A Late Christmas Treat

Hurrah!  Our daughter has arranged a Christmas present involving a trip to BFI
So here we are on a cold wet day sitting on a nice big train taking us to London. 
First, we travel by underground to Walthamstowe
Next we have a delicious sourdough snack in Todaybread
Then meet the Girl Herself in William Morris Gallery   
We really enjoy May Morris: Art and Life
William and May are highly inspiring personalities and I must make another visit when time allows

Now it's time for a nice long tube ride to the South Bank to BFI to see a film with my hero  John Hurt
I loved watching him in I, Claudius all those years ago.  
The film is The Field
This is a tragedy exploring themes of poverty, catholic dogma, male dominance and life in rural Ireland in the mid twentieth century.  I loved it for both John Hurt's portrayal of a simple and dodgy local and the fact that it transported me back to childhood visits to that area. 

Back home in the rain!  A great day out.  Thanks to JT.  

Trip to West Berks Brewery Investors Day

 I'm the chauffeur and I'm taking the boys deep into the West Berkshire countryside for a tour, food and drink courtesy on the brand new brewery.  

This state of the art, ultra modern establishment has increased it's output of it's own beers and now brews, bottles and cans beers from other breweries.  It is going from strength to strength.

 It was a great day out and a fascinating outfit.  Good food, company and more importantly great beer for the boys. 

You can see our photos here