The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens

Subject: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 03:16 AM

The Beech Inn, Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester will close on Sunday night but will open again, under new management, after safety checks have been completed.

Wednesday will be the second birthday for our Singaround. I can honestly say it has been a joy to wander down to The Beech and hear so much great singing and make so many new friends. I will find another venue for Wednesday to celebrate.

We have almost made a year with out beginners Tune Session - "Last Tuesday Tunes at The Beech". The next Session will be 29 December and The Beech should be open again by then.

The Chorlton Irish Session had just returned to The Beech with 2 absolutely storming, jam-packed Monday nights.

More news as it happens her at Radio Chorlton.

Cheers

L in C

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester close
From: Spleen Cringe
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 03:32 AM

How about the upstairs room at Dulcimer if nothing's on there. Shall I nip in and ask? Or the Lloyds (though we may need to do a whip round for room hire)?

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Jack Blandiver
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 03:39 AM

Sorry to hear it; a great pub & a great session. Sorry we haven't been over in a while but it was always in our hearts! Looking forward to developments.

Meanwhile, if anyone can come up with a suitable venue for an impromptu Manchester singaround on Saturday....

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 05:29 AM

Thanks Nigel, upstairs at the Dulcimer is an odd shape - not that that would matter a lot. I suspect we are the wrong type of folk but worth a follow up. We have used upstairs at The Lloyds for more conventional Folk Club nights. It's Ok, a but acoustically dull because of the carpets and probably too big.

Sean - thanks for the nice things you have said - I concur - so many excellent singers and tune players - we will carry on and hope to see and hear you both again.

As for saturday night - what's this then - sounds most excting

Les

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: GUEST,John J - on safari
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 09:19 AM

It's a way out, but what about the Sarries as a temporary venue?

JJ

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: SophFFS
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 09:48 AM

Or upstairs in the Royal Oak in Chorlton? It is rather large...

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 10:20 AM

Mmmmmmmm, might be ok for a small Ceilidh

Thanks anyway, all things worth looking at

les

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 11:47 AM

Just had another call from "The Area manager". The owners are very keen to get the pub safety checked and reopened. He said it should be relatively easy to get a temporary manager because Chorlton Green is so popular! All music will be welcome.

L in C

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Jack Blandiver
Date: 26 Nov 09 - 11:55 AM

Good news, eh? All being well we'll be in Manchester on Saturday - now if anyone fancies a sing & a natter somewhere, might they set it up? A word in the ear of a friendly proprietor!

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 27 Nov 09 - 09:29 AM

With a bit of luck we should be back before Christmas. A group of us from The Beech will be playing informally at an Amnesty International do in St Margarets Church, Rufford Road, Whalley Range between 2 and 4.

Liz and I are otherwise engaged Saturday night. Perhaps other mancs are up for a few tunes or songs.

Does something happen at The Jolly Angler, near Piccadilly Station Saturday night?

L in C

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Dec 09 - 07:48 PM

Who owns the pub now, which brewery/company??? My uncle used to run it in the 80's I have a licence and would leave my job to go back to the Beech. It needs a strict door policy and a good landlord.

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Dec 09 - 05:24 AM

who was ur uncle ? was it john henningon ?

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 06 Dec 09 - 06:49 AM

The build,ing is owned by Enterprise Inns (Google?). I will ring them tomorrow, Monday to see what progress has made towards reopening.

Cheer

L in C

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 07 Dec 09 - 09:45 AM

I rang the Regional Manager of the owners of The Beech today, Enterprise Inns. The pub has been closed for a week. No progress on safety checks so far but they still aim to have the place open before Christmas.

They are prepared to put a temporary manager in asap. I googled then phoned Enterprise Inns and have found them very helpful.

Next Singaround Wednesday 16 December and Tunes Tuesday 29 December. We are welcome at The Bowling Green.

Cheers

Les

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 07 Dec 09 - 11:07 AM

Now there's an oxymoron Enterprise and helpfull in the same sentance. Best of luck with those bastards owning the pub you will need it

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: AlanG
Date: 07 Dec 09 - 02:25 PM

I'm afraid I won't be able to get to The Bowling Green on 16th because my wife's gone and got tickets for Waterson Carthy at the New Vic Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Oh-hum
Hope to see some of you at the Sarries this Wednesday (9th). If not, have a good Christmas and hope to see you in January.
Alan

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 08 Dec 09 - 04:51 AM

Well, tickets were going well for W-C until people heard about The Bowling Green and resident band The BGs!

