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The George and Dragon pub at Upton is a great destination for walkers and cyclists. It’s only a couple of miles from Didcot along the old railway embankment and it’s also a convenient halfway stop for those heading up onto the Ridgeway.
Continue reading “Pubs around Didcot: lunch at The George and Dragon, Upton”
Our visit to The Crown at South Moreton has been a long time in the offing.
Continue reading “Pubs around Didcot: lunch at The Crown, South Moreton”
I love driving from Didcot to Wallingford and looking out for the Island Farm donkeys in their paddocks. If you’ve never popped in for a visit why not make the short detour next time you go past?
Continue reading “A visit to Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell”
The East Hagbourne scarecrow trail is back after a year’s absence. Running until 11 July, the trail is a great way to spend an hour or two, particularly if you combine it with cake and tea from the church.
Last weekend we visited The Bear Inn in North Moreton for a birthday celebration. The owners had changed since our last visit but we still enjoyed a hearty meal.
Continue reading “Pubs around Didcot: dinner at The Bear Inn, North Moreton”
One of the early casualties of last year’s lockdown was the county wide Artweeks events. Usually taking place in May, the events reverted to online shows.
Happy St George’s Day! To celebrate, why not visit the celebratory displays in West Hagbourne?
Welcome to my last blog post of 2020! Last week I showcased Christmas lights in Didcot. This week it’s the turn of the Christmas tree festival in East Hagbourne.
Continue reading “2020 Alternative Christmas Tree Festival, East Hagbourne”
Last weekend I had the best takeaway of 2020. It was also my first ever takeaway meal from a pub.
Continue reading “Weekend takeaway: The Wheatsheaf, East Hendred”
As mentioned in last week’s blog, Halloween trails have taken the place of Trick or Treating this year. Continue reading “Halloween trail photos”