By the Great Northern Section

Join the CIBD Great Northern Section for a fun weekend of networking, socialising, and enjoying the great outdoors. Open to members, guests, partners, family, and friends, this event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others in the industry while exploring scenic walking routes and visiting a brewery.

Come along for one or both days - make a weekend of it with a Saturday evening Brewery visit! We recommend suitable outdoor footwear and clothing for conditions on the day of the walk. 

Saturday 21st June Walk - Meet 09.45 for a prompt 10.00 start at Mills Hill train station, Middleton Road, Manchester M24 2FB. There is a free car park opposite station.

This scenic 8-mile route follows the canal, passing through Hopwood Woods and Tandle Hill Country Park before returning to the starting point. Please bring a packed lunch and wear appropriate outdoor footwear.

Saturday 21st June Brewery tour and buffet - Meet 6pm at J.W.Lees Brewery, 369 Grimshaw Lane Middleton, Manchester M24 2AX.

Enjoy an exclusive brewery tour followed by a buffet, free of charge. As a token of appreciation, the brewery welcomes small voluntary contributions to its annual charity.

The brewery car park will be closed - please use on-street parking on Grimshaw Lane. For catering purposes, please confirm attendance and any dietary requirements by 6th June.

Sunday 22nd June Walk  -  Meet at 09.45 for a prompt 10.00 start at Alkrington Woods Car Park, Manchester Old Road, Middleton M24 4DT.

There is a free car park. The walk is a 4 mile circular walk around Alkrington Woods Nature Reserve.

Why you should attend:

• Be part of a social occasion
• Meet fellow people in the brewing and distilling industry
• Enjoy the outdoors in good company

Tickets: All events to be booked separately.

To reserve a space or find out more, contact walk leader Margaret Holland at hollandinengland@btinternet.com

Booking deadline:

• Book by 6th June for the brewery tour.
• No booking deadline for the walks.