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Bolton CAMRA – Blackrod and Horwich Social – 18th June 2022
Continuing the Pub survey socials, we are visiting pubs in Blackrod and Horwich that are visited less often than some others. Please beer score when visiting these pubs. All are on the 575 bus (Arriva) route and can be covered by a system one day bus pass. The 575 from Bolton to Wigan runs every 20 minutes during the day. The social will start at JR’s Ale House at 1.00pm.
JR’s Ale House, 176, Chorley New Road, BL6 5QW, 5 changing ales
Leaving to catch the bus at either 1.57 or 2.17 bus to
Poacher, 1-3 Scot Lane, Blackrod, BL6 5SG One regular and one changing ale. Food available
Catching the bus back towards Horwich stop at
Rivington Pub and Grill, Station Road, Blackrod, BL6 5JF, 1 regular and 2 changing ales. Food available
Catching bus again to Horwich stop at Winter Hey Lane and walk up to
B33R@33, 33, Lee Lane, BL6 7AX, 2 changing ales, real cider
Tails & Ale, 141 Lee Lane, BL6 7AG. 3 changing ales
Tap & Cork, 179, Lee Lane, BL6 7JD. 2 changing ales
There is the choice of ending the social at either Blackedge Brewery Bar or the Crown (or both)
If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.
Gill Smart, Social Secretary
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
Save the Robinhood – Crowd Funder
A team of enthusiasts are looking to “Save The Robinhood” in Stretford which has been bought by property developers. They have launched a Crowd Fund
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-the-robinhood
to raise money to help us with all the necessary set up costs like surveyors, legal advice promotions so they can spread the word far and wide.
If you feel you can contribibute please do.
Source: Trafford & Hulme
Bolton CAMRA Branch – Stockport Social – Saturday 21st May 2022
Meet at Bolton Station in time to catch 12.10 train direct to Stockport arriving at 12.51 or meet at the Petersgate Tap at 13.00-13.15. The off-peak fare is £7.10 return. If using the bus to get to the station, there is a System One bus and train ticket for £8.20. Of course those who have a bus pass can use the train within Greater Manchester if they add train and tram to their card for £10.
Start at Petersgate Tap: 19a St Petersgate, SK1 1EB
Six changing cask beers. Cold pies from local butcher.
The next three are all in the Market Place a few doors apart.
Bakers Vaults: Market Place, SK1 1ES
Eight cask beers, five Robinson’s and three changing, usually from Titanic.
They let you bring in food from surrounding businesses.
Angel Inn: 20 Market Place, SK1 1EY
One regular cask beer, Beartown Angel Bitter and five changing beers.
Project 53: 22 Market Place, SK1 1EU
Owned by Mobberley Brewery.
Three of their own beers on cask. More choice on their keg wall.
Pizzas cooked on the premises.
The Crown: 154 Heaton Lane, SK4 1AR
Four regular beers include Brain’s Rev James, Marston’s 61 Deep, Ringwood Razorback and Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold. Changing beers typically include Brimstage Sandpiper and Trapper’s Hat. Food available
The Magnet: 51 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris, SK4 1HJ
Fourteen cask ales, three regulars and 11 changing.
If anyone is thinking of joining the group in Stockport please call for information about where we are; Gill 07967585670
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
Bolton CAMRA Social – Bolton and Farnworth Pub Survey – Saturday 23rd April 2022
Continuing with the Pub survey socials the April social will begin in Bolton town centre before getting the bus to Farnworth and then back to Bolton to finish off the day. There are many other pubs within the Bolton area that we will try to visit over the next year.
The group will meet at 13.00 at the Greyhound before visiting the Hen and Chickens. Walk to the Bus Station and catch the 36 bus to Farnworth (approx. every 12 minutes) to visit the Kings Arms. After visiting Farnworth catch bus back to Bolton to visit some more pubs for survey.
Greyhound, 146 Deansgate, BL1 1BB. 3 changing ales
Hen and Chickens, 143 Deansgate, BL1 1EX. 5 changing ales
Kings Arms Hotel, 2 Mossfield Road, Farnworth, BL4 0AB, Opens 2.30. 5 ales
Alma Inn, 152 – 154 Bradshawgate, BL2 1BA. 2 changing ales
Swan and Barristers, 7, Bradshawgate, BL1 1EL, 5 changing ales
Old Man and Scythe, 6-8 Churchgate, BL1 1HL. 3 changing ales
Old Three Crowns, 14 Deansgate, BL1 1BR. 1 regular Theakstons Old Peculiar, 2 changing
Northern Monkey has a York Brew take over with 6 keg lines the weekend of 22-24th if anyone wants to finish off the day with some keg.
If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.
Gill Smart, Social Secretary
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
Public Transport to Dunham
It’s never been easy to get to our rural pubs without a car. But it can be done with a little advance planning. We have the TransPennine Trail for walkers, horse rides and cyclists. We have the Bridgewater Canal if you’ve hired or can afford to buy a narrowboat. And we still have a few bus routes.
