Barry, the Landord of the Belgium Bar has contacted Trafford & Hulme Camra to say that Real Ale is now on offer again and there should be two handpumps operating from this week. If this is successfull he has promised to add more. In addition the range of UK “Craft” beers has been expanded.
He has also informed us that a discount will be available to CAMRA members.
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Flixton’s Fox & Hounds is under new management with Andy Flynn taking over in mid-March. Andy is a active CAMRA member who regularly enjoys a busman’s holiday serving and cellaring at CAMRA festivals, including at January’s Manchester Beer & Cider Festival. He is no stranger to the pub game either having been at the helm of the Bird i’th Hand in Hindley, Wigan for the last four years.
The new management immediately brought back cask ales and when we called a few days into Andy’s tenancy, two cask ales from Theakston’s were on offer – Atlantic Red and Vanilla Stout. The selection will rotate from the guest list provided by owners Star Inns – aka Heineken – so Heineken’s own Caledonian brewery will be likely to feature – with the aim of increasing the range available once a modest refurbishment project has been completed. There is a quiz on Monday evenings from 9 pm and weekends will feature live music karaoke on Friday nights & professional singers on Saturdays.
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Chorlton’s de Nada bar & restaurant has announced that it is closing it’s doors on 9th April. It was four years ago that co-owners Nigel & Sam decided to bring a taste of their favourite continent to this small bar at the north end of Manchester Road with Nigel adding his love of cask ales to the mix as well as a notable commitment to stocking real cider and perry at all times. Whether it was to enjoy their top-quality food or just to pop in for a quiet pint away from the hustle of some of the areas louder bars, de Nada brought something different to Chorlton that will be missed. Trafford & Hulme Camra wishes Nigel and Sam all the best for their future endeavours.
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Trafford & Hulme CAMRA celebrates its 40th (Ruby) Anniversary in 2017.
To commemorate this milestone, we are creating a new range of branch clothing with the branch 40th Anniversary logo embroidered in ruby coloured thread.
You have a choice of:
Hoodies & sweatshirts must be ordered in advance.
Prices will be confirmed after ordering but approximate prices will be:
| T-Shirt | Polo Shirt | Sweatshirt | Hoodie | Zipped hoodie |
| £4 | £6 | £9 | £13 | £16 |
All garments are available in Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL & 3XL (3XL in selected colours only)
All garments are available in: Black, Grey, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Sky Blue. Additional colours available can be selected from lists below the order form.
If you would like to place an order, please complete the form below. Payment will be collected on collection.
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On Saturday 25th February, Trafford & Hulme will visit the pubs of Chester for the first time inover two years.
Plan is to catch the 11.17 Northern Trains service from Manchester Piccadilly (Platform 12). Train calls at Stockport (11.26), Navigation Road (11.44) & Altrincham (11.46).
We arrive in Chester at 12.46
Pubs we aim to visit:
There are plenty of additional options on route as well.
Aim will be to return around 7.30
Click here for downloadable map
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As the year draws to a close we have two double presentation evenings.
Altrincham
First on Friday 9th December there are the presentations in Altrincham.
Between 8.00 and 9.00 the Cheshire Tap will be presented with the award for “Most Improved Pub”.
Then we amble across the road to the “Craftsman” where between 9.30 and 10.30 we will be presenting the award for “Best Newcomer”
Urmston
Then on Tuesday the 13th of December its off to Urmston.
Here we visit Prairie Schooner Taphouse between 7.30 & 8.30 when they will be presented with the “Best LocAle Pub” award,
Then a short trip to the Lord Nelson who are winners of the “Best Community Pub” who will receive their award between 9.00 and 10.00PM
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Getting Pubs listed as an Asset of Community Value is a key Campaign. The branch has been concentrating on pubs which could be “at risk”. The table below shows the current progress.
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Chorlton Challenge 2016
Friday 18th & Saturday 19th November 2018
The Chorlton Challenge is the annual survey of Chorlton’s 28 pubs and bars which serve cask ale – an increase of two on last year.
Spread over two days, the challenge is to visit all 28 pubs but if you can’t make the full weekend just drop in when you feel you can to support your local pubs. If you know the area then it may be a chance to visit pubs you don’t regularly go to.
All times approximate.
If lost call 07979 350863 or 07879 880972
Click here for map of pub locations
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