Well, everyone seemed to enjoy last year's event, so here's the inevitable sequel: Beerienteering 2: Quest for the Tankard.
This event is run by CAMRA's "Under 30 Social Group" in Greater Manchester. Beerienteering is like the sport of Orienteering, where teams (of up to 6) have to visit 6 pubs in the correct order, on foot, by tram, train or bus. It costs one pound a head and all proceeds go to the MS Society. The date is Saturday 11th June.
Check-in is at the Knott Bar (Marble Beers and guests) at 2 p.m. prompt please! Come early if you want to order food first. Of course, team members can only drink real ale with real cider & perry and genuine Continental beers on draught and in bottle (where available). Soft drinks are also legal!
Rules, maps score sheet and clues are provided on the day. Teams need to find themselves a name and come in sport/fancy dress (they all did last year...) The winning team gets the Official CAMRA plaque and title holders of Beerienteering 2: Quest for the Tankard Champions.
Last year's champions, Team Purple with Nick, are expected to arrive to contest their title with the winning score of plus 14 minutes! The score is done by time, staggered start for each team, with chances and challenges along the course to gain time bonuses/penalties while visiting a variety of carefully picked pubs that they have to find. No fewer than 9 challenges, throughout the course.
Wondering what the 'tankard thing' is about? Well, it's part of the game and like 'Lord of the Rings', All are Welcome, including non-members and guests. Good weather has been booked! The game will finish at around
6.30 p.m. For further details and a set of rules contact Dave Hallows by e-mail (davehallows2002 at yahoo.co.uk) or telephone: 07931 750108.