Pubs, Pints & People in Trafford & South West Manchester
On Thursday the members of the branch had the enjoyable task of visiting the Beer House, Chorlton to drink some of the excellently kept and served ales, but also present Alex and the team with our Pub Of The Season (Winter 2022/2023) Award. Here we see Caz from the branch presenting the award:- and here … Read more
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…
Stubborn Brewery moved to new premises during the Autumn of 2022 and is now operating from a larger building with improved facilities for events. Brewing is now in full swing and a full range of beers is available from the web site and Ed is looking forward to hosting an expanded range of events in … Read more
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
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
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
After lean times when their normal customer cohort of Students was absent through Covid, the Salutation has powered back to strength with a great offering of beers from Bollington Brewing Co, food and entertainment. In recognition of the great place that it is, it was selected as the Branch Pub of the Season – Autumn … Read more
After a long and unavoidable delay the Salutation was finally presented with the award for the most improved pub 2020. A sympathetic refurbishment of the interior took place in summer of 2014 which saw a many of the original features retained keeping the character and ambience of the pub intact. In 2019 there was a … Read more
The Trafford & Hulme branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has voted the Old Abbey Taphouse its Community Pub of the Year for 2022. Here we see Tim Field the Branch Pub Protection Officer presenting the award to social entrepreneur Rachele Evaroa and the staff of the pub. In presenting Tim said:- “Ever since … Read more
In year when there were many changes the Branch was please to present the “Most Improved Club of the Year” to the Carlton Club. Mark, Branch Vice Chair, presenting the certificate for T&H CAMRA Branch Most Improved Pub of the Year 2022 to Jack (Manager) and Nick (Supervisor) at the Carlton Club, Carlton Road, Whalley … Read more