DARLINGTON SNOOKER CLUB BOOZE ‘N’ CUES FESTIVAL 3RD - 6TH NOVEMBER 2011

The multi award winning Darlington Snooker Club, 1Corporation Road, Darlington DL3 6AE is holding a beer festival this week/end.

Peter Everett and the team at Darlington Snooker Club invite you to Booze ‘n’ Cues Festival.

Approximately 12 real ales (including Mithril Ale Gunpowder Plot and Scream) with a Halloween and Bonfire Night theme along with cider will be available.

Festival Opening Times:

Thursday 3rd November: 7pm - midnight
Friday 4th November: 11am - late
Saturday 5th November: 11am - late
Sunday 6th November: Noon - midnight

A presentation will be made on the evening of Friday 4th November by North East Regional Director David Brazier to Peter (seen in picture probably at another awards ceremony for his club) and the staff for winning CAMRA’s North East Club of the Year 2011 Competition.

For further information contact Darlington Snooker Club on 01325 241388

Enjoy!

GHOULS, GREMLINS AND WITCHES

JUST IN CASE YOU HADN'T REALISED IT'S HALLOWEEN AT THE END OF THE MONTH.

AS YOU WILL HAVE SEEN ON THE BLOG (AND ALSO CHECK OUT DARLINGTON CAMRA WEBSITE/FACEBOOK) THERE'S AN EXCELLENT CHOICE OF DO'S AND PARTIES GOING ON THIS WEEKEND.

IF YOU ARE REALLY LUCKY YOU CAN GO TO ONE THE FOLLOWING EXCELLENT ALE HOUSES FOR A PINT OF MITHRIL'S FINEST ALE AND KEEP THE GHOULS AND HOBGOBLINS AWAY.

THE RED LION, COTHERSTONE
THE WHITE SWAN. GILLING WEST
THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
THE BRIDGE - WHORLTON OR MIDDLETON IN TEESDALE
THE CROWN, MICKLETON
THE QUAKERHOUSE, DARLINGTON
THE SHIP, MIDDLESTONE VILLAGE
THE CROSS KEYS, GAINFORD
THE SURTEES ARMS, FERRYHILL STATION
DARLINGTON SNOOKER CLUB
AND THE PILOT INN, BERWICK UPON TWEED

ENJOY!

HALLOWEEN PARTY NIGHT - WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST, SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER

THE WHITE SWAN IN GILLING WEST IS HOLDING A HALLOWEEN PARTY NIGHT.

ON SATURDAY THE 29TH OCTOBER, WITH DJ SHAY. THE FUN STARTS FROM 8PM WITH FANCY DRESS OPTIONAL KARAOKE AND DISCO - ENJOY!

THE GRAND HOTEL, BISHOP AUCKLAND, HALLOWEEN PARTY NIGHT FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER

THIS WEEKEND YOU ARE SPOILT FOR CHOICE IF YOU FANCY DRESSING UP FOR HALLOWEEN.

FANCY DRESS, KARAOKE,PRIZE FOR BEST OUTFIT & FOR MOST UNIQUE. FUN & GAME'S, RAFFLE & BUFFET.
DRINK'S FROM £2.00 A PINT, SHOT'S & BOTTLE'S FROM £1.00 - ENJOY!

HALLOWEEN BEER FESTIVAL 27TH - 29TH OCTOBER, SURTEES ARMS FERRYHILL STATION

I have not been able to upload the poster for this event, however get along to their website or facebook page for further details!

SURTEES ARMS HALLOWE'EN BEER FEST
Beers & cider from around the UK, including great representation by local breweries, namely Durham, Black Paw, Mithril - Scream,  Just a Minute and, of course, Yard of Ale. There'll be food and Live Entertainment (Sat night) as well as games for prizes.

Get along and have a great time.

Cheers, Alan & Susan Hogg

The Surtees Arms & Yard of Ale Brew Co. Ltd.

NORTH EAST CAMRA PUB OF THE YEAR 2010

DURHAM CAMRA PUB OF THE YEAR 2010 & 2011.

Chilton Lane, Ferryhill Station, DL17 0DH.

01740 655724,07828712744

http://www.thesurteesarms.co.uk/

 & Facebook

Real Ales, Lagers, Wines and Spirits.

Live, Big Screen Sports.

Sunday Lunches in the Dining Room.

Public Bar, Lounge, Function Room.

SPUD PICKING - NOT JUST ANOTHER COUCH POTATO

SOMEONE (OBVIOUSLY YOUNGER) ASKED WHY MY NEXT BEER WAS CALLED SPUD PICKING.

I  EXPLAINED THAT THE FORTHCOMING HALF TERM HOLIDAY ALWAYS USED TO BE KNOWN AS SPUD PICKING WEEK. THERE YOU WOULD FIND ME AND MY FRIENDS WORKING OUR LITTLE SOCKS OFF, EARNING HARD CASH TO PUT TOWARDS THE USUAL TEENAGE INTERESTS.

