Out and about

How you can take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2020

January 5, 2020 by Lee Leave a Comment

Did you know that the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s BIGGEST garden wildlife survey?

Each year the birdwatch attracts almost half a million participants who spend just an hour counting birds that visit their garden.

Once collected and submitted, the data helps provide a vital snapshot of the UK’s birds each winter. This allows the RSPB to monitor trends and get a snapshot of how our garden birds are doing.

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Visit Ramsbottom with 360 Photography

November 3, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

A couple of years ago I spent some time making 360 degree style photos of areas in Ramsbottom. Most of the time I tried to cover areas where Google Street View doesn’t and almost all of the photos I took were when I was taking a walk with my son.

You might notice some familiar places, like Ramsbottom Train Station, House of Beer and Market Place.

You can check out all of my photos here on the Ramsbottom 360 Album which I’ve been adding to over time.

Tre Ciccio Ramsbottom Opening Night – Verdict?

February 27, 2019 by Lee 4 Comments

The newest and highly lauded restaurant Tre Ciccio has finally opened in Ramsbottom. Tre Ciccio Ramsbottom is the third restaurant to open in just a few short years for Tre Ciccio.

Originally planned for opening late 2018, the opening had to be pushed back to late February 2019, I understand primarily due to the over running renovation works. So has the wait been worth it?

9 surprising places to buy books in Ramsbottom

March 2, 2017 by Lee 3 Comments

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” C.S Lewis.

Well, Ramsbottom certainly has the coffee shops (they sell tea too C.S. Lewis) so I think we’ve got that side covered, but what about the books?

I’ve spoken with many people since creating This is Rammy, on the podcast and just in general conversation around the town. I’ve gotten into the habit of asking people what they feel Ramsbottom might be lacking, and many times people mention they’re surprised there is not a Bookshop. This has came up time, and time again.

So I went out and had a look around Ramsbottom to try to come up with the ultimate list for local bibliophiles as to exactly where you CAN buy books in Ramsbottom.

One of the fantastic features of Ramsbottom is that the proximity of all of these places are near enough that you should be able to hit them all in an afternoon.

Italian Restaurant Anacapri – A This is Rammy Review

November 5, 2016 by Lee 1 Comment

Sometimes, very rarely, I venture out away from Ramsbottoms fantastic eateries and head elsewhere.

The venture away from Ramsbottom this time, me and my wife went to Anacapri as a birthday treat for me she had arranged.

It’s not far from Rammy and we’d heard some good things about it, so it was certainly on our list.

Entering the dark carpark at the rear of the building we found a space in front of what appeared to be a big pile of bonfire wood. Given it wasn’t anywhere near November the 5th at the time we expected to still have a car when we returned.

We headed down the steps into the rear of the building appearing by the bar area.

Once inside we realised it was pretty busy. Which is always a good sign on my books. One of the few times I’ve ever had a bad stomach was in a small cafe in Thailand where just me and my wife were customers. Never again!