Somerset

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Branch Diary

  • MaltingsFest 2024 Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 April 2024 1 For venue see event details below

    Following the successful MaltingsFest in 2023, I am pleased to say that the 2024 event will take place between Thursday 18th and Saturday 20th April. The expanded range of keg beers, keg and still ciders and spirits were well received by our festival goers but we also had a great range of cask beer, although it did appear on the Saturday as though we were "Sold Out" – something we're hoping to avoid this year.

    As ever we are grateful for the support from members of the local CAMRA branches who swell the numbers behind the bar serving the thirsty customers. We are primarily looking for help to serve the ale on gravity from the stillage so please don't be concerned if you're not comfortable serving keg products. You may also be aware that we set aside a proportion of the profits from the festival and distribute these to the branches whose members come to help us. The amount paid to each branch depends on the hours worked by their members, which is why it is very important to sign in and out when starting and finishing a shift, and of course the festival being profitable. To that end I would be grateful if the Branch Treasurers would forward the relevant details for payment by BACS.

    I am happy for branch members to contact me directly to let me know when they would like to help out, or for someone in each branch to co-ordinate this, whichever works best for you. It is useful but not essential for us to have an idea in advance of when people are planning to come and offer their services.

    Cheers,

    Norman Summerskills Brewery Chair of the MaltingsFest Organising Committee

  • Dundee Members' Weekend, AGM & Conference 2024 Friday 26 – Sunday 28 April 2024 1 For venue see event details below

    Members' Weekend, AGM & Conference in Dundee 26-28 April 2024

    Come and help celebrate 50 years of CAMRA in Scotland at next year's Members' Weekend. Over 600 members have already registered to attend Members' Weekend, AGM & Conference in Dundee (26-28 April).

    By registering in advance, you'll be the first to hear about the organised trips and activities taking place over the weekend and receive key information leading up to the weekend.

    Trips being planned include to three breweries, a winery/cider producer and a distillery. In addition, we'll have activities on-site within the wonderful Caird Hall including a book talk and beer tasting.

    We'll be sending an email next month to all members who've registered to attend, inviting them to book onto these trips and activities - so don't delay - register now!

    Members' Weekend is free to attend and open to all members. Find out more and register on the event page. You can also register in person over the weekend.

    The on-site Members' Bar will be serving a range of Scottish real ales, ciders and perries to suit all tastes. It's a great place to meet with like-minded people and CAMRA members from across the UK.

    Find out more and register here: https://camra.org.uk/members-weekend-agm-conference/.

  • World Cider Day at Minehead WSR Station Saturday 1 June 2024 1 For venue see event details below

    Enjoy a Cider & Perry Festival on Minehead West Somerset Railway Heritage Station with cheese, hog roast and live music to raise funds for Minehead RNLI Lifeboat Station.

  • SW Regional Meeting in Bristol Saturday 22 June 2024 1 For venue see event details below

    The SW Regional meeting hosted by the RD Pete Bridle will take place on Saturday, 22nd June 2024, nominally at noon. Full details can be found in the Members' Area.

  • Crossways Inn Beer, Cider & Music Festival 2024 Saturday 27 – Sunday 28 July 2024 Crossways Inn

    The Crossways Inn Beer, Cider & Music Festival will return this year on the last weekend in July, which is Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July 2025.

    Located on the idyllic Somerset levels, The Crossways Inn is a 17th Century Inn with a reputation for Great Food and an outstanding choice of Ale.

    West Huntspill, on the Somerset levels lies approximately 4 miles from Junction 22 off the M5 situated on the A38.

    Conveniently we are located approx 12 miles from the gorgeous Cheddar Gorge, approx 22 miles from the Historic city of Wells and Wookey and approx 17 miles from the wonders of Glastonbury.

    WITHY ROAD, WEST HUNTSPILL, SOMERSET, TA9 3RA. TELEPHONE: 01278 783 756

    http://www.thecrosswaysinn.com/

  • Lifeboat Express Steam Train and Cider in Minehead Saturday 24 August 2024 1 For venue see event details below

    Enjoy a Cider & Perry Festival on Minehead West Somerset Railway Heritage Station with cheese, hog roast and live music to raise funds for Minehead RNLI Lifeboat Station.

  • South of the South West Region Joint Social Teignmouth Saturday 7 September 2024 1 For venue see event details below

    I can confirm, that the next South of the South West Region joint social (formerly Joint Devon Social) is on the Saturday 7th September 2024 at the Blue Anchor, Teignmouth. South Devon will be in contact nearer the time regarding food, names and numbers etc during the summer but for now can you let your branches know and try to encourage support for this event. Don't forget its open to all branch members and we would like to see as many as possible.