Farewell to a dear friend

Sadly The Trafford and Hulme branch recently lost a long standing member John Ison.

John along with other like minded Cask Ale enthusiasts re-invigorated the Trafford and Hulme Branch in 2003/4.
From this time on the branch increased the number of socials and attendances at meetings also began to rise, the Chorlton Beer and Cider Festival took off around this time and John was an enthusiastic volunteer.

John was an old school pub surveyor, doing the rounds of branch pubs and reporting back his findings in the pre-digital age.

Many members would receive a Christmas card, hand delivered, from John and his wife Janice wishing us all the best right up to 2023.

 

Rest in peace dear friend.