Opening Times 2001
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201 - January 2001
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ASK IF IT'S CASK
FULL PINT LIES
Stockport and Manchester Mild Challenge 2001
STOCKPORT'S WHISTLING WILL - Doug McCaskill explains the inspiration for Robinson's first seasonal beer
High Peak Featured Pub - The Swan Inn in Kettleshulme
History In A Glass - Porter & the Rise of the Great Brewers - A Wry Look at the History of British Drinking by Pete Soane (Part Six)
Desert Island Beers - Graham Mascord, licensee of the Crown Inn on Heaton Lane in Stockport
Pub Of The Month - Davenport Arms in Woodford, Stockport
Stagger - Hazel Grove North and Great Moor with John Clarke
Curmudgeon - Drunk on Half a Bottle? - No Half Measures
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202 - February 2001
THE NURSERY IS PUB OF THE YEAR 2001
... And The Arden Arms Is Runner-Up
New Brewers, New Breweries, Local and National News
NATIONAL WINTER ALES FESTIVAL 2001 - Festival Round-up
A DAY IN PARADISE = Chris Walkden samples an unusual beer festival
History In A Glass - The Golden Age Of Coaching - A Wry Look at the History of British Drinking by Pete Soane (Part Five)
15th Stockport Cider and Perry Festival 2001
Ken's Kitchen - Spicy Lancashire Beer Ragout
Pub Of The Month - Crown Inn on Heaton Lane in Stockport town centre
Curmudgeon - Taste or Effect? - Death of a Curmudgeon
203 - March 2001
ASK IF IT'S CASK
FULL PINT LIES
Stockport and Manchester Mild Challenge 2001
STOCKPORT'S WHISTLING WILL - Doug McCaskill explains the inspiration for Robinson's first seasonal beer
High Peak Featured Pub - The Swan Inn in Kettleshulme
History In A Glass - Porter & the Rise of the Great Brewers - A Wry Look at the History of British Drinking by Pete Soane (Part Six)
Desert Island Beers - Graham Mascord, licensee of the Crown Inn on Heaton Lane in Stockport
Pub Of The Month - Davenport Arms in Woodford, Stockport
Stagger - Hazel Grove North and Great Moor with John Clarke
Curmudgeon - Drunk on Half a Bottle? - No Half Measures
204 - April 2001
OFF THE RAILS?
Stockport Beer and Cider Festival - Making Music
Robinson's - A Tradition of Progression
A Call To Arms
Mild Challenge 2001
Mild: The Facts - What it is, and why you should drink it
Mild: Who Brews What
High Peak Featured Pub - The Pack Horse on Mellor Road in New Mills
Crowning Glory
BOOK REVIEWS - City Life Food and Drink Guide to Greater Manchester 2001
- Manchester: Real Ale in the revitalised city
- 2001: The Road to Wigan Beer with David and Susan White
Macclesfield and East Cheshire Pub of the Year - The Hanging Gate at Higher Sutton
Desert Island Beers - Mike, licensee of the Kings Arms on Bloom Street in Salford
Pub Of The Month - Lass O' Gowrie on Charles Street in central Manchester with John Clarke
Stagger - Reddish and Heaton Chapel in Stockport with Jim Flynn
205 - May 2001
Country Pubs Need You — Now! Peak District and Cheshire Pubs Need Your Custom
Stockport Beer and Cider Festival News
Preview of Robinsons Seasonal Beers
The Cask Marque Low-Down - The Who And What Of This Independent Organisation
RURAL LIFELINE - Victory in rate relief campaign for village pubs
Britain To Cease Brewing By 2020? - Consumers Battle To Save The Great British Pint
Landmarks In CAMRA's History
Pub Grub - Caledonia in Ashton under Lyne with John Clarke
Pub Of The Month - Armoury on Shaw Heath in Edgeley, Stockport with John Clarke
Stagger - Staggering Mildly with Richard Yates - Drinking Mild all over Stockport
Curmudgeon - Down In The Mouth - You just Can't Get The Staff
206 - June 2001
FESTIVAL FRENZY! - Stockport's 15th Beer and Cider Festival Breaks All Records
The LAB Report (Lowes Arms Brewery)
The Request Stop Beer Hop
"Not Much Fun In Stalingrad..?"
Unspoilt By Progress
"A Stamper's Tale" - How to succeed with the Mild Challenge
High Peak Featured Pub - Hare and Hounds Tavern on Dooley Lane in Chadkirk, Stockport
Citizens Of Cains - Chris Walkden Reports On A Marathon Day Out
The Time For Change - Reform of our antiquated and bureaucratic liquor licensing laws
Robinson's - Brewing Up A Treat
Desert Island Beers - Rhys Jones, former CAMRA branch chairman, long-time real ale campaigner and cider enthusiast
Pub Of The Month - Victoria on Wilmslow Road in Withington, Manchester
Stagger - Siberian Openshaw with Paul Moss
Curmudgeon - Lose the Beer Gut - Campaign for Real Pubs
207 - July 2001
BETRAYED! - Campaign Will Not Give Up On Licensing Reform As Labour Breaks Hours Promise
FULL PINT FIGHT GOES ON - Meeting sought with consumer minister
WETHERSPOONS ARE COMING...
