Me too. My son, who had a knack for living in beautiful places, went to college close to Ashdown Forest. We played pooh-sticks on the bridge. It's still there. (View Post)

@SeaShantyIrish2 'Which makes me wonder: does PB's St John, have a relation named St Neot?' Nio, but he is related to St Tone, the spiritual presence of the former PM. (View Post)

Feel free to pop in for a beer some time, Boulay. All the places you mention are gorgeous, particularly Stanton which has a remarkable Church. Its clock has no face, because the shepherds couldn't se… (View Post)

They've always been a persistent menace on the Site, Tim, but it changes over time. Some of us old 'uns can remember when The Tory Herd was a thing, but now it has become an endagered species. Sad, b… (View Post)

Yes, I like Malvern and its surrounds a lot. Also keen on Evesham, which is a ten minute drive from me. Worcestershire strikes me as a more interesting county than Glos, but all counties have their n… (View Post)