Eight intrepid Camra explorers headed south to survey pubs in the Sutton Bridge, Long Sutton, Fleet Hargate area and at Fosdyke. On a blustery damp day the mini bus was safely driven by Bev - non imbiber for the day, ably navigated by John (definite imbiber).

The first port of call was - or would have been - the Greyhound at Sutton Bridge, but it had not yet opened. So down the road then to the Anchor where the sole real ale was Doom Bar which was sampled by most of the group, others taking coffee. Malcolm had prepared pub survey sheets and was anxious to allocate these to any volunteers to complete.

On then to the Riverside, where subdued lighting added to the overcast outlook, however the Old Speckled Hen was on form, and a photo shoot under the awning was taken. Enquiries about the location of the Royal British Legion Club at Sutton Bridge resulted in the fact that it had closed down some 10 years previous! Passing the Greyhound again, which was still not open, led on to Long Sutton and the Ship which had London Pride, Doom, and Wherry - most folk sampling the Wherry.

Palmers Ale House and Kitchen has a delightful pink exterior and very comfortable interior and here the party met up with Barry who was holding the fort, Tasty food was ordered and swiftly served and the three beers, Bowlers Harvest Best of All and Trusty Steed, along with Hopshakle Shamuzzle were downed - some in one-thirds glasses.

By now dusk had fallen so across the street then and into the Crown & Woolpack where Tydd Steam brewery had Roadhouse Bitter and Learning to Fly. Old photos of Long Sutton hung on the walls. On then to Churchill's Bar and Function Room where a wedding had taken place (the bride and groom spotted earlier in the afternoon riding in a vintage limousine). The beers on offer here are difficult to recall by the reporter at this stage!

Back to the mini bus where Bev found the way to Fleet Hargate and the Rose and Crown where Taiheke Pale Ale was dispensed. The last port of call was the Ship at Fosdyke where Adnams Ghost Ship, Southwold Bitter and Broadside were on the pumps.

The pub surveyors were then driven back home after completing a successful trip in the South.