coffee stop

A mellow nearly-autumn day here yesterday and we walked across the fields (aka Knowle Park) a round trip of 2 miles to have coffee at The Lapstone.

This pub was saved from the threat of demolition by the new owner, Russell, who has refurbished it not only as a dining pub, but also as a community hub offering a venue for groups such as Women's institute, Mother and Toddler and Singing for Folk with Dementia.

Last time I visited with a friend The Lapstone was hosting a Wake. It's so good to see such success locally.

When I was fortunate enough to meet Russell on a previous occasion and take his portrait, he told me to treat The Lapstone as my second home. I'm doing my best.


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[Diana]

A great shot of you and a wonderful story.

[Gillian Brown]

Looks a nice place.

[Babs]

Lovely selfie Hazel, you look so relaxed. It must be a calming place

[haskar]

Very pleasant place and a wonderful story.

[Joanne Diochon]

What a wonderful, cozy, looking place and you do look relaxed and at home there.

[Peter]

Lovely portrait and location Hazel:)

[wendy frost]

Great portrait of you Hazel. Looks very cosy and inviting and good to be able to walk there on a nice day.

[Pat Knowles]

What a brilliant idea & so well thought out! It must be so well used & a boon to everyone!

[Carole Sandford]

Lovely relaxed shot of you.

[Phil Howcroft]

nice selfie in warm light haze.

[Shutterbug]

That’s like pubs are supposed to be. Beautiful place to meet friends and enjoy a meal and a pint (half pint in my case). Looks like the new owner has done a great job. I love your smile.

[Julie Duncan]

Sweet selfie, Hazel!

[FBailey]

What a lovely second home to have!

[Pyrrhula]

Great selfie. ( and to see you.) Hope you life is become more in silent waters.

[Hazel]

@pyrrhula

Ferry, thankyou for kind wishes.

[bkb in the city]

Sounds like a lovely place