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| Gumpo |
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They may want to sort their poster out for this event as the 13th of September is a Sunday! My guess is somebody had a few too many ales when drawing this up  |
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I think you'll find that's last years flyer..
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| HJD |
| September 4, 2009, 2:01pm |
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Watch out for Brewmaster & his Video Camera.  |
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| September 4, 2009, 5:00pm |
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Is there a beer festival this year? |
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| user23.3 |
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| blackdog |
| September 4, 2009, 10:37pm |
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Yes. I'll be there
Perhaps I'll see you there, if I ever find out when it is on. |
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| Threepwood |
| September 5, 2009, 6:03am |
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| Gumpo |
| September 7, 2009, 10:20am |
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I'll be there, forecast looks good at the mo. |
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| Meddler |
| September 7, 2009, 12:51pm |
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Yes. I'll be there
Good...it might loosen you up |
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| Meddler |
| September 7, 2009, 12:51pm |
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Watch out for Brewmaster & his Video Camera.
Not heard them. Are they any good? |
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| user23.3 |
| September 10, 2009, 7:26pm |
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Perhaps I'll see you there, if I ever find out when it is on.
Perhaps, say hello if you see me. |
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| James_Trinder |
| September 14, 2009, 10:35am |
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The only problem with this great event was that they ran out of beer/cider by the early evening. |
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| Greenham Common |
| September 14, 2009, 12:01pm |
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I suspect they fear ordering too much and not selling it should the day be poor weather. The 9%er went by about 15:00. |
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| jamoza |
| September 14, 2009, 1:04pm |
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The only problem with this great event was that they ran out of beer/cider by the early evening.
They had more there than last year & still ran out, i guess there was more people than they expected. I guess they will have more barrels next year maybe? |
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I believe this years festival is on the 11th although seen i've seen nothing official. Also am I right in hearing that there is another Ale festival this coming weekend at Lower Henwick Farm? |
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I thought the 12th. Strangely late, but who knows, with a bit of luck we'll have an Indian summer. |
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| 1247 |
| February 17, 2011, 5:43pm |
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Any news on what is happenning in 2011? Emails to the address on their webpage bounce. |
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| user23.3 |
| February 17, 2011, 7:02pm |
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You're keen aren't you. It's not until September! |
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| brian newman |
| February 17, 2011, 9:03pm |
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You're keen aren't you. It's not until September!
Dont wait until September, go to the one at the Taste of England on 9th April. Check it out on there web site |
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| Greenham Common |
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| user23.3 |
| February 17, 2011, 9:18pm |
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Dont wait until September, go to the one at the Taste of England on 9th April.
Check it out on there web site
Taste of England is a bizarre place. |
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| brian newman |
| February 18, 2011, 7:48am |
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Taste of England is a bizarre place.
Interested in why you say this. |
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| user23.3 |
| February 18, 2011, 5:58pm |
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Interested in why you say this.
Based on my one and only visit, it did seem like a cafe that had a late licence. It also had a slight feeling of what I imagine one of those Good Ol' Boy's clubs you see in American films might be like. The service was great and the prices good value but I expected something different than a shed with florescent lights serving value burgers. About 15 or 20 of us went there for a night out and I think everyone had a good time so I'm not knocking it. Perhaps I found it strange due to my expectation, based on the name. |
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| PaulaM |
| February 18, 2011, 6:13pm |
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Based on my one and only visit, it did seem like a cafe that had a late licence. It also had a slight feeling of what I imagine one of those Good Ol' Boy's clubs you see in American films might be like.
The service was great and the prices good value but I expected something different than a shed with florescent lights serving value burgers. About 15 or 20 of us went there for a night out and I think everyone had a good time so I'm not knocking it.
Perhaps I found it strange due to my expectation, based on the name.
For once we agree !! Never been anywhere quite like it  |
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| user23.3 |
| February 18, 2011, 6:52pm |
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For once we agree !! Never been anywhere quite like it
The closest I've been to that was like it was a couple of bars in Australia. Ironic for a "Taste of England". |
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| PaulaM |
| February 18, 2011, 7:22pm |
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The closest I've been to that was like it was a couple of bars in Australia. Ironic for a "Taste of England".
I guess with any evening out, it depends on the company you're in........ but I couldn't help feel I "wasn't from round these parts" |
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| brian newman |
| February 19, 2011, 1:11pm |
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I have found The Taste of England quite a friendly pub.
Since its revamp by the new owners it has a developed its identity as a local drinking establishment who serve traditional "pub grub" at reasonable prices.
The clientelle all seem friendly enough and they also have plenty of support from Darts and Pool teams.
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| user23.3 |
| February 19, 2011, 2:18pm |
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As I said the service was good as were the prices. I just didn't expect an establishment called "A Taste of England" to be large florescent-tube lit shed, serving burger and chips for 4 quid a go.
Everyone had a good time and if it wasn't for the location I think we'd all go back. |
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| PaulaM |
| February 19, 2011, 5:03pm |
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Didn't really "float my boat" but was OK ! They must be doing something right though cos they have been there for ages. |
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| Threepwood |
| February 19, 2011, 7:29pm |
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Went there middle of last year. Deffo a touch of "The Slaughtered Lamb" about it....
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| brian newman |
| February 19, 2011, 9:59pm |
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Didn't really "float my boat" but was OK ! They must be doing something right though cos they have been there for ages.
As said before the new owners have only been there a short while and have spent a considerable amount of money to re vamp the place and change the image. It is a much better place to go for a drink than many of the "local" establishments in Thatcham, if you want a good pint and none of the rather usual watering holes full of D*** H***s who frequent the regular places. |
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| brian newman |
| February 19, 2011, 10:01pm |
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As I said the service was good as were the prices. I just didn't expect an establishment called "A Taste of England" to be large florescent-tube lit shed, serving burger and chips for 4 quid a go.
Everyone had a good time and if it wasn't for the location I think we'd all go back.
I will be visting there in the next few days to try out the Burger and Chips at a pound. This must have been a special as i couldnt see this on the menu last time i was there |
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| PaulaM |
| February 19, 2011, 10:27pm |
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| skyfairy |
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I believe this years festival is on the 11th although seen i've seen nothing official. Also am I right in hearing that there is another Ale festival this coming weekend at Lower Henwick Farm?
I think the one at Lower Henwick Farm is the one on 9th April. That's not far to wait now. |
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| user23.3 |
| February 25, 2011, 8:08pm |
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I will be visting there in the next few days to try out the Burger and Chips at a pound. This must have been a special as i couldnt see this on the menu last time i was there
A pound? I think you might need to re-read the post. I said burger and chips for 4 quid a go. |
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