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November 2005
Birkenhead Beer Festival was a success for all including Copper Dragon, where we were nominated Best Brewery of the Festival. This recognises that our Brewery received more votes in total for our beers than any other Brewery. Scott’s 1816 came in joint 3rd and Black Gold 7th in Festival. 25th
During the month of November Copper Dragon Brewery attended the Annual Burton Ball, by kind invitation of our cask suppliers Kamac Joe Loss and his Big Band Orchestra provided the fabulous musical entertainment for an audience of around 200 guests. The evening went with a swing. 21st
Black Gold was released for sale in bottles during November, which has proved a tremendous success, having seen customers queuing at the door to get their hands on the first supplies.  16th
Congratulations were awarded to Copper Dragon Brewery by the Labologists Society of Great Britain when first prize was achieved for their label designs on Scott’s 1816, Golden Pippin and Challenger IPA
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Congratulations to Peter & Karen at the Crown, Manfield on winning Yorkshire Region Pub of the Year, best of luck in the final. We at Copper Dragon are pleased to supply quality guest beers to a quality pub. More details in the November copy of Whats Brewing.
October 2005
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One of the most famous pubs in Halifax, the Shears inn, is now a proud member of Copper Dragon Brewery's estate.  Kathryn and Dean are the welcoming hosts at the Shears inn, a real hidden gem that has been described as Halifax’s best kept secret. Long famous for its unique character, the inn displays many pictures of old Halifax on its walls, a charming paved outside area with garden furniture and parasols is an added attraction. Open all day, every day, Shears is a great place for lovers of real ale.
Tucked away among some of the city’s fine old heritage mill buildings, Shears Inn is a treasure that once found has for many become a lifelong friend.
September 2005
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The White Lion Inn held a charity event on Sunday, September 11, to raise much needed funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Entry was by ticket only and limited to 40 people but those that did attend were treated to a fantastic night of food, music and 'not a little' good beer. Following an auction, assistance from Copper Dragon Brewery and a donation by The White Lion we raised just short of £1,500 for this much needed cause. One of our regulars, record producer Richard Dover, arranged the event and provided much of the musical entertainment with assistance from his Stubborn Records co-director, Chris Spencer. One of their young artists, Rob Cowen also performed a couple of tracks from his recent album 'The Other' with further contributions from Blues guitarist Jacky Sanders who flew in from his home in Geneva for the event.
A good time was had by one and all!
August 2005
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The annual Trawden Agricultural Show is held on the second Sunday in August. One of the largest one day shows in the North. It features sheep, cattle, heavy horses and rural crafts. There is a sheep-dog trial, a dry-stone walling competition, light horses, a dog show and many other attractions making it an ideal family day out. The Trawden Show is organised entirely by volunteers from the local community. Everyone is welcome to attend the committee meetings which take place at The Sun Inn on the second Tuesday of each month.
This year saw Copper Dragon support the show bar... hosted by Karen, Head Cook of the Sun Inn (David can be seen wearing his Tommy Cooper Fez in charge of the Copper Dragon bottled ales bar).  5th
Two beautiful Brewster’s joined the team at Copper Dragon for a brew day. Angela Salloway & Janet Leigh. Angela from Bury said how impressed she was, she had not appreciated just how involved the art of real ale brewing was. Janet from Ramsbottom, Lancashire who has visited several times previously was already aware of the complexities and dedication required. An excellent day was had by both of them. The girls are now confirmed Golden Pippin fans, Seen leaving the brewery in style.  2nd
Penny and Alan proprieters of the Rainhall Drinks Company and Cellar Bar finally after seventeen years together tied the knot and celebrated with friends in style at their Cellar Bar in Barnoldswick. They have been solid supporters of Copper Dragon from the onset.
