Hophurst Brewery, based in Hindley, has welcomed its first customers through the door of its new microbar after a long saga to gain its own watering hole. The Twisted Vine Ale House, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, is an intriguing blend of old and new, with a modern industrial theme and keg beers alongside no fewer than seven…
Source: Wigan CAMRA News
Author: manchestercamra
The Railway, Bromley Cross
Bromley Cross residents have launched a petition in an attempt to persuade Star Pubs and Bars (Heineken UK) to reduce rents on the Railway, Chapeltown Road.
The pub has been closed and boarded for over two years, and despite the owners stating they have plans for the venue no visible progress has been made.
More on the Railway can be found on the Bolton News website, and the petition can be found here.
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
Salford Branch Diary update
Wednesday 21st February:Branch Meeting,John Gilbert Worsley 7.30pm.
Wednesday 28th February:Leigh crawl,Spinning Jenny,Leigh 7.30pm. Plus two other pubs later.
Wednesday 7th March:Clifton Crawl,Robin Hood 7.30pm,Golden Lion 8pm,Newmarket Inn 8.30pm,Lord Nelson 9.15pm
Wednesday 14th March:Worsley crawl,Barton Arms Worsley 7.30pm,Bridgewater Worsley. 8.30pm.
Wednesday 21st March: Branch AGM, Kings Arms 7.30pm
Wednesday 28th March:Matchstick Man,Salford Quays 7.30pm then two others.
Wednesday 4th April:Stanley Arms Patricroft 7.30pm,Queens Arms Patricroft 9.30pm
Source: Salford Branch News
Salford GBG selection
Wednesday 14th February: GBG Selection,White Swan 7.30pm.
Source: Salford Branch News
Pub of the Season – Winter 2017/18 Awards Evening
On 18th January the Branch visited the Church Inn, Flixton to present the award for Pub of The Season for Winter 2017/18
Here is Lance collecting the award from George Elmslie the Branch’s Social Secretary.
Source: Trafford & Hulme
Leigh Ale Pictures
Source: South East Lancs Branch News
Leigh Ale Trail – Leaflet Download
Download the guide here LeighAle
Source: South East Lancs Branch News
Neil Richardson award
Wednesday 31st January: Neil Richardson award,Eagle Inn 7.30pm.
Source: Salford Branch News
Crescent,Salford
Source: Salford Branch News
Quarry Bank Timperley Damaged by Fire
On Saturday the 2nd December 2017 the Quarry Bank, Timperley was seriously damaged by a fire. According to “Altrincham Today” fire crews arrivde at 4.45 PM and were still there at 7.45PM. Its not currently known how serious the damage is, or when the pub will re-open.
Source: Trafford & Hulme