Gluten Free Beer Tasting Angel Inn

I recently was invited to help organise a gluten free beer tasting evening by Coeliac UK and Dr Steve Ford. The event was held at the Angel Inn Holmesfield , which to the best of my knowledge is the first and only pub to serve draft gluten free beer in the UK.( do correct me if I'm wrong on this one). There was 9 different beers available to taste, not only by the specially selected panel but by the 40 odd visitors who also attended. Some beers scored better than others but amongst them where a new home brew beer ( another first) and a soon to be launch GF Beer by St Peters brewery. Look out for the next Coeliac UK Crossed Grain magazine for full results from the event or let me know if you have any other locals severing GF beer near you?

Visiting Blackpool?

For anyone wishing to take a trip to a traditional British seaside venue then look no further than Blackpool. Kiss Me Quick hats, donkey rides on the beach and candy floss are all still there for the taking....and much more besides. But for those of us with a special diet to consider I would like to recommend a stay at the Novello Hotel where you are sure to be in safe hands. Robert and Fransje made me feel very welcome in their comfortable B&B just off the sea-front. Robert is a trained chef and is happy to cater for most special diets. We were served a very hearty buffet breakfast which set us up nicely for the day ahead. So if you're still looking for somewhere to spend your summer days take a look at the Novello Hotel on http://www.gluten-free-onthego.com/