There is a new landlord in the Albert at Woodthorpe in Chesterfield (pictured). We gather he intends to keep at least two cask ales and has in the meantime already converted the top section of the car pack into a fenced beer garden – and very pleasant it is too! Stones has been replaced by Greene King IPA at the Victoria, Brampton and its guest at the moment is Highgate ‘Fox’s Hat’. The Highfields has reopened after a refit, but we do not know what the new ‘theme’ will be – why must all refurbs have a theme these days? Congratulations to Barbara, Paul & Michael who celebrated their first year at the Wellington, New Whittington on 20th September. Our best wishes also go to Peter Hayes who left the Derby Tup recently, but not before guiding it to its 20th consecutive Good Beer Guide listing. Contractor’s plant have begun to arrive around the Old Feathers, is this the end for this now closed and boarded up pub? Other recent closures are the Walton on St. Augustines Road and the Racecourse on Whittington Moor, also boarded up. Two of our local Burtonwood pubs have received prizes in the Brewery’s annual competition to find the pub with the best garden in the whole of the Burtonwood estate. The Fox & Hounds at Marsh Lane took a ‘Best in Area’ prize whilst the Gate Inn at Troway (pictured) received a ‘Highly Commended’ award for its garden. KAY & ANDY WELCOME YOU TO A FRIENDLY PUB
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