by BHS member Colin Bridgeland using the local town trail as basis

( http://www.newarkcivictrust.org.uk/downloads/MaltingBrewingTrail.pdf ) and lots more.

10.15 assemble in Northgate Retail Car Park ( next to  Warwick and Richardson’s brewery - now
converted)

10.30 visit Maltsters Association of GB ( The maltsters trade association founded

in 1827 )more info www.ukmalt.com - with brief introduction on the

Maltsters of Newark by CE - Colin West - 31B Castlegate - NG24 1AZ

followed by walk to Millgate and the south side of Newark,
- Lunch  break at Fox and Crown  NG24 1JY ( own arrangements ) more info

http://www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/site/?page_id=10

followed by the central and north parts of Newark in the afternoon.

The  visit will cover sites of 8 breweries (including Trent Brewery, Holes,

Town Wharf Brewery, Warwicks & Richardson), about 26 maltings

(many with remains) and a few other associated sites.

So  a lot of sites to visit and quite a lot walking - see trailmap-

so wear stout shoes and  appropriate  weather ware.

17.30/18.00 - close at a nearby hostelry/northgate carpark

Tour by minibus with lots of stops at defunct brewery and malting sites in the

eastern part of  the Vale & Tring. Much has disappeared but there are still

some remains to be seen at: Fenny Stratford, Rowsham, Aston Clinton to

                      Tring in the morning
09.45 assemble  at Leighton Buzzard Rail Station  - pick up mini bus

visiting Holdom’s/Cave’s solid beer syndicate/Lucas/Gurney, Pullen

Browns Brewery and Maltings, Rodwell Brewery, Graces malting et al

- lunch at The Kings Arms Tring ( HP23 6BE)  - make own arrangements

(more info  http://www.kingsarmstring.co.uk/find.html)

-  afternoon - to Ivinghoe, Dagnall, Slapton, Mentmore and Linslade visiting

the sites of Roberts and Wilson, Batchelor, Mott and Cross Keys,

Gurney, Monson et al

With lots to see please wear stout shoes and  appropriate  weather ware.

17.30 /18.00 return Leighton Buzzard - for maybe refreshment before disperse at The Hare Inn,

Southcott. LU7 7PR.

The trip is limited to 20 persons because of the capacity of the vehicle and there will be a small charge of £6.00 / person to cover this and the document pack - which I will collect on the day
Please Note: That it is the responsibility of members and their guests taking a BHS arranged visit to organise their own insurance cover. Wear suitable footwear for maltings and brewery visits. The buildings may be several storey’s high with no lifts.

Floors are often wet and uneven. Town walks and touring such premises is not recommended for any persons with disabilities or heart conditions.

The BHS supports  sensible drinkaware policies

For planning and number control - please let me know if you are interested in attending any or all of these visits by e mail to - cjmarchbanks@aol.com or  01283 561626 or mail to me at
18 Brizlincote Lane, Burton upon Trent, Staffs, DE15 0PR.
Final details for all visits will be confirmed to those who have expressed interest 2 weeks before the visit.

The number is restricted for both visits to 20 people for each - so they will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Cut off dates are  4 weeks before each visit

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