Firstly I'd like to apologise to all those visitors who turned up expecting to sample their favourite spirit. When I said 'Optics' I meant things like telescopes & binoculars, not those devious devices found in bars!

Despite arriving in drizzle and murky weather conditions, the team were soon up and running with their display and what a display! We must have had every type of telecope and binocular found in our specialist shops, laid out for visitors to sample and compare. What a great way to try before you buy. We've agreed to hold another of these events so more of our visitors can benefit from the deals on offer. Watch our website for details.

Thanks to the excellent crew from Top Lodge and Fineshade Woods for their perseverance, attitude and cakes.

See you on the reserves,

Best regards,

Chris Edwards