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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.

Ramsbottom Festival 2016 Has Started

September 16, 2016 by Lee Leave a Comment

It’s here, and it’s amazing. I’ve just brought my son home from his first ever festival and he was loving every minute.
From rolling around on the grass to running back and forth in front of the main stage and playing drums in the “try out an instrument” tent setup by Ramsbottom Music.

I was worried he’d get bored, especially as the things for families don’t really start until tomorrow, but he’s not been at all bored. In fact I’ve had to try to keep up with him.

As a result of the festival being on this weekend, I won’t be recording an episode of the podcast I’m afraid.

However if you want the equivalent of a live, in person podcast, just say Hi if you’re at the festival.

Enjoy everyone, see you on the other side. I already know I should have booked Monday off!

Horses, Graveyards and Homemade Kites

May 24, 2016 by Lee 1 Comment

One of the reasons I moved to Ramsbottom with my family was for the ability to get out in the hills and woods, spend an hour or two wandering around and then come home again without ever needing to set foot in a car.

On Sunday, as the rain had stopped I decided to take advantage and do just that. My son had just woken from his nap (lucky boy) and from somewhere in the depths of my mind I remembered how much I liked making kites as a child, so I asked him if he wanted to make one. He was very keen and couldn’t wait to use his scissors (the fact his are plastic and they wouldn’t cut string nor carrier bag didn’t seem to bother him too much as I distracted him with stickers).