Chief Executive of the Campaign for Real Ale. Views are my own, not those of my employer.https://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lrkxvymsc22jIf you're near the Pomfret Arms, Northampton, chance for some rare ticks. Collab 6 year aged Impy, and first new brew from the resurrected on site Far Cotton Brewery. The Chinook is available in cask and keg, which makes for an interesting taste test.14 Jun 2025 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrkxvymsc22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lhbfvlvf3k23Pedalling 2 Pubs training update. The bike is broke (sounds like a handful of gravel in the bottom bracket) so 60 boring miles on the static bike in the gym instead. On the plus side, recovery hydration was earned. Please help me support two hospitality charities: https://www.justgiving.com/page/tom-stainer-cycle2025?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL03 Feb 2025 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbfvlvf3k23https://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lgprr2txgs2eHuge thanks to @ldads.bsky.social for donating to the Hospitality Rides/Pedalling 2 Pubs effort. Please help us raise money to give homeless people a hand-up, not a hand out - and support hospitality staff in difficulties: https://www.justgiving.com/page/tom-stainer-cycle202527 Jan 2025 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgprr2txgs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lgak3eketc2iBraving chilly weather to train for the Pedalling 2 Pubs charity bike ride - 150 miles over three days in the North Lake District. Raising money for Only a Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity. Please donate and make my numb fingers and toes worthwhile! https://www.justgiving.com/page/tom-stainer-cycle2025?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL21 Jan 2025 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgak3eketc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lbwfhc5ars23Best of luck to all shortlistees heading to @britbeerwriters.bsky.social awards tonight. Hope everyone there has a great night celebrating our brilliant British beer/pub/cider writing community!27 Nov 2024 10:59 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbwfhc5ars23https://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lbrnd4w35k2aConfirmation that CMBC are axing eight cask ales: https://camra.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/carlsberg-marstons-brewing-company-plans-to-decimate-consumer-choice-9371525 Nov 2024 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbrnd4w35k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lbjqiexrkc2vEnded up walking 20,000 steps yesterday thanks to staff away day in London, and six mile run in the cold this morning. Now making old man noises every time I sit down or stand up.22 Nov 2024 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbjqiexrkc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lbew42xud22bFundraising is up and running, with first donation already! Only a Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity would love your support as we pedal 150 miles next year: https://www.justgiving.com/page/tom-stainer-cycle2025?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Ftom-stainer-cycle2025&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share20 Nov 2024 12:09 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbew42xud22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lbd3zrjecc26Praise be! deck.blue is just like good old Tweetdeck - that's worth switching on it's own! https://deck.blue19 Nov 2024 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbd3zrjecc26https://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lbacsspt4k2fI'm doing this again in June - 150 miles through the North Lakes over three days in aid of The Licensed Trade Charity and Only a Pavement Away. Both give vital support to people in hospitality and both would appreciate your support: https://www.justgiving.com/page/tom-stainer-cycle2025?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Ftom-stainer-cycle2025&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share18 Nov 2024 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbacsspt4k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lba36ktbic2qgo.bsky.app/52wdhFF [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Nov 2024 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lba36ktbic2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lba2ymiddc2qgo.bsky.app/K6WkHgD [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Nov 2024 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lba2ymiddc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lba2lqukb22qgo.bsky.app/QdRSHLF [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Nov 2024 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lba2lqukb22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3lay6zfqkbc2wIntending to spend more time here than the other place. Thanks to @adamdriver.bsky.social for his top tip in a recent Three Things video about using Sky Follower Bridge to port over those you follow on Twitter: skyfollowerbridge.com https://skyfollowerbridge.com/15 Nov 2024 10:44 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3lay6zfqkbc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3kleotwfg732oIs the rain going to hold off for me to get a lunchtime training ride in? A few donations to help Only a Pavement Away and The Licensed Trade Charity might encourage me to risk it! https://www.justgiving.com/page/tom-stainer-cycle14 Feb 2024 10:44 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3kleotwfg732ohttps://bsky.app/profile/tomstainer.bsky.social/post/3klctroplef22Well, another week, another new social media channel to sign up for. Here I am...13 Feb 2024 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:mb7pd2ys3ucu44feaccfxeqk/app.bsky.feed.post/3klctroplef22