I'm now running a pub in Rutland.

I'm now running a pub in Rutland.

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mark387mw

Original Poster:

2,188 posts

274 months

Monday 17th October 2005
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After 26 years of one career I now find myself running a pub. Its The Kingfisher at Preston in Rutland.
Pistonhead members are most welcome to meet up here, Sunday lunches are excellent and served through to late afternoon!! ;)
Weekdays are quiet so come in and say hello, although I'm now hoping to get Monday and Tuesday off.
The weekly menu is also very good. Large well lit car park so plenty of room.
Any suggestions for meetings please ask.
Mention this post and I'll get you a Coca Cola :D

Mark

Balmoral Green

41,741 posts

255 months

Monday 17th October 2005
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Will take you up on that Mark, it's a good run to Rutland Water from Derby/Notts. Will get a Sunday lunch run organised, who is up for it? Emma? Tom?

LongQ

13,864 posts

240 months

Monday 17th October 2005
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mark387mw said:
After 26 years of one career I now find myself running a pub.


Good to know you have found yourself at last! I'm
still seeking me.


combine

3,114 posts

236 months

Monday 17th October 2005
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Quite tempted to visit your pub during the half term break with wife and wedge , if its dry overhead as we are only near Harbro' .

minimax

11,984 posts

263 months

Monday 17th October 2005
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Balmoral Green said:
Will take you up on that Mark, it's a good run to Rutland Water from Derby/Notts. Will get a Sunday lunch run organised, who is up for it? Emma? Tom?


oh yes, i'm definitely up for it, haven't been to rutland for years!

ps how are you warben? giveusaring when you're free I seem to have mislaid your mobile number...:searching:

mark387mw

Original Poster:

2,188 posts

274 months

Monday 17th October 2005
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combine said:
Quite tempted to visit your pub during the half term break with wife and wedge , if its dry overhead as we are only near Harbro' .


Hello combine, we've been in touch before but I've been very busy changing jobs etc etc and I'm ashamed to say my wedge hasn't been out for a very long time
Will be great to get a selection of cars turn up, even if nowhere near the Ashby Folville turnout!!

Mark

v15ben

15,899 posts

248 months

Tuesday 18th October 2005
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Yep I would be up for that. Always looking for good driving roads in the Midlands!

charlie 944

230 posts

257 months

Tuesday 18th October 2005
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Sounds good not far from Bottesford as well, nice roads to Rutland...mmmmm

combine

3,114 posts

236 months

Wednesday 19th October 2005
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Roll on Ashby Folville , can't wait till the spring , although apparently people still meet at that pub in smaller numbers through winter - enthusiasts !

EmmaP

11,758 posts

246 months

Wednesday 19th October 2005
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Balmoral Green said:
Will take you up on that Mark, it's a good run to Rutland Water from Derby/Notts. Will get a Sunday lunch run organised, who is up for it? Emma? Tom?


Oh yes! Definitely sounds like a great idea. I'm always up for Sunday lunch and a good drive. Count me in.

I can't do Sunday 23rd or 30th October, 6th/20th/27th November or 11th December. So that leaves 13th November or 4th or 18th December as my only options this side of Christmas.

mark387mw

Original Poster:

2,188 posts

274 months

Wednesday 19th October 2005
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EmmaP said:

So that leaves 13th November


Sounds good, and its proper roasts! Food served from 12 o'clock until around 5 o'clock if its not run out by then

Mark

williamp

19,553 posts

280 months

Wednesday 19th October 2005
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That date in november sounds good as well. How secure is the car park?

mark387mw

Original Poster:

2,188 posts

274 months

Thursday 20th October 2005
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williamp said:
That date in november sounds good as well. How secure is the car park?


The car park is a regular pub car park but stands in its own grounds and there is a beer garden so plenty of room to watch your P&J.

Mark

mrmaggit

10,146 posts

255 months

Thursday 20th October 2005
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We're up for that.

Balmoral Green

41,741 posts

255 months

Thursday 20th October 2005
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Me too, 2 adults, 1 child.

Are kids allowed?

petclub

5,486 posts

231 months

Thursday 20th October 2005
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I've been in that pub a few times, but some years ago. Sounds like a nice run...

minimax

11,984 posts

263 months

Thursday 20th October 2005
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Balmoral Green said:
Are kids allowed?


small goats always welcome I should think warben

rude girl

6,937 posts

266 months

Thursday 20th October 2005
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Not too far from me either, and I'm very fond of La Famille Balmoral Vert. Might show face if the boss says I can go out

Mrs BlueCerbera

2,208 posts

247 months

Thursday 20th October 2005
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We were thinking about taking a run over that way shortly, our last attempt wasn't very successful.

Will make sure we pop in if we're in the area

blaineuk

2,615 posts

254 months

Thursday 20th October 2005
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sounds like it would be a good run out, but will have to take the rug rats, so will have to go in the shopping trolly