Cumberland Arms (Byker) James Place Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1LD Spring is on its way and there’s a festival weekend to celebrate from April 12-14 with a hand-picked selection of 30 cask and keg beers plus up to 12 British ciders. Beers from the likes of Hawkshead, Stringers, Red Willow, Kernel and Hand … read more
Sitting in on one of Edward Theakston’s licensed trade training sessions is an education. In the opinion of Cheers North East, his courses should be made compulsory for anyone involved in the pub business. Contact: edward.theakston@edwardtheakstonassociates.co.uk or tel 01677 460171 Regardless of whether a licensee is just starting out on a new career or reeling … read more
Grab your friends, pack a picnic, make sure your dancing feet are in working order, the boogie-woogie maestro is back at Alnwick. Jools Holland returns to Alnwick Castle on July 17 with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and special guests Alison Moyet and Ruby Turner for night of pure enjoyment in the ambient setting of … read more
The magnificently named Third Annual Medomsley Charity Barn Dance & Bogey race takes place on Saturday August 7 with all proceeds going to Bishop Ian Ramsey School. “The bogey race will start from our pub, the Miner’s arms,” says landlord Johan Stuckers, who is originally from Belgium. “the Miner’s arms is next door to the … read more
The Black Bull in Etal, Northumberland’s only thatched pub, stages a charity raft race on Saturday July 24, starting at nearby Heatherslaw Mill. It’s part of a great family day out and costs £10 for a team (max five people) with all proceeds going to the Great North Air Ambulance. For further information contact Karen … read more
Hawkshead Brewery’s Fourth Annual Beer Festival starts on Thursday July 22 and runs till Sunday July 25. It’s the biggest yet with two marquees, more bands, gold-medal- winning beers from the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) and a choice of some of the new-wave breweries which are making… waves. It will also give visitors a chance … read more
The Bacchus in Newcastle continues its innovative and highly-successful beer and food-matching series on Sunday July 11 with ales from Jarrow brewery complementing a menu specially designed by chef paul Scott. Each of the eight courses will partner a Jarrow beer and staff from the award-winning brewery will be on hand to talk about how … read more
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