TheWickingMan
@ianthurman.bsky.social
Walking to the pub with a beer in mind. See also https://thewickingman.wordpress.com/
It seemed to me to be one of the most pointless political roles invented. In Derbyshire, the PCC is a human shield for the Chief Constable. All for a force, that in COVID times, was tracking hikers on the S. Yorks border with drones and chasing down peppermint tea drinkers in country parks.
November 14, 2025 at 7:44 AM
It seemed to me to be one of the most pointless political roles invented. In Derbyshire, the PCC is a human shield for the Chief Constable. All for a force, that in COVID times, was tracking hikers on the S. Yorks border with drones and chasing down peppermint tea drinkers in country parks.
Off to Antwerp in May. Very useful info for our planning.
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Off to Antwerp in May. Very useful info for our planning.
It was an essential stop for us on the way to a week in Drimnin, a few years back. Lovely beers and IIRC there was a good bakery nearby.
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
It was an essential stop for us on the way to a week in Drimnin, a few years back. Lovely beers and IIRC there was a good bakery nearby.
Wonderful live band in the 70s. I think some hearing loss is their fault. Impressive speaker stack climbing by Dan Hegarty IIRC.
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Wonderful live band in the 70s. I think some hearing loss is their fault. Impressive speaker stack climbing by Dan Hegarty IIRC.
Where Sean goes, RadMac follow (this morning). Tickets at Buxton booked. Many thanks.
November 2, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Where Sean goes, RadMac follow (this morning). Tickets at Buxton booked. Many thanks.
The fieldfares seemed early this year. We had a few in my part of the Peak District in late September.
October 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The fieldfares seemed early this year. We had a few in my part of the Peak District in late September.
Must be difficult to cover everywhere with 30 inspectors but the rural pubs do seem to be a bit same old, same old.
October 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Must be difficult to cover everywhere with 30 inspectors but the rural pubs do seem to be a bit same old, same old.
I noticed in the article that you linked James' working class background to his parents' jobs. I find myself doing the same. It seems like we have to justify ourselves?
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I noticed in the article that you linked James' working class background to his parents' jobs. I find myself doing the same. It seems like we have to justify ourselves?
Recently watched Dear England at Sheffield Lyceum. Brilliant play, thoughtful and uplifting. We need to nurture the next James Grahams for their distinctive voices to be heard.
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Recently watched Dear England at Sheffield Lyceum. Brilliant play, thoughtful and uplifting. We need to nurture the next James Grahams for their distinctive voices to be heard.
Excellent use of bin lid as bails.
October 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Excellent use of bin lid as bails.
Walking up Bank Road is tough enough. We should have gone to watch.
October 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Walking up Bank Road is tough enough. We should have gone to watch.
Good investment. They're worth a quid these days. (Source : grandson aged 7)
October 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Good investment. They're worth a quid these days. (Source : grandson aged 7)
I recommend this one. Anglicised with Stone's Ginger Wine, and I topped the filling with membrillo from the reduced syrup.
www.marthastewart.com/346838/quinc...
www.marthastewart.com/346838/quinc...
Quince Slab Pie
Quince, a vibrant cousin of the apple, mingles well with spiced and sweet ingredients. The fruit is poached in a wine-spiked syrup, which coats it as it bakes.
www.marthastewart.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I recommend this one. Anglicised with Stone's Ginger Wine, and I topped the filling with membrillo from the reduced syrup.
www.marthastewart.com/346838/quinc...
www.marthastewart.com/346838/quinc...
She's a keeper. What's the current exchange rate? 5 empties for 1 of jam?
October 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
She's a keeper. What's the current exchange rate? 5 empties for 1 of jam?
I had a very good one night stay with walking mates in the summer. A pub that really knows its market and works hard at hospitality (the non-fawning variety).
October 15, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I had a very good one night stay with walking mates in the summer. A pub that really knows its market and works hard at hospitality (the non-fawning variety).
There's even a quince overload up here. Spiced quince chutney next. No chance of getting rid of apples.
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
There's even a quince overload up here. Spiced quince chutney next. No chance of getting rid of apples.
I don't want to go..but you have to, I need it for the blog title. Brilliant
October 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I don't want to go..but you have to, I need it for the blog title. Brilliant
Also had a brief association with the jazz rock collective Redbrass.
October 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Also had a brief association with the jazz rock collective Redbrass.
I wonder what happened to them all?
October 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I wonder what happened to them all?
I remember a day on the IWLD arriving at the pre-rebuild Black Sail in torrential rain and waterproofs struggling. The joy of opening the door and finding tea and chocolate cake for 50p.
September 30, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I remember a day on the IWLD arriving at the pre-rebuild Black Sail in torrential rain and waterproofs struggling. The joy of opening the door and finding tea and chocolate cake for 50p.