Monday, 12 January 2009

National Winter Ales Festival


Did I mention here that I am Deputy Organiser for this splendid event? No? Well I am. It takes place next week from Wednesday 21st to Saturday 24th at the Co-op's New Century Hall, right opposite Victoria Station in Manchester. It promises to be good. There will be lots of excellent beer, both British and Foreign, cider and lots of other interesting things including the Champion Winter Beer of Britain. I'll be judging in the Stouts and Porters section, as well as doing a million other things. My head is swimming with it already and we haven't got going yet.

I know it is in the North, but do try and come along, drink some beer and say hello.Full details are on this link
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16 comments:

  1. Neville Grundy12 January 2009 at 14:11

    See you there, probably on the Saturday. Bent & Bongs in Atherton the following weekend is also worth a visit.

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  2. Jeff Pickthall12 January 2009 at 18:02

    I don't see any mention of a trade session. Is there one?

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  3. Tandleman12 January 2009 at 18:33

    Jeff. Yes. Half past one until four. I've asked for the site to be corrected. If you want a ticket, let me know. I have a couple left.

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  4. Zak Avery12 January 2009 at 19:53

    Tandleman, can you contact me re: the trade session please, cheers.

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  5. Jeff Pickthall12 January 2009 at 19:58

    If you could save me a trade session I'd be grateful. I presume it's the first day, as is customary.

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  6. Tandleman12 January 2009 at 21:02

    Jeff. Yes it is the Wed. I will put a ticket aside for you. Just ask for me by my real name when you get there.

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  7. Jeff Pickthall12 January 2009 at 21:21

    much appreciated!

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  8. Jeff Pickthall12 January 2009 at 21:21

    much appreciated!

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  9. NAM12 January 2009 at 22:07

    I know it is in the North

    Shocking! Some of us have to spend a whole twenty minutes on the train and cross a road to get there.

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  10. Tandleman12 January 2009 at 23:12

    Jeff - You are welcome.

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  11. Neville Grundy12 January 2009 at 23:27

    Any chance of a trade ticket for me?

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  12. John Clarke13 January 2009 at 15:35

    Are you sure the Trade Session is Wednesday - I thought it was on Thursday in the run-up to the Champion Winter Beer of Britain announcement.

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  13. Sat In A Pub13 January 2009 at 17:03

    John

    The trade session is on Thursday-well it better be, because I've planned my afternoon round it!

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  14. Tandleman13 January 2009 at 19:47

    Sorry all, particularly Jeff. It is Thursday. I am talking shite!

    Jeff Pickhall. Ticket still available for you. Please confirm you have seen this.

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  15. Jeff Pickthall14 January 2009 at 09:50

    Message received and understood, thankyou.

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  16. Tandleman14 January 2009 at 09:53

    Great Jeff, Your ticket awaits you.

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