Food & Drink

Talking of the end of lent, new life, old stories, resurrections and stuff that makes you doubt...

I feel overwhelmed by this week… maybe it’s the impending excitement of Lambourn Open Day, Saturday drinks, and the Lockinge Old Berks Point-to-Point.

Apr 2 • Nick Boyd

Taking a day off from racing...

It’s been three steps forward and five steps back, pretty well every day this week.

Mar 21 • Nick Boyd

A Farewell to Arms, to the Ladies and Gents and to the Festival.

This time last week, the developed world was either preparing itself to go to, punt on, work at, host lunch parties for, or give hospitality at…

Mar 16 • Nick Boyd

An Unashamed Commercial Message for Cheltenham

Maybe I should be learning the Trumpet - then I could properly blow it.

Mar 8 • Nick Boyd

Please stop posturing - the yanks haven't declared war since 1942 - so no permission needed!

I am perplexed about whether Blighty is de facto at war with Trump, because Trump is an ally.

Mar 2 • Nick Boyd

In the 90s, not being in Epstein's address book would have been social anathema

plus things to make you go hmm, vrroom or yum.

Feb 4 • Nick Boyd

Gnocchi, Farmers playing Golf, and why Lady Scatter-Cushion might be to blame!

This is the third iteration of this small piece, intended only to provide guidance on the upcoming Farmers Insurance PGA tournament, which starts…

Jan 28 • Nick Boyd

2 Fennel, 1 Bill, Some Traitors, Many Rabbit holes,

Plus Aussie Tennis, Golf,

Jan 16 • Nick Boyd

... and breathe

Well, that’s that, I suppose.

Dec 27, 2025 • Nick Boyd

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them

Matthew: 7:20 KJVI

Dec 11, 2025 • Nick Boyd

A tsunami of irritation

And for those of you thinking; "He's got some neck...", I have!

Dec 6, 2025 • Nick Boyd

The evening has been cancelled - as has the guest.

I recently thought I should try to engage with the wider world, beyond Lambourn and St James; to get on down with Gen Zee and the local cyclists…

Nov 11, 2025 • Nick Boyd

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