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.
Whilst out on the Brooklands Crawl, one of the cohort was approached by a man who asked “Are you the beer lady’?
His name is Dave Biss and he is taking over the Robinsons House, The Railway in Sale on 23rd March. His last position was Steward of the United Services Club in Sale and before that he worked at the Old Market Tavern in Altrincham. He has been in the trade for 10 years now.
Robinsons have told him that the pub has had issues over the past couple of years so he has to build the trade back up. Indeed, when he went to view it before he took it on there was no cask ale available as no one had ordered any.
He is up for the challenge and is looking forward to welcoming CAMRA members.
Trafford wish him well in this new venture and hope that he will soon have some Cask Ale conditioned for use to enjoy!
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.
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.
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:
T-shirts
Polo shirts
Sweatshirts
Hooded Sweatshirts (Hoodies)
Zipped hoodies
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.
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:
Kash Taprooms, 121 Brook St, CH1 3DU
The Goat & Munch, 52 Garden Ln, CH1 4EW
Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Raymond St, CH1 4EZ
The Architect, 54 Nicholas St, CH1 2NX
Commonhall St. Social, 10 Commonhall St, CH1 2BJ
Brewhouse & Kitchen, Love St, CH1 1QY, UK
The Cornerhouse, 4-8 City Rd, CH1 3AE
The Cellar, 19-21 City Rd, City Centre, CH1 3AE
There are plenty of additional options on route as well.
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.
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