“Bray Air Display has dropped US defence and aerospace manufacturer Lockheed Martin as a sponsor for this year’s event over the company’s supply of arms support to Israel in the Gaza war.”
Just had the loveliest experience while getting my watch strap resized at Silver Phoenix in Bray. They’re a tiny, independent two-person jewellers – Jolita and Martin – and they took such care (Martin resized it three times and did a micro-adjustment and then undid it until we found the perfect fit).
In a world of faceless corporations you forget sometimes how lovely people can be.
So if you’re looking for jewellery, a watch, wallet or pen (or repairs/sizing/etc.), give them a shout and support a tiny local business that’s been going for five years now.
Went to Burger Boy the other day. Had just ordered when I saw a Trump cutout behind the counter. “Why do you have a cutout of Trump?” “Ah, our owner blah blah we also have a Biden hat blah blah…” “So is he a Trump supporter?” “Well, he’s 50/50… although he really loves RFK Jr.…”
Needless to say, no more burgers from Burger Boy for me.
If you’re looking for the best burger in Bray, by the way, and don’t want a side of fascism with it, check out Gimme Burger.
(The French toast is the best in town. Their beef brisket eggs benedict is to die for. And there are vegetarian/vegan options and they can make any dish vegetarian/vegan on request.)
Photo of a bar/restaurant with a sunset visible through the windows at the back. In the foreground is a cup of mulled wine and a partially-visible computer screen showing some failed PlayWright tests.