Will My Bottom Keep it Warm?

As regular readers will know, we are rather partial to a drop of Woodforde's finest Norfolk ales, and have frequently extolled their virtues on our blog.

However, as a new year has started, and many people will be resolving to moderate their alcohol intake and live healthier lives, we thought this was a good time to put the record straight and confirm that we do enjoy lots of drinks besides Wherry. We all like a good cuppa, even though I always think it tastes a lot better coming from a Woodforde's mug, and we hardly ever drink beer before the sun is over the yardarm.

Having said this .... Christmas was made rather enjoyable (we stress as a one off event) by the arrival of 2 beerboxes of Woodforde' ales: one of perennial favourite Wherry, and the other, of the rather delicious golden brew of Sundew. 

As B.U. cellarman, I was in charge of looking after the beerboxes and seeing that the beer was kept at it's best. After it arrived I left it to settle in our porch , where it would be nice and cool. Unfortunately, the cold snap round Christmas, meant the beer was getting rather cooler than I wanted. I kept a thermometer to hand and tried to keep the temperature as close to the recommended 12 degrees as I could. At one point I had to employ a sleeping bag blanket, and my furry bottom to raise the temperature.

I think I must have done a good job though as both bears and minders from all 3 branches said how much they enjoyed the beer - not surprisingly it's all gone now.

Lots of love T.B.B. and all at B.U. xxx

It's Show Time!

One day last month we diverted all calls to the Suffolk branch and closed the Norfolk branch office so we could have a company outing to the Royal Norfolk show.

This is a simply great day out with loads to see and do and some delicious free samples of food to try in the food hall.


Our first interesting encounter was with one of our wild cousins. Noel was the bravest and got up close to say hello. He didn't get much of a response though and we quickly realised that this bear wasn't alive. His size though did make quite an impression on us and made us feel really small.

We also enjoyed making the acquaintance of one of Randolph's friends. This was a simply gorgeous reindeer with some lovely velvety antlers. We simply couldn't stop stroking them and he agreed to send them to us once they had fallen off. This reindeer is for hire for Christmas events so we think we might just have to find a way to include him in some of this year's Christmas festivities.


At lunchtime we had a special treat. We sampled our favourite brewery's latest offering: Woodforde's Sundew. This was simply delicious and we immediately ordered the biggest barrel they sell for next day delivery to the branch office.


Now, we always make a point of going along to see the Sheep Show. Not surprisingly it is Woolly's favourite part of the show. Although we've heard all the jokes before and know the script off by heart, we simply wouldn't miss it.

This year was rather special though as Woolly was recognised for the fine sheep he is and invited to take part. He couldn't believe his luck as he was invited on stage to meet his heroes.


Woolly reported that Nobby was especially friendly and looked after him well. He was pleased, however, that he wasn't the sheep that got shorn as the summer hasn't been hot enough yet for him to lose his coat.

It was a simply great day out and we have the date for next year in the diary already.

Lots of love from the Norfolk branch xxx