Schools could be told to stop selling tea to pupils younger than 16 under options being considered by education chiefs. Hot coffee and tea have “minimal†nutritional benefits and pose potential health and safety risks for young children, the School Food Trust suggested.
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Beer of the Week : Herold Black Chalice
I have been eying this up for a few days, but only took the plunge when a “collude” was having it with his group of reprobates. Herold Black Chalice 4.8% abv This dark, almost black, stout-like beer is characterised by a dense creamy head and rich flavours reminiscent of plain chocolate. I would easily drink… Continue reading Beer of the Week : Herold Black Chalice
National Nest Box Week
Yet another National something week, but this time, shed for birds, so a good cause. find out more here.
Another 65 beach huts to be built?
Proposals for the second phase of a beach huts scheme which could see a further 65 huts built were discussed on Monday by a Seaford councillors. The recommendation of the beach huts sub-committee, which was chaired by Cllr Paul Bower, is that the proposed 65 new beach huts should be built while the catering kiosk… Continue reading Another 65 beach huts to be built?
Man, 56, fortunate to escape shed fire
A MAN had a lucky escape after tackling a shed fire yesterday afternoon. The 56-year-old owner was overcome by fumes and was taken to hospital for treatment after the blaze broke out in Kenneth Avenue, Colwyn Bay. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service urged the public to remember their motto: “Get out, Stay out and… Continue reading Man, 56, fortunate to escape shed fire
It’s all gone a bit Celtish down the bay
Last night as it was valentines day, me and Mrs Uncle Wilco had an evening out at a jig, yes a jig not a gig. We went to see Folk band Celtish, It’s not normally my cup of tea (but i do like Rock with roots), but you have to make wossnames for the other… Continue reading It’s all gone a bit Celtish down the bay
CAMRA pub of year named – its a pig
A pub named after a breed of pig was today named the best in Britain. The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) praised the Old Spot Inn, calling it a well-run community pub. 100-year-old free house in Dursley on the Cotswold Way is named after the Gloucestershire Old Spot pig. It beat other contenders in the… Continue reading CAMRA pub of year named – its a pig
Do you love chips?
Well this week is National Chip Week (11th – 17th February), so show your support and visit the British Potato Council website lovechips.co.uk Next week is National Bacon Week and Community Pubs Week, its all happening! It’s not really a shed food, but I love chips! so I will have them at least twice this… Continue reading Do you love chips?
Lovely fisherman huts
Alex over at shedworking, has started his beach hut Tuesday feature and reports on some great Fisherman’s huts you can rent in Whitstable.
These sheds are not antlers
I get quick a bit of traffic to readersheds and the blog, for people looking for “best Sheds” and “shed of the year” but in fact they are looking for antler sheds! It must be the season again.