The branch is holding a social night on 29th December. We will be starting off at the Blue Boar, Deansgate, at 7.30pm, visiting a few town centre pubs while making our way to the Alma, Bradshawgate, for 9.30pm. We will
November 2011 – June 2012 Branch Meetings
All meetings are held on Wednesdays, and start at 8.15pm. 30 November 2011 – Spinning Mule (Wetherspoons) – branch meeting and AGM 14 December 2011 – Sweet Green Tavern 25 January 2012 – Alma 15 February 2012 – Spinning Mule
Bolton CAMRA in the Press
The Bolton News recently published a series of articles on the difficulties faced by British pubs. Branch Secretary Graham Walsh put forward the views of CAMRA – the articles can be read by following the links below. Article 1 –
7 December – Darcy Lever Pubs Survey
Bolton CAMRA branch Darcy Lever Pub Survey 7:20pm 536 bus from Bolton 7:30pm Levers Arms (top of hill, bus stop directly outside – Hopstar Ales) 8:30pm Farmers (3 rotating guest ales) 9:30pm Volunteer (Holts house) 10:00pm
John Jewitt
Bolton CAMRA members were saddened to hear of the recent death of John Jewitt, the landlord of Ye Olde Man and Scythe on Churchgate. John was well known to Bolton pubgoers, and had recently been awarded awards for both the
28 – 29 October – Radcliffe Cricket Club Beer Festival
The Radcliffe Cricket Club 7th annual beer festival is on 28/29th October at the club. This year they hope to have in excess of 20 different beers and ciders. This event is open to all and has proved to be
5 – 23 October – Robert Shaw Beer Festival
The Robert Shaw , Westhoughton’s JD Wetherspoon house, is holding a beer festival from 5th to 23rd October. Full details of the beers on offer throughout the festival are listed on the pub’s Facebook page
18 November – Allgates Brewery Trip
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.
