News
- Sheep & Penguin wins CAMRA Design Award
Friday 12 July 2024
Congratulations Sheep & Penguin , in Wells who were 'Commended' in the refurbishment category of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards. The presentation took place in Vines , Liverpool on 19 Jun, congratulations. We will no doubt see it for ourselves during our Wells social on Sat 3 Aug 2024 !
.Laura Emson (left) - CAMRA Awards Director presents certificate to Sam from the Sheep & Penguin
- Congratulations to Longs Arms South Wraxall
Saturday 22 June 2024
Congratulations to Longs Arms in South Wraxall making the shortlist for Great British Pub Awards - "Best Pub for Food" category. Six pubs made the shortlist, fingers crossed for good news at the ceremony on 17 September.
- Old Green Tree Pub of the Year presentation
Friday 21 June 2024
The Old Green Tree on Green St, Bath was rammed on the evening of Thursday 20 Jun 2024 to see Bath & Borders Branch present the Pub of the Year certificate to Tim Bethune, the long serving landlord. Tim is no stranger to such events having won PotY in 2008 & 2016 and featuring in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 28 years in a row - a unique achievement in the Branch. Tim laid on a sumptuous buffet for customers and live music in the back room. Congratulations to Tim and the team.
.(left to right) Trevor Cromie (Chair Bath & Borders), Tim Bethune (Landlord) and Daniella Nadalon.
. - Summer 2024 edition of Pints West out now
Sunday 16 June 2024
.More detail here Pints West.
- Hop Pole, Bath re-opens
Thursday 2 May 2024
The Hop Pole , opened on 1 May 2024 after a refurbishment by Abbey Ales and we understand that the kitchen will re-open later in the year.
- CAMRA at Royal Bath & West
Friday 12 April 2024
The Royal Bath & West show runs from 30 May to 1 Jun 2024 at the showgrounds near Shepton Mallet and this year CAMRA are running beer tasting sessions each day - tickets for the show are now on sale as are tickets for the beer tasting sessions https://www.bathandwest.com/royal-bath-and-west-show/whats-on/camra-good-beer-tasting Show tickets are £25-£28 and tasting tickets are £5 - you will need both to attend the tasting sessions
Enjoy
- Winter edition of Pints West out now
Thursday 21 March 2024
It's arrived ! details here Pints West.
- Regional Director election
Monday 18 March 2024
An election to select the Regional Director of the South West CAMRA region. will be held in Jun 2024. If any CAMRA members are interested in being nominated, they must send their nomination by email to Ian Packham at ku.gro.armac@mahkcap.nai by the deadline of Friday 19 April. NOW CLOSED
Full details here Regional Director Election.
- 2024 Pub of the Year
Friday 15 March 2024
Forget the Golden Globes, the BAFTAs and the Oscars THIS.IS.THE.BIG.ONE. The Branch has selected 2024 City Pub of the Year and 2024 Rural Pub of the Year.
The Rural Pub of the Year George Inn Croscombe The George Inn is a Good Beer Guide Regular and 2015 previous Overall Pub of the Year winner.
The City and OVERALL Pub of the Year is Old Green Tree on Green St, Bath. The Old Green Tree has been in every edition of the Good Beer Guide since 1998 and 2016 Overall Pub of the Year winner. The Old Green Tree will now proceed to the Regional judging stage.
.Congratulations to both
Certificates will be presented on 11 April ( George) and Jun (Old Green Tree) details here diary.
- Generous Festival goers support Julian House
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Festival goers were once again generous, enabling the branch to present a £300 cheque to Rachel Avent, Senior Community and Events Fundraiser for its 2024 nominated charity, Julian House. The presentation took place at the Royal Oak Bath on Tue 20th Feb during the Electric Bear Meet the Brewer event. Julian House supports vulnerable and at-risk individuals experiencing homelessness and escaping domestic abuse, adults with learning difficulties, and people who need support after leaving prison.
.Pictured (left to right ) Trevor Cromie (Festival Organiser), Rachel Avent and Benita Moore ( Festival charity coordinator)
- That's all Folks !
Sunday 18 February 2024
Many thanks to our Festival visitors, it is always a leap of faith organising such events and we are delighted that we had so many visitors again this year. We hope you all enjoyed the Festival - we certainly did!
Many thanks to our main sponsor St Austell and also to Abbey Ales, Bath Brew House, Crafty Nectar , Ramsgate , Ralph's Ruin , Three Daggers and Twisted. Your financial/logistic support is very important and much appreciated.
Last and definitely not least thanks to all the unpaid volunteers - without your work this simply wouldn't happen.
More details here : - Beer & Cider Festival 2024 .
- Beer & Cider List now available
Thursday 15 February 2024
Happy to report that all the beers and all the ciders are now in Widcombe Social Club.
Here is what you can expect
SORRY STILL SOLD OUT - NO TICKETS ON THE DOOR.