Category: Bolton Branch News

A Local Branch Social will be organised every month in addition to the regular Branch Socials. The local social will be a visit to two or three pubs in and around Bolton to show Branch support.

The start of this local social has been moved forward to 12.00 to avoid clashing with the World Cup match at 3.00pm. There will be chance to have a beer or two or three before heading home to watch the football at home or your local pub.

Meet at 12.00 at One for the Road in the food court at Bolton Market.

One for the Road, 2 changing beers

Greyhound, 146 Deansgate, BL1 1BB. 3 changing beers

Hen and Chickens, 143 Deansgate, BL1 1EX. 5 changing beers

Old Three Crowns, 14 Deansgate, BL1 1BR. 2 changing, 1 regular Theakston Old Peculiar

It is important that we support our local pubs and be seen to support them. Therefore, if you have a CAMRA t-shirt or polo shirt please wear it if you can.

Any of the above pubs that we don’t visit will be added to the next month’s local social

If you need information on the day please contact Gill on 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Trains from Bolton 12:10 (alight Deansgate) or 12:22 (alight Oxford Road) or 12.54 (alight Deansgate). Then follow the suggested route on foot with approx walking times in brackets.  (Please check train times before travel)

Meet 1.00-1.30pm at  Britons Protection, 50 Great Bridgewater St. M1 5LE (Historic Pub Interior) (walk 5 mins from Deansgate or 10 mins from Oxford Rd)

Society (Vocation & Co), 101 Barbirolli Square, M2 3BD (Lots of food available) (3 mins walk)

City Arms, 46-48 Kennedy St. M2 4BQ(Historic Pub Interior) (8 mins walk)

Grey Horse, 80Portland St. M14QX (CAMRA Discount) (5 mins walk)

Molly House, 26 Richmond St. M1 3NB (Food available, CAMRA Discount) (5 mins walk)

Bundobust Brewery, 61-69 Oxford Road, M1 6EJ (Food available) (7 mins walk)

Lass o’Gowrie, 36 Charles St. M1 7DB (CAMRA Discount) (5mins walk)

Back to Oxford Road station (allow for a 10 minute walk)

If you need information on the day please contact me, Gill on 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Trains to Hebden Bridge run frequently (unless on strike). There is no strike mentioned for 15 October so everything should be OK to travel. Here are just a couple of trains to give you an idea on cost.

Catch the 11.10 train from Bolton Station and changing at Salford Crescent or Victoria will see you arrive in Hebden Bridge at 12.14. The later train leaves Bolton at 11.26, change at Victoria and arrive at Hebden Bridge at 12.48. The return ticket is £22.20.

However, if you buy split tickets; Bolton to Rochdale (£7.10) and Rochdale to Hebden Bridge (£6.20) it is much cheaper. Cheaper still if you have a GM bus pass with train added.

Possible pubs to visit. It is sometime since I visited Hebden Bridge and any who have visited recently may have some better suggestions. Please let the group know if there is something really good, I’ve missed out.

Vocation & Co. 10 New Road, HX7 8AD. Vocations first tap. 4 cask ales and good selection of keg. Food available.

Albert, Albert St., HX7 8AH. 6 changing cask

Nightjar, New Road, HX7 8AD, 3 changing cask

Pub, 3 The Courtyard, HX7 *EX, 6 changing cask. 1 dark beer always available. Food can be brought in from the adjacent pizzeria

Shoulder of Mutton, Bridge Gate, HX7 8EX, 4 regular beers and 2 changing. Lunchtime food is available.

If you need information on the day please contact me, Gill on 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Torrside Brewery Tap is open from 12.00-20.00. There are two stations at New Mills. Travelling to New Mills Central is £13.00 with a 15-minute walk to the brewery. New Mill Newtown is nearer but costs £16.50. However, split tickets can save money. There are regular trains to New Mills and Northern are running an offer of a limited number of £1 tickets but they will soon go. Normal prices of a split ticket from Bolton to New Mills Newtown.

An example is catching the 10.22 from Bolton station to Stockport arriving at 11.01 costing £7.10 but those with a bus pas which includes the train can do this for nothing. Catch the 11.08 from Stockport to New Mills Newtown arriving at 11.39 at the cost of £6.00

The suggestion is that people make their own arrangements for the train and meet after 12.00 at the Brewery Tap.

I won’t be going but if you need information on the day please contact me, Gill on 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Meet outside Blackedge Brewery Bar at 1.30 pm for the walk, which will take in The Rivington (aka Bowling Club) and the Rivvy Brewery Tap. Those wanting to catch the 575A bus can catch it at 1.52  at The Crown/Lee Lane stop, and get off either at The Rivington or the entrance to Home Farm (they have to inform the driver ahead of ringing the bell). The last bus back can be hailed from the Home Farm entrance on Horrobim Lane at around 5pm. People can alight at The Crown, Sainsbury’s, Horwich Leisure Centre, The Beehive, Horwich Parkway, or stops in between. During the afternoon Rivington Brewery Tap will receive Central Lancashire Pub of the Year.

