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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.
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?
[Read more…] about Tre Ciccio Ramsbottom Opening Night – Verdict?
“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.
[Read more…] about 9 surprising places to buy books in Ramsbottom
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!
[Read more…] about Italian Restaurant Anacapri – A This is Rammy Review
If you were to think of a biker having fun, you probably would think of the image above, or something close to that. I know that’s what I used to think, until I visited the North Manchester Custom and Classic Bike Show.
The show is held every year in Ramsbottom at the Cricket Club down by the River Irwell.
It should be of no surprise that this takes place soon after Ramsbottom Festival is held; this too being at the cricket club.
No doubt the fear of damaged pitches is considerably reduced if it’s already not looking its best following the festival.
This year was the second time I’d attended the show, last year being the first and I only went to it because my son, who was then 2 loved bikes. He still loves bikes now, but was more interested in the bouncy castle this time, although I don’t actually recall a bouncy castle last year.
[Read more…] about My review of the North Manchester Custom and Classic Bike Show 2016