Mid-Essex Mid-Week Nocturnal Series

[huggy]

I cycled the 2.2km to & from the office today and realised although testing negative since the weekend the respiratory system is still not up to being exercised beyond average heart rate. So, I’m not going to riding longer than a short distance this Wednesday either.
A walk/roll in to Witham is possible, if anyone with a broken limb or other excuse is up for meet up there.

[JellyLegs]

I am happy with the Leather Bottle at Blackmore.  I will be aiming for a fairly early away tomorrow as I have a long day to look forward to on Thursday.

[Nick]

Great stuff and thank you, all - I will see you there

[Toby's Dad]

Not out this week due to evening meeting - should be available next week.

[Jem]

I cycled the 2.2km to & from the office today and realised although testing negative since the weekend the respiratory system is still not up to being exercised beyond average heart rate. So, I’m not going to riding longer than a short distance this Wednesday either.
A walk/roll in to Witham is possible, if anyone with a broken limb or other excuse is up for meet up there.

I'm up for Witham meet up. Got consultant this afternoon and hopefully may be relieved of cast so will be ready for drink(s) regardless of outcome 

[Snotty Gilbert]

It is the first day of the 'spoons Beer Festival.  From their promotional pdf, it looks quite promising?
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/~/media/files/pdf-documents/events-2022/autumn-real-ale-festival_news_v11_final_sp.pdf?la=en

Witham Spoons tonight as an Eastern Venue???

I cycled the 2.2km to & from the office today and realised although testing negative since the weekend the respiratory system is still not up to being exercised beyond average heart rate. So, I’m not going to riding longer than a short distance this Wednesday either.
A walk/roll in to Witham is possible, if anyone with a broken limb or other excuse is up for meet up there.

[psyclist]

I've got a webinar followed by a family visit this evening.

Next Wednesday is a work night out.

But, I have happened upon a 527 year old pub in Little Hadham that is worth a visit by the far western contingent at some point.

[jiberjaber]

It is the first day of the 'spoons Beer Festival.  From their promotional pdf, it looks quite promising?
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/~/media/files/pdf-documents/events-2022/autumn-real-ale-festival_news_v11_final_sp.pdf?la=en

Witham Spoons tonight as an Eastern Venue???

I cycled the 2.2km to & from the office today and realised although testing negative since the weekend the respiratory system is still not up to being exercised beyond average heart rate. So, I’m not going to riding longer than a short distance this Wednesday either.
A walk/roll in to Witham is possible, if anyone with a broken limb or other excuse is up for meet up there.

I was going to suggest the 'spoons festival...

I'm still 50/50 on the knee at the moment, I do fancy the blacksheep oppertunity on at the festival, might entice Cpt slow to provide team car as a potential option with fine dining at the 'spoons....

[JellyLegs]

But, I have happened upon a 527 year old pub in Little Hadham that is worth a visit by the far western contingent at some point.

Talking of potential venues for the far western mob, has anyone tried the Prince of Wales at Green Tye since it reopened?  It looks very smart from the outside now but I haven’t had a chance to try the beer.

[huggy]

It is the first day of the 'spoons Beer Festival.  From their promotional pdf, it looks quite promising?
https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/~/media/files/pdf-documents/events-2022/autumn-real-ale-festival_news_v11_final_sp.pdf?la=en

Witham Spoons tonight as an Eastern Venue???

I cycled the 2.2km to & from the office today and realised although testing negative since the weekend the respiratory system is still not up to being exercised beyond average heart rate. So, I’m not going to riding longer than a short distance this Wednesday either.
A walk/roll in to Witham is possible, if anyone with a broken limb or other excuse is up for meet up there.

I was going to suggest the 'spoons festival...

I'm still 50/50 on the knee at the moment, I do fancy the blacksheep oppertunity on at the festival, might entice Cpt slow to provide team car as a potential option with fine dining at the 'spoons....

so what time at 'spoons?
we'll be arriving at about 7pm and partaking in the fine dining experience

[Jem]

See you about 7pm then!

