A Branch trip has been booked for Friday 18th November to Allgates Brewery, Wigan. Travel on the train – 18.45 from Bolton. Brewery price is £10 including beer and sandwiches (train ticket not included) To book, contact Graham Walsh secretary@boltoncamra.org.uk or
Beer Judging – Notice from SIBA
From the SIBA North Region trustees: INVITATION TO JUDGE the North Beer Competition 2011 to be held on 27th October 2010 at 11:00 at Ramada Manchester Piccadilly Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH This year SIBA North’s beer competition is going to be bigger and better. The competition
New Beer at Marble Brewery
A new beer is being launched at the Marble Arch in Manchester on 11th October at 7pm. If you are interested just drop James at the brewery an email: thebrewers_marblebeers@msn.com to confirm you will be popping in.
CAMRA Campaign for PubCo Reform
Following a tireless campaign by CAMRA, a Parliamentary Select Committee has recognised that the big pub companies are slowly destroying countless valued pubs through excessive rental demands and inflated wholesale beer prices. Please take 2 minutes to contact your MP
30 September to 2 October – Edgworth Real Ale Festival – Update
A reminder about the Edgworth Real Ale festival – please note that the dates mentioned in the Bolton News were incorrect. The correct details are as follows: 6th Edgworth Real Ale Festival Barlow Institute Friday 30th September – 4.00pm to 11.00pm
12th – 15 October, Bolton Beer Festival
Bolton Beer Festival is being held at Bolton Rugby Club with all profits raised going straight to Bolton Lads and Girls Club. 200+ beers will be available. Wednesday 12th October 7-11pm – £4 entrance fee Thursday 13th October 7-11pm –
Regional Cider Pub of the Year
We are delighted to confirm that Ye Olde Man and Scythe, on Churchgate, is the winner of the Greater Manchester Regional Cider Pub of the Year. There will be a presentation of the award at the pub on 1st October,
Ales at the Finishers Arms
Finishers Arms – 487 Church Road, Bolton, BL1 5RE The Finishers has a range of 5 cask beers: Wells Bombadier, 4.1% abv Jennings Cumberland Ale, 4.0% abv Thwaites Wainwright, 4.1% abv Marstons EPA 3.6% abv Plus a rotating guest ale.
23-25 September 2011 – Astley Bridge Cricket Club Beer Festival
Astley Bridge Cricket Club will be holding their annual beer festival over the last weekend in September : Friday 23 – Sunday 25 September A selection of fine ales from breweries around Lancashire and Yorkshire will be on offer, including:
Regional Club of the Year
The winner in a close contest for the Greater Manchester Regional club of the Year was the Poynton Royal British Legion Club. Details of the presentation event will be publicised soon.