YC visited Emma Duff at The Queen's Foundation, Birmingham where she is training for ordination. After checking out The Wellington pub - 15 real ales on tap - we walked along the canal to Queen's which is in Edgbaston. Friday evening was spent in the Common Room where Emma is in charge of the bar (vital ordination training).
On Saturday we headed to Cardiff to see Wales v
Argentina. Supporting Argentina wasn't overly attractive and we didn't know their anthem, so Wales (My Hain Gwlad vern hadai...) got the vote. It proved to be a wise move, as Wales ran in 4 tries to nil, winning 40-6. 2 of the tries - Mike Phillips and George North - were right in front of us. Before the game, we checked out The Goat Major - a cracking
pub offering Brains Bitter at only £2.64 a pint.
Sunday morning was spent at St Francis Church, Bournville, where Emma is to be placed for this year. The Bishop of Aston was on hand for a confirmation. After Sunday lunch in college and a stroll around the grounds, YC headed home reflecting on a good weekend.
Remember readers - only Cardiff gives you Brains.
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| pre-match line-up |
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| At The Millennium Stadium |
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| Queen's Chapel |
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| lineout |