Have a great time see you 6th January with a bit of luck

Les

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: John J
Date: 16 Dec 09 - 03:55 AM

Is anyone going tonight, Wednesday 16th?

JJ

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Gedi
Date: 16 Dec 09 - 08:04 AM

Hi John

yes we're on for tonight, but at the Bowling Green just down the Green from The Beech.

see you later hopefully,
Ged

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: John J
Date: 16 Dec 09 - 06:42 PM

Sorry but I couldn't get there after all - I hope it went well!

JJ

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 19 Dec 09 - 07:30 AM

Just spotted a small article in The South Manchester Reporter:

The Beech reopens this Wednesday!

More news as and when but I think I for one would like to pop in on Wednesday.

Anyone else?

L in C

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 04 May 10 - 03:00 PM

The Beech, sadly, has closed again, and Enterprise Inns are once again looking for a tenant.

Does anyone know the identity of the GUEST who posted here?

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 06 May 10 - 03:38 AM

refresh... are you there, GUEST?

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 06 May 10 - 05:21 AM

I have no idea who the guest was but that trail seems to have gone cold

L in C#

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 06 May 10 - 07:01 AM

Just to add to the confusion we will be singing and playing tunes on various dates as yet unconfirmed

L in C#

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: John J
Date: 06 May 10 - 06:18 PM

Rather ironically, the current issue of 'Beer', the CAMRA mag, has a photograph of the Beech heading up a feature on good pubs in Chorlton.

JJ

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: GUEST,Andrew Moore
Date: 08 May 10 - 05:38 AM

Just thought i would let you guys know,i have had a meeting with Enterprise Inns about reopening this once great pub.Hopefully if negotiations go well i should be open very soon.
I have a passion for cask ales and take pride in the quality of serve.My vision is to restore The Beech to its former glory.All customers old and new will be welcome, cant wait to be involved with all the singalongs you have.Lets hope i can strike a deal and get the pub open.

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: GUEST,Andrew Moore
Date: 08 May 10 - 05:45 AM

If anyone would like to contact me direct you can e-mail me
[e-mail]
CHEERS

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 08 May 10 - 06:02 AM

This is excellent news. I have e-mailed Andy - lets see what shapes up

L in C#
The Beech Band will be busking for Oxfam outside the Shop in Chorlton today

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 08 May 10 - 12:23 PM

Thanks to Steve, Phil, Helen, Barbara, Mark, Ken, Ged, Mickey, Chris, Phil and Rami busking for Oxfam today £70+ raised and good tunes played

L in C#

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 18 May 10 - 06:52 AM

Any progress on opening the Beech?

Les

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Jul 10 - 08:36 AM

The Beech is now open with a new tenant

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 28 Jul 10 - 10:19 AM

And he / they a great tennants who really enjoy our songs and tunes and are keen for us to be there

cheers
L in C

Subject: RE: Review: The Beech - Chorlton, Manchester closes
From: the Folk Police
Date: 28 Jul 10 - 11:25 AM

Might be worth changing the thread title to avoid confusion...

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 28 Jul 10 - 12:40 PM

Thanks Joe and Mr Police reopens indeed

L in C

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: GUEST,marco
Date: 30 Jul 10 - 09:01 AM

Chris the new tenant intends to restore th pub to its former glory.This means goodbeer,good music and none of the 'undesirables' who sadly started taking over.

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 02:45 AM

I feel sure that Chris and Julia will return the pub to is former glories as a great little pub with atmosphere and great beer.

We will be singing songs mostly but not exclusively traditional on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month and our Beginners Tunes Session will be on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.

Cheers

L in C

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 03 Aug 10 - 12:54 PM

It's official:
"Julia Clish From Monday 9th August there will be traditional Irish music every Monday night at The Beech."

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119751298073258Friends of the Beech Inn, Chorlton

The Beech is open again as many of you will remember - traditional beers (Black Sheep, Landlord) Come in and visit us!

L in C

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 05 Aug 10 - 09:00 AM

Really enjoyed the first Singaround under the management. Excellent songs and a few tunes and much banter from: Brian, Dave, Phil, Janet, Chris, Dave, Helen, Jeanette, Ted, Laura, John, Ingrid, Heloise, Karina, Ken, Olga, Phil, Alan and Ged.

