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Bolton pubs need financial help to survive local lockdown closures

Commenting on the Government’s decision to close pubs in Bolton as part of local lockdown measures, CAMRA’s National Chairman Nik Antona said:

“Many pubs have struggled to re-open this summer, having invested their dwindling reserves to do so safely and securely in line with COVID-safe guidance. A second shutdown in Bolton is a devastating blow for these pubs and local people’s livelihoods.

“Given the significant impact a second shutdown would have on the industry, the Government must introduce a new financial support package and extend the furlough scheme for pubs that are forced to close in local lockdowns. This is the only way to avoid permanent closures and further job losses.

“Pub companies must also immediately cancel rent for tied pub tenants in Bolton. Tenants shouldn’t be forced to pay rent if they have no turnover.

“CAMRA continues to encourage people to use pubs in safe and responsible way. While people in Bolton are unable to enjoy a pub pint with friends and family at the moment, they can still show support for their local pub by using takeaway or delivery services.”

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Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Campaigning – Small Brewers’ Relief

The Government recently announced a review of Small Brewers’ Relief (SBR). This is a scheme which allows small breweries, producing less than 5,000HL a year, to pay a lower rate of duty (50%). SBR has been instrumental in helping many small breweries to establish, compete and flourish. The announcement has already proposed the reduction of the SBR threshold to 2,100HL. This will result in large increases in costs for many breweries, many of them familiar names.

In a letter to Kemi Badenoch MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, CAMRA joined calls for the Government to rethink its plans to remove SBR from the smallest brewers to allow larger brewers to pay less, and to publish more information about any other proposed changes as soon as possible.

You can help support small brewers by signing the petition to reverse the change at https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334066

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Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Pubs. Pints. People.

The Campaign for Real Ale’s new podcast Pubs. Pints. People. brings you interesting stories each week about the world of beer, cider and pubs. Tune in every Tuesday with hosts Katie Wiles, Ant Fiorillo and Matt Bundy as they chat to special guests and learn about beer writing, brewing jobs, cider making and more. Each episode includes a ‘dive’ into CAMRA’s 50 year archive and a beer and food recipe, courtesy of food editor Sue Nowak. Click here for the link to listen to the Podcasts.

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Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Pulling Together

It’s great that most of our local pubs and clubs are open again. If you can go out to support them, this is more important than ever. If you’re not ready to go back you can find local real ale, cider and perry for takeaway and delivery through WhatPub or visit camra.org.uk/pullingtogether/.

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Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Your beer is under threat….

Your local beer is under threat.

The Government is set to increase the tax paid by some small independent breweries in the UK. This could lead to brewery closures, and less choice at the bar for you.

CAMRA has joined calls for the Government to think again – we need your help to persuade them that this is bad for UK brewing and bad for consumers.

Take action to protect your choice at the bar, small breweries, and the beers they make:

Sign the petition on the parliament.uk website

To learn more visit www.camra.org.uk/sbr

Changes to Small Brewers Relief

There over 50 small breweries in our LocalAle scheme who benifit from the Small Brewers Relief Scheme making it vital to a thriving beer market and consumer choice. Changes proposed by the government could see support removed from some of the smallest brewers. CAMRA is calling on the government to publish the full details of their proposals and ensure that no brewer loses relief they currently receive. You can help support small brewers by signing the petition at:-

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/334066

Source: Trafford & Hulme

Covid-19 – Pub and Club Status

Whilst the situation is still evolving this page will list all pubs which are “Open” or offering additional services such takeaway food.

If you find any errors please tell us about it using the “Pub News” drop-down on the Contact Form or by e-mailing whatpub (at) thcamra.org.uk

