I've been away in Sheffield...

If you don't follow my alter ego's blog, 'tis mostly about beer and food!

The Games People Play

Sometimes you have to succumb to the wiles of a young woman, and, earlier today, I did! I was a wee bit thirsty down at Rock-a-Nore, and found myself drawn into drinking an excellent ale or two at the Dolphin Inn... And, yes, Lou and Debs enticed me into playing pub games, many of which they have in the Dolphin, and, Thursday afternoon appears to be a shift they encourage game play there! 

Well, we played a few different games, including Shove Ha'penny, where they used these discs, but they do also have genuine ha'pennies too, which I used for authenticity of course. We also played other games, including a reverse game of Jenga, no idea what it's called, and a game I used to play in a pub in my teens, we used to call it Boxo, but it appears it isn't what it's called, at least not nowadays...

Anyway, fun was had, and decent ale was enjoyed too!

Hastings Pier: Films and Ale!

I received a newsletter/email from the Hastings Pier Charity (website) which gives details of how local produce will be served within the food and refreshments at the pier, when it opens, including an ale brewed by Harveys Brewery, exclusive to Hastings Pier, cheers!   

Also, cinema begins on the 12th of May, tickets need to be booked in advance (website).

Thursday 12th May
Re: A Pier: The story of the renovation of Hastings Pier told by local film-maker, Archie Lauchlan

Friday 13th May
Jaws (1975): Man takes on nature in Steven Spielberg's iconic seaside thriller

Saturday 14th May
Star Wars – The Force Awakens (2015): A battle of good vs evil ensues in the seventh installment of the epic series

Friday 27th May
Pride (2014): A London-based LGBT community lend their support to the striking Welsh coal miners in this uplifting British comedy

Saturday 28th May
Dirty Dancing (1987): Watch as the best-moving couple, Baby and Johnny, have the time of their lives

Have fun and good cheer!