On January 26th ,we decided to stay in Hucknall, meeting in our local Wetherspoon’s ‘The Pilgrims Oak’, sampling several of their excellent ales all at the normal Wetherspoon’s modest prices, helped further by using Camra’s discount 50p vouchers, a pint of real ale for only £1.00p to £1,70p.
We ended the night by walking up Watnall Road, to visit ‘Baker and Bear’ for a nightcap, not as good a selection and a fair bit more costly.
On February 10th we again stopped in Hucknall, except on this occasion we visited the John Godber Centre which was hosting CAMRA’s ‘Hucknall Beer and Cider Festival’, purchasing our tickets (2 for a third & 3 for a half a pint) along with the loan of a festival glass or tankard. We were surprised at how busy it was, with very little standing room and all seats occupied.
However, upon seeing the 72 real ales of varying types we set about sampling our choices, as the evening wore on, we were able to get some seating for those of use with aging legs. Remembering to return our glasses at the end to receive our refunds. An excellent night out.
On March 16th we will be visiting the Canning Circus / Derby Road area in Nottingham, a very popular venue. If you would like to join us, please get in touch or turn up at the tram station at 6.30pm
Melvyn