LET'S GO TO THE HOP

THURSDAY SEE'S THE START OF THE 32ND DARLINGTON BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL.

IT IS RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH DARLINGTON CAMRA, THE ARTS CENTRE AND THE ARTS CENTRE R AND B GROUP. SO IT SEEMED FITTING TO GIVE THIS BEER AN R AND B THEME WITH A SONG MADE FAMOUS BY RORY GALLAGHER.

BULLFROG BLUES IS HOPPING OUT TO THE FOLLOWING PUBS

THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST
THE BLACK BULL, MELSONBY
THE CROWN, MICKLETON
THE CROSS KEYS, GAINFORD
THE BRIDGE, WHORLTON OR MIDDLETON IN TEESDALE
DARLINGTON BEER FESTIVAL
THE SURTEES ARMS, FERRYHILL STATION
THE WHITE SWAN, DANBY WISKE
THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE

ENJOY!

PIE AND PEA SUPPER AT WHITE SWAN GILLING WEST

THERE IS A PIE AND PEA SUPPER  WITH QUIZ ON MONDAY THE  12TH SEPTEMBER, STARTS FROM 8.30PM. TEAMS OF 4-6 PEOPLE, ENTRY £2.00 PER PERSON (INCLUDING SUPPER) AND A TOP CASH PRIZE TO BE WON

AT LEAST THAT'S MY TEA SORTED!

THE CROWN AT MANFIELD BEER FESTIVAL 2 - 4TH SEPTEMBER 2011

The Crown Inn, Vicars Lane, Manfield, North Yorkshire DL2 2RF

Friday 2nd September - Sunday 4th September

Approximately 16 “themed” real ales with 2 ciders will be available.

Festival Opening Times:

Friday 2nd September: 5pm - 11.30pm

Saturday 3rd September: Noon - 11.30pm

Sunday 4th September: Noon - 11.30pm

Food will be available during the festival and there will also be a barbecue on the Sunday lunchtime for you 
to bring your own food along to cook.

For further information contact the Crown Inn on 01325 374243

Please feel sorry for me, I am going to it tonight and then working all day tomorrow - can't wait!

WE'RE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL

IN WHAT MUST BE A SAD OCCASION IN MANY HOUSEHOLDS, THE YOUNGSTERS RETURN TO SCHOOL THIS WEEK. NO MORE, EATING ALL THE CONTENTS OF YOUR FRIDGE, SPENDING YOUR EVERY LAST PENNY AND COMPLAINING THEY ARE BORED BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING TO DO. SANITY IS ONCE MORE RESTORED. SO WHY DON'T YOU ENJOY YOURSELF WITH A NICE PINT OF MITHRIL ALES BACK TO SCHOOL, AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING FINE ESTABLISHMENTS:

THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST
THE BLACK SWAN, STAINDROP
THE CROSS KEYS, GAINFORD
THE RED LION, COTHERSTONE
THE CROWN, MICKLETON
THE SHIP INN, MIDDLESTONE VILLAGE
THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
THE COUNTY, AYCLIFFE VILLAGE
THE QUAKERHOUSE, DARLINGTON

ENJOY!

DURHAM BEER FESTIVAL 1ST - 3RD SEPTEMBER 2011

A cask of Mithril Ales, Fringe Benefits has travelled up to Durham for this year's beer festival. Looking forward to going up for the opening night.

The festival will feature around 100 cask beers including many local ales, and also bottled beers. There will also be 30 different ciders and perries to choose from.


The festival's opening hours will be:


•Thursday: 5pm - 11pm


•Friday: 11am - 11pm


•Saturday:11am until the beer runs out


Hot and cold food will be available

See link for further details:

http://www.camradurham.org.uk/beerFestivals.php

Enjoy!

EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL ALE

I AM A KEEN VISITOR TO EDINBURGH. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO VISIT 'THE FRINGE', BUT HAVE NOT GOT ROUND TO IT .

SO NEXT BEST THING, IF I CAN'T GO WHY NOT DRINK IT!

THE FESTIVAL IS STILL ON TIL THE 29TH OF THIS MONTH, SEE THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO OVER BANK HOLIDAY  WEEKEND.

http://www.edfringe.com/

OR THE OTHER OPTION, FIND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ESTABLISHMENTS INSTEAD - STILT WALKER AND COMEDIANS OPTIONAL

THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST
THE BLACK BULL, MELSONBY
THE GRAND HOTEL, BISHOP AUCKLAND
THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
DURHAM BEER FESTIVAL
THE BLACK SWAN, STAINDROP
THE BRIDGE, WHORLTON OR MIDDLETON IN TEESDALE
TWO WENT TO A  WEDDING 'DO' - LUCKY GUESTS
THE JOINERS ARMS, HUNWICK
DARLINGTON SNOOKER CLUB

ENJOY

NORTH EAST CLUB OF THE YEAR 2011

A  BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO PETER, RITA AND STAFF. THE EXCELLENT DARLINGTON SNOOKER CLUB (AND PURVEYOR OF MITHRIL ALES)  HAS WON THE CAMRA NORTH EAST CLUB OF THE YEAR COMPETITION.