Plans for the demolition of the Pelican are now available for comment on the Trafford Council Web site:-

https://publicaccess.trafford.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=QZ2KI1QLJ4H00&activeTab=summary

and we only have until Monday 18th October to submit objections. The following observations by Tim Field our Pub Protection Officer may give you some assistance in phrasing an objection:-

• The heritage statement underplays the value of the existing Pelican Inn building and especially its association with architect George Wescott.
• The site is described as either vacant or a former pub. It's neither, it's an empty existing pub and should be pro-actively marketed as a going concern for at least 12 months.
• There appears to be no statement of community involvement.

Please consider the application and add your own view which will weigh more heavily with the planners.

The Branch Committee encourages you to object, especially if you live close to Pub and would like to see it preserved. In addition, you may wish to contact your local councillors to ask why only two weeks have been allocated to comment on such an important proposal. You can find details of yours here:-

https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/mgMemberIndex.aspx?bcr=1

As we were unable to hold the normal Chorlton Beer Festival we have organized a "Festival in the Community"  supporting  St. Clements Church charities and the local clubs and bars.

The festival runs from 1st-9th October and between these dates you can pick up a card at participating venues or down load one from HERE and print it yourself..

Collect a sticker for each bar you visit, collecting as many stickers as you can. Enter your contact detail on the card and retiurn it to the Beer House to be entered into the prize draw.

Don't forget to donate generously to the Church using the QR code on the card or by visiting the festival Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chorlton-beerfest

"Places for Everyone" is a proposed long-term plan of nine Greater Manchester districts (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) for jobs, new homes, and sustainable growth. 

Sadly the plan says very little about the importance of community facilities and nothing specifically about the role of pubs which are vital hubs for social networks. The plan also fails to recognise the role pubs often play in providing distinct identities for Greater Manchester's communities as well as often being significant heritage assets in themselves.

If you wish to comment you can do so until the 3rd October:-

https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/planning-and-housing/places-for-everyone/

After being closed for a long time, and having received a sympathetic refurbishment which has preserved the original features the Railway in Broadheath has re-opened as an Irish themed pub

Inside has been cleaned and re-painted. The original seating has been retained and re-covered. Some missing arms have been wonderfully reproduced and replaced. The lounge has had the carpeting removed to reveal original oak parquet flooring.  The fireplace is as was with the mirror and a real fire. There are now TVs for sport.

The kitchen has been replaced and food will be available soon. The toilets have been tiled and painted

Outside additional seating has been provided with six picnic tables and umbrellas along the side of the building.

Jerry the landlord says  he plans is to have two Real Ales, one from Brakespears range and Marstons Pedigree.

So its good to have positive news about one of the branches oldest pubs, especially one thats on the Camra National Herritage Pubs list.