We’ve heard through the hop vine that Rev Mark Abrey and his parishioners, so bereft at losing the sanctuary of their village pub in Ascott-under-Wychwood, converted the Holy Trinity Church into the Trinity Arms – for one night. Included as part of the service were “Confessions” and “Absolution” which they sourced through a local micro brewery.
Does that not just warm the cockles of your heart – but also show how invaluable our local pubs are.
Perhaps its just me, but until recently I still had a bit of an old fogie image of CAMRA folk, of all men with beards, socks in sandals and that sort of thing! So on my first rambale I was fully expecting to be the only girl. Not that that would have bothered me, the thought of a new (and guided) walk with a couple of good pubs thrown in is an ideal day out for me with my hubbie and our dog.
But I wasn’t the only girl, in fact there was lots of other girlies and all of the same mind, a good walk with a few pit stops thrown in. Of course there was a chappie with a beard but he was really cool and had us laughing all day. Our walk was exactly what it said on the tin – a very nice ramble, at your own pace but with some cracking pubs at the beginning, loads in the middle and a couple just for good measure at the end. A fab day out – can’t wait for the next one……….
Check out Beer Matters – Dates for your Diary for forthcoming RambAles
A true Sheffield institution founded in 1996 and employee owned since 2024, Abbeydale Brewery blends heritage and tradition with creativity and innovation, showcasing these values across an unparalleled range of beers.
Abbeydale Brewery Ltd
Unit 8, Aizlewood Road
Sheffield
S8 0YX
Telephone: 0114 281 2712
Email: [email protected]
