Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series

[Carlosfandango]

I'm currently cooking her Ladyship's supper, so I should avoid a Cinderella type situation this evening.

I'll be out at some point😀

[Oscar's dad]

Has anyone checked out The Monkey aka Rayleigh Arms in Terling lately?  Just ridden past then checked them out on the Insta, looks promising after many years in the Doldrums.

[The Family Cyclist]

Been there a few times recently and I doing the best I've ever known it. Not sure on ale range as only ever popped in for one not a quaffers quorum meeting

[Carlosfandango]

It's been busy when I've cycled past recently, good to see them doing well, looks more foody than boozy though.

Is there a pic of the beer menu "on insta"? (I can't believe I'm going along with this FFS)

[Oscar's dad]

It's been busy when I've cycled past recently, good to see them doing well, looks more foody than boozy though.

Is there a pic of the beer menu "on insta"? (I can't believe I'm going along with this FFS)

The last beer list was posted on 9th June.  Looks like there were 4 beers and 2 ciders.  I was hoping that we could send a scouting party in there to do a recce and have a chat to assess suitability.  When I say "scouting party" I meant BFC 

[Tomsk]

This Wednesday - Huggy Towers, as hinted at last week?

[huggy]

This Wednesday - Huggy Towers, as hinted at last week?

To be honest, I think a mid summer sunny evening deserves a proper beer garden, I’m not quite as ready with the building works as I hoped I’d be 

[Oscar's dad]

This Wednesday - Huggy Towers, as hinted at last week?

To be honest, I think a mid summer sunny evening deserves a proper beer garden, I’m not quite as ready with the building works as I hoped I’d be 

You've got until tomorrow evening! 

[jiberjaber]

So where to then?? 
Is it seasonable enough to do the Axe & Compasses sitting in the garden?
Prince of Wales Stow Maries?
Hurdlemakers?
Queens Head Maldon? (I think thats the one we usually do)

Somewhere else?

[Tomsk]

Queen's Head, Maldon gets my vote, for a sunny mid-summer evening. 

If any of the western contingent are out, then the Axe and Compasses, Aythorpe Roding is good too.

[Toby's Dad]

Aythorpe Roding gets my vote!

[JellyLegs]

Not voting as I am due at “Chez Elderly Parent” early evening tomorrow but if you end up at the Axe then I will try and join you for a late pint as it’s within staggering distance from home.

[Snotty Gilbert]

Queens Head gets my vote, and the tide will be in at about 8pm hw

[JenM]

I'm up for the Queens Head....not too far to travel!

[Tomsk]

Anyone else for Aythorpe Roding and an E-W split? Though I'm happy to go to Maldon for the additional excitement of a mud-free river!

[huggy]

Another vote for Maldon

[jiberjaber]

OK I am erring Maldon on the basis of quantity of attendance (and the beer choice was a bit broader I think)

I'll try and get an off-road route sorted

[Tomsk]

Ok, Queen's Head then. 

[Toby's Dad]

Fair enough on the numbers for the Queens Head - bit too far for me on a Wednesday night, sadly. I’ll raise a beer from afar…

[Nick]

Same as Elliot, I will raise a beer from afar. I've done the commute today so another 80km after work? Not this evening, I am afraid!

[jiberjaber]

What time are we aiming for? 20:30 ?

[huggy]

If the Witham Peloton is interested in a pre-planned route to meet jibbers' expectation of a half-eight eta then lookie here.

[Andy C33]

Not out today 

[Snotty Gilbert]

I'll ride it in reverse until I find the Peloton or a pub....

If the Witham Peloton is interested in a pre-planned route to meet jibbers' expectation of a half-eight eta then lookie here.

[psyclist]

Has any discussion taken place for this week's venue?