Matthew Curtis

6 days ago | wb.camra.org.uk | Matthew Curtis

2 minutes ago Introduced in May 1988 by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government, Section 28 is a piece of legislation that is now, thankfully, consigned to the dustbin of history. Part of the Local Government Act of the same year, it sought to “not intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality” or “promote the teaching in any maintained school of the acceptability of homosexuality as a pretended family relationship”.

2 weeks ago | pelliclemag.com | Matthew Curtis

If you’re a regular user of pubs I’m probably someone you’d refer to as a ‘transient’ pubgoer. I enjoy variety—the spice of life, as it were. Stimulation, for me, comes from visiting lots of different pubs, and here in Manchester I am spoiled for choice. It’s easy enough for me to hop from Café Beermoth, to The City Arms, to Bundobust, to head over to The Salisbury for yet another Old Peculier.

1 month ago | wb.camra.org.uk | Timothy Hampson |Matthew Curtis |Roger Protz |Laura Hadland

1 minute ago Audio Description Login here to listen to the audio description Change is brewing in the beer world, and now there’s a way for everyone to be part of it. Women On Tap, a social enterprise and leading advocate for gender equity in beer, has launched its BEER 50/50 campaign and Changemaker – a new community for those who want to help shape a more inclusive industry.

1 month ago | pelliclemag.com | Matthew Curtis

Although it’s still a few months away I’m already getting excited about this year's FyneFest. It’s one of the most important dates in my calendar, not just because we head up there to host our Meet the Brewer panel discussions, but because it’s simply one of the best beer-focussed events that the UK has to offer. While I tend to get misty-eyed over glorious pints of Jarl from the source, I also recognise it as a chance to try some truly special beers that I don’t normally get to enjoy.

2 months ago | wb.camra.org.uk | Laura Hadland |Roger Protz |Matthew Curtis

4 minutes ago Audio Description Login here to listen to the audio description The gentle hubbub of voices rises to greet me as I walk into the Malt Shovel. The fire is lit to ward off the February cold and the small, two-roomed pub is starting to fill. As I move towards the bar, a number of people nod at me in welcome. It is the second time I’ve called the weekly pub quiz at my local since being drafted in by the new landlady, Alison.