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How to survive a Zombie Apocalypse in Ramsbottom

February 22, 2017 by Lee Leave a Comment

With the return of The Walking Dead to our TV screens I’ve been pondering a question with a friend, one which I’m sure you’ve wondered too. Assuming you’re in Ramsbottom at the time, the question is, how to survive a Zombie Apocalypse?

Real Scientists ponder on how to survive a Zombie Apocalypse.

A few years back, Cornell University researchers actually put some thought into how to survive a Zombie Apocalypse. They agreed the best place to go would be somewhere remote, ideally mountainous like the Rockies.

Given we don’t have anything quite like The Rockies here, and Holcombe Hill, though lovely isn’t exactly Rockies status we’ve ruled that out.

So the question I’m going to attempt to answer today is, where is the best place in Ramsbottom to hold up in a Zombie Apocalypse?

This is a slightly different question to How to survive a Zombie Apocalypse in general. Naturally the answer there would be as far away from any forms of population as possible as Cornell University have suggested.

With that in mind, let’s crack on with the thought process, but before we go any further, we first need to better understand the definition of a Zombie.

What’s it like living in Ramsbottom?

February 18, 2017 by Lee Leave a Comment

Each evening after travelling along the M66 and taking junction 1 for Ramsbottom, I’m greeted by one of the most familiar landmarks in Ramsbottom.

It’s been stalking me for several miles as I’ve snaked my way towards the town down the M66. Even before I got off the M60 Manchester ring road I can see it in the distance. Sometimes from tens of miles away, even more.

It’s Peel Tower, and it’s a monument that is familiar and welcoming to any Ramsbottom resident. It’s not just seeing Peel Tower that causes a sense of relaxation and welcoming though, it’s the whole package that Ramsbottom has to offer.

In my life I’ve lived in five locations, all of these around Manchester; Eccles, Moston, Lower Broughton, Swinton and Salford. Factually, I’ve never lived anywhere as welcoming as Ramsbottom.

Some people would argue that anywhere is better than where I’ve lived before, but that would be a bit harsh on those areas, I’ve had some great times in those places. I agree though, some of them are notoriously rough, but they were never that bad when I lived there and I never really had any issues.

Ramsbottom Festival? Maybe Ramsbottom Guest-ival?

February 9, 2017 by Lee Leave a Comment

It’s been a bit nippy in the past few days, so I’ve been looking back at Ramsbottom Festival last year where it was so hot over the weekend I got sunburnt (although I do get sunburned very easily, so that’s not surprising.).

Aside from having an amazing time I also got a chance to catch up with loads of people who have been on the show.

I’ve kept in touch with them since they’ve been on I am honoured to say I consider them friends (maybe they don’t me though ???? ).

I took advantage of the captive environment and got them to strike a pose. You can click on any of the images below to be taken to their past interviews on the podcast.

Andrew Burgess (Budge) with Team JMC – Episode 37

Danny English of CommuniTree Initiative – Episode 5

More great local foodie Instagram accounts

December 10, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

Recently I talked about an article featured on Lancashire Life website regarding several local Ramsbottom based food establishments Instagram accounts. Well, there were some missed that also are doing a great job of promoting themselves on the platform that I wanted to highlight.

For your reference, here’s the episode of the podcast and here’s the article, to save you searching.

I’ve had a dig around and found a few more Instagram accounts featuring some of the fantastic food and drinks on offer in Rammy that weren’t featured in that article.

Roots Supper Club

I’ve not actually been to Roots, from what I understand though a supper club is essentially food served from a home or pop-up location. I’ve been intrigued by the idea of the supper club and I hear they have fantastic food, I’ve just not taken the leap to go. Have you been to Roots Supper Club? If so, what did you think?

Roots Supper Club Instagram Page

Roots Supper Club Website

Where to eat Christmas Dinner in Ramsbottom 2016

December 5, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

The tree is up at Market Square, the date has been set for the markets and if you’re anything like me you’re yet to even start buying any presents.

That doesn’t stop us thinking of the fantastic food that is on offer though and where; if you don’t fancy the arguments and required impeccable timing skills, you can get Christmas dinner “a la Ramsbottom”.

So I’ve rounded up several of the best places in Ramsbottom to eat Christmas dinner, you’ll have to get in fast and book though as these places fill up quick.

They might even be already full so do check first!

These are in no particular order, other than the order they came to mind.