[jiberjaber]

I'm still on a work call 

[Owen]

Western contingent (Nick and Me) are still panning on meeting at the Leather Bottle (Blackmore)
Should be there from about 8am

Owen

[Tomsk]

Rainlegs at the ready! I'll be aiming for the LB Blackmore - Nick: make saddlebag room for your yellow jersey ...

But, I have happened upon a 527 year old pub in Little Hadham that is worth a visit by the far western contingent at some point.

Talking of potential venues for the far western mob, has anyone tried the Prince of Wales at Green Tye since it reopened?  It looks very smart from the outside now but I haven’t had a chance to try the beer.

I've been to the POW at Green Tye many years ago on a CTC Sunday ride - glad to know it's still going. We will have to plan more local venues as winter draws in - and I'm happy to stay westerly. Anything that gets us out and combats CBA syndrome.

Talking of CBA, it has occurred to me that maybe the time is right for a regular weekend ACME club run - that might keep things ticking over through the dark days ahead. Nothing major, just a half-day perhaps? Discuss.

[jiberjaber]

Rainlegs at the ready! I'll be aiming for the LB Blackmore - Nick: make saddlebag room for your yellow jersey ...

But, I have happened upon a 527 year old pub in Little Hadham that is worth a visit by the far western contingent at some point.

Talking of potential venues for the far western mob, has anyone tried the Prince of Wales at Green Tye since it reopened?  It looks very smart from the outside now but I haven’t had a chance to try the beer.

I've been to the POW at Green Tye many years ago on a CTC Sunday ride - glad to know it's still going. We will have to plan more local venues as winter draws in - and I'm happy to stay westerly. Anything that gets us out and combats CBA syndrome.

Talking of CBA, it has occurred to me that maybe the time is right for a regular weekend ACME club run - that might keep things ticking over through the dark days ahead. Nothing major, just a half-day perhaps? Discuss.

Yep - think I've done POW with CTC a couple of times also.  I'd be up for a weekend ride but not at audax o'clock though  

[JellyLegs]

Weekend rides sound good to me. Anything to keep the pedals turning over winter.

Western contingent (Nick and Me) are still panning on meeting at the Leather Bottle (Blackmore)
Should be there from about 8am

That’s a little early for me.  I will aim for PM at least!

[psyclist]

I’m riding less Audax through the winter, and would be up for shorter rides to mix things up.

[Toby's Dad]

Aiming to be out this week. Should we start with a pub; or who's available?

[psyclist]

I'm at a work do in London this Wednesday.

[jiberjaber]

Spoons worked well last week, huge selection and bargain prices...

[Nick]

I am out with my brother - have a good one, all!

May see some of you for the pubinar on Sat with Tomsk.
 

[BFC]

Spoons worked well last week, huge selection and bargain prices...

And they stay open beyond 9:00 pm....

[jiberjaber]

Spoons worked well last week, huge selection and bargain prices...

And they stay open beyond 9:00 pm....

If you fancy a reccy to see what they have on, if it's changed from last weeks selection that would be a bonus

£1.50 a pint is quite hard to beat!

Last week we sampled the following:
Oatmeal Stout by Exmoor Ales
Essex Border by Nethergate Brewery
Boadicea by Evan Evans
Home Harvest Ale '22 by Hogs Back Brewery
Astronomer by Black Sheep
Swordfish by Wadworth

[Toby's Dad]

Options to avoid Spoons could include:

Walnut Tree at Great Waltham(ish)
Square and Compasses at Fuller Street

Any takers?

[tedshred]

I would like to keep supporting the places that were good to us over the pandemic.  For EER that is; SH, The Sun, The Swan,  The Alma, The Oddie and The Olde Albion - unless anyone can think of any more ?

Use them or lose them.