Once upon a time Julian and I were sitting in the White Lion in Norwich deciding how we could better serve our communities. Julian is a former senior elected politician and I’m enthusiastic about helping the hospitality industry (helped by spending so much money in it) so we wanted to give back. That’s why we’ve launched a series of study tours where we visit the pubs across Norfolk and Suffolk (and perhaps beyond) reporting back to our two loyal readers. We’re making fine progress and we’re showing no signs of stopping.

There’s me (Julian W) on the right, and the marvellous beer writer Roger Protz on the left.

And in a relaxed and contemplative mood on the Beccles tour. There’s more about me at http://www.julianwhite.uk/ if you happen to be really intrigued. I doubt many will be….. I’m very much engaged with craft beer whereas Julian is more traditional, but he’s adventurous and he’ll get there.

And there’s Julian S, looking studious on the Beccles study tour.