July 2005
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 We are pleased to report that Hamlet, the black Labrador/retriever cross guide dog puppy, who was a regular visitor to the Copper Dragon Brewery has almost finished his advanced training and will soon be paired with his new partially sighted owner. It is 7 months since he left Todmorden (aged 12 months) and his puppy walkers Dave & Sheila Towler, to go to Bolton for the next stage of his training. He did well and went on to do advanced training at Helsby near Chester. We heard recently that he has found a suitable partner and the two of them will train together before Hamlet moves in with his new owner. Hopefully his new life will include an odd trip to the local pub, as the Masons Arms in Todmorden which was one of his favourite training grounds! In the meantime, Kane a yellow Labrador is following in his footsteps and will hopefully be as successful as his predecessor.  9th
Rossendale Rugby Union Vets made an unexpected visit to the Masons Arms, Todmorden. Fifteen members celebrated in style drinking Copper Dragon’s Best Bitter, as you can see from the jpg they thoroughly enjoyed their summer Insurgence, an annual event. Wearing full Lancashire working men’s clothes; clogs, cords, Grandad shirts, waist coats, gal laces, neckerchiefs, belts and flat caps- a real sight to be seen. The gentleman in the bowler hat is known throughout Lancashire as 'Tommy Two Tries' (work that one out for yourselves).
 Hundreds of dancers and folk musicians enjoy the sun at the canal basin in Skipton in the fourth annual Clogfest, a celebration of English step dancing, on 9 July 2005. Thanks to a generous donation by Copper Dragon Brewery, dancers were well refreshed and on top form.
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Official opening of Copper Dragon's second inn - The Sun Inn, Trawden, Lancashire . A traditional country inn which will be serving a variety of Copper Dragon ales, fine wines and home cooked cuisine from the 6th of July. Function room available and weddings catered for.
June 2005
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Copper Dragon’s Ruth Bennett and Hilary Thornton attended an auction at Manby Castle in Embsay, North Yorkshire in support of Cancer Research.
The criteria, all ladies must wear a big hat to be judged. Hilary's talented husband Martin created the Copper Dragon Hats and won first prize with his unique design based on Copper Dragon's logo.
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The Station Inn at Ribble Head Viaduct held its first, to become annual Hogroast Barbeque. The event was supported by the brewery, and proved to be a successful day for locals and visitors alike. The brewery would like to thank Claire for her continued support and looking forward to her next brewster day on the 100 barrel plant!
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The Glamorous Copper Dragon Serving Wenches appeared on the Brewery Float with the local rock band Jump Start, the day was a great success and thousands of pounds was raised for charity. 21st
Opening of Copper Dragon's first Public House - The Masons Arms, Todmorden. 27th
The New Inn at Clapham has achieved the accolade of being one of six finalists in 'Yorkshire Pub of the Year'. The winner is to be announced in October 2005. The New Inn always has 2 Copper Dragon Products available on the bar.
May 2005
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The Brewery will be holding a Open Day to Licensee’s to allow existing and potential customers to meet the brewers and view the new steam plant and enhanced production facilities and afterwards an informal all day buffet will be provided at the Cross Keys, East Marton Nr Skipton where you will have time to discuss your business and possible requirements with your area representative. This is the first Open Day we have had since brewing started in 2003 and promises to be a productive and profitable day for both parties. Your chance to see this most spectacular new plant in North Yorkshire. 28th
The long awaited launch of Golden Pippin in bottles. Get your orders in soon to avoid disappointment, as forward orders already exceed 5000 bottles!
March 2005
Our new Black Gold ABV 3.7% (formerly our Dark Ale) wins 'Beer of Festival' at Leeds CAMRA Beer Festival. This new product is selling extremly well and shows increasing popularity of mild ales. First Public House purchased in West Yorkshire… full details will be announced in the first week of April. Copper Dragon announces its long awaited Leasehold Policy designed with the intention of taking the Trade back 30 years, when agreements between the brewery and the Landlord were a lot fairer to the Lessee. Also the ability to have a genuine guest ale and run the house far more profitably than with most agreements in the market place today. This policy allows the Lessee to invest and develop the business in a sensible manner, with little interference from the brewery. A new division of the brewery ‘Copper Dragon Estates’ formed as a Limited Company this company to operate the tied estate of the brewery and will start acquiring inns, tavern’s and public houses.
February 2005
Newly appointed wholesaler MWS of Stoke on Trent to distribute Copper Dragon products into the Potteries and surrounding areas. Attended Oakwood Beer Festival at Rotherham with our Trade Stands and Bar as initiative to expose Copper Dragon to South Yorkshire and the North Midlands.
January 2005
Successful trade agreement with leading Cumbrian Brewery. Jennings PLC-Copper Dragon to be available in selected outlets of there estate. Major sponsor of the first Pendle Beer Festival.
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