Events

Feb
25
Sun
Hollyfest 2018, @ Brewhouse & Kitchen
Feb 25 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Charity event free entry but funds raised by raffle, Artists performing, Thrill Collins, Rook & the Ravens, Wowh, Coffee Breath, The Tribe, proceeds to ‘friends of Holly, reverse nett’.

Mar
14
Wed
London Drinker Festival by coach
Mar 14 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

In addition to the March ale amble Veronica is organising another outing to London on Wednesday 14th March . The destination this time is the last ever London Drinker Beer Festival.

She will be getting the 9.00 am National Express coach and returning on the 6.30 pm.

Contact Veronica if interested

Jun
27
Wed
Ale Amble – June
Jun 27 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

The June Ale Amble will head to the seaside – destination Dawlish!


Photo courtesy of visitsouthdevon.co.uk

This will be a trip by train, and it is recommended that you go for the split ticket option – which works out cheaper than a direct return fare. You’ll need to book from Cheltenham to Bristol TM, Bristol TM to Exeter and Exeter to Dawlish. If you’ve not done this before, then please contact Veronica for further details and to express your interest. The departure from Cheltenham will be at 10:46am and is a direct train. The return is scheduled for 5:56pm, changing at Exeter.

Jul
28
Sat
11th anniversary celebration @ Kings Head
Jul 28 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The Kings Head Bishops Cleeve celebrate their 11th year Anniversary with a Garden Party

Saturday 28th July 2018
5-10pm
Tommy and The Fuse Playing
Bouncy Castle
Pig Roast

Rachel and the team would like to welcome all our loyal customers, friends and new faces to celebrate with us.

Jul
31
Tue
Ale Amble – July @ Weston Super Mare
Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

July’s Amble, on the 31st, will be a trip to Weston-Super-Mare, by train. Departing Cheltenham at 10:26am. Return time TBC.

Image courtesy of visitsomerset.co.uk

Please contact Veronica for more details, or to express your interest.

Aug
22
Wed
Ale Amble – August @ Birmingham
Aug 22 @ 10:30 am – 7:30 pm

This month’s ale amble heads to Birmingham to visit the canal side pubs.

We will depart cheltenham on the 10.01 am train to Birmingham New Street
Return to Cheltenham is on the 18.30 from Birmingham New Street

Note CrossCountry trains website is offering a 15% discount until 23 July.

Please contact Veronica for further details.

Sep
28
Fri
Visit to the Great Welsh Beer Festival @ Cardiff
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

A visit to the Great Welsh Beer Festival in Cardiff. Over 120 beers and 60 ciders will be available at “The Depot”.

An all-day ticket costs £7, with a £1 beer token for card carrying CAMRA members. See their website (above) for full details.

Please contact Veronica for further details. We’ll be catching the 10:10 train from Cheltenham, returning at 18:06.

For anyone going by train, then it is advised that due to the location of the event, you use the south exit at Cardiff station (near platform 8).

Oct
13
Sat
National Cider & Perry Trip @ Worcester Shrub Hill station
Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

CAMRA is again offering you the opportunity to visit cider producers. During the trip you will have the chance to visit orchards, spend time with experienced producers and find out how they make their cider.

The trip takes place on 13th October 2018 and the itinerary is as follows: The bus will depart from Worcester Shrub Hill Railway Station at 11:00am and then visit Tardebigge Cider, Tutnall (where lunch is available) and Barbourne Cider, Worcester. We will then return to Worcester Shrub Hill Station for 6pm.

Please have appropriate footwear with you for cider farms and orchards. There may also be short walks during the trip.

The price for this trip (including lunch) is:- CAMRA Members £22.00; Non Members £24.00

The cost of the trip is to be paid in full when booking. Booking can ONLY be made via Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-cider-perry-trip-2018. Trip bookings can ONLY be made from 9am on Monday 6th August 2018. Those without internet can contact Liz Wickham on 01727 798459 with your card details. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. If you have any queries please contact Andrea Briers on 07732 754888.

For Cheltenham members interested in this trip there are direct trains to Worcester Shrub Hill from Cheltenham. Train times to follow (there is a timetable change due before the event but currently 09:46 from Cheltenham arrives Worcester at 10:19 with return possible on the 19:08 arriving Cheltenham 19:34)

Oct
24
Wed
Ale Amble extra! @ Broadway
Oct 24 all-day

By popular request, Chris Coleman is organising another trip on the Gloucester and Warwickshire Steam Railway train. The destination is the recently opened extension to Broadway on Wed 24 October. He will be getting the 10.55 train from the racecourse. Coming back, you have the choice of getting the 15.10 train or the 606 bus. If you wish to go both ways on the bus the times are – 11.15 from Royal Well and returning from Broadway at 16.48. Do let Chris know if you wish to go. Chris’s contact details are above.

For details of the trains, please see the GWSR website

Oct
26
Fri
Visit to the Swindon Beer Festival @ Swindon
Oct 26 all-day

A visit to the 32nd Swindon Beer Festival, held in the Steam Museum. The venue is a short 15 minute walk from the railway station. The Friday lunchtime session is pay on the door, from 11:00 to 15:30. Card carrying CAMRA members will get a £2 beer token on entry.

Full festival details on the Swindon CAMRA website (see above). Please contact Veronica for further details.