We have been advised that the Kings Arms on Plodder Lane (formerly the Canary) opened in late June, and it has two handpumps with changing beers. The landlord wants to keep one pale beer and one dark. On our correspondent’s last visit
Beers at The No Name
Cask Ales on at the No Name in Harwood this week: Lancaster Red & Amber Titanic Chocolate & Vanilla Stout Titanic Iceberg Flydes Harts Speciality Cask Lager Joseph Best Bitter The House Without a Name, 75 Lee Gate, Bolton BL2
17 September 2011 – Lytham Beer Festival Trip
Advanced notice that on Saturday 17th September, the Bolton Branch is planning a trip to the Lytham Beer Festival, also incorporating a visit to legendary pub “The Taps”. The Festival is free entry for CAMRA members. Links: http://www.blackpoolcamra.org.uk/index.php?id=157&sid= – Beer
26-28 August – Rivington Beer Festival
There will be a Beer Festival at The Rivington (formerly Rivington Village Club) Fri 26th Aug, Sat 27th and Sunday 28th Live Music ,Marquee For full details check with The Rivington, Horrobin Lane, Bolton BL6 7SE
Greenwood Update
The Greenwood, Horwich, has been closed by the owners. Regulars have organised protests, the next one is on Sunday 31 July starting at 1pm outside the pub. For coverage from the Bolton News, click here.
25-29 August 2011 – The Nook (Holmfirth) Festival
The Nook Pub in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, will be holding its Summer beer festival on the 27th to the 29th of August 2011. The Festival will be made up of 40+ Real Ales, Ciders and Fruit wines and live music.
27-29 August 2011 – Altrincham Bottle & Cask Beer Festival
Le Trappiste Belgian Bar, 18 Shaws Road, Altrincham WA14 1QU • Telephone 0161 941 1981 For full details click here.
Bob’s Smithy – Pub of the Season, Summer 2011
Congratulations to the Bob’s Smithy Inn are in order – this famous old pub has won the Branch Pub of the Season for Summer 2011. The award will be presented at the pub on Thursday 11th August, from 8pm,
Bolton Cider Pub of the Year
The Branch has voted and the winner is Ye Olde Man & Scythe. The presentation has been postponed – we will publish the neew date as soon as possible.
Edgworth Real Ale Festival – 30 September – 2 October 2011
Barlow Institute, Bolton Road, Edgworth, Bolton, Lancahire, BL7 0AP [NON-CAMRA EVENT] Opening Hours: Friday 30th September – 17.00 – 23.00 Saturday 1st October – 12.00 – 23.00 Sunday 2nd October – 12.00 – 16.00 Full details: www.eraf.org.uk