Recently though the long-standing Altrincham – Warrington bus route was diverted away from Dunham Massey and Dunham Woodhouses, leaving such fine pubs as the Axe & Cleaver, the Swan with Two Nicks, the Vine, the Rope & Anchor, and the Dunham Apple Barn even more isolated. The reasons are complex but centre on the low bridge where the canal crosses Woodhouse Lane (the B5160). The bridge hasn’t changed, nor it seems have the buses. But the safety margin between the height of the bus and the height of the bridge has been reviewed. The bridge is now signed as 9 feet high and the buses are officially 9 feet and 3 inches tall. They can’t pass under the bridge, and there’s nowhere convenient for them to turn, so they run via Partington instead.
But changes are in hand!
Firstly, two LocalLink (“dial a ride”) bus services have been extended to cover Dunham Massey – see https://tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/local-link and https://locallink-booking.tfgm.com/Registration.
Anyone can use them but you must register and book in advance, so it’s not suitable for spontaneous “looks like a nice day” trips. You can register for the Dunham Massey service – https://tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/local-link/area/dunhammassey – which also covers Lymm and Partington. Or for the Partington service – https://tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/local-link/area/partington – which to be honest seems to be exactly the same thing. You don’t need to live in Dunham Massey, or Partington, or Lymm; you can live on the Moon and still use this service.
The LocalLink buses take concession cards and Getmethere cards and System One cards and tickets, so no need to pay twice if you use two different bus routes. Or you can pay on the bus (provided you’ve booked). It’s a flat fare of £2.65 per journey, and yes, they do still take cash.
Secondly, the Greater Manchester Transport Committee has been discussing the problem of serving Dunham Massey and Dunham Woodhouse. They’re planning to support a new bus route numbered 280. It will run hourly during the day between Altrincham, Bowdon, Dunham Massey, Dunham Woodhouses, Warburton, Partington, Carrington, Ashton-on-Mersey and Sale. (And back again!)
Thirdly, Warrington bus CAT5A will be diverted slightly to serve the Rope & Anchor – but not the Vine. It will run from Warburton to Sinderland Road via the Dunham Road, then Henshall Lane, Red House Lane and Altrincham Crematorium. The CAT5 bus will continue to serve Partington.
The changes to the 280 and CAT5A routes should take effect at the end of April. The LocalLink buses will be revised at the same time. They will concentrate on providing a service in the early morning, the evening and on Sundays, when the 280 doesn’t run.
The new timetables will be on Transport for Greater Manchester’s website in April, at https://tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/service-changes.
Source: Trafford & Hulme
Pub of the Season Autumn 2021 – George Hotel, Hayfield
Our branch Pub of the Season for Autumn was presented to the George Hotel in Hayfield on Saturday 20th November. The comfortable and welcoming pub is in the centre of Hayfield village. On cold days there is a real fire in a magnificent old fashioned range to sit by and warm your cockles. A good variety of hand pulled beers from the Marston’s stable is available and walkers are welcome. All in all it’s a pub well deserving of the award and well worth a visit. The photograph shows Branch Chairman Ben Zwierink, right, presenting the award certificate to licensee Steve Nagy
Source: High Peak, Tameside & NE Cheshire News
Bolton CAMRA Social – Wigan Trip – Saturday 22nd January
Travel to Wigan by bus or train depending on which is easiest We will meet in Wigan Central at around 13.00 for a beer or two before visiting some, or all, of the pubs listed below. If catching the train from Bolton Station trains leave at 12.14 or 12.36 arriving 12.31 and 12.53 respectively (off peak return fare £5.90). Please check train times before leaving as some services are being cancelled due to lack of staff. Catch the 575 bus from Bolton at 11.30 (11.45) calling at the Crown, Horwich at 11.57 (12.12) arriving in Wigan at 12.33 (12.48) Later bus in brackets
Wigan Central, Arch No. 1 and 2, Queen Street, WN3 4DY. 6 changing ales
The Raven, 5 Wallgate, WN1 1LD. 4 changing ales; food available
Swan & Railway, 80 Wallgate, WN1 1BA, 7 handpumps with 4 changing beers
Sherringtons, 57 Kenyon Road, WN1 2DU. 6 changing ales; A short walk out of town but well worth a visit
Doc’s Alehouse, 85 Mesnes Street, WN1 1QJ (Formally Docs Symposium now under new ownership) 4 changing ales
There are plenty of other pubs in Wigan so this list is just suggestions. If your favourite is not on the list let us know on the day and we can visit. If you need any further details please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.
Gill Smart, Social Secretary
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
Pub of the Year 2020 Presentation to Malt Disley
On Saturday the 21st August we officially presented the branch Pub of the Year award 202 to Malt Disley in Disley. We could not have a proper presentation in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions.
Pictured is Ben, branch chair and Lauren Booth, the licensee from Malt Disley
Source: High Peak, Tameside & NE Cheshire News
Club of the Year 2020 – Buxworth War Memorial Club
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