Branch News
News articles from within and around the branch area
- Magazine of the Year Winners at the Members Weekend
Sunday 28 April 2024
Congratulations to all winners at the Members Weekend!
- Priors Well Closing
Sunday 28 April 2024
Sad news has reached us from Priors Well.
The Discovery Centre in which they are housed has been sold and the lease agreement hasn't been carried over, therefore Priors Well has been told they are to cease trading no later than Tuesday and must vacate the premises within a month.
We spoke with them and have been told they are actively seeking new premises.
We'll bring you any news - hopefully, more cheerful - as it reaches us.
Our AGM will now be held at The Brown Cow at the same time and date.
- Website of the Year Winners at the Members Weekend
Sunday 28 April 2024
Congratulations to all winners at the Members Weekend!
- FireRock opening on Thursday nights
Wednesday 24 April 2024
From 2nd May, FireRock will be opening every Thursday from 5-10pm.
- Aither Brewery Tap Opens Friday 26th April
Monday 22 April 2024
- Meet-The-Brewer Evening at The Picture House
Monday 22 April 2024
Thornbridge Brewery will be the focus of a Meet-The-Brewer evening at The Picture House, Sutton-in-Ashfield on Thursday 2nd of May from 7-9pm.
There will be a raffle on the night where T-shirts, bottles of beer and a Wetherspoon's gift card are among the prizes.
We'll be in attendance and look forward to seeing you there.
- Spanish Tap Takeover at FireRock 25th April
Monday 22 April 2024
- Dog House, Kirkby seeks extension to garden opening time.
Wednesday 17 April 2024
The Dog House, Kirkby-in-Ashfield has asked for permission to keep the rear garden open until 10pm, rather than the current 9pm, to ease overcrowding during busy periods.
Nottinghamshire Live reports...
- North Notts Drinker Spring 24 Out Now Sunday 14 April 2024
- Meet-the-Brewer evening at the Stag & Pheasant
Tuesday 9 April 2024
On Wednesday 24th April, the Stag and Pheasant, Mansfield will host Milestone Brewery for a 'meet-the-brewer' evening.
Some of the committee will be in attendance, so why not come along and say Hi while sampling some great beers from a local brewery?
It kicks off around 6.30pm. See you there!
- January Branch Meeting Minutes Available
Friday 5 April 2024
The minutes from January's branch meeting have been approved and are now available to view in the Member's Area.
- April's 'In The Sticks' now available Monday 1 April 2024
- Residential planning submitted for Maypole, Skegby
Thursday 21 March 2024
A planning application has been submitted to turn the Maypole, Skegby into a residential dwelling. Read more via the Chad
- Pavilion, Mansfield for sale. Monday 18 March 2024
- Planning permission for Broadmeadows MicroPub accepted Tuesday 12 March 2024
- Forest Tavern, Edwinstowe
Wednesday 6 March 2024
After 20 years at the Forest Tavern, Edwinstowe, the current owners have announced they are due to leave. We wish them all the best for the future.
- March edition of 'In The Sticks' now available Tuesday 5 March 2024
- Pints of View Spring Edition Available Friday 1 March 2024
- Meet the Brewer at the Market Tavern
Tuesday 20 February 2024
- Moody Fox Brewery
Tuesday 13 February 2024
We have been made aware by Dan Moody that the Moody Fox Brewery has ceased trading.
- Newsletter Page
Friday 9 February 2024
The Newsletter page has been redesigned with a 'magazine-stand' type appearance making it easier to see what issue is currently available from ourselves and neighbouring branches.
We're also pleased to add the newly re-established North Notts Drinker to the list of neighbouring branches. Please take some time to read it.
The archived issues of Ale & Apple are also still available to read.
If anyone has any missing issues of Ale and Apple, would you please get in touch so we can try to archive them to the website.
- Beer Scoring videos and Poster for Pubs
Thursday 8 February 2024
Additions to our beer scoring page now include two videos on 'Why you should score your beer' and 'How to submit a beer score'.
There is also a link to the full-size beer-scoring poster for pubs to download and print.
- Tonight's Branch Meeting Cancelled
Thursday 8 February 2024
Tonight's branch meeting at the Forest Lodge Hotel in Edwinstowe has been cancelled due to the adverse weather conditions.
Please stay safe and support your local real ale pub if you can... and don’t forget to score the beers!
The next branch meeting is on Monday 11th March at the Greyhound Inn, Mansfield Woodhouse.
All branch members are welcome to attend and we look forward to seeing you there.
- Help us power WhatPub
Saturday 3 February 2024
- February's 'In The Sticks' Now Available
Thursday 1 February 2024
February's edition of RuRAD is now available.
