Chris Ray and Heather Lawn were eating at the Charlie Purley when Laurie Dooley arrived

Only Wainwright Gold on, but that was NBSS Good, so happy with that.

19:30 and we scooted off to the Friary Arms where we had Theakston's Peculier IPA (NBSS Very Good) and Sharp's Sea Fury; the beer here was so good we stayed, but as darkness fell, we felt obliged to continue

Richmond Arms was next, although Laurie had visited on a recce and found no cask; Heather wanted to try for their ciders, but no real stuff so onward to the Station, but as seems to happen on Socials - no beer, so a swift hike to the Alex with T. Taylor Landlord as the only choice (NBSS Good, but not notable)

A disappointing end to a promising Social; but at least we found the Friary Arms.