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Latest Food Hygiene Ratings for Ramsbottom

January 24, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

The Bury Times has recently published an up to date list of food establishments taken from the Food Standards Agency website of various Food Hygiene ratings for Bury.

Rather than just throw a link in your face, I thought I’d go through and provide a Ramsbottom specific list for you. I’ve removed some which are listed as Ramsbottom but are a little outside the area so I’ve trimmed the list.

Thankfully, we currently have no one or two star ratings in Ramsbottom and the vast majority of our ratings are in the five and four star ratings.

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Helping the homeless in Bury with WiNS

January 21, 2019 by Lee Leave a Comment

Freedom Church – Home of WiNS (Google Street View)

Tonight I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Lucie Holland, one of the members of WiNS (Winter Night Shelter) for Bury.

This all came about due to me having a bit of a clear out of a few bits and bobs (two bluetooth speakers and a wireless photo frame). No longer any use to me, but if anyone could make use of them, they were welcome to them.

I listed these on a Facebook group and Lucie replied indicating that they would be very useful for any homeless people that are being rehomed to help to make their new place a little more homely.

Naturally, I was more than happy that these items could go on to be of some use to someone in need. I didn’t know much about WiNS at the time, but have since discovered more about it so thought I’d share it.

WiNS is based out of Freedom Church in Bury, if you’re not aware of it, you’ve almost certainly driven past it at some point. It’s located next to Wickes on Walmersley Road, across the road from the old bury fire station.

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Phillip Rose, Group IFA CEO responds to “Save the Grants”

November 15, 2018 by Phil Rose 11 Comments

The following is a reply from Phillip Rose, Group IFA CEO who have submitted the planning application for The Grants Arms:

Please support this Planning Application 63308

In response to Mr John Irelands appeal, I agree – The ‘Grants’ is to Ramsbottom what Blackpool Tower is to the Golden Mile, or the Opera House to Sydney Harbour, but you don’t need to tell a Ramsbottom lad that!

However, what is upsetting is that this iconic building which has stood proud as the mother of Ramsbottom, overlooking the Market Place for over 200 years is no longer the matriarch of the town but a sad limping old lady, a neglected and dilapidated old building which looks abandoned and unloved.

ROMANCE

Being an iconic building the ‘Grants’ will never be an office block. The planning application ensures it will be sympathetically renovated, with its clock and internal tower returned to its former glory to respectfully attend the march of time over the town. But, time cannot stand still and move with the times we must. The historic Grade 2 listed lady will be lovingly restored to give The Grant Arms a new lease of life, to stand proudly over the Market Place as a visual reminder of the areas cultural heritage once again.

Save the Grants – Ramsbottoms Iconic Landmark

November 14, 2018 by John Ireland 3 Comments

What follows is an appeal by John Ireland – Please Share ❤️

Please object this Planning Application 63308

The ‘Grants’ to Ramsbottom is to Ramsbottom, what Blackpool Tower is to the Golden Mile or the Opera House is to Sydney Harbour.

A unique and iconic building standing above the Market Place as old as the town itself and the picture of Ramsbottom on virtually every post card ever made, that has, until recently, provided hospitality, warmth, food and drink and shelter and in some cases sanctuary to the locals for almost 200 years.

This is now in mortal danger of being lost forever by an under consideration planning application 63308 by Bury Council for a ‘change of use’. This is to convert the old pub and hotel into a bland looking office block to house a shoal of financial planning advisers, a change which would see a requirement of 35 permanent car parking spaces. A request that Ramsbottom, at the moment can ill afford.

Local Dog Friendly Restaurants, Bars, Coffee Shops and Cafés

March 26, 2018 by Lee 5 Comments

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Ramsbottom is well known both as a foodie destination and as being popular with dog walkers and owners.

So what happens when the two worlds collide? You’re out and about and you’re hungry but you don’t know if they will let your prized pooch in?

That’s why I’ve put together this list of local dog friendly restaurants, bars, coffee shops and cafés to help you. Click on the numbers to see where you and your dog can eat locally.

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Irwell Works Brewery – Ramsbottom

Address: Irwell St, Ramsbottom BL0 9YQ
irwellworksbrewery.co.uk

Irwell Works Brewery are happy to let dogs in whilst you have a beer or two, don’t forget to have a good look around the fantastic beers all produced on site! You can see the guts of the brewing operation the minute you walk through the door.

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The Hungry Duck – Ramsbottom

Address: 76 Bridge St, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9AG
hungry-duck.co.uk

Weekday lunchtimes Joe and the rest of the team at The Hungry Duck on Bridge Street are Dog Friendly, they also might very well make a fuss of your pet pooch.

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Grind and Tamp – Ramsbottom

Address: 45 Bridge St, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9AD
grindandtampcoffee.uk

Fantastic coffee and absolutely dog friendly.

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Grape to Grain – Ramsbottom

Address: 41 Bridge St, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9AD
grapetograin.co.uk

Grape to Grain have actually informed me that you’re ONLY allowed in with a dog, obviously they’re joking.

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Drinc – Ramsbottom

Address: 9 Bridge St, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 9AB
Drinc Facebook Page

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. The dog area is at the back of the coffee shop.

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The Shoulder of Mutton – Ramsbottom

Address: Lumb Carr Road, Holcombe, Ramsbottom, Bury BL8 4NL
theshoulderofmuttonholcombe.co.uk

Dogs are allowed in the bar area, in addition there are dog bowls at the front door and often dog treats too.

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The Duckworth Arms – Shuttleworth

Address: 416 Whalley Rd, Ramsbottom, Bury BL0 0EG
The Duckworth Arms Website

Dogs are allowed in the bar area, there’s also free dog biscuits provided.

Thanks to James Cryne for this suggestion.

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Rostron Arms – Edenfield

Address: 1 Market Pl, Ramsbottom, Edenfield, Bury BL0 0JZ

Rostron Arms Facebook Page

Thanks to James Cryne for this suggestion.

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The Drop Off Café – Edenfield

Address: 42 Market St, Edenfield, Bury BL0 0JN
The Drop Off Café Facebook Page

Dogs are more than welcome at the cycling themed Drop Off Café in Edenfield. I’ve been there a few times, and on one occasion we actually did have a dog with us, there were a couple others in too at the time.

Thanks to James Cryne for this suggestion.

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The Coach – Edenfield

Address: 163 Market St, Edenfield, Bury BL0 0HJ
thecoachatedenfield.com

All dogs are allowed in the bar area where you’ll find water and dog treats.

Thanks to James Cryne for this suggestion.

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