- King Clipstone Brewery Sale Update
Thursday 1 February 2024
- Maypole Brewery up for sale
Thursday 1 February 2024
Sad news from North Notts branch as it comes to our attention that Maypole Brewery is up for sale.
- Out-of-Branch Brewery News
Thursday 1 February 2024
A round-up of brewery news from neighbouring branches, thanks to RuRad
The Old Sawley Brewing Company, located to the rear of the White Lion pub in Sawley, has ceased trading.
The Matlock Brewing Company (aka. Matlock Wolds Farm Brewery) has closed due to retirement.
The Little Brewing Co. (formerly Littleover) is moving to a new location behind the Toolstation premises on Alfreton Road, Derby. They are also hoping to establish a tap room at the new site.
On a more positive note, Lloyd Stringer, brewer/owner of Crich Brew Co. is doubling capacity at their current location in Crich.
- Horse and Groom, Linby reopens.
Sunday 28 January 2024
We're pleased to report that The Horse and Groom at Linby has reopened over the weekend. Follow their Facebook page to keep up-to-date with opening times and events.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=the%20horse%20and%20groom%20linby
- Micro Pub to open in Palterton
Wednesday 24 January 2024
A new Micro Pub is to open in Palterton next month writes Derby Telegraph.
- Pit Micropub, Newstead closes until 9th February
Thursday 18 January 2024
- Cask Ale at the White Swan, Pleasley
Tuesday 16 January 2024
The White Swan, Pleasley now have cask ale on the bar; the first being Hobgoblin Gold.
- Meet Aither Brewery at the Red Lion, Ripley
Saturday 13 January 2024
As part of their regular 'meet the brewer' events, the Red Lion, Ripley are to host Aither Brewery of Mansfield Woodhouse. Come along on Monday 26th February, meet the people and try the beers from one of our branch's newest breweries.
- Pheasant Inn, Mansfield
Saturday 6 January 2024
A planning application has been submitted the change the former Pheasant Inn on Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield to Class-E business - this could include shops, eateries or business premises. The upper floors would be converted into apartments.
Full story at Mansfield Chad
Photo Credit - Google Maps
- Scruffy Dog Closes until 1st February
Friday 5 January 2024
- Considering Dry January? Consider this...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
- Fire damages Bluebell, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Wednesday 3 January 2024
A fire broke out at the Bluebell, Sutton-in-Ashfield earlier this afternoon.
Read the full story here...
- Picture House '2024 Year of Beer'
Wednesday 3 January 2024
The Picture House, Sutton-in-Ashfield is running a 'Year of Beer' with a different promotion or 'tap-takeover' every month.
- Branch Christmas Social
Sunday 31 December 2023
Saturday 30th December saw our Christmas social and the first since the branch reformed. It was great to see a good number attend including members from Erewash and North Notts branches. An enjoyable afternoon was had by all with plenty of great beer along the way.
Photos can be found on our Facebook page including what was on the bar at each venue. - Aither Brewery Mobile Bar
Friday 29 December 2023
Aither Brewery now operates a mobile bar, available for hire.
- Widow Frost Reopening
Sunday 17 December 2023
Widow Frost, the former JD Wetherspoon pub on Leeming Street, Mansfield reopened on Friday 15th December. A Saturday afternoon visit saw a Nottingham Brewery trio on the bar: Robin Hood, Rock and EPA. The EPA was very good and a quick chat with the barman suggests there may be a constantly changing beer selection. Other changes to the pub include adding a pool table and piped or live music.
- Great British Beer Festival 2024 Postponed
Monday 11 December 2023
- December's 'In The Sticks' Now Available
Friday 1 December 2023
December's edition of 'In The Sticks' is now available.
- The new branch newsletter, 'Pints of View' launches
Friday 1 December 2023
We're pleased to announce the launch of our branch newsletter, 'Pints of View'.
To begin with, the full-colour newsletter will be a PDF version, available to download from the website. A reduced-content paper copy will be in your favourite pubs around the branch within the next week or so.
The news sheet has a QR code on the back that you can scan to download the full PDF, or you can simply visit our Newsletter Page.
Also, look out for our two-page spread in Nottingham Drinker.
- Bull and Butcher Opening
Friday 24 November 2023
The Bull and Butcher, Selston reopens at 5pm this evening, after closing for a few weeks due to refurbishment.
- Christmas Social
Friday 24 November 2023
We are pleased to announce our Christmas social on Saturday 30th December.
This is the first social since the branch reformed last year so come along and say hello - we would love to meet you!
The planned itinerary is:
1.00pm - Railway Inn, Station Street
2.15pm - Priors Well, Littleworth
3.30pm - Brown Cow, Radcliffe Gate
4.45pm - Garrison, Leeming Street
Any news should be forwarded to the relevant member via the contacts page.
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