I’m currently in room 301 in the Travelodge in Preston. I had the same room a couple of months ago, which is a bit weird. The view’s slightly different. Well, marginally.

My team are moaning a bit because I’ve been cost conscious in terms of accommodation. But we’re very central.

And very close to a pub of character.

With a nice old floor.

The Black Horse. There are others; most notable, the Olde Blue Bell. An old Sam Smith’s pub. It smells a little I admit, but it’s pretty unique.

(My old mate Rich introduced me to this pub)