Events

Sep
2
Sat
Ale Amble -September – Oxford @ Oxford
Sep 2 all-day

Due to the potential impacts of industrial action on the railways the ale amblers will head to Oxford for their Saturday amble instead of the previously announced destination of Tamworth

Oxford is easily reached on the Stagecoach S2 bus from Cheltenham.

The plan is to catch the bus that leaves Royal Well at 9.05 (as it is a Saturday, the oldies can use their bus passes at this time).   We will then return on the last bus – 5.15pm.  We can’t afford to miss this, especially if there are no trains!

Sep
23
Sat
Ale Amble to Tamworth (revised date)  @ Tamworth
Sep 23 all-day

The Ale Amble to Tamworth (including visit to CAMRA’s 2023 pub of the year) will now take place on Saturday 23rd September.

We will leave Cheltenham on the 10.59 train arriving at 12.05 and returning on the 18.03 arriving back at 19.14.  (There are later trains.)   The best deal (with a railcard) is an Anytime Day Return from Cheltenham to Worcestershire Parkway costing £6.45 and an Off Peak Day return from Worcestershire Parkway to Tamworth costing £9.20.  Total cost: £15,65.  We will remain on the same train for the whole journey.

Sep
30
Sat
Cheltenham Walkabout @ Bath Road
Sep 30 @ 12:00 pm

Veronica will lead the ale amblers on  a local trip around the pubs of Bath Road.   We will start at the Norwood Arms and then walk down the road heading towards Morans.  We will start at 12 noon and grab some food on the way. All members welcome

Oct
12
Thu
Ale Amble to Newent @ Newent
Oct 12 all-day
Thur 12 October – Newent
We shall be getting the 10.55 bus (94X) from the Promenade to Gloucester, where we change for the bus (32) to Newent arriving 12.06.  The plan is to do some pubs in Newent and then come back to Gloucester to the Pelican and perhaps the Turk’s Head depending on time.
Oct
28
Sat
Ale Amble to Swindon @ Swindon
Oct 28 all-day
Sat 28 October – Swindon
A Saturday ale amble to Swindon primarily so those folk who are still working (what a shame!) can see the pubs there.  I suggest you get the 10.59, arriving at 11.58. There is an 18.29 on the return, plus quite a few trains.  It is up to you which you take.
Nov
25
Sat
Ale Amble to Bath @ Bath
Nov 25 all-day

Saturday ale amble to Bath.

We will get the 10.29 train from Cheltenham, changing at Bristol and arriving in Bath at 11.34am.
Our first pub will be the Coeur de Lion which opens early.  I suggest you get an off-peak day return which at present is showing at £11.90.  Return 18.23, arriving Chelters at 19.38.  (There is one at 17.55 if you prefer.)
Dec
5
Tue
Ale Amble – Birmingham Christmas Market @ Birmingham
Dec 5 all-day
Ale Amble to Birmingham Christmas Market
The ale amblers make the annual trip for a glass of Gluhwein at the Christmas Market (which at present appears to be still going ahead). Perhaps we can help this bankrupt city by buying gallons of beer. We will then head towards Snow Hill where our first pub will be the North Tap Room, Snow Hill     After meeting our friends, we will get the bus to the Barton Arms and then amble back through the Jewellery Quarter towards New Street, or if that is just too far then get a bus .
Due to the ASLEF overtime ban the planned train is not running. The plan is now to catch 10.40 from Cheltenham to Birmingham New Street arriving – 11.25

Return:  18.42 from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham arriving 19.27
Please note these traind do not stop at Worcestershire Parkway so the previously advised split tickets MUST NOT be used on these trains
Jan
23
Tue
Ale amble to Moreton and Stow
Jan 23 @ 10:15 am – 4:00 pm
On Tuesday 23 January the ale amblers will be going to Moreton-in-Marsh and Stow-on-the Wold.  The plan is to get the 10.15 Pulham’s Bus from Royal Well to Moreton, arriving at 11.24 then do a couple of pubs there and then catch the 2pm bus to Stow, arriving at 2.15.  The last bus leaves Stow at 3.30pm.
Feb
24
Sat
Saturday Ale Amble to Stroud
Feb 24 @ 10:59 am
On Saturday 24 February for the benefit of those who work during the eee we are that work organising a Saturday trip.  We shall be getting the 10.59 train from Cheltenham to Stroud.  Coming back, I plan to get the 17,58 but you can, of course, get whatever train you like.  They run every hour.
Mar
23
Sat
Ale Amble to Bristol and Shirehampton @ Severn Beach
Mar 23 all-day

Another Saturday ale Amble this time heading to Bristol before catching the train to the outskirts of Bristol along the Severn Beach route.

The plan is to get the 10.52 train to Bristol Temple Meads and then get the Severn Beach branch line, getting to Shirehampton at 12.08.  There is one pub there and after a pint, we get back on the train and head back towards Temple Meads, stopping at different stops.  Our friend, Norman (from Cardiff and Bristol), will arrange the itinerary for us.  All you need to know is the first pub which is the Lamplighters at Shirehampton.

With split ticketing, we get a return to Temple Meads (£7.65 – off peak day return) and then one from BTM to Shirehampton (£1.95 –  Anytime Day Return) – both these prices are for those fortunate enough to have a Senior Rail Card.  The Shirehampton ticket allows us to get on and off the train at any station.
Rail strikes permitting.