We got to try their pie and mash. Very tasty and the option of the “gravy” or liquor really adds to it. The fact that…
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The local drink scene
The drinks scene in and around Southbourne is growing on many levels. What with Southbourne Ales and a new micropub, the Wight Bear, opening soon…
View More The local drink sceneNew signs around Bournemouth and Southbourne
The council has been putting new signposts around the area and hopefully the ones on the clifftop may encourage people to venture onto the Grove…
View More New signs around Bournemouth and SouthbourneCafe Scientifique in Boscombe
Interesting gatherings happen most months over at Cafe Boscanova in Boscombe. The Cafe Scientifique meetings are interesting intellectual talks held generally the first Tuesday of…
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A little look over Tuckton way
I’ve been passed a little cafe in Tuckton that advertises paella but haven’t tried until recently. Casa Carlos Cafe is very small with space for…
View More A little look over Tuckton wayLocation, Location – Southbourne episode
Our lovely little place was featured on the TV programme Location, Location, Location with Kirstie Allsop and Phil Spencer. The sunny weather was out and…
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Micropub coming to the Grove
News is out that there is a new micropub coming to the Grove. It will be where Just Cards used to be, only a couple…
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I have added a new Events listings module to this website. Nothing sophisticated but I wanted something to quickly add in things that would be…
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Christmas day chilly dip
Well done to all those crazy people who braved the cold weather and even colder waters for a charity dip on Christmas morning. My hand…
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Tardis and Chaplins
Finally saw the Tardis in Boscombe. Also went to Chaplins bar for some nice beers on Christmas day.
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