2023 Award Winners

On Thursday 16th February, the branch voted for our annual award winners for 2023. The winners were: Pub Of The Year: The Beer House, Manchester Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy Club Of The Year: Flixton Conservative Club, Flixton Road, Urmston Cider Pub Of The Year: The Apple Barn, Sawpit Street, Dunham Massey Community Pub/Club of The Year: The … Read more

Jan 2023 Branch Meeting – J.P.Joule

J.P.Joule Meeting 3rd Jan Copy

The Branch visited the J.P.Joule in Sale for the first meeting of 2023 where we were welcomed by Kev Muldoon, the new Manager and Eric Fulham, Assistant Manager. Here are the members checking the quality of his cellar keeping…

Dunham Massey Brewery – Chorlton 2022 Bronze Beer Of the Festival

Award Deer Beer 2022

Our congratulations go to Dunham Massey Brewery whose Deer Beer received the Bronze prize in the “Beer of the Festival” competition at Chorlton Beer Festival 2022. The certificate was eventually awarded to the Brewery on the 20th December at Costellos Altrincham. Here we see from left to right:- John Costello  (Owner Costello’s & Dunham Massey … Read more

Hare and Hounds – Demolition Plan Rejected

On the 14th October 2022 Trafford rejected an application to demolish the Hare and Hounds stating that:- 1. The proposed development would lead to the total loss of a non-designated heritage asset which would have an adverse and irreversible impact on its significance. On balance, the benefits of the scheme would not outweigh the severe … Read more

Pelican – Demolition Plans Rejected on Appeal

Some  good news on the Pelican. On the 14th October the Planning Inspector reject an appeal by New Care(Altrincham) Ltd. against the non-determination by Trafford Council of their plans to demolish the Pelican and replace it with a Specialist Care Home. In his report the planning officer states:- the loss of the Pelican Inn, a … Read more