Author Archives: Hector

Todmorden revisited, and time for Marg to meet our friends at The Grove, Huddersfield

Posted on September 24, 2011 by Hector

Ten trains in one day The train strategy was not so subtle. However it was very practical. How to transport two people around West Yorkshire for about £9, take note First Scotrail. The KWVR was the first attraction of the … Continue reading →

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Haworth, always worth a visit

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Hector

It took an extraordinary amount of time for Marg and Hector to reach Haworth today. Time enough for a sprint around the shops, a coffee, a Curry-Heute in Bradford, before returning to Haworth for a modest intake of Ale. The … Continue reading →

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Köln – “Dä längste Desch vun Kölle”

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Hector

Breakfast was around 09.30, well Hector was there at that time.  Clive and Maggie turned up later.  Our train north left Traben-Trarbach at 10.40, no problem.  Changing at Bullay and Koblenz, this would get us to Köln around 14.00, perfect. … Continue reading →

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The Wolf Strassenfest, Bad Wolf!

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Hector

Bier at the Schloßbergschänke may be the first photos to be displayed at the start of the day of madness that is the Wolf Winefest, however this was not the true start of the day.  Having risen at 05.00, Lord … Continue reading →

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The Green Man, Harlow

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Hector

The Green Man Hotel (Mulberry Green, CM17 0ET, Harlow) does not appear in the Good Beer Guide.  Only a Wetherspoons outlet does have an entry for Harlow.  Time did not permit exploration: Lord Clive, Maggie and Hector had finished the … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Upon Tyne – a day trip from Glasgow

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Hector

Today was another treat for Hector.  I had to organise nothing.  Craig and Yvonne had found an £18 return from Glasgow to Newcastle Upon Tyne earlier in the summer.  The Usual Suspects were all accordingly booked on the train just … Continue reading →

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The Staggs Bar, Musselburgh

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Hector

The Friends of Hector dared to go on a trip whilst I was in Greece having my possessions stolen. They had such a pleasant day in Musselburgh and Leith that a return visit was called for.  They couldn’t have enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Holländisch Hootenanny, a Brugge too far – Day 9

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Hector

 Grimless Day, the end is nigh…  Craig met a Chap last night In de Wildeman who had sold him on the idea of visiting a brewery in Haarlem. It was written. Being Hector’s day off I was happy to comply. … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Holländisch Hootenanny, a Brugge too far – Day 8

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Hector

Orange T-shirt day We needed food. We had arranged to meet up at the Brouwerij ‘t IJ at opening time, 15.00. En route to Belgique we came across the Moti Mahal where the best Curry of the trip, by far, … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Holländisch Hootenanny, a Brugge too far – Day 7

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hector

The move to Amsterdam and farwell to David and Neil. Hi, Tracey! The delivery of the core of the group to the Ibis at Schipol marked the end of the Hectoring. Dr Stan and Robin are the designated Amsterdam experts … Continue reading →

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