Harewood Green Energy on Andover Sound

I'm very happy to report that Andover Sound has written up the brief interview that I did with their journalist Mary Philips back in February that cold, cold morning of the Longparish Second Sunday of the Month Run.

When you read it please bear in mind I'd just raced 3 miles around the village, then jogged across the cricket pitch carrying a 20KG bag of briquettes, so was probably not in full possession of my faculties. At least in the transcript you can't hear me puffing and panting.

Mary has been doing a series of articles on villages around Andover. I don't know when they will be broadcast, but as soon as I do I'll circulate them via this blog, since they may be of interest to the mainly local readership.

All the best,

Martin.

Briquettes, Crumpets and Rugby!

Possibly a last blast of the cold weather, or is it the beginning of the barbecue season?

Winchester RFC's Under 14s provided hospitality for a visiting Ruislip squad today. Although Spring is definitely on the way there was still a distinct nip in the air so freshly toasted crumpets cooked over Hotmax briquettes were warmly welcomed by all those not watching their waistlines - or in fact including those watching their waistlines, if only from a distance.

Unfortunately the visiting team weren't able to fit any bags of Hotmax on the coach home, but the Home side took full advantage. At the end of the session it was honours-even with Winchester winning the first game and Ruislip the second one.

You may be wondering what a wheelie-bin is doing in the second photo. I'm glad you asked: there's an interesting (well, slightly interesting - if you live in Test Valley) story behind this, which will follow in a future update.

All the best,

Martin Lampard.

New shops stocking Hotmax from Harewood

I'm pleased to say that we now have a further 3 shops stocking Hotmax briquettes from Harewood Green Energy: South Wonston, Abbott's Ann and Clatford Stores bringing the total to 7.

I have to admit that I've developed a whole new perspective to weather forecasts since I started this business. The recent cold snap has seen people examining their wood stores and coming up empty in many cases - not to mention that Hotmax's burning characteristics mean that it can really pep up a fire that might be struggling with damp wood from the bottom of the pile - even a nice dense oak log can do with a bit of help when it's -4 degrees outside. Long live Winter!