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Bolton CAMRA – Wigan Social – Friday 29th December 2023

Travel to Wigan by bus or train depending on which is easiest. We will meet in Wigan Central at around 13.00 for a beer or two before visiting some, or all, of the pubs listed below. If catching the train from Bolton Station trains leave at 12.32 or 12.48 arriving 12.49 and 13.06 respectively (off peak return fare £6.20). Catch the 575 bus from Bolton at 11.50 (12.10) calling at the Crown, Horwich at 12.17 (12.37) arriving in Wigan at 12.53 (13.13) Later bus in brackets

Wigan Central, Arch No. 1 and 2, Queen Street, WN3 4DY. 6 changing ales

Swan & Railway, 80 Wallgate, WN1 1BA, 7 handpumps with 4 changing beers

Real Crafty, 9 Upper Dicconson Street, WN1 2AD, 4 changing beers

There are plenty of other pubs in Wigan, so this list is just suggestions. If your favourite is not on the list let us know on the day and we can visit. 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

Bolton CAMRA Social – Cider Trail – Saturday 21st October 2023

The cider trail will start in Westhoughton where we visit the Blackedge Brewery Tap and The Beer School. Moving on to Horwich we visit B33R@33 and The Blackedge Brewery Bar. After Horwich for those catching the bus back to Bolton it would be good to stop at Bunburys on Chorley Old Road.

Meet at the Brewery Tap in Westhoughton 1pm

Travelling from Bolton catch either the 520 bus from the Interchange at 12.20 arriving in Westhoughton at 12.55, or the number 7 bus from the interchange at 12.40 arriving in Westhoughton at 13.08 . There is also the option of a train from Bolton which runs regularly.

Travelling from Horwich catch 516 bus at Horwich bottom of Brownlow Road arriving in Market Street Westhoughton at 13.08. This bus runs every hour.

The Brewery Tap, 55 Market St. BL5 3AG, a good selection of real cider.

The Beer School, 88 Market St. BL5 3AZ, 4 real ciders.

Catch the 14.39 bus to Horwich, arriving in Horwich at 15.15

B33R@33, 33 Lee Lane, BL6 7AX cider on handpump and bag-in-box

Brewery Bar, Moreton Mill, Hampson Street, BL6 7JH, a selection of ciders on handpump and bag-in-box

Catch the 125 bus from Horwich to Bolton and call at for a cider at Bunbury’s

Bunbury’s, 397 Chorley Old Road, BL1 6AH, bag-in-box cider

There are other pubs. If there is a favourite let the group know. Although this is a cider trail don’t let that put anyone off who does not like cider. All the pubs mentioned have a good selection of real ale.

If you need any further details or need to contact on the day, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670

Bolton CAMRA Social – Bolton Local Social – Saturday 30th September 2023

Once again, the train strike on Saturday 30 September means we have to cancel the trip to Preston. We could use the bus, but it takes a long time from Bolton, approximately 1.5 hours.

Therefore, the social will be in Bolton as it is easy to access by bus for many of us. We can meet at One for the Road in the Market at 12.30ish. Food is available for anyone who wants to eat. The group will then move on to Great Ale at the Vaults

One for the Road, Stalls F14 to F15 Ashburner Street Lifestyle Hall, BL1 1TJ, 3 ales, 2 of which are changing.

Great Ale at the Vaults, Vaults Below Market Place, BL1 2AL, 3 ales, 2 of which are changing.

Once at Great Ale we can decide which pubs we will visit in the centre of Bolton.

If you need any further details or need to contact on the day, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670

Anyone who wishes to visit the Preston Pub Festival on Friday 29 September on the train can find the details below.

Details of the Pubs and their opening times can be found on the website http://prestonpubfestival.com/about/

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Bolton CAMRA Social – Preston Pub Festival – Saturday 30th September 2023

Preston Pub Festival came about when 11 good friends who each own a pub or bar decided it was time to celebrate the rich heritage of the city’s ale houses. They recognised that by working together they could have a weekend set aside, away from all other going on in the city, that would be dedicated to their pubs and the beers they sell as well as other drinks.

Details of the Pubs and their opening times can be found on the website http://prestonpubfestival.com/about/

Some may choose to visit the pubs on Friday 29th September but for those who want to make a Bolton CAMRA Social of it then meet at The Guild Ale House, 56 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DD at 12.30. Just a short walk from the Bus Station and the Market.

For those catching the train please check with the National Rail website as there are some cheaper advance tickets which will save some money.

There is also the option of catching the 125 bus from Bolton (10.27) or Horwich (10.56) arriving in Preston at 12.11. This may be a better choice for those with bus passes or who live the Preston side of Bolton.

If you need any further details or need to contact on the day, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Bolton CAMRA Social – Torrside Brewery – Saturday 9th September 2023

A trip to Torrside is always a good day out. Catch the train from Bolton to New Mills Newtown. The walk to the Brewery is about three minutes. Meet at Bolton station to catch the 10.54

I have checked the trains from Bolton and there is a train at 10.54 which arrives at Torrside 12.26 (including a 35 minute at Manchester Piccadilly). This train has an advance ticket of £3.20. There are return tickets between 16.39 and 18.10 which also has reduced advance tickets.

