A small group of branch members braved the atrocious weather to attend the branch Club of the Year presentation at the Buxworth (or Bugsworth ) Social Club on Saturday the 21st of August
A couple of excellent beers were available on the day. Pictured is the club bar manager who was delighted to receive the award. The club allows non-members entrance and it is well worth the walk from either Whaley Bridge or Chinley. (ideally, on a nice day !)
Source: High Peak, Tameside & NE Cheshire News
The Buffet Bar at Stalybridge Station was the venue for a rare branch occasion when we presented the bar with a double award. One of these was a first for the branch as we presented the Buffet Bar with a certificate celebrating thirty years presence in the GBG.Not many pubs in the Uk can claim that !
Addtionally, we also presented the bar with our Cider Pub of the Year 2021 award.
Pictured are Phil Shaw and Lyndsey Walker the co-managers receiving the awards
Source: High Peak, Tameside & NE Cheshire News
On 2nd October we were finally able to present this award “properly” to Traders in Marple. Our pub of the season awards recognise not just good real ale, but pubs that have done that bit extra. In addition to three cask ales on handpump. Traders also has a selection of interesting Key-Keg real ales, keg beers and ciders.
Source: High Peak, Tameside & NE Cheshire News
Meet at 1.00pm at the Crown on Chapel Street, Chorley. Pubs to visit will include those listed below. It is always a good afternoon out in Chorley. Trains and buses run regularly from Bolton but please check on the times of the Christmas services for both train and bus.
Crown, 46-48 Chapel St., Chorley, PR7 1BW
The list of pubs we intend to visit is still being finalised. Details will be here soon.
Please contact Gill on social@bolton.camra.org.uk or 07967585670
Gill Smart
Social Secretary
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
As mentioned below,
Closely following on from our previous Pub of the Year, delayed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Branch is pleased to announce our 2021 Pub of the Year is the Cob and Coal, Tommyfield Market, Oldham.
The award was presented to Michelle and Chris Riley at a presentation on Saturday 24th July.
A very enthusiastic crowd of members of the local branch
of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) gathered in Oldham for their
first social event since Government restrictions were lifted. A visit to a
number of Oldham’s finest pubs was on the agenda, with the added bonus of the
opportunity to present the branch’s annual Pub of the Year Award to the
deserved winner, the Cob and Coal Tap in Oldham’s Tommyfield Market.
Presenting the framed certificate to landlady Michelle Riley,
Peter Alexander, Chairman of the Rochdale, Oldham and Bury branch remarked on
the pleasure of the occasion. The award itself, he continued, is voted for
by our discerning members and is against very tough competition. Peter
continued “The Cob and Coal Tap is a relatively new venture, and it is to
Michelle’s credit that the micropub has shot to the top of the affection of not
only local CAMRA members, but real ale and cider drinkers in Oldham and far
beyond. Our members voted overwhelmingly for the Cob and Coal and with
its fantastic range of well-kept real ales, a stunning array of
traditional ciders and the very warm welcome to guests, showing that putting
real ale and cider at the forefront of your offer, is not only great for CAMRA
members and other local drinkers, but a sound business decision.” He hoped
others would note and emphasised that the award should be seen as a challenge
to all pubs in the Branch area as something to aspire to.
The photo shows Michelle Riley and Branch Chairman Peter Alexander.
Source: Rochdale, Oldham & Bury Branch News
No need for trains and buses except the one that brings you into Bolton. Meet at the Hen and Chickens, at 12.30pm.
The following is a list of pubs to be visited on this social.
Hen and Chickens, 143 Deansgate, BL1 1EX, 5 changing cask
The Greyhound, 146 Deansgate, BL1 1BB, 3 changing cask
One for the Road, Bolton market, BL1 1TJ, 3 changing ales, closes at 5.30pm
Swan & Barristers, Bradshawgate, BL1 1EL, 4 changing cask
Old man and Scythe, 6-8 Churchgate, BL1 1HL, 2 changing cask plus cider
If your favourite isn’t on the list let me know and we can include on the next social.
If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670
Gill Smart, Social Secretary
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
The Horwich Beer Walk will begin at the Bank Top Ale House. Meeting at 1.00pm. The walk will continue by visiting the following pubs. Anyone not wanting the walk from the Ale House to the other pubs can catch the 125 bus which stops outside the Ale House. Any one that wants a diversion can walk to JR’s Ale House on Chorley New Road and meet up with us again later
Bank Top Ale House, 34 Church Street Horwich
JR’s Ale House, 176 Chorley New Road, BL6 5QW
Tap and Cork, 179 Lee Lane, BL6 7JD
Blackedge Brewery Bar, Hampson Street, BL6 7JH
The Crown, 1 Chorley New Road, BL6 7QJ
If you need more information email social@bolton.camra.org.uk or if you can’t make the start and want to catch up with us, please call Gill on 07967585670.
Gill Smart, Social Secretary
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
After being closed for a long time, and having received a sympathetic refurbishment which has preserved the original features the Railway in Broadheath has re-opened as an Irish themed pub
Inside has been cleaned and re-painted. The original seating has been retained and re-covered. Some missing arms have been wonderfully reproduced and replaced. The lounge has had the carpeting removed to reveal original oak parquet flooring. The fireplace is as was with the mirror and a real fire. There are now TVs for sport.
The kitchen has been replaced and food will be available soon. The toilets have been tiled and painted
Outside additional seating has been provided with six picnic tables and umbrellas along the side of the building.
Jerry the landlord says he plans is to have two Real Ales, one from Brakespears range and Marstons Pedigree.
So its good to have positive news about one of the branches oldest pubs, especially one thats on the Camra National Herritage Pubs list.
Source: Trafford & Hulme
Our first social since lockdown started last year. This time we are visiting Bolton to support our local pubs instead of going further afield. The plan is to meet at 12.00 at our first venue, The Vaults. Pubs to be visited are as follows:
Great Ale at The Vaults: Vaults Below Market Place, Bolton, BL1 2AL
The Greyhound: 146 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1BB
One for the Road: Stalls F14 to F15 Ashburner Street Lifestyle Hall, Bolton, BL1 1TJ
Northern Monkey: Nelson Square, Bolton, BL1 1AQ
Old Three Crowns: 14 Deansgate, Bolton, BL1 1BR
We can expect good quality cask ales from all pubs mentioned.
It would be good if we have an idea of the number of people joining the social. If you are planning to attend can you please either text me on 07967 585670 or drop me an email on social@bolton.camra.org.uk
Look forward to seeing you
Gill Smart
Social Secretary
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
The Pubs APPG is a group of MPs from across parliament, and our goal is to promote and campaign for the interests of pubs, landlords and the communities around these pubs both in Westminster and beyond.
Today, with the support of CAMRA, we’re launching an Inquiry.
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