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  Ye Olde Man and Scythe was awarded the Bolton Cider Pub of the Year awards, and a presentation was made during  the branch neeting on 31st August 2011.  

Thanks to all who volunteered to staff the Bank Top stall at the Bolton Food and Drink Festival. The event was a great success, and the ales sold out! A letter from Bank top Brewery is available for download. Special

Friday 26th August – Sunday 4th September 2011 With the most recent Beer & Pub Association report highlighting that 39 pubs are closing every week, CAMRA has to do more than ever to support local pubs through these difficult times.

We need more volunteers to staff the real ale stand over the August bank holiday weekend. All who expressed an interested are requested to follow up and confirm availability. Please contact Paul Romoff at paulromoff@hotmail.com as soon as possible.

We have been informed that Hop, from Blackedge Brewery, will be on sale at the Victoria and Albert, Lee Lane, Horwich from next Friday.

Bolton CAMRA members have the opportunity to have a look at the Brewhouse microbrewery and also the new brewery associated with the pub at Dunscar Bridge. The visit will take place on Thursday 8th September, starting in the Brewhouse at

Black Edge Brewery is now up and running. The Horwich based brewery is a 2.5 barrel operation, and the first beer in production is called HoP. The beers will be on sale in the local area soon, and we will

The Man and Scythe, Churchgate, is holding a Cider Festival during Bolton Pubs Week. 20 Ciders will be available during the festival. For full details, contact the pub: Ye Olde Man and Scythe: 6 – 8 Churchgate Bolton Lancashire BL1

The Stubbing Wharf, Hebden Bridge will be celebrating Apple Day on Saturday 22nd October 2011. The event will offer apple juice, a range of bottled and draft ciders, apple pressing, as well as apple-related food, entertainment and fun and games. The

  The Britannia in Farnworth will be holding a beer festival over the August bank holiday weekend featuring a good selection of ales. For full details contact The Britannia Inn, King Street, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 7AF, Tel. 01204 571629