Wednesday 26 November 2014

MOVEMBER


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I'VE BEEN PARTICIPATING IN 'MOVEMBER' AGAIN (MUCH TO THE DELIGHT OF VERY OWN MO SISTA, MRS MITHRIL). I DON'T THINK THE 1ST DECEMBER CAN COME ROUND QUICK ENOUGH!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED, DONATE TO THE CHARITY. ALTHOUGH IT'S PROBABLY TOO LATE TO GROW A 'MO' NOW:

http://uk.movember.com/


WHY NOT ENJOY A ENJOY A PINT OF MOVEMBER AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FINE ALE HOUSES ('MO' OPTIONAL):
 
THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
THE SHIP, MIDDLESTONE VILLAGE
THE HALF MOON, DARLINGTON
THE RED LION, COTHERSTONE
GLAXO  SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, BARNARD CASTLE
THE FOX HOLE, PIERCEBRIDGE
THE TRAVELLERS REST, COCKERTON IN DARLINGTON
THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST
THE JOINERS ARMS, HUNWICK
THE STANWICK INN, ALDBROUGH ST JOHN
THE FOUR ALLS, OVINGTON
THE CROFT HOTEL, CROFT ON TEES

ENJOY!

Tuesday 25 November 2014

LINEOUT - ANOTHER AUTUMN INTERNATIONAL ALE


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THIS ALE HAS ALSO BEEN BREWED FOR THE AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS RUNNING THIS MONTH. (YOU CAN TELL WHAT SPORT I LIKE)

FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK:

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-union/29788112

WHY NOT POP ALONG TO YOUR LOCAL PUB AND WATCH THE ACTION LIVE THIS WEEKEND?

LINEOUT WENT OUT TO THE FOLLOWING FINE ALE HOUSES:

THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
THE BRIDGEWATER ARMS, WINSTON
THE HALF MOON, DARLINGTON
THE BUCK, SADBERGE
THE BRIDGE, WHORLTON
THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST
THE OLD YARD TAPAS BAR, DARLINGTON
THE STANWICK INN, ALDBROUGH ST JOHN
THE CROFT HOTEL, CROFT ON TEES
THE DOG INN, HEIGHINGTON
GLAXO SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, BARNARD CASTLE

ENJOY!

Monday 24 November 2014

PROP FORWARD - AUTUMN INTERNATIONAL ALE


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THIS ALE HAS BEEN BREWED FOR THE AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS RUNNING THIS MONTH. FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-union/29788112

WHY NOT POP ALONG TO YOUR LOCAL PUB AND WATCH THE ACTION LIVE THIS WEEKEND?

PROP FORWARD WENT OUT TO THE FOLLOWING FINE ALE HOUSES:

THE WHEATSHEAF, BORRROWBY
THE SHIP, MIDDLESTONE VILLAGE
THE HALF MOON, DARLINGTON
THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON, WELBURY
THE FOX HOLE, PIERCEBRIDGE
GLAXO SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, BARNARD CASTLE
THE BRIDGE, WHORLTON
SHAKESPEARES, SHEFFIELD
THE OLD VIC, DARLINGTON
THE STANWICK INN, ALDBROUGH ST JOHN
THE FOUR ALLS, OVINGTON
THE DOG INN, HEIGHINGTON

ENJOY!

Sunday 23 November 2014

POPPY PALE - GREAT WAR CENTENARY ALE



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'POPPY PALE' WAS BREWED TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF THE GREAT WAR. WITH 10p FROM EVERY PINT BEING DONATED TO THE LOCAL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION.
  .
A TOTAL OF £75 WAS RAISED, AND PRESENTED TO OFFICERS FOLLOWING THE REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AT MELSONBY.

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PUBS THAT TOOK 'POPPY PALE' AND OF COURSE ALL WHO DRUNK IT!

THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
THE QUAKERHOUSE, DARLINGTON
THE SHIP, MIDDLESTONE VILLAGE
THE FOX HOLE, PIERCEBRIDGE
BOGGARTS MICRO BAR, MANCHESTER
NUMBER 22, DARLINGTON
WHITE HORSE, HEDGERLEY
THE STANWICK INN, ALDBROUGH ST JOHN
THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST
THE SNOOKER CLUB, DARLINGTON
THE JOINERS ARMS, HUNWICK




Wednesday 5 November 2014

GUY FAWKES GOLD - BONFIRE NIGHT ALE


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WE USED TO ENJOY DOING SOMETHING FOR BONFIRE NIGHT. HOWEVER, WHEN YOU HAVE A DOG (OR ANY OTHER ANIMAL) YOU NEED TO STAY AT HOME TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE OKAY IF FIREWORKS ARE GOING OFF.

SELFISH ANIMALS! QUITE SURE IF THE BOOT WAS ON THE OTHER FOOT THEY WOULDN'T STAY AT HOME TO LOOK AFTER US?

FOR THOSE OF YOU LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO VENTURE OUT TONIGHT, GUY FAWKES GOLD IS AVAILABLE  AT THE FOLLOWING FINE ALE HOUSES:


THE OLD WELL, BARNARD CASTLE
THE HALF MOON, DARLINGTON
THE SHIP, MIDDLESTONE VILLAGE
THE BRIDGE, WHORLTON
THE RED LION, COTHERSTONE
THE VOODOO CAFE, DARLINGTON
GLAXO SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, BARNARD CASTLE
THE STANWICK, ALDBROUGH ST JOHN
THE FOX AND HOUNDS, KIRK MERRINGTON
THE SNOOKER CLUB, DARLINGTON
THE SURTEES, FERRYHILL STATION
THE WHITE SWAN, GILLING WEST

ENJOY!

Saturday 1 November 2014

DARLINGTON SNOOKER CLUB HALLOWEEN BEER FESTIVAL 30-2.11.14


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ENJOYED A VISIT TO DARLINGTON SNOOKER CLUB YESTERDAY. 

THEIR HALLOWEEN BEER FESTIVAL IS STILL ONGOING AND TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY - NOON TIL LATE, 20 BEERS ON AND CIDER ALL AT £2.50 PER PINT. FOOD IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT ALL SESSIONS

WHY NOT POP INTO THE HALF MOON ON YOUR WAY THERE TO BREAK THE JOURNEY AND SAMPLE SOME OF THEIR 7 BEERS AND 2 CIDERS?