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  • Latest Northdown Brewery Newsletter Monday 4 November 2024

    Latest newsletter from Northdown Brewery

    https://northdownbrewery.wixsite.com/so/9dPBtl5tk

  • CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 260 - October 2024 Thursday 31 October 2024

    October's Pub Heritage Bulletin is out now, with some news about the Vine, Stoke-on-Trent.

    The bulletin also includes news on:
    Britons Protection, Manchester; Black Horse, Preston; Station Buffet, Bridlington; Fort Bar, Belfast; Duke William, Stoke-on-Trent; Eyre Arms, Hassop; Fox, Ysceifog; Old Swan, Atherstone; Vale Hotel, Nottingham; Pretty Bricks, Walsall; Nova Scotia, Bristol; Cuckoo Bush Inn, Gotham; Sir Charles Napier, Leicester; Hanbury, Islington.

    Read the Bulletin here: https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/bulletins/pub-heritage-bulletin-260-oct-2024

  • Lastest Ramsgate Brewery Newsletter Monday 28 October 2024

    • War Horse now pouring.
    • Gadds' Brewery Tour on 14th December.
    • Free shipping on orders.

    https://mailchi.mp/febb91d591cb/fathers-day-brewery-tour-17439687?e=e32ae9119e

  • CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 259 - September 2024 Monday 30 September 2024

    September's Pub Heritage Bulletin is out now, with some concerning news about Duke William, Stoke-on-Trent.

    The bulletin also includes news on:
    Eastbrook, Dagenham; Crown & Anchor, Llanidloes; Douglas Arms Hotel, Bethesda; Polar Bear, Hull; Pheasant Inn, Bassenthwaite Lake; Falcon, Willenhall; Castle Inn, Chiddingstone; Royds Arms, Rochdale; Kings Arms, Hanwell; Bell, Bloxwich.

    Read the Bulletin here: https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/bulletins/pub-heritage-bulletin-259-sep-2024

  • Kent CAMRA Tasting Panel Report - September 2024 Tuesday 24 September 2024

    The latest report from the Kent CAMRA Tasting Panel is out now, with updates on Champion Beer of Britain competition, events and planned brewery visits.

    https://kent.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=227613

  • Champion Beer Of Britain 2026 Competition Monday 23 September 2024

    It's that time of year again when we ask local CAMRA members to select the beers they would like to see go forward for the national Champion Beer of Britain competition. This represents the first part of a 3-round contest, but it all starts with our members, who after all are probably members because they like drinking real ale.

    The voting process is now open and you have until 4th November to make your nominations at:

    https://cbob.camra.org.uk/

    There is plenty of information here and an easy step to step guide how to vote. Everyone is able to choose to vote for any eligible beers and can nominate up to five beers in each of the categories, though there is no requirement to vote for all five beers in each category, you can vote for less beers as you wish.

    You need to be CAMRA member to take part, but can join at https://join.camra.org.uk.

  • Autumn Budget - Contact Your MP Now! Monday 16 September 2024

    The new Government is presenting its first ever Budget on 30 October. With a new Chancellor and hundreds of new MPs, it is really important that as many people as possible contact their local MP to help make sure the Budget delivers help for consumers, beer and pubs.

    Contact your MP with our campaigning tool here: https://ow.ly/BXsZ50Tn4Vn

    We are calling for a further reduction in draught beer and cider duty, a reform of the Business Rates system in England, a VAT cut for hospitality businesses, a review of the definition of cider and a 50% juice minimum in cider, as well as the removal of unnecessary rules that prevent sales of takeaway pints.

    Read our press release here: https://ow.ly/l0xw50Tn4Vm

    CAMRA has already sent the Treasury groundbreaking new research that shows a cut in the tax paid on pints in pubs would create thousands of new jobs and put millions back into the economy – but we need your help to make sure your MP knows too.

    Our simple, easy-to-use E-lobby tool means it only takes a minute to contact your MP and ask them to back a package of measures to support pubs and pubgoers across the UK.

    Email your MP now: https://ow.ly/BXsZ50Tn4Vn

  • CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 258 - August 2024 Saturday 31 August 2024

    August's Pub Heritage Bulletin is out now, with the news that the famous Birmingham pub, the Bartons Arms, reopened on the 31st August.

    The bulletin also includes news on: Bartons Arms, Birmingham; Woodman, Birmingham; Alexandra, Stockport; Springfield Hotel, Wigan; Bell, Aldworth; Black Horse, Preston; Cresselly Arms, Cresswell Quay; Turks Head, Retford; Swan, Hammersmith; Bush, Worcester; Roundhouse, Dagenham; Roseland Inn, Philleigh.

    Read the Bulletin here: https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/bulletins/pub-heritage-bulletin-258-aug-2024

  • Shepherd Neame Newsletter - August 2024 Sunday 25 August 2024

    CAMRA's latest newsletter from the Shepherd Neame brewery.

    https://kent.camra.org.uk/dl.php?id=226360

  • CAMRA announces the top 17 pubs in the UK Wednesday 21 August 2024

    CAMRA has announced the national and regional finalists in the Pub of the Year 2024 competition!

