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The Bull
George Orwell once described a mythical perfect pub: The Moon Under Water. We think he'd like a lot of Ambridge's only remaining local.
A half-timbered building near the village green, The Bull offers excellent Shires ales, genial bar service and Freda Fry's home-cooked food.
It still retains the traditional two bars and has a range of satisfyingly physical activities including darts, skittles and boules. There's even a pet peacock, Eccles, in the beer garden.
However, Mr Orwell might be bemused by the small cyber area with two internet-linked computers. He'd certainly blanch at the music nights which Fallon Rogers organises in the upstairs function room. And we're sure he'd think the big screen, deployed for major sporting events, was far too redolent of Big Brother.
Timeline
Ambridge through the ages
Births, marriages, tragedy and triumphs - get up to date on all the scandals past and present.
Ambridge through the ages
Timeline
Ambridge through the ages
Births, marriages, tragedy and triumphs - get up to date on all the scandals past and present.
Ambridge through the agesThe Archers Blog
Tuesday 22nd May"GROW UP, AMY & ALAN!" - listener discussions to 16 May 2012
Amy's vying with Tom for the top spot on the list of characters that listeners would most like to slap with a wet fish. Most think Usha has been treated shabbily and say she should walk out - some have offered to put her up if she needs a place to stay. Amy's attitude has exasperated almost everyone - surely it's about time she grew up?Lynda's eff…
