After the culture, why food of course. Booking at Pescatores, with vouchers courtesy of Mr Tesco. Three starters

Three mains

But just two puddings

To London for a literary tour.

First The George in Southwark a National Trust owned Georgian Pub – the only galleried Georgian Pub in London. It was meeting place for Shakespeare and Dickens.

We ate there of course – Tuna Sandwich and Steak Pie

And then by foot to Fleet Street, by accident passing a pub called The Punch. No time to stop – James was waiting to meet us.

Must go again. However, on to ‘Ye Olde Cock Tavern’, a stopping place for Pepys, apparently.

Finally to the National Gallery for ‘Inventing Impressionism’

Another excellent meal out. Good bottle of Chablis, John Dory with Clams and Prawns and Salmon for Julie. Baked Camembert starter and Cheese Cake Sticky Toffee Pudding finish.

Encouraging Will to take a break from his tough study program on the run up to his finals, we took a night out at the Speedway

Just an excellent night out, with a superb final race which meant the match ended in a draw

Courtesy of Cisco and our fine Leader, Tim Hicks, our small but perfectly formed team at work had a fun fund lunch at the new Rick Stein Restaurant in Winchester.

So that was the starters, on to the mains:

and for puddings, three of us had the same thing, so just two pictures

Beautiful !

Thanks Tim

After Julies big win on the local village lottery draw, it was a special meal out at the Dew Pond, Burghclere. We hadn’t been for a while (well over a year) and with mixed interim reports, weren’t so sure.

We, we needn’t have worried. The restaurant was full so had a great atmosphere, the service was excellent slightly understated for a fancy restaurant, but it better that way.

A table d’hote type menu with 5-6 choice for each for 3 courses for £35. I had scallops and choritzo starter with a fillet steak main. Julie had the Sea Bream

All beautifully cooked and tasting great!. I had the tasting selection of sweets, Julie had the chocolate thingy.

A really nice evening!

For no good reason really, we were at the Loch Fyne Restaurant in Winchester. We do like it there and they really were at the top of their game.

Starters: Gin and Tonic Smoked Salmon and Scallops and Haggis

Mains: Smoked Haddock and Lobster Thermidore with Risotto

Sweets: Chocolate Fondant with Cherry and Creme Brulee and shortbread

Bottle of Sancerre went rather well with all the fish.

A busy Saturday night, the food was excellent and service prompt and great – including bringing the bill. Genuine 10/10.

First trips up to town in January for Concerts and Theatre

First up – Queen with Adam Lambert. Should really have taken pictures of the concert !!

And then a new play, Dara, at the National Theatre

Sleepy heads..

Present opening

Obligatory walk

and so to lunch

Annual Pilgrimage to the BIC.

Curtain hiding the stage……

Parfitt starts us off with the opening chords on ‘Caroline’ …..

The curtain falls….

and we’re off!