Monthly Archives: September 2013

A Day in Huddersfield via Slaithwaite and Marsden

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Hector

Rendezvous at The Bradford Interchange for the 10.45 Bus which should gets us to Marsden by Noon- Opening Time. And so began another Holden Tour. What could possibly go wrong? A West Yorkshire Day Bus Ticket (£4.60) would give us … Continue reading →

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Keighley Beer Festival, Shipley and Bradford too

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Hector

After a suitable Curry-Heute at Kashmir, Clive and Hector headed off Keighley. There was an Interesting Steam Locomotive Manoeuvre occurring at Keighley Station. A Jenny Agutter Moment. Turn left, first right, right again then first left – the instructions given … Continue reading →

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Saltaire Brewery Open Evening – September 2013

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Hector

A Weekend in Bristol with an option for Bath. The original September Weekend Concept conceived back in the day. However, Hockey Commitments meant Marg had to bale. Two still went. At the end of November 2011, Hector worked out that … Continue reading →

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The Drovers Rest, Monkhill – Carlisle

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Hector

This story begins a couple of years back in Hengler’s Circus (Sauchiehall St. Glasgow) where a Young Bearded Chap called Sandy took this branch of Wetherspoons by storm. Giving the Customers what they want, an adage best understood by Nigel … Continue reading →

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Wolf Strassenfest 2013 + Traben-Trarbach too

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Hector

Die Bahn were in efficient mode today. Dr. Stan and Hector made their Seven Minute Connection at Koblenz having travelled in little time at all on an Inter-City Zug from Düsseldorf. The next Connection at Bullay saw us finally approach … Continue reading →

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A Late Evening Arrival in Düsseldorf

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Hector

Friday the 13th, what could possibly go wrong? A Special Dispensation saw Hector checked-in for the 16.20 flight to Heathrow. It was delayed until 17.00. No problem, still enough time to catch the onward flight to Düsseldorf. Landing at Heathrow … Continue reading →

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