Bazen's Brewery - A look back 15 years after its demise!
Robinson 's - The Men Behind The Malt
The Great Pint Pot Challenge
High Peak Featured Pub - The Church Inn in Chelmorton
The Great British Beer Festival 2001
Desert Island Beers - Richard Bazen, head brewer at Phoenix Brewery in Heywood
Pub Of The Month - Railway on Great Portwood Street in Portwood, Stockport with Martin Wystyrk
Stagger - Burnage and Heaton Mersey with Paul Moss
Curmudgeon - Too Strong for its Own Good - Turning the Tide
208 - August 2001
Qusetion: WHAT DO ALL THESE PUBS HAVE IN COMMON? Answer: They All Pretend To Sell Real Ale But None Do!
RAILWAY, WEST DIDSBURY, BACK ON TRACK?
Treasure Hunt 2001 - A Grand Day Out
BEER TICKING — What's It All About? - Phil Booton gives us the low-down
Robinson 's - Delivering The Message
New Record At Request Stop Beer Hop
Desert Island Beers - Phil Booton, a local 'beer spotter' who has sampled over 10,000 beers
Pub Of The Month - Adswood Hotel on Adswood Lane East in Stockport
Stagger - City Centre Staggering with Dave Hanson
Curmudgeon - Class Divisions - A Man of Substance
209 - September 2001
NURSERY IS REGIONAL CHAMPION - Stockport Local is Greater Manchester Pub of the Year
WOLVERHAMPTON and DUDLEY SCRAPES THROUGH
The Wayfarer - Almost over the edge in Alderley
New Bottled Beer Guide From CAMRA
Robinson's - Part Of The Community
The LAB Report (Part Two)
The Beer House Remembered
Ticking In Tallinn - Phil Booton goes all Baltic
High Peak Featured Pub - The Pineapple in Stalybridge
100% NATURale - Give Real Ale A Chance
The Mild Walking Challenge - Steve Robinson And Sue Ridings Strike Out
Freestyle At The Hogshead
Desert Island Beers - Peter Edwardson a CAMRA stalwart
Pub Of The Month - Old House at Home on Burton Road in Withington, Manchester
Stagger - Heaton Lane to Bramhall Lane via Shaw Heath with Ric Yates
Curmudgeon - Spotting the Broad Picture - Wolves Set Free - Low-Alcohl Lunches
210 - October 2001
BIGGEST AND BEST GOOD BEER GUIDE
The Wayfarer - Making the most of Mobberley
Robinson's - Still Raising The Standard
Macclesfield Branch Pub of the Season - The British Flag on Coare Street, Macclesfield.
The Mild Walking Challenge - Part Two
More On The Mild Challenge
The Hinds Head - It Is The End Of An Era At The Hinds Head In Heaton Chapel, Stockport
New N/4 Beer Festival - The A-Z Tour
Cask Ale Week - Peter Cash Reports On A New Initiative
False Signs - Update
Desert Island Beers - Anthony Firmin, brewer at the new LAB brewery, Lowes Arms in Denton
Pub Of The Month - Union on Broadstone Road in Reddish, Stockport with Jim Flynn
Stagger - Clayton and Beswick with Dave Hanson
Curmudgeon - Are You Dining, Sir? - Fashion Discrimination
211 - November 2001
NEW MANCHESTER A/Z TOUR OF PUBS IN THE N/4
NEW LOOK FOR GOON BEER GUIDE - CAMRA's flagship gets makeover
NATIONAL ORGANIC BREWING COMPETITION AT THE MARBLE ARCH
NURSERY TRIUMPH (AGAIN) - Now one of the four finalists in the National Pub of the Year contest
A Day Out In Foreign Parts - Chris Walkden on a grand day out
Robinson's Packaging Success at UPC (Unicorn Packaging Centre)
New Travellers - The Travellers Call in Bredbury re-opened
Top 12 For Best Bar and Cellar Competition
Chefs Follow In CAMRA's Footsteps - Campaign for Real Food mooted
Desert Island Beers - Mark McConachie, a long-time stalwart of North Manchester CAMRA
Pub Of The Month - Pineapple on Heaton Lane in Stockport town centre
Stagger - Stockport Re-Visited with Peter Edwardson
Curmudgeon - Is the Price Right? - Regulars on the Rack
212 - December 2001
BEARTOWN HITS STOCKPORT
BRAKSPEARS REPEAT ORGANIC SUCCESS - Massive interest in Second UK Organic Brewing Competition
National News - Three out of Four Voters Want Full Pint Law
NEW NELSON
Robinson's - A Winter Warmer For The 21st Century
Wayfarer in Wilmslow North
BOOK REVIEW - City Life Food and Drink Guide to Greater Manchester 2002
Macclesfield Pub of the Season - The Poacher's Inn on Ingersley Road in Bollington
High Peak Featured Pub - The Bakers Arms on West Road in Buxton
National Winter Ale Spectacular
Pub Grub - The Marble Arch with John Clarke
Pub Of The Month - Griffin on Didsbury Road in Heaton Mersey, Stockport
Stagger - East Manchester Highlights with Dave Meynell
Curmudgeon - Walking With Pubcos - No Hiding Place - Pub Therapy