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Countryman (Kirkby-in-Ashfield) currently closed for major refurbishment.

Horse & Jockey (Selston) had a range of 6 National Brands on a recent visit, unsure if Micro Brewery Beers are still available or if these were just not available when this report was given.

The Wagon & Horses in Alfreton will be hosting an Meet the Brewer evening on Wednesday 20th August with Thornbridge Brewery.

The Clock (South Normanton) has a new outside drinking area with new lawned area.

3rd Thursday of the month is an 'Open Mic' session at The Railway, Mansfield with Folk, Jazz & Blues music recently.

The Carpenters Arms on Newgate Lane, Mansfield is now boarded up and up for lease.

Little John, Ravenshead is closed currently.

The White Hart in Mansfield is selling Bransley Bitter & Barnsley Old Tom both in very good condition.

The Hawthorns, South Normanton had no Real Ale available on the last couple of visits.  Please let us know if this changes.

2 NEW Real Ale gains !!

The Market Tavern, Sutton-In-Ashfield has  reopened with Old Speckled Hen available on handpump.  If you are in Sutton give it a visit and support a pub adding Real Ale.

Kim and Jackie Beresford from the Old Poets Corner at Ashover have acquired the New Clock at Codnor.  This has been closed since December, and will offer up to 8 Cask Ales from Ashover Brewery and a range of Guest Ales.  Also a range of Real Ciders and Perries, Fruit Wines will be available.  Live Entertainment will also feature.  This is currently being refitted and should be            re-opening in May.

 

The Old Poets' Corner in Ashover, Derbyshire, S45 0EW, is open from 12 noon - 11pm Mon - Sat, 12 noon - 10.30pm on Sundays and now serves food from 12 noon - 2.00pm and 6.30pm - 9.00pm Mon - Sat. A Carvery from 12 noon - 3.00pm and a BBQ (weather permitting) from 4pm - 9pm are available on Sundays.
 
The Old Poets' Corner has added another handpump to the bar (9 Real Ales now) and they also host free live music on Tuesdays and Sundays from 8.30pm ish.
 
The Old Poets' Corner is the East Midlands Cider Pub of the Year 2007.

The Devonshire Arms, South Normanton is selling Thornbridge Jaipur with Thornbridge Kipling coming soon.

The Horse & Jockey, Selston have Thornbridge Jaipur, Blackthorn and a new beer on soon.

Railway Tavern, Langley Mill now is a Alcazar Brewery pub with 3 Alcazar beers available.

Spire Brewery of Chesterfield have just opened their own Brewery Tap - The Britannia Inn, New Tupton.  On a recent visit they had a range of Spire Brewery Beers and also Guest Beers.  They have big plans for the future so why not give them a visit.

Mapplewells, Sutton-In-Ashfield now rebranded Marstons Pub Company.

Top House, Sutton Road now called William IV with no Real Ale.

The Reindeer, Edingley had Hopback Crop Circle, Jennings Tom Fool, Jennings Bitter and Jennings Cumberland Ale on a recent visit.

The Clock Inn, South Normanton had Adnams Bitter, Jennings Cumberland Ale, Batemans XXXB and Abbeydale Absolution available on a recent visit.

The Devonshire Arms, South Normanton serves Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby as one of their house beers.  They usually have 3 other Real Ales available, along with 1 or 2 Real Ciders as well. Credit Cards & Debit Cards are now also accepted.

The Royal Oak, South Normanton is still closed currently.  As soon as we know more we will let you know.

The Greyhound, Pinxton has a sign outside saying Pub to Let.

The Badger Box, Annersley Woodhouse (also on Nottingham Mild Trail) had the full GK range on a recent visit. GK Abbot, GK Olde Speckled Hen & GK H&H Mild. Very good value food was available with a good choice on a 2 for £9 offer.

Well & Castle, South Normanton doesn't appear to be any nearer completion, as soon as we know more we will let you know.

The Duke of Wellington,Church St, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, had Jennings Golden Host 4.3 and Jennings Cock a Hoop 4.6 on a recent visit.

If you have any Pub News contact the Branch Pubs Officer.

 

NEXT BRANCH MEETING.
2nd December 2008.
The Old Reindeer, Edingley.

 

 

NEXT BRANCH SOCIAL - 1st Thirsty Thursday
4th December 2008.

The Horse & Jockey, Selston.

 

 

NEXT EAST MIDLANDS REGIONAL MEETING.
29th November 2008.
Venue : The Harboro Hotel, Melton Melbray.

 

 

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