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This Leeds Brewery are releasing a new lager collection at their Halloween film night
Swap The Winchester for the Northern Monk Refectory this Halloween and grab a nice cold pint of their yet-to-be-released lager at their Halloween Beer and Film Night.
Shaun of the Dead, exclusive new beers and fancy dress: what more do you really need this Halloween?
Northern Monk are known for their stand-out lagers and fresh ideas, but this Halloween they're celebrating their new release with a chilled night in with Simon Pegg.
On the evening of Halloween, get yourself to The Winchester, aka the Northern Monk Refectory, have a nice cold pint and wait for this to all blow over.
The popular brewery will be showing cult classic Shaun of the Dead from 7pm, with doors opening an hour earlier.
Picture the scene: Shaun has left Mars Bar in the glove box and is getting chased around the garden with a piece of wood, anticipating a gory death.
You, on the other hand, are sat in your most haunted costume at one of Leeds' finest refectories and instead of battling the threat of becoming a zombie, you're guzzling Northern Monk lagers at their Halloween launch.
There will be plenty of popcorn to go around, along with strawberry Cornettos and a schooner of Faith: a fruity, juicy pale ale.
There will be plenty of Northern Monk brews to try at Marshalls Mill during the Halloween Beer and Film Night. / Image: Northern Monk
As much as gathering with your mates to laugh at Simon Pegg sounds like the ultimate night out, there's a far more exciting reason to turn up to the brewery's Leeds location.
The spooky movie night will be celebrating the release of Northern Monk's Halloween special, which has been kept carefully under wraps.
There will be plenty of Monk treats to dip into throughout the evening and tickets even guarantee a third off their new collection when purchased after the movie.
Fancy dress is encouraged and rewarded at this spooky event. There will be ample opportunity to win a free four-pack, simply outshine the rest of the competition in costume for your chance to win.
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Tickets cost £12 and need to be purchased in advance of the Halloween film night.
Any ticket covers the cost of entry and those delicious snacks essential for any movie night but there will be opportunity to purchase Northern Monk's locally renowned lagers throughout the night, including their latest release.
After being 'missing' for decades, a long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is set to air on the BBC this month.
In what is already gearing up to be a memorable moment, the episode - which was first broadcast on the BBC on 16 September 1968, and was thought to have been lost forever before being recovered - will be shown on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer in a couple of weeks time to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100 years old.
The episode was discovered by Film Is Fabulous! - which is a charitable trust run by film collectors and television enthusiasts.
It was found in the estate of a former television industry professional, before being returned to the BBC.
Audiences tuning in to the episode can expect to see sketches written by Sid Green and Dick Hills - with Ann Hamilton appearing as Pauline in a sketch set in a nudist colony, while Jenny Lee-Wright plays Eric’s niece, a balloon dancer.
📢 ‘Missing’ episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show is coming to the BBC!
A long-lost episode first broadcast in 1968 will be shown on BBC Four and @BBCiPlayer on Thursday 14 May, to coincide with when Eric Morecambe would have turned 100
It also includes a musical performance from The Paper Dolls, who enjoyed hits in the 1960s.
This 'lost' programme is the third episode from Morecambe and Wise’s first series after returning to the BBC, following a period working with commercial television.
Eric Morecambe’s daughter, Gail, has described the recovery of the episode as 'a lovely surprise', adding: "I’m really looking forward to seeing it on a screen once again after so many years."
Gary Morecambe, Eric's son, added: "I honestly didn’t think there was anything out there left to find, and when something like this comes out of nowhere, it’s really quite wonderful. Hats off to Professor Justin Smith and his team, whose dedication and hard work brought this gem back to us. I’m very excited about seeing it for the first time since I was 12."
This long-lost episode of The Morecambe and Wise Show will be broadcast on BBC Four at 8pm on on Thursday 14 May, and available to watch whenever you like on BBC iPlayer from then.
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The world’s smallest pub is opening in Leeds’ biggest beer garden this weekend
Clementine Hall
A teeny tiny micro-pub is coming to Leeds city centre this bank holiday weekend.
This weekend, from Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 May, Rita’s in Leeds will host the arrival of a travelling micro-pub dubbed the World’s Smallest, beating out World Record holders, in their huge beer garden.
Licor 43's Tiny Taberna features a 2.15m x 1.5m space that has been drawing crowds across the UK for doing something very simple, very well: shrinking the pub experience down to its absolute smallest form and pairing it with one of the country’s most talked-about viral drinks trends.
You won't be able to get your average pint here though, this adorable little bar will only serve Rita’s Mini Beer, commonly known as the Baby Beer.
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The Baby Beer is a shot made with Licor 43 and topped with a creamy layer to mimic the look of a perfectly poured pint. And trust us, it's just as delicious as it is cute.
Made with Licor 43, mixed with a velvety layer of cream liqueur, the flavour is indulgent with notes of vanilla, caramel and creamy sweetness.
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You may have seen these drinks online too, with videos of the Baby Beer going viral across social media racking up millions of views.
Styled as a Spanish-inspired bar, the Tiny Taberna invites you to gather with mates, step inside and enjoy a Baby Beer in this immersive and fun space. Obviously, you'll have to take some great pics for the gram too.
Rita’s beer garden, already known as one of the city’s largest, will not only play host to the pint-sized pub, but will also be serving their usual cocktail menu throughout the weekend.
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The Tiny Taberna will be at Rita’s Leeds for two days only, from Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd May, serving Mini Beers from 7-9pm.
The best part? Those who purchase any beer this Bank Holiday weekend will be able to claim a free Mini Beer from the installation with a voucher. We'll see you there.
Sophie Smith -
27th October 2021 
