I have a new Galaxy A17 phone from E fucking E. I have had it around 4 months. I have had previous Galaxys with no problems.After about a month it needed charging every late afternoon so I now carry, when I remember, a battery pack with me.The screen has the response time on par with…

There are many Faceache accounts, written by women, that portrait he the male of the species is a mildly idiotic buffoon with no grip on reality who bumbles through life without a clue about the real masters of the universe, our partners.I would like offer our point of view. We are logical and methodical as…

Would it be asking too much, when ashtrays are put out, to leave a few tables upŵind without ashtrays. In summer many of us non smokers are trapped indoors by both the aroma and sight of smoking and associated detrius.We don’t want to stop you, just avoid you. Dog ends, empty packets, ash, foul aromas,…

It’s hot, I’ve been in two pubs serving real ale today. The first one, I took a sip and said to the bar person ‘I’m not convinced about this beer. Would you like to try some?’The reply was ‘That’s OK, I thought it was end of barrel, thanks for confirming. What do you want?”Am I…

I have been told I am a COB (Curmudgeonly Old Bastard) when it comes to warm beer. I admit it, but I do understand, and sympathise with the problems of keeping cask ale in warm weather. However, after speaking to landlords and bar staff I wonder if many of them do.My simple explanation is that…

DFor the first time I feel ashamed to support the Labour Party. A decent man is being hounded by the media, opportunists, and many who just want to jump on the bandwagon.Keith Starmer won an election two years ago with a huge majority. If he was the right man then what has changed? I know…

Reading the comments about the new CAMRA pub scoring system with interest.Many of the comments mention temperature so it makes me wonder what temperature do landlords aim to serve their cask ales at? I’ve had several pints recently I could have made tea with. I know CAMRA recommends 12-14C but, even allowing a degree either…

Being retired, it’s hard to fit in many more activities. It’s a state to be recommended to all. The only other challenge is my bloody body is falling apart. Regular sleep is impossible due to the need for regular pee breaks. At least they ain’t so bad and usually fair warning is given, big jobs,…

For many years my old mate Alan Edwards wanted to organise a festival of Norwich Pubs. It didn’t happen, mainly due to his time being spent in supporting said pubs. However 14 years ago a number of enlightened publicans came together and organised such an event. Now in its 14th year, the month long festival…

I have been delivering election leaflets on behalf of my chosen party, yes, Labour since you ask. I have done this for a number of years with a growing conviction that it is a complete waste of time. I put them through the doors.# and walk away. on rare occasions someone will open the door…