    Congratulations of the top 17 pubs in the UK! Be sure to seek out to these amazing pubs and enjoy a fantastic pint with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Is your local on the list?

    Find out more here: https://ow.ly/lTHw50T2QjA
    Read the press release here: https://ow.ly/jWTO50T2Qjy

  • Draught Copy - Summer/Autumn 2024 Friday 16 August 2024

    Draught Copy is the free newsletter of the Maidstone and Mid Kent, Ashford, Folkestone and Romney Marsh, Gravesend & Darent Valley, Bexley, Medway & West Kent branches of CAMRA.

    https://mmk.camra.org.uk/dl.php?id=225627

  • East Kent Drinker - Autumn 2024 is out now! Friday 16 August 2024

    The third edition of the East Kent Drinker is out now.

    A collaboration between the three East Kent Branches of CAMRA (Canterbury, Swale & Thanet), which aims to showcase the very best beeriness in our area.

    https://kent.camra.org.uk/magazine

  • Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year 2024 Sunday 4 August 2024

    The result of the Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year Competition 2024 has been announced:

    Winner: Nelson Arms, Tonbridge.
    Runner-up: The Royston, Broadstairs.

    Congratulations to both pubs on getting through to the Regional final, and we wish the Nelson Arms all the best in the Super-Regional stage.

    The presentation of the winner's certificate will be held at the Nelson Arms on Thursday, 15th August at 7.30pm.

    Click here for more information about the competition.

  • CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 257- July 2024 Wednesday 31 July 2024

    July's Pub Heritage Bulletin is out now, with the announcement of a new CAMRA Heritage Award and news on:
    Prince Albert, Brighton; Duke of York, Leysters; Dew Drop Inn, Ilkeston; Castle Inn, Cardigan; Eastfield, Portsmouth; Fanny By Gaslight, Kilmarnock; Savile Arms, Eakring.

    Read the Bulletin here: https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/bulletins/pub-heritage-bulletin-257-jul-2024

  • CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 256 - June 2024 Sunday 30 June 2024

    June's Pub Heritage Bulletin is out now, with news on:
    Vines, Liverpool; Paul Pry, Worcester; Britons Protection, Manchester; Star Inn, Netherton; Queens Arms, Patricroft; Cresselly Arms, Cresswell Quay; Masons Arms, Harlesden; Tower Hotel, Oxton; Tower Arms, South Weald; Berkeley Arms, Purton; Dean Tavern, Newtongrange; Queens Head, Barwell; Vine Inn, Derby; Latchmere, Battersea

    Read the Bulletin here: https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/bulletins/pub-heritage-bulletin-256-jun-2024

  • Kent CAMRA Area Pub of the Year Competition 2024 Friday 28 June 2024

    The winners of the Kent CAMRA Area Pub of the Year Competition 2024 have been announced:

    East Kent Pub of the Year: The Royston, Broadstairs.
    West Kent Pub of the Year: Nelson Arms, Tonbridge.

    The other finalists were:

    • Berry, Walmer (DDS).
    • Compass Alehouse, Gravesend (GDV).
    • Coopers Arms, Rochester (Medway).
    • The Dog House, Smeeth (AFRM).
    • Larkins Alehouse, Cranbrook (MMK).
    • Thomas Becket, Canterbury (Canterbury).
    • Three Tuns, Lower Halstow (Swale).

    Click here for more information about the competition.


    The Royston, Broadstairs

    Nelson Arms, Tonbridge.

  • General Election 2024 Sunday 9 June 2024

    A General Election has been called for 4 July, and MP candidates need to know that beer and pubs need their support.

    Help CAMRA fight for a better deal for pubs, breweries and consumers from the next UK Government with our simple and easy to use e-lobby tool.

    Email your General Election candidates now: https://ow.ly/uxuw50Sb2Xw

    Click here for more information about our campaign.

  • CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 255 - May 2025 Friday 31 May 2024

    May's Pub Heritage Bulletin is out now

    News On: Stags Head, South Shields; Central, Gateshead; Bath Hotel, Sheffield; Woodman, Birmingham; Cauliflower, Ilford; White Hart, Grays; Falcon, Willenhall; Ship Inn, Sandgate; Crooked Billet, Stoke Row; Two Brewers, Windsor; New Inn, Pembridge; Crown London Hotel, Cricklewood; Starting Gate, Wood Green; Flask, Highgate; Prince George, Hackney; Big Gun Hotel, Sheffield; Hare & Hounds, Barlow; Crown Inn, Liverpool; Old Eagle, Camden Town; Fat Cat, Sheffield; Bell, Pensax; Black Horse, Cranham.

    Read the Bulletin here: https://pubheritage.camra.org.uk/bulletins/pub-heritage-bulletin-255-may-2024