Wednesday, February 08, 2017

Crazy Golf in Maryport

Visiting the Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport.


On our big minigolf roadtrip to Scotland and back in 2012 we visited a lot of courses. One of those was the Swedish Felt B-Run type of Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport. Unfortunately we arrived ten minutes after it closed at 5pm so didn't get to play.

Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport
The sign for the course is made out of the 'green' of one of the holes - we hadn't seen that before, or since

Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport
The Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium

The Maryport Crazy Golf course became the 469th course on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour when we visited on the 5th April 2012.

Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport
Instructions, prices and The Rules

Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport
 
Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport

Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport
  
Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport

Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport

Crazy Golf course at the Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport

Visit the Lake District Coast Aquarium website for more information.

Related blog posts:
- Visiting a further 49 Minigolf and Crazy Golf courses in England and Scotland
- Unplayed Minigolf Courses on our Roadtrip to Scotland & Back
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

Link:
- Lake District Coast Aquarium website

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Tripe in Stockport

A blog post about tripe and the Tripe Marketing Board.


Ever since I first spotted tripe on a butcher's stall at Wigan Market in 2012 I've been following the Tripe Marketing Board with interest. Although not enough interest to have actually given tripe a go. Yet. I'm fairly certain that cow's stomach is something of an acquired taste.

While shopping in Stockport's Produce Hall at the indoor market last weekend I spotted tripe for sale at Deli Delights. The first I've seen since moving to the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport last summer.

Thick seam tripe for sale at Deli Delights in Stockport Market!
Thick seam tripe - a deli delight!

The Tripe Marketing Board tell me that up until the 1960s you could find hundreds of tripe shops throughout Lancashire, with many of the shops run by United Cattle Products (UCP) and offering nose-to-tail food at the attached cafes and restaurants.

The country's last remaining Tripe Shop is in Stalybridge. I'll have to go there when I eventually get round to travelling on the once a week Parliamentary one-way rail service from Stockport to Stalybridge.

Back in December we were in Leeds and saw that there was a new Tripe Counter at Ramsdens Fishmongers at Leeds Kirkgate Market!

Tripe Counter at Ramsdens Fishmongers at Leeds Kirkgate Market

Tripe Counter at Ramsdens Fishmongers at Leeds Kirkgate Market
What a lot of tripe!

I've also seen tripe for sale in Bolton and Blackpool.

Tripe at Bolton Indoor Market
Tripe in Bolton

Tripe at Abingdon Street Market in Blackpool
Tripe in Blackpool

The Tripe Marketing Board are dedicated to educating the public about eating tripe as part of a healthy, balanced diet. The Tripe Marketing Board was an industry-wide response to the continuing post-war decline in tripe sales in the UK. This was due to the ending of rationing, increasing affluence and a widespread perception that it is not fit for human consumption.

Visit the Tripe Marketing Board website for more information about tripe. You can also use Tripe Adviser to locate sellers of the delicacy.

Links:
Tripe Marketing Board website
Tripe Marketing Board on Twitter
Tripe Marketing Board on Facebook
- Stockport Market

Related blog posts:
- Marketing
- Stockport
- Food

Monday, February 06, 2017

Crazy Golf and Putting at Bude Haven Recreation Ground

Playing Crazy Golf at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall.


On the 10th June 2015 we visited Bude Haven Recreation Ground to play the Crazy Golf course there. We also found there were two grass Putting Greens at the venue.

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

In our game on the Crazy Golf course I won with a score of 20 to Emily's 21.

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall
Spikey

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall
Snakey

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall
Funny bunny

The Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground was the 53rd visited on our south west holiday. It was the 652nd visited overall on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour and the 379th played since September 2006.

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Crazy Golf course at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Bude Haven Recreation Ground was certainly well signposted - something that is always nice to see.

Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

We didn't have time to play the two Putting courses there, but they looked in very good condition.

Putting Green at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Putting Green at Bude Haven Recreation Ground in Cornwall

Related blog posts:
Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
Mini Golf in the South West of England

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Sunday, February 05, 2017

Making it a level playing field for Crazy Golfers in Hastings

Launch of new specially adapted putters specifically for seated players at Hastings Adventure Golf.


