Bolton CAMRA

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 –