Batch Bottlestore Altrincham	Opening 12 -4pm Every Saturday for takeouts only. Maximum 2 customers in store at one time. 2 in at a time – Hand sanitizer & disposable gloves available	Read More
Belgian Bar Altrincham	Full delivery service, featuring food and top selected beers! Delivery within 5km Delivery available Tuesday – Thursday 4 – 10pm Friday & Saturday 4 – 11pm Sunday 12 – 9pm	Read More
Cheshire Tap Altrincham	Local delivery service, weekends only. Simply call 01619297810 and place your order for delivery. See Facebook for price list. All NHS Staff purchases at cost price (with valid ID).	Read More
Jack In The Box Altrincham	Open as a market stall in Altrincham Market Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8am – 1pm 4 packs of cans and bag in box cask beer. Delivery to addresses within the M60 Thursdays and Saturdays from 1.30pm. delivery with 5 miles of Altrincham on Fridays. Order before 1pm for same day delivery. 5, 10 and 20 litre Cask to Box Beers from Blackjack and guest breweries, 3 litre pouches and 20 litre bag-in-box of Hallets cider. Limited selections of bottled lagers. Rigorous social distancing measures in place. Big on sanitiser. Beer to your door step. Knock Knock. Step well back. Smile and wave.	Read More
Old Market Tavern Altrincham	Re-opening 12 noon on Saturday 4th July All customers will need to register their contact details with us when visiting the pub (details to be kept for 21 days), to assist with the NHS Track & Trace system. Table service ONLY throughout the pub & at benches out front. Strictly NO standing at the bar Tables will be assigned on a 1st come 1st served basis. There will be dedicated entry & exit doors so please keep an eye out for signage & floor stickers to adhere to safe distancing. Sadly there will currently be no live bands or other entertainment Card payments are preferred to minimise contact & risk for yourselves & staff. All points of contact will be regularly cleaned and we will have hand sanitiser by the bucketful & ask that you please use it regularly. Well behaved dogs on leads are still welcome with their humans. Water & cool areas will be available for those puppers who have been scratching at the door for 3 months. *Finally* Please be patient & respect our staff & the rules we have to implement for their safety & yours. We are as excited as you to be opening, but anyone getting overly giddy or not respecting them will be politely asked to leave & not return until normal service is resumed. Cheers all Jo & Kev	Read More
Stubborn Mule Brewery Altrincham	Limited on-line ordering and Delivery Service – Limited delivery days. All deliveries will be completed Tues/Friday until further notice and will be FREE to addresses within 3 miles of the brewery – No delivery beyond this. – Payment ONLY ONLINE via Website shop. – I’ll arrive with your delivery, will leave it on the doorstep – or an appropriate spot – and will call/text to confirm this. – Enjoy your beer.	Read More
Old Plough Ashton on Mersey	Reopening 4th July	Read More
Stamford Bowdon	Takeaways service timings:- Monday – Friday 4pm – 8pm and Saturday – Sunday 12noon – 8pm. Place your order and pay over the phone on 0161 929 1221 from 11am Draught beer will also be able to be purchased to take away as part of your order.	Read More
Laundrette Chorlon-cum-Hardy	Reopening 4th July focusing on outdoor space	Read More
Beech Road Tap House Chorlton	Open for take out only from 12-6pm Wed-Sun. Reopening for drink in from 4th July.	Read More
Beagle Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	For the first time EVER you can order food (& pints!) via our app. Select a time slot, add your mains, snacks and pints to your basket and then at your chosen time, stroll on down to pick it up (we have social distancing measures aplenty). You can pre-book your time slot until 9pm tonight, and it’ll be ready for you when you arrive. Takeaway £3 pints of Beagle Pale/Lager, £4.40 Pomona – House IPA, and plenty of other choice kegs available. No minimum order, pay via the app. Easy. – Head to our app to make your order: search Common and Co on the app store to find it.	Read More
Beer House Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	Opening from 4th July. Table service. Booking recommended. Call: 0161 881 9206 (9am-5pm) to book.	Read More
Bowling Green Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	Opening the bar on Monday 6th & Accommodation from 4th July	Read More
Brewski Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	Offering click and collect food ordering on selected weekends (Thursday to Saturday). Check facebook to find out when service is running.	Read More
Duffy’s Bar Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	Reopening 6th July at 1pm	Read More
Electrik Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	Pizza Project is making a big comeback! We’ll be serving our delicious crispy, handmade pizzas topped with all manor of tasty delights Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings from 5:30pm. All you have to do is drop in and see us or call 0161 881 3315 to place your order	Read More
Font Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	Reopening on 4th July	Read More
Henry C Chorlton-cum-Hardy	A range of cocktails, beer and wine to takeaway. Open 4pm – 7pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for collection and takeaway. Reopening 9th July & accepting bookings now. www.wearehenryc.com to book a table https://www.facebook.com/wearehenryc/	Read More
Man Bites Frog Chorlton-cum-Hardy	Takeaway and delivery of food Weds-Sunday including Sunday roasts. Preorders only on on 07440710732 or via Facebook. See Facebook for menu:. Reopening from 4th July (Saturday from 10am and Sunday from 12)	Read More
Mary & Archie Chorlton-cum-Hardy	Open for takeout food & drink. Thursday to Sunday 11am-9pm Click and collect or visit and order. Reopening on Saturday 4th July with measures in place for protection of customers and staff.	Read More
Proof Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	Delivery of cocktails Friday and Saturday. To order and find out more click: bit.ly/proofcocktaildelivery Getting things ready to welcome you back on 10th July & make sure everything’s done in the safest way possible.	Read More
Royal Oak Hotel Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	We’re now open for takeaway! Place your orders via the Deliveroo app, the Greene King app, or by calling us on 0161 860 7438 We hope you’ve missed us as much as we’ve missed you. We are back and are now offering takeaway for you to enjoy your favourite pub classics at home. We’ve worked hard to put additional safety measures in place to make sure you and our team are safe. We look forward to seeing you!	Read More
Sedge Lynn Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	Reopening 4th July	Read More
Spoon Inn Chorlton-cum-Hardy	Open from 4th July with new food and much more We will be doing food in the evenings (aswell as the usual breakfast and lunch hours) from Thursday – Sunday for all you hungry spooners.	Read More
Strange Brew Chorlton-Cum-Hardy	Reopening 4th July. Bookings for booths available via facebook from Monday 29th June.	Read More
Dunham Cider Press Dunham Massey	Local delivery up to 10 miles (larger orders to 20 miles) Order by email or phone (Email: dunhampresscider@gmail.com Tel: 07889 177334) Payment by BACs or Card prior to delivery	Read More
Old Abbey Taphouse Greenheys	Food and Drink, including some beers in 2 and 4 pint containers available for home delivery via Uber Eats	Read More
Artisan Ales Sale	Deliveries available on request. Email hello@artisanales.org for stock list and more information	Read More
Longford Tap Stretford	Back open Saturday 4th July from 12 midday!	Read More
Quarry Bank Inn Timperley	Reopening 4th July	Read More
Assembly Urmston	Growler fill delivery service. Browse tap list on website then email your order over to theassemblymcr@gmail.com Fill out growler pick up on form website. Payment link sent by text. Orders received before 4pm will be delivered same day – orders received after will be sent out the following day. Future bar vouchers via Crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theassembly-coronavirus-support	Read More
Brew Chimp Urmston	Food from Dock Off Food Co and beer delivery. Open 4pm to 9pm on the Shocal app. Live music Tuesday evenings and virtual pub quiz Wednesdays via Facebook Live.	Read More
Prairie Schooner Taphouse Urmston	Beer and cider in bottles & cans only including cider from Hogan’s, Moss Cider and Dunkertons. Collection by appointment between 12-5pm Tue-Sat, or Tue-Sat home delivery 3 miles around Urmston with £25 minimum spend. See web site for details.	Read More
Steamhouse Urmston	Full English breakfast and Sunday lunches available for collection or delivery via the Shocal app. https://www.shocal.org/	Read More
Hillary Step Whalley Range	Open for take outs Friday 4-8/Saturday 2-6, Growler fills from keg (& possibly cask, please check) plus bottles/cans Live music continuing via live stream, see Facebook for details	Read More