Keeping an eye on all things minigolf-related I recently noticed that the team at Hastings Adventure Golf had been trialing some new equipment and innovations to help more people play the great game - including the launch of new putters so more people can enjoy the game.

Close up of the tiltable putter head
Close up of the tiltable putter head

The mobility friendly putters available at Hastings Adventure Golf have a hinge joint at the bottom, allowing for convenient positioning for every shot. The putters also feature a ‘ball retriever’ that fits on the end of the putter grip. This makes it easy to retrieve the ball from a hole - great for wheelchair users and equally helpful to anyone with back issues - as it eliminates the need to bend down.

The golf ball collector in action
The golf ball collector in action

The new putters are a neat touch. When we've played in minigolf tournaments - many of which take place in Hastings - we've used ball-suckers on the end of our putters to save us bending to get the ball out of the hole each time. So to provide a convenient method for players of all abilities to do this is a great way to make the game more accessible.

Terry and Karen Avery trialling the mobility-friendly putters on the Pirate Adventure Golf course in Hastings
Terry and Karen Avery trialling the mobility-friendly putters on the Pirate Adventure Golf course in Hastings

Terry Avery, a wheelchair user from Hastings, took the new putters for a test drive and gave his feedback to the team at Hastings Adventure Golf “I really liked the club, it gave me much better control and made it a lot easier to play. The tilting head meant I could adjust the lower part as suited. I was also impressed by the ball collector on the top of the club as this enabled me to play independently. We have grandchildren and now I know that Hastings Adventure golf have these putters I look forward to coming down in the summer and enjoying a round with them.”

Chris Richards, of Hastings Adventure Golf said “Our 18 hole Pirate course at the complex is wheelchair and pushchair friendly, but we also want everyone to be able to play too! After carrying out onsite research we have now acted on our findings. On occasions in the past, individuals with a disability have struggled with the traditional club so our investment in mobility-friendly putters makes the game of minigolf not only accessible but also a level playing field for all.”

Located on the sea front, Hastings Adventure Golf is home to three miniature golf courses, including a classic Arnold Palmer Crazy Golf course.

Playing in the World Crazy Golf Championships in Hastings
Playing in the World Crazy Golf Championships in Hastings

We've played the three courses at Hastings Adventure Golf countless times since our first visit on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour back in 2007.

Check out the Hastings Adventure Golf website for more information, prices and opening times.

Links:
- Hastings Adventure Golf website
- Hastings Adventure Golf on Facebook

Related blog posts:
- Hastings
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour

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Friday, February 03, 2017

GlowGolf Amsterdam

A look inside the GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam.


My brother and Charter Member of the Crazy World of Minigolf Tour Christopher was recently on a Stag Do in Amsterdam and ended up finding and playing the GlowGolf indoor minigolf course there.

GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
The course has a Time Travel theme

We're big fans of glow in the dark indoor minigolf courses and the 15-hole course looks brilliant and very well themed.

GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
The GlowGolf Amsterdam course looks great

GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
There's a miniature railway of sorts on the course

GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
Romanesque

GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
Here be dragons

GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
Under the sea

GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
Explosive!

Christopher tells me the competition for the Amsterdam Open Championship title was intense and while regular golfer Curtis Allen was leading for much of the contest he fluffed one hole to gift the lead to Rob Marson and Christopher. It ended going to the last hole and Rob picked up the win and 1 Euro in prize money by managing to get his ball in the side of the final hole that scored a 1, while Christopher's ball went the other way to score a 2.

Minigolf champion Rob Marson at the GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
Minigolf champion Rob Marson

Results of the GlowGolf Amsterdam Open Championship 2017 (15 holes, par 44)
1st Rob Marson 38
2nd Christopher Gottfried 39
3rd Curtis Allen 43
4th Russell Lewis 51

GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
The time machine hole

GlowGolf Amsterdam can be found at Prins Hendrikkade and shares the building with Grand Café Noah's Arq. Visit the GlowGolf Amsterdam website for more information on the Amsterdam course and their other locations across the Netherlands.

GlowGolf indoor minigolf course in Amsterdam
A nice touch to make the putters easier to use

Related blog posts:
- Crazy World of Minigolf Tour
- Indoor Minigolf courses
- Christopher Gottfried's minigolf player profile

Link:
- GlowGolf Amsterdam website

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