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Beer Focus: Cloudwater – IPA (Aged)
  • 16 February 2026
  • Beer Review, Cloudwater, Craft Beer, UK Craft Beer

Cloudwater IPA Review: Is the NW DIPA the King of Manchester Beer?

Our full review of the Cloudwater NW DIPA and IPA range. We explore the tasting notes, the dry-hopped flavours, and why this Manchester brewery is world-class.

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Craft Beer in Ålesund: A Beer Lover's Guide
  • 16 February 2026
  • Craft Beer, Travel

Craft Beer in Alesund: A Beer Lover’s Guide

Craft beer has taken the world by storm, and the picturesque town of Ålesund in Norway is no exception. Find out some of the best spots here.

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Beavertown GammaRay 1 2 scaled | Alfie B-Smith
  • 15 February 2026
  • Beavertown, Brewery, CraftBeer, UK Craft Beer

Beavertown Gamma Ray Review: The Space-Age American Pale Ale

Read our full Beavertown Gamma Ray review. We explore the 5.4% American Pale Ale, its tropical hop profile, and the best food pairings for this North London classic.

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The Connoisseur's Christmas: 10 European Cities for Festive Food & Photography
  • 12 February 2026

Top 10 Festive European Cities for Food & Photography

There is a moment, just as winter begins to take hold, when Europe undergoes a magical transformation. The air becomes crisp, the light softens, and the scent of woodsmoke, roasted nuts, and mulled spices begins to drift through medieval squares. For those of us who travel to eat and to…

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Looking for the perfect transition tracks? Check out my ultimate September Playlist, featuring the best Indie, Rock, and Melodic Electronic hits from The 1975, George Ezra, and more.
  • 16 February 2026
  • music, Playlist, Spotify, Travel

September Playlist: The Ultimate Transition Selection

Looking for the perfect transition tracks? Check out my ultimate September Playlist, featuring the best Indie, Rock, and Melodic Electronic hits from The 1975, George Ezra, and more.

READ MORESeptember Playlist: The Ultimate Transition Selection
October Playlist: Soothing Indie & Winter Vibes (Monthly Selection)
  • 12 February 2026

A Mini North Wales Road Trip

Our mini North Wales road trip was packed with scenic views, historic castles, and some of the best food we’ve had in ages, all with accessibility in mind for a more inclusive adventure.

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📍Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster 📷 #ricohgrd2 📍Brodsworth Hall, Doncaster
📷 #ricohgrd2
Some selected snaps from our little day out to Bro Some selected snaps from our little day out to Brodsworth and Lakeside. All shot on a Ricoh GR Digital 2. Enjoy! 🧃 

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📍Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, Lakeside Village Outlet
📷 #Ricoh #GRD2
📍Manette St, Soho, London 🇬🇧 📷 #EdixaReflex Mat. M 📍Manette St, Soho, London 🇬🇧
📷 #EdixaReflex Mat. Mod B-L
🎞️ #KentmerePan200
🧪 @analoguewonderland
📍Neepsend, Sheffield 🇬🇧 📷 #Olympus #MjuZoom140 🎞️ 📍Neepsend, Sheffield 🇬🇧
📷 #Olympus #MjuZoom140
🎞️ #Kodak #Gold400
🧪 @gulabiphoto
📍Neepsend, Sheffield 🇬🇧 📷 #Olympus #MjuZoom140 🎞️ 📍Neepsend, Sheffield 🇬🇧
📷 #Olympus #MjuZoom140
🎞️ #KodakTriX400
🧪 @gulabiphoto
Took the newly acquired Ricoh out for a spin last Took the newly acquired Ricoh out for a spin last Friday to @nationaltrust’s Wentworth Castle. Love this little thing, I’ve been eyeing a Ricoh for a long time now, and the Digital line just seemed to take my fancy with it being a little bit close to film with the fine grain.

📷 Ricoh GR Digital 2
📍 Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley
Few more from @busybodiessheffield x @northernunre Few more from @busybodiessheffield x @northernunrest 
- 30.04.2026
@lughole
XXX ⚒️

Bands ft. Killing Me Softly, Rekrucify, Void Of Life & Until The Day I Die. 

📷 Olympus #mjuzoom140
🎞️ #kodakultramax400 & #ilfordhp5plus
🧪 @gulabiphoto
@busybodiessheffield x @northernunrest - 30 April @busybodiessheffield x @northernunrest 
- 30 April 2026 
- XXX ⚒️

📍Kelham Island & @lughole, Sheffield 🇬🇧
📷 Olympus #mjuzoom140 
🎞️ #kodakcolourplus400 & #kodaktrix400
📍 Sheffield, UK 🇬🇧 📷 Canon SX210 IS 📍 Sheffield, UK 🇬🇧
📷 Canon SX210 IS
More London bits. Sent some stuff off to be develo More London bits. Sent some stuff off to be developed, stuff from @busybodiessheffield, @radsol_hq. Go head over to my @fixed.img page where I’ll be sharing stuff from the Sin Against Sin gig.

📷 Canon SX210 IS
📍Mixed locations around London
📍 Soho, London 📷 Canon SX210 IS 📍 Soho, London
📷 Canon SX210 IS
Some final bits I’ve found from our brief visit to Some final bits I’ve found from our brief visit to Glossop. Definitely venturing back, especially that drive over Snakes Pass, absolutely stunning.

📍Glossop, High Peaks
📷 Contax G1
🎞️ Kodak Tri-X 400
🧪 @gulabiphoto
📍London, UK 🇬🇧 📷 Canon SX210 IS 📍London, UK 🇬🇧
📷 Canon SX210 IS
📍 The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough 📷 Olympus Mju Zoom 140 📍 The Boat Inn, Sprotbrough
📷 Olympus Mju Zoom 140
🎞️ Ilford HP5 Plus
🧪 @gulabiphoto
Some extra shots around Glossop. A lovely part of Some extra shots around Glossop. A lovely part of the Peaks, highly recommend visiting if you’re ever in need of a nice little day out. Take a camera too!

📍 Glossop, High Peak 🇬🇧
📷 Contax G1
🎞️ Kodak 400TX
🧪 @gulabiphoto
📍 London, UK 🇬🇧 📷 Edixa-Mat Reflex Mod. B-L 🎞️ @dr 📍 London, UK 🇬🇧
📷 Edixa-Mat Reflex Mod. B-L
🎞️ @dragonfilm35mm 400
🧪 @gulabiphoto
📍London, UK 🇬🇧 📷 Edixa-Mat Reflex Mod. B-L 🎞️ #Kod 📍London, UK 🇬🇧
📷 Edixa-Mat Reflex Mod. B-L
🎞️ #Kodaktrix400
🧪 @gulabiphoto
Canal vibes ☀️ 📍Sprotbrough, Doncaster 📷 #Olympus Canal vibes ☀️

📍Sprotbrough, Doncaster
📷 #Olympus #mju140zoom
🎞️ @ilfordphoto HP5 Plus
🧪 @gulabiphoto
Recently visited the lovely market town of Glossop Recently visited the lovely market town of Glossop. Never been before, so whilst Georgina was having her meeting, I went for a little wander and this is what I saw.

📍 Glossop 🇬🇧
📷 Contax G1
🎞️ Kodak 400TX
🧪 @gulabiphoto
Quite enjoyed going back through the shots I’d tak Quite enjoyed going back through the shots I’d taken whilst down in London. Seeing things that I could improve on technique wise, settings etc. I’ll be back down in London soon, so hopefully will improve on things!

📍 London 🇬🇧
📷 #Canon SX210 IS
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