BUT, CAME THE REPLY ' WHAT, PEOPLE USED TO HAVE TO PICK THE SPUDS UP FROM THE GROUND?' YES, LITTLE WET BEHIND THE EARS CHILD THEY DID -  HOW ELSE WERE THEY TO GET FROM FIELD TO TABLE????

POOR PARENTS, I IMAGINE NOW HALF TERM WEEK IS NOT ABOUT CHUCKING THE LITTLE DARLINGS OUT TO EARN THEIR OWN CASH. BUT, A CONSTANT RAID ON YOUR WALLET FOR THINGS TO AMUSE THEM .

WHY DON'T YOU GET TO YOUR WALLET BEFORE THEY DO, AND GET YOURSELF DOWN TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FINE ALE HOUSES:

THE COUNTY, AYCLIFFE VILLAGE
THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST
THE COVERBRIDGE INN
THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
NUMBER 22, DARLINGTON
THE BRIDGE, WHORLTON OR MIDDLETON IN TEESDALE
THE FROG AND FERRET, SPENNYMOOR
THE QUAKERHOUSE, DARLINGTON
THE BLACK SWAN, STAINDROP
THE CROSS KEYS, MANFIELD
THE DARLINGTON SNOOKER CLUB

ENJOY!  

 

FLOWER POWER - A GOLD FOR MITHRIL ALES

I WAS DELIGHTED TO BE CONTACTED BY NORTH WEST YORKSHIRE CAMRA BRANCH, TO BE TOLD THAT FLOWER POWER WAS VOTED BEER OF THE FESTIVAL AT LAST WEEKEND'S RICHMOND BEER FESTIVAL

THE FULL RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS, GOOD TO SEE THREE LOCAL BREWERIES IN THE TOP FOUR!

1ST MITHRIL FLOWER POWER
2ND PHOENIX WOBBLY BOB
3RD WALL'S 10:40
4TH BLACK PAW BISHOP'S STOUT
5TH BREWDOG TRASHY BLONDE

IF YOU ARE LUCKY THERE MAY BE SOME LEFT AT THE FOLLOWING FINE ESTABLISHMENTS

THE CROWN, MICKLETON
THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST
THE BLACK SWAN STAINDROP OR THE BRIDGE AT WHORLTON
THE COUNTY, AYCLIFFE VILLAGE
THE GOLDEN LION, OSMOTHERLEY
THE WHEATSHEAF, BORROWBY
THE STANWICK, ALDBROUGH ST JOHN

ENJOY! AND THANKS TO THOSE WHO VOTED!

ALL THE LEAVES ARE BROWN AND THE SKY IS GREY!

WE HAVE HAD SOME BIZARRE WEATHER THE LAST FEW WEEKS. TORRENTIAL RAIN, FREAKY HEATWAVES AND NOW APPARENTLY THE CHILLS THEY ARE A COMIN'. WHAT BETTER WAY TO TAKE IN THE AUTUMN NIGHT, THAN SAT IN A COMFY CHAIR IN YOUR FAVOURITE PUB (HOPEFULLY THEY'VE GOT A REAL FIRE ON) SIPPING A PINT OF MITHRIL'S FINEST?

GET IT WHILST IT LASTS AT THE FOLLOWING:

SHOULDER OF MUTTON, KIRBY HILL
THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING SWAN
THE BLACK BULL, MELSONBY
THE CROWN, MICKLETON
THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
THE COUNTY, AYCLIFFE VILLAGE
THE CROSS KEYS, GAINFORD
THE SHIP, MIDDLESTONE VILLAGE
THE WHEATSHEAF, BORROWBY
THE GOLDEN LION, OSMOTHERLEY

ENJOY!

THIS IS SPINAL TAP

AT ONE TIME IN MY YOOF (WELL THE 90'S) I USED TO DO QUIZZES AT VARIOUS PUBS. INCLUDING THE FIGHTING COCKS, THE CHEQUERS, THE STANWICK AND THE BIGGEST GIG OF ALL WAS THE SPOTTED DOG. FREQUENTED BY THE HIP YOUNG THINGS OF  BARNARD CASTLE SCHOOL AND YOUR OLDER 'TIMES' CROSSWORD RETIRED ACADEMIC TYPE  FROM THE WEST END OF DARLO.

HOWEVER, WORK MEANT SOMETHING HAD TO GIVE AND SO I STOPPED DOING THE QUIZZES AND THE QUIZ BOOKS GATHERED DUST ON THE SHELVES. BUT, I WAS DRAGGED OUT OF RETIREMENT BY MY TOUR MANAGER (MY MAM) TO DO A FUNDRAISING ONE.

HERE'S ME LAST FRIDAY DOING THE QUIZ NIGHT AT THE VILLAGE HALL IN ALDBROUGH, THE ENTRY PRICE ALSO INCLUDED A SAUSAGE AND MASH SUPPER - ALAS NO MEAT DRAW HERE.

