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- Champion Beer Of Britain 2027 Competition
Monday 15 September 2025
Join us as CAMRA launches its Champion Beer of Britain Competition 2027 - one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. It is the ultimate honour for UK brewers and has helped put many into the national spotlight.
We want local CAMRA members to select the beers they would like to see go forward to the area and national stages of the Champion Beer of Britain competition.
Voting is now open and you have until 31st October to submit your nominations. You'll find everything you need at https://cbob.camra.org.uk/.
If you'd like to take part but aren't a CAMRA member, why not consider joining. As well as supporting CAMRA, as it campaigns for quality real ale, pubs & clubs and the benefits of responsible social drinking, there are some great benefits to being a member. https://camra.org.uk/membership/member-benefits
- Shepherd Neame Newsletter - August 2025 Tuesday 9 September 2025
- South East Region CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025 Results
Sunday 3 August 2025
We're absolutely delighted to announce that The Royston, Broadstairs (Thanet CAMRA), has been awarded CAMRA’s South East Regional Pub of the Year 2025!
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- PUBlic Affairs round up - July 2025
Sunday 27 July 2025
CAMRA's PUBlic Affairs round-up returns for July with updates on how the Campaigns and Communications team has been campaigning for pubs, pints and people across Westminster, devolved parliaments and local government.
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- CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 268 - June 2025
Wednesday 2 July 2025
In their June bulletin, CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group shares news and updates about pubs with historically significant interiors across the country.
With news on:
Bell, Walton-on-the-Hill; Mountain Daisy, Sunderland; Forester, West Ealing; Blue Bell, York; Red Lion, Rugeley; Anchor, Birmingham; Ramsden Arms Hotel, Blackpool.As well as an update on their Local Inventory Project.
Click here to go to the related webpage.
- Latest Newsletter from Shepherd Neame Saturday 28 June 2025
- Thanet Beer and Cider Scene: East Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025 Presentation
Saturday 21 June 2025
The latest article in the Thanet Beer and Cider Scene series, about the presentation of CAMRA's East Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025 award to The Royston, Margate.
- Kent CAMRA County Pub of the Year 2025 Results
Wednesday 18 June 2025
The results of the Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year Competition 2025 are out:
Winner: The Royston, Broadstairs.
Runner-up: Nelson Arms, Tonbridge.Congratulations to both pubs on getting through to the Kent County final, and we wish Andy at The Royston all the best in the Regional stage of CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2025 competition.
The date of the presentation of the winner's certificate will be announced shortly.
Regional Stage
The other candidates in the Regional stage of the Pub of the Year competition are:
Competition Details
Click here if you'd like more information about the competition.
- Thanet Beer and Cider Scene: East Kent CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025 Presentation
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Beer lovers celebrated when Andy & Melissa were presented with the certificate for CAMRA's East Kent Pub of the Year 2025.
Damien Clark presents the certificate.
Andy & Melissa with the winning certificate.
Staff from The Royston.
Customers & CAMRA members cheer the winning pub. - CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 267 - May 2025
Sunday 1 June 2025
In their latest bulletin, CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group shares news and updates about pubs with historically significant interiors across the country.
With news on:
Station Buffet, Bridlington; Bell, Walton-on-the-Hill; Prestoungrange Gothenburg, Prestonpans; Travellers Rest, Alpraham; Dewdrop Inn, Peacehaven; Royal Oak, Halifax; Quiet Woman, Earl Sterndale; Highland Laddie, Leeds. - Kent CAMRA Area Pub of the Year 2025 Winners
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Were pleased to announce the winners of the The Kent CAMRA Area Pub of the Year (POTY) Competition. The winners are:
East Kent Area: Royston, Broadstairs.
West Kent Area: Nelson Arms, Tonbridge.Congratulations to the winners! It’s great to see their hard work and dedication recognised. And to the other finalists, you should be proud of your achievements in reaching the Area stage of the Kent competition.
We wish the Nelson Arms & The Royston the very best as they progress to the Kent County Stage of CAMRA's POTY competition.
Full details of the competition can be found on the Competition webpage.
- PETITION: Recognise the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Monday 19 May 2025
Following the UK’s ratification of UNESCO's Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, we call on the Government to recognise production and serving of traditional British cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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- Why Do We Do That? - Why do we go to the pub?
Saturday 10 May 2025
On BBC Sounds. The latest episode in an anthropologist's guide to the modern world.
Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we go to the pub?
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- Northdown Brewery Newsletter - May 2025 Tuesday 6 May 2025
- CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 266 - April 2025
Thursday 1 May 2025
CAMRA’s Pub Heritage Group shares news and updates about pubs with historically significant interiors across the country.
April 2025's Pub Heritage Bulletin is out now
The bulletin has news on:
Vine, Pittshill, Stoke-on-Trent; Mountain Daisy, Sunderland; Bulls Head, Telford; Duke William, Stoke-on-Trent; Stamford & Warrington, Coalville; Cracke, Liverpool; Builders Arms, Teddington; Gatehouse, Norwich; Green Dragon, Wymondham; Antelope, Tooting; Volunteer, Ventor; Royal Oak, Chesterfield; Highland Laddie, Leeds; Roundhouse, Dagenham.Click here to go to the related webpage.
- CAMRA Launches its Monthly Raffle
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Welcome to the CAMRA monthly raffle!
Win amazing prizes and support CAMRA
Every £1 you play gives you a chance to win and helps support great pubs & beer lovers!
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- PUBlic Affairs round up - April 2025
Saturday 26 April 2025
It’s that time again for CAMRA's Campaigns and Communications team to bring you the latest updates on its campaigning efforts across Westminster, devolved parliaments and local government in this regular PUBlic Affairs round up series.
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- Thanet Beer and Cider Scene: The Old Cottage, Margate
Wednesday 23 April 2025
The latest article in the Thanet Beer and Cider Scene series, about The Old Cottage, Margate.