I suggest you look at the National Rail website to work out which is the best ticket option for you. Those with Bus and Train passes can travel most of the journey for free if they have the £10 train addition to the GM bus pass.

If you need any further details or need to contact on the day, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Bolton CAMRA – Bury Social – Saturay 29th July 2023

It has been decided that our July Social will now be a trip to Bury, keeping within Greater Manchester, to save money on transport. The trains are not running on this day. A System One any bus is £5.00. Meet at Stand H Bolton Bus Station to catch the 471 bus to Bury at 12.24 to Bury (next bus is 12.36). We will meet at Trackside at approximately 1.00pm for our first beer.

Trackside, Bolton St. Station, BL9 0EY. There is good selection of changing beers and food is available

Broad Street Social, 9 Broad Street, BL6 0DA. Brewsmith Tap with a guest beer

Marketside Tavern, Unit 1 Princess Parade, BL9 0AL. 3 regular and 3 changing beers

These are three pubs to start with and we can always move on to others that are recommended by the group.

If you need any further details or need to contact on the day, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Bolton CAMRA Social – Adlington – 17th June 2023

Meet at Spinners Arms (Bottom Spinners) at 1.00pm.

Adlington is a village split in two. There is a road separating the top and bottom roads. This does involve a walk of about 0.5miles which is up and down the hill

The 125 Stagecoach bus runs regularly, every 15 minutes during the day from Bolton Interchange which will take us to Adlington. Catching the bus at 12.14 from Bolton Interchange (12.41 in Horwich) will arrive at 12.50 getting off at Railway Road (outside Tesco). Walk down Railway Road and at the bottom turn right for the Spinners Arms. According to the Stagecoach website the bus far is £2 each journey or Lancashire Day Rider is £5.20

Train is another option with the station at the bottom of Railway Road. Trains stopping at Adlington run every hour at 12.22 (arrive 12.36) or 13.22. Train fare is £6.00

Spinners Arms (Bottom spinners) 23 Church Street, PR7 4EX. 6 changing ales. Food available. Opens at 12.00

I n n the Dog House (formerly JR’s Ale House), 23 Church Street, PR7 4EX, 2 changing ales. Opens at 14.00

Walk up the hill to

Spinners Arms (Top Spinners), 105 Railway Road, PR6 9QX, 3 regular and 1 changing ales.

Old Post Office (Escape Brewery Tap) 161 Chorley Road, PR6 9LP, 4 changing ales

If on the bus, we can always stop off in Horwich on the way back at Blackedge Brewery

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.

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

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Bolton CAMRA Social – Mild Trail – 20th May 2023

Meet at One for the Road in the Market at 1.00pm.

The 125 Stagecoach bus runs regularly, every 15 minutes during the day from Bolton Interchange which will take us to Bunburys and then on to Horwich. Adult bus fares are £2 per journey but as we stop off at Bunburys a System One ticket for £5 is the best price.

One for the Road, Stalls F14 to F15 Ashburner Street Lifestyle Hall, BL1 1TJ, 2 changing ales. Food available in the market.

Bunbury’s 397 Chorley Old Road, BL1 6AH, micro pub with 3 changing ales

Bank Top Ale House, 36 Church Street, BL6 6AD, 4 regular and 5 changing ales including 1 guest

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

Blackedge Brewery Bar, Moreton Mill, Hampson Street, Horwich, BL6 7JH, 3 regular Blackedge ales and 4 changing from Blackedge. Food available from 1pm

Crown, 1 Chorley New Road, BL6 7QJ, 4 regulars from the Holts stable and 4 changing ales. Food available

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.

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

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Bolton CAMRA Local Social – Bolton – 29th April 2023

Meet at One for the Road in the Market at 1.00pm. We will then walk down to the Greyhound

One for the Road, Stalls F14 to F15 Ashburner Street Lifestyle Hall, BL1 1TJ, 2 changing ales. Food available in the market.

Greyhound, 146 Deansgate, BL1 1BB, 3 changing ales

Northern Monkey Brewery Tap, Unit 1 Chorley Street Industrial Estate, BL1 4AL, 4 changing ales usually Northern Monkey

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.

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

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News

Bolton CAMRA – Rochdale Trip – Saturday 15th April 2023

Meet at the Flying Horse at 1.00-1.30pm. Trains run regularly from Bolton to Rochdale about every 30 minutes. The prices depend on time and advance booking or if you have a bus pass with train. Catching 11.49 train from Bolton will arrive in Rochdale 12.29 giving plenty of time to walk to the Flying Horse. The next rain is 12.18-13.01. The 471 bus runs every 12 minutes from the Bus Station until 17.20. Then it is every 30 minutes

Flying Horse, 37 Packer Street, OL16 1NJ, 9 changing beers, food available

Bombay Brew, 1 Drake Street, OL16 1LW, 2 changing beers, food available

D’ale House, 18 Drake St. OL16 1NT, 4 changing beers

Medicine Tap, Ground Floor, 2 The Esplanade, OL16 1AE, 3 changing beers, food available

Pint Pot, 8A Baillie St, OL16 1JG, 4 changing beers

See map below for venues or download the map here

If you need any further details or need to contact on the day, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670

Source: Bolton CAMRA Pub News