Daniel Thwaites has been given the green light for its new headquarters. The company, based in Blackburn, is to build its new head office at Mellor Brook, some five miles away. The site, which will open in spring 2018, will include a heritage centre and a new £8 million brewery. Most of Thwaites brewing assets, including…
Source: Wigan CAMRA News
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Beeches Hotel closes suddenly
Administrators have been called in following last week’s mysterious closure of the Beeches Hotel in Standish. The popular hotel left customers in the dark after failing to open without warning last weekend. Plans for weddings, birthday parties and wakes were left in chaos, and customers were unable to get in touch with the venue’s management;…
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Pop-Up Pub at the Vaults
The Eagle and Child, Ramsbottom is currently undergoing refurbishment, and the pub has temporarily ‘moved’ to The Vaults at Bolton Market Place.
The pub has two changing real ales, and is open 10-11 Mon-Thu; 10-Midnight Fri & Sat; 10-11 Sun.
Full details and photos are available at Whatpub.
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
Fury as Griffin Hotel is put up for sale
A Wigan landlord has vented his frustration at being told his pub would be put up for sale by its owners. Ian Williams was suddenly informed earlier this week by The Griffin Hotel’s owners, Admiral Taverns, that the town centre pub would be put on the market. It is believed that Admiral Taverns plans to sell…
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Pie launched from Wigan pub
If you walked past the Fifteens at The Fox pub in Roby Mill, Wigan at around 10.30am on December 15th 2016, you may have seen a group of men in white lab coats stood in the car park, watching a pie sail into space. In what has been described as ‘a monumental day for Wigan’,…
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From scoring tries to making pints
Nathan McAvoy may be a name remembered by quite a few Wigan rugby league fans. He played one season at Wigan Warriors (in 2006, scoring 5 tries) and is an England international gaining his caps whilst at Salford City Reds and Bradford Bulls. Nathan originated in Salford, from a large family and had six brothers…
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Wily Fox pick up their first award
Wily Fox Brewery from Wigan are still a relatively ‘new kid on the block’ but it’s not taken long for them to get into their stride and pick up their first award. On October 17th, the were presented with the ‘ Landlords Choice – Brewery of the Year’ award by Gary Wright, licensee of the…
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Cider tasting event at Wigan Central
As CAMRA’s Cider Month draws to a close at the end of October, it doesn’t mean that drinking real cider and perry has to stop there. In fact, there is a very good reason for it to continue as Wigan Central are holding a cider tasting event on Thursday, November 10th from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.…
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The Flag Inn Beer Festival
The Flag Inn, Bromley Cross, will be holding a beer festival this month.
The event will run from 27 – 30 October, featuring 16 cask ales over the duration of the festival.
Breweries include: Weetwood, Bank Top, Kirby Lonsdale, Saltaire, Partners , Salamander
and Phoenix. There is a 25p discount for card-carrying CAMRA members.
Live music on Saturday, and food available every day until 9pm.
Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News
Chris and June Docherty acknowledged for their commitment to real ale
For the past 30 years, Chris and June Docherty have been running renowned pubs and clubs in and around Wigan with the emphasis on real ales. In recognition of this dedication, Wigan CAMRA were proud to present them with their ‘Commitment to Real Ale’ award on 18th October 2016. Fittingly, they were also invited to formally open the 30th…
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