Dave McMahon

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Dave left school at the age of 30 with the odd O-level (like Ancient Icelandic) and a doctorate in something so obscure even he can’t remember what it’s about. He then joined the FCO. Dave has travelled to most European countries (including several that don’t exist any more, though he denies responsibility), as well as Bangladesh, Barbados, Thailand, St Vincent, UAE, Laos, and many more. Having managed to escape from London in 2001, Dave’s now resorted to taking unpaid leave to stave off the evil day of his return.

Five questions about the Netherlands – Quick Quiz answers

By Dave McMahon | Published: 30 April 2013

Answers to British Expat's Five questions about the Netherlands Quick Quiz
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Five questions about the Netherlands – Quick Quiz

By Dave McMahon | Published: 30 April 2013

Five questions about the Netherlands to mark the occasion of Queen Beatrix's last Koninginnedag (Queen's Day) and the investiture of her son as King Willem-Alexander on 30 April 2013.
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Maggie – to mourn or to mock?

By Dave McMahon | Published: 11 April 2013

Britain's longest-serving Prime Minister of the 20th century appears to be dividing the country as much in death as she did in life.
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Five questions about ale – Quick Quiz

By Dave McMahon | Published: 28 March 2013

None of your nasty fizzy yellow pasteurised stuff here - we're talking proper top-fermented ale, conditioned in the cask or bottle. Are you a serious drinker? Answer our questions and find out!
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Five questions about ale – Quick Quiz answers

By Dave McMahon | Published: 28 March 2013

We asked you five questions all about ale. Here are the answers!

Which of the following varietal names is the odd one out: Challenger, Fuggles, Goldings, Optic, Phoenix? Optic, which is a variety of barley suitable for malting for brewing and distilling purposes. The other four are all hops. Fuggles and Goldings are long-standing favourites among brewers; Challenger and Phoenix are newcomers. As of 2013, which is Britain’s most northerly brewery? The Valhalla Brewery, founded in December 1997 on Unst, the third largest and
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