Homemade Pastis Batch #2 - Initial Maceration

Today I started on my second batch of homemade pastis.

John's Walks 2026 Updated

Elveden Estate Visit

Today we had a visit to the Elveden Estate for a tour of the farm, its crops and facilities.

Weekend Quick Cryptic 156 - Solution

Phil Jordan, Sawbill and I are continuing to produce our series of Weekend Quick Cryptic crosswords. We take turns, publishing one a fortnight, and this week it's Sawbill's  turn. 

You can find a link to the crossword here and the answers below.  Feel free to leave any comments or questions here as you would do on  TfTT .  You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here. 

Weekend Quick Cryptic 156 - by Sawbill

Phil Jordan, Sawbill and I are continuing to produce our series of Weekend Quick Cryptic crosswords. We take turns, publishing one a fortnight, and this week it is Sawbill's turn. It is number 156 in the series. 

You can try and solve the crossword interactively here on MyCrossword or here on crossword.info. As usual you can download a PDF to print which you can find here. Alternatively you can copy and print the image below. Comments and queries are welcome with the solution post (which also gives tips on some of the clues).  I will react to any comments or queries there as soon as I can. You can find an index to the complete series of crosswords here.

Colchester Beer Festival

Today it was my 3rd Beer Festival visit in 3 weeks - this time to the 39th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival.

Nacton Shores Walk

Today we had a circular walk from Nacton Shores on the banks of the River Orwell.

Sheringham Park Walk

Today we had a day out to the North Norfolk Coast to do a favourite circular walk from Sheringham Park.

Cambridge Beer Festival

Today I had another day out - this time to Cambridge for the Cambridge Beer Festival.

The Times Crossword Setters After-Lunch Drinks

I had a day trip to London today, culminating with drinks at The George with a number of setters of The Times crosswords.