B&Bs Newsletter - 20 Jan 2026

rob72401
Jan 23
3 min read

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

I love this time of year. Christmas has passed, leaving only discarded trees on street corners as gentle reminders. The days are quietly lengthening—slowly, steadily—bringing welcome light back into our mornings and evenings. But there's something special about this particular moment: a stoic calm settles over winter, giving us space to process, to regenerate, to prepare ourselves for spring's eventual arrival.

Now is the time to take stock. To think deeply. To enjoy unhurried time with family and friends, and to count our blessings. Yes, there are challenges on the horizon—there always are—but we have each other. We live in a beautiful part of the world, rich with excitement and opportunity. And together, we'll move forward.

Speaking of opportunities—last night I caught John R Miller at The Lexington, and what an experience. Critics have praised his "startlingly original" songwriting and described him as a master of vivid, working-class storytelling with a voice that carries the weight of Appalachian tradition. Start with "Borrowed Time" if you're new to his work—it's a perfect introduction.

Equally thrilling was discovering the support act: Susannah Clegg, a singer-songwriter from North West England who absolutely knocked me sideways. Her stunning cover of Sierra Ferrell's "At the End of the Rainbow" alone is worth the price of admission. Her talent deserves a far wider audience.

Find them both on Apple Music and Spotify—perfect companions for these quiet winter evenings.

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🔥 Exciting News: Barnaby & Boos Supper Clubs! 🍴

We’re so excited to be launching our very first weekly supper club at the end of Jan! 🎉 The first one will feature Easy E's BBQ 🌶️🍖, full of bold Indian flavours and good vibes. These evenings are all about sharing amazing food, meeting new people, and having a relaxed, fun night out.

Fancy being part of the magic? ✨ We’re looking for enthusiastic hosts! If you’d like to run a supper club with us, or know someone who would, we’d love to hear from you 🫶.

Stay tuned for booking info in the next few days - there’s plenty of delicious nights to come! 🍽️💛

☕ January Guest Retail Coffee Spotlight: Volcano Coffee Works 🌋

This month, Barnaby & Boos welcomes Volcano Coffee Works’ Rise Up Blend - a bold, dark-roasted coffee with notes of raspberry candy 🍓, orange rind 🍊 and milk chocolate 🍫.

Sourced from Brazil 🇧🇷 and the Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩, this blend supports the Rebuild Women’s Hopecooperative on Idjwi Island, empowering over 15,000 women through education, healthcare and economic opportunity 💛.

Best enjoyed as a rich espresso or with milk for a creamy finish 🥛Perfect pairing: Eton Mess 🍰

Sustainably packaged - no plastic seals 🌍

WHAT'S ON🌿 Rose Walk Rewilding Day 🐾

Citizen Zoo invites the community to join a conservation and rewilding day at Rose Walk Local Nature Reserve on the River Hogsmill in Berrylands. Following the successful reintroduction of 42 water voles at the restored Chamber Meads site in August 2025, this event continues efforts to enhance habitats for water voles and other local wildlife 🦦🌱.

The session takes place on Wednesday 21 January 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, and is free to attend. Volunteers can help make a real difference to the reserve.

Full details and free spaces are available on Eventbrite.