Oh and 3 cask ales all in excellent condition 2 Taylors and a Black Sheep

Cheers

L in C

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 10 Aug 10 - 12:04 PM

Beginners Tunes tomorrow, Wednesday 11 August.
The Beech, Beech Road , Chorlton , Manchester.
Will people turn up who have not been before?

Cheers

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 12 Aug 10 - 06:02 AM

Another excellent evening of tunes from Phil, John(?) Ken, Ged, and Brian, Mick, Rob, Mike, Janet, Mike, Ted, Laura, John an Chris. Merrily we roll along. Thanks to all for a great night.

Mostly songs next Wednesday

L in C

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 17 Aug 10 - 03:15 PM

And as Wednesday pokes over the hill, as I do myself, its songs mostly but not exclusively traditional, (Sog my but net)at The Beech

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 19 Aug 10 - 11:16 AM

Another grand night of songs and a few tunes thanks to: Ged
Ken
Chris
John
Ann
...Colin
Helen
Dave
Katrina
JJ
Ted
Laura
Sheila
Dave B
John R
Shelley
Kate
Phil E
Alan
Mark
Mike
Gordon
Neil
John A, and the others whom I will remember when I press share

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 25 Aug 10 - 12:04 PM

Ok Folks more Tunes in about 3 hours - tunes up?

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 26 Aug 10 - 09:50 AM

Thanks to those amazing tune players:

Ged - melodeon, Ellie - like a balalika but bigger, Dave tenor uke, Julie - uke, Shelley - recorders, Ted - banjo, Laura- 'cello & whistle, Phil- guitaron (yes guitaron) Mark - percussion, Ken guitar, Chris - banjo, Brian - bodhran, Jenn - guitar, Rob - camera,

cheers
Les - banjo and songs next week

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 09 Sep 10 - 07:57 AM

Last night was a brilliant night thanks to Bollin Morris who came and danced the wild, wild Border Morris aound Chorlton Green. Great tunes, unusual and originial dancing - so much energy and drama - all the better in the dark!

A great finish in the garden of The Beech with 30 odd people dancing and a tasty Cassoulet from Ch...ef of the year and Landlord of The Beech Chris. The first of many?

Anyone for Songs next Wednesday?

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 10 Sep 10 - 08:05 AM

Bollin Morris the garden of The Beech last Wednesday:

dancin or what?


L in C#

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Oct 10 - 05:06 PM

Another interesting evening at The Beech last night - we were banished to the Back Room due to a flood of biblical proportion (well nearly!) in the snug!

Thanks to all who came - Helen, Sheila, Phil, Bill, Dave Bishop, Phil & Sandra, Norman and friend, Anne & John, Glyn, the two ladies who just turned up and the chap with the beard who had a grand voice!   Les was with us in Spirit I'm sure, whilst in actuallity being in Turkey, no doubt enjoying a beer on our behalf ; )

cheers,
Ged.

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 07:00 AM

Well it was a brilliant 3rd birthday celebration thanks to: Ged, Ken, Rob, Norman, Phil E, Olga, Steve, Mike B, Glynne, Gordon, Sue, Bob, Dave, Jean, Chris, Ted, Laura, Phil R, Sandra, Ann, John, Janet, Marie Claire, Nigel, John J, Mike and his girlfriend for songs and tunes, Mark for a cracking poem, Ingrid for a scarry s...tory and all for good company.

Special thanks to Kate and Ursula for the cake and Chris the Landord for food.

In February we celebrate 2 years of tunes! What shall we do then?

Cheers
L in C#

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Will Fly
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 07:31 AM

In February we celebrate 2 years of tunes! What shall we do then?

Have a great tunes session, food, drink - and then look forward to another two years of tunes!

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 02 Dec 10 - 11:33 AM

Thanks Will,

buy great big amps?

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 03 Dec 10 - 11:05 AM

The Guardian today:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2010/dec/02/clog-dancing-revival

The Beech 10am tomorrow, Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester

PM for more details

L in C#

Subject: RE: The Beech (Chorlton, Manchester) closes/reopens
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 04 Dec 10 - 03:30 PM

Hi Folks, thanks for coming today and dancing so well. It looks like a tricky business that cloggin' but so exciting when Liz shows how it's done.

Famous dancers: Pam, Laura, Sophie, Shelley, Gordon, Phil, Rob, Sue, Fran, Marie-Claire, Janet, Ellie, Ruth and tunes from Ged and Steve and Chris and his the brilliant staff at The Beech.

L in C#