
Aug 4
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July 15th 2011, two years to the day since I set off on a life-changing trip to Zambia and this year, the starting day of one helluva walk; 186miles around the coastline of Pembrokeshire. The walk itself is a well-known route, walked by many throughout the year and it’s easy to see why – stunning […]
May 17
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Many of you will know I have a love for Zambia but do you know why?… In the summer of 2009 I spent six weeks in the Zambian capital of Lusaka. I taught school children about HIV and AIDS in the mornings and spent my afternoons coaching volleyball and football to community children. My time […]
May 17
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On July 14th 2011 I will be setting off in my beauty of a car, Walter, to get set up for the Pembrokeshire Coast Path walk. The walk itself is 186miles (299kilometres) and goes from St.Dogmaels nr Cardigan all the way to Amroth nr Tenby – I’m going north to south. I am hoping to […]
So, you’ve made it to Melv’s blog. Now you’re probably wondering what on Earth I could possibly talk about that would be worth blogging; I wonder this a lot. Essentially I will be blogging my ramblings on life as a teacher and a few other things that I’m getting involved in. Hopefully something you stumble across will interest you. Contributions are greatly welcomed so get involved and let me hear your thoughts. Big love, Melv x