Source: Trafford & Hulme

Covid-19 – Pub and Club Status – Updated for Tier 3

**** Update **** 24-Oct-2020 ***

Greater Manchester is now in Tier 3 and licenced premised are only able to serve alcohol as an accompaniment to a substantial meal.

Our Pubs have reacted to this in different ways. Some pubs, even those with substantial food offerings have closed or switched to off-sales only, whilst others where previously only light snacks where available now offer substantial meals.

Be aware that pubs and clubs are operating under strict rules. You may be required to leave contact details and confirm that all of a group are part of the same bubble. Booking may be required and is often recommended as establishments are operating at reduced capacity. The “Read More” link may have more information but again please check.

If you find any errors please tell us about it using the “Pub News” drop-down on the Contact Form or by e-mailing whatpub (at) thcamra.org.uk

For details for the whole of Greater Manchester see https://greatermanchester.camra.org.uk/pulling-together/#pubs

Clicking on the Name will take you to the establishment’s entry on “Whatpub”.

Source: Trafford & Hulme

New Brew2You APP

CAMRA has launched the “Brew2You” APP for Apple and Google Android devices

https://brew2you.co.uk/

Brew2You was created by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) to support pubs and breweries during a time where trade is low and to help reduce wastage of beer.

The APP is a one stop shop allowing you to search, order and pay for ale in one place

Our aim is to bring people and great beer from great local businesses together.

Source: Trafford & Hulme

Representatives needed for Flixton Neighbourhood Forum

A neighbourhood plan is being prepared for the Flixton area https://www.trafford.gov.uk/planning/strategic-planning/Development-Plan/neighbourhood-planning.aspx This link enables access to information on the boundary of the designated and the rationale for the plan.

A neighbourhood plan is prepared by local people to influence future planning decisions. Once approved, it is taken account by the local planning authority when making decisions on planning applications. The key issue to be addressed in this plan will be the allocation of land for housing development and its impact on the greenbelt. However, a key concern for CAMRA will be any policies that support or detract from the provision of local facilities, including pubs. Certainly any proposals to see pubs and/or pub car parks allocated for housing redevelopment need to be strongly resisted.

Altrincham already has an approved neighbourhood plan for Altrincham town centre. This sets out a future vision for the area, as well as including policies that support the provision of local facilities, including public houses. Tim Field, Trafford & Hulme’s pub protection officer was able to join the forum set up to prepare this plan but will be unable to play a similar role in preparing the Flixton plan as membership is restricted to local residents and/or those working in the designated area (which includes Trafford General Hospital).

If any Trafford & Hulme CAMRA Branch members living or working in the area would be willing to become a representative on the Flixton neighbourhood Forum, Tim would be willing to provide advice and support for you in that role. Please let me know as soon as possible as to whether you would be interested in joining the forum and we can approach its convenor, Paul Ashworth.

Regards

George Elmslie – Branch Chair

enquiries (at) thcamra.org.uk

Source: Trafford & Hulme