Thursday 20th August 2026 From my default position in Manchester Piccalilli station, leaning over the balcony squinting at train times having just bought posh snacks in M&S, I am forced to reflect that 2025/26 hasn't been a vintage year for Cheshire BRAPA. After an excellent 2024/25, I'd basically forgotten that the county existed. It isn't always the most appealing. In parts, a snooty snothole WAG orientated shellacy french-tip-manicure-wipe-away-the residue dining pub of