If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.

Gill Smart, Social Secretary

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

As part of Bolton Beer & Cider Week, we are visiting pubs in Harwood that are often visited less than some others. Please beer score when visiting these pubs.

Meet at Bolton Bus Station to catch the 507 bus at 12.40 arriving at Harwood at Lea Gate shopping centre. There is a 10-minute walk to the first pub The Grey Mare.

Grey Mare, 154 Tottington Road, BL2 4DA. 1 regular and 1 changing cask ale. Food available

Seven Stars,157 Lea Gate, BL2 4BQ, 1 regular, 1 changing

House without a Name, 75 Lea Gate, BL2 3ET

Nook & Cranny Tap House, 12 Gate Fold, BL2 3HN, 3 changing ales

If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.

Gill Smart, Social Secretary

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

The latest update from your CAMRA Branch Next Meeting  A quick reminder that the next Branch meeting is this Thursday 9th June at Spinning Mule, Bolton. The Branch has chosen some beers to be on the bar for the evening. Future dates can be found here.     Socials Our next social event is Saturday 18th June.  We are visiting some of the pubs of Blackrod and Horwich.  Meet at 1pm at JR’s Ale House in Horwich.  Full details are on the social pages Summer Pub of the Season The Branch meeting is your last chance to vote for Summer Pub of the Season 2022. Voting remains open online until midnight on Wednesday 8th June.  The shortlist is Brewery Tap, Westhoughton Kings Head, Deane Masons Arms, Egerton Mosley Arms, Breightmet Best wishes Graham Walsh Bolton CAMRA Branch Chair

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Continuing the Pub survey socials, we are visiting pubs in Blackrod and Horwich that are visited less often than some others. Please beer score when visiting these pubs. All are on the 575 bus (Arriva) route and can be covered by a system one day bus pass.  The 575 from Bolton to Wigan runs every 20 minutes during the day. The social will start at JR’s Ale House at 1.00pm.

JR’s Ale House, 176, Chorley New Road, BL6 5QW, 5 changing ales

Leaving to catch the bus at either 1.57 or 2.17 bus to

Poacher, 1-3 Scot Lane, Blackrod, BL6 5SG One regular and one changing ale. Food available

Catching the bus back towards Horwich stop at

Rivington Pub and Grill, Station Road, Blackrod, BL6 5JF, 1 regular and 2 changing ales. Food available

Catching bus again to Horwich stop at Winter Hey Lane and walk up to

B33R@33, 33, Lee Lane, BL6 7AX, 2 changing ales, real cider

Tails & Ale, 141 Lee Lane, BL6 7AG. 3 changing ales

Tap & Cork, 179, Lee Lane, BL6 7JD. 2 changing ales

There is the choice of ending the social at either Blackedge Brewery Bar or the Crown (or both)

If you need any further details, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670. If you arrive after the start of the social, please contact Gill to find out where the group are at that time.

Gill Smart, Social Secretary

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Meet at Bolton Station in time to catch 12.10 train direct to Stockport arriving at 12.51 or meet at the Petersgate Tap at 13.00-13.15. The off-peak fare is £7.10 return. If using the bus to get to the station, there is a System One bus and train ticket for £8.20. Of course those who have a bus pass can use the train within Greater Manchester if they add train and tram to their card for £10.

Start at  Petersgate Tap: 19a St Petersgate, SK1 1EB

Six changing cask beers. Cold pies from local butcher.

The next three are all in the Market Place a few doors apart.

Bakers Vaults: Market Place, SK1 1ES

Eight cask beers, five Robinson’s and three changing, usually from Titanic.

They let you bring in food from surrounding businesses.

Angel Inn: 20 Market Place,  SK1 1EY

One regular cask beer, Beartown Angel Bitter and five changing beers.

Project 53: 22 Market Place, SK1 1EU

Owned by Mobberley Brewery.

Three of their own beers on cask.  More choice on their keg wall.

Pizzas cooked on the premises.

The Crown: 154 Heaton Lane, SK4 1AR

Four regular beers include Brain’s Rev James, Marston’s 61 Deep, Ringwood Razorback and Wychwood Hobgoblin Gold.  Changing beers typically include Brimstage Sandpiper  and Trapper’s Hat.   Food available

The Magnet: 51 Wellington Road North, Heaton Norris, SK4 1HJ

Fourteen cask ales, three regulars and 11 changing. 

If anyone is thinking of joining the group in Stockport please call for information about where we are; Gill 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News