Opening time looms for new Blackpool micro-pub

George White, left with the team from No 10 Ale House St Annes winning a CAMRA award for real ale

Former postman George White set up the No 10 Ale House in Park Road, St Annes two years ago and has delivered countless real ale pints ever since.

Now the Marton man is converting a former chiropodist shop on Whitegate Drive into his second micro-pub. It will serve more than six real ales on pump, plus draught ciders.

George said: “I was born and bred in Mereside and moved to Marton 40 years ago, so I am pleased to bring the micro-pub here.

George White gets the keys for his new No 10 Ale House in Whitegate Drive Blackpool

“It has not been easy to get planning permission but we are in now and should be open in about six weeks.

“It started off as a hobby, I like my real ale, I was a postman for 20 years before I injured my back and was laid off.

"I get great satisfaction out of keeping my beers perfect. It should be good for Whitegate Drive, this is a great area with good businesses and could easily build up.

“The No 10 in St Annes has been beneficial to the area despite being just 100 yards from a Wetherspoons.”