Month: November 2014

Rope & Anchor gains Cask Marque

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The Rope & Anchor on Paddock Lane in Dunham Massey has just gained Cask Marque accreditation for their real ales. The JW Lees house is best known as a dining venue but has been making a major effort to improve the quality of their ale offering which has culminated in the Cask Marque. They have … Read more

Volunteers Hotel in safe hands

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There are new tenants at Holt’s Volunteer Hotel in Sale. Former hosts Jim & Tracy Roberts left the Cross Street pub at the end of September and have been replaced by Debby & Eddie Scott. The couple have a long association with Sale having moved to the area from the North East of England 26 … Read more

Chorlton Challenge 2014

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Chorlton Challenge 2014Friday 14th & Saturday 15th November 2014 The Chorlton Challenge is the annual survey of Chorlton’s 24 pubs and bars which serve cask ale. Spread over two days, the challenge is to visit all 24 pubs but if you can’t make the full weekend just drop in when you feel you can to … Read more

Champion Beer of Britain – make your vote count

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Nominations from CAMRA members are required for entrants into the North West Champion Beer of Britain competition. The winners from this area competition are put forward as finalists to the national Champion Beer of Britain competition at the Great British Beer Festival and the National Winter Ales Festival. There are 11 categories for the competition … Read more