WITH THE CLIENTELE IT WAS HARDLY SURPRISING THAT A CASK OF DERE STREET WENT IN 2.5 HOURS. THEY WERE GOING WILD IN THE AISLES - PROVING I HAVEN'T  LOST THAT OLD QUIZ CHARM.

ANYWAY THEY MADE £678.55 FOR THE VILLAGE HALL FUND AND I GOT TO DRINK MY OWN BEER, WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR?

RICHMOND ALE FESTIVAL 14TH - 16TH OCTOBER 2011

Swaledale's biggest range of real ale, in a traditional Victorian Market Hall next to Richmond's mediaeval Castle.

37 beers and ciders including Mithril Ales Flower Power  - admission free.

Music, traditional games, CAMRA shop, breweriana tombola.

Friday 5pm - 11pm with folk music from Rapscallion from 8pm approx.

Saturday 5pm - 11pm with rock and pop classics from The Town Hall Jammers.

Sunday 11.30am - 4pm coincides with the Richmond Castle 10km road race (www.swaledaleroadrunners.co.uk), also cider pressing (Sun only).

Volunteers very welcome. Contact details camra_nwyorks@yahoo.co.uk or call 01609 780536.

More Information: http://www.nwyorkscamra.co.uk/

Although there is no food on at the festival, you are able to get food from the various takeaways situated around the market place and take it into the Market Hall to eat - make mine an Ariston!!

Enjoy

SCRUM DOWN - COME ON YOU ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANOTHER EARLY RISE THIS SATURDAY TO HOPEFULLY SEE ENGLAND PULVERISE FRANCE IN THE QUARTER FINALS. FOR A CELEBRATION DRINK (HOPEFULLY NOT A COMISERATION) YOU CAN POP ALONG TO THE FOLLOWING FINE ESTABLISHMENTS FOR SOME SCRUM DOWN - LET'S HOPE WE DO!

THE MORRITT BEER FESTIVAL
THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST
THE BLACK BULL, MELSONBY
THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
THE CROSS KEYS, GAINFORD
THE SHIP, MIDDLESTONE VILLAGE
THE BRIDGE, WHORLTON OR MIDDLETON IN TEESDALE
QUAKERHOUSE, DARLINGTON
THE GRAND HOTEL, BISHOP AUCKLAND
THE RED LION, COTHERSTONE

ENJOY!

THE MORRITT BEER FESTIVAL 7TH - 9TH OCTOBER 2011

Come along to the Morritt's very own Oktoberfest

The Morritt’s annual cask ale and wine festival is a fantastic three day event Friday 7th – Sunday 9th October 2011. Over three days it will have 12 different ales and a selection of wines to sample along with traditional German dishes.

Garden Room and Rokeby Bar will be open for the weekend with a vintage jukebox and live performances on Saturday from acoustics artists Jack and Sara.

Some of the ales on offer: Mithril Ales Route A66; Mithril Ales Scrum Down; Red Dust; Oakwell's Autumn Dawn; Harvistoun's Hoptoberfest and many other fine ales

Some of the wines on offer: Firefly Chardonnay; Trulli Pinot Grigio; Fraser's Bay Pinotage; Gran Espiral Rioja

To accompany your ales & wines there will be a selection of German foods

Special Accommodation offers available.

or more information please contact reception on 01833 627232 or email relax@themorritt.co.uk

See link for more details

http://www.themorritt.co.uk/cask-ale-festival.html

Enjoy!

CARLISLE BEER FESTIVAL 6TH - 8TH OCTOBER 2011

A cask of Dere Street has gone off to the Carlisle Beer Festival which starts on Thursday of this week.

The festival has 50 real ales + ciders with a Cumbrian focus as well as many ales + ciders from other counties near/far. Many beers new to Fest.

Open: Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri/Sat 12pm-5pm; 5pm-11pm.

Food available

Admission all sessions: £1 (CAMRA membs)/£3 (non-membs). Advance tickets £2 (non-membs) on sale:
Kings Head, Fisher St, Carlisle from 1 Sep.
NB no advance tickets for Sat evening.

More details contact Philip Tuer: 01228 522118 or philip.tuer@virgin.net

Link as follows:

http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=306951

Enjoy!

WHO ATE ALL THE 02 PIES?

I WAS SUCCESSFUL REGISTERING FOR THE CURRENT 02 BEER AND PIES PROMOTION. THE PACK ARRIVED IN TIME FOR THE GAME YESTERDAY.

THE PACK INCLUDED

TWO PIEMINISTER PIES, BREAKFAST IN A PIE ONE MEAT AND ONE VEGETARIAN.
TWO CANS OF GREENE KING IPA
TWO ICE PACKS
ONE ENGLAND FLAG
MONEY OFF VOUCHERS FOR GREENE KING IPA
PROMOTIONAL LEAFLET ON AN ENGLAND RUGBY PHONE
TWO PROMOTIONAL POSTCARDS

THE PIES WERE GREAT AND FURTHER DETAILS CAN BE FOUND ON

http://www.pieminister.co.uk/