Events

Jun
15
Fri
Beer Day Britain
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Beer Day Britain will be taking place on 15 June 2018.

The idea is simple – for people to drink beer, ideally in a pub. The focus of the day is the National Cheers to Beer at 7pm, which entails raising a glass of beer, saying “Cheers to Beer” and posting a social media message tagged #CheerstoBeer.

The event is organised by beer sommelier Jane Peyton and supported by a coalition of brewers, pubs, retailers and beer drinkers. The aim is to encourage people to drink beer, raise its profile and celebrate Britain’s brewing scene.

15 June was chosen for the event because it is also the date that Magna Carta was sealed in 1215. The document mentioned ale by saying “Let there be throughout our kingdom a single measure for wine and a single measure for ale and a single measure for corn, namely the London quarter.”

This year the celebration will extend over the weekend to Father’s Day on 17 June, making it a perfect time to visit local pubs and breweries.

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Jul
15
Sun
Beer Tasting Panel Meeting @ The Old Courthouse
Jul 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

CAMRA Tasting Panels are responsible for tasting all the real ales that are regularly brewed within their area, and for submitting the descriptions to CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide. They also put forward beers to CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain Competition and members can get involved with beer judging if they wish.

All of the Panel members are volunteers who have been trained by CAMRA. No experience is necessary, just a good nose, a taste for a variety of beers and a willingness to fill in tasting cards throughout the year. The panel also meets occasionally.

The next Cheltenham Tasting Panel will be open to all CAMRA members to attend, see what the panel does and, if interested, find out how training can be arranged to join a panel. Details of the next panel meeting are:

Sunday July 15th at 19:30

Old Courthouse, Regent Street (opposite the Everyman Theatre)

Cheltenham

Following that we may also visit the Sandford Park Alehouse or other locals, depending on beer availability.

If anyone is interested in attending please email press@cheltenhamcamra.org.uk

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)

Nov
20
Tue
British Beer and Cheese Pairing @ Bath Road Beers
Nov 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Apr
4
Thu
POTY 2019 Presentation @ The Kemble
Apr 4 @ 8:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Presentation of the Pub of the Year (POTY) 2019 certificate to the Kemble Brewery Inn. All members welcome.

Apr
9
Tue
COTY 2019 Presentation @ Cheltenham Motor Club
Apr 9 @ 8:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Presentation of the Club of the Year (COTY) 2019 certificate to the Motor Club. All members welcome.

Apr
13
Sat
Coach trip to The Black Country
Apr 13 @ 9:30 am – 7:30 pm

Join us on Saturday 13th April for a coach trip to the Black Country. The coach will leave Royal Well bus station at 09:30 and return at about 19:30. If there is demand, we can also pick up and drop at the Railway Station.

We hope to visit seven classic Black Country pubs:

    Great Western, Corn Hill, Wolverhampton WV10 0DG (Bathams, Holdens)
    Beacon Hotel, Bilston Street, Sedgley, DY3 1JE (Sarah Hughes)
    Park Inn, George Street, DY1 4LW (Holdens)
    Britannia, Kent Street, DY3 1UX (Bathams)
    Old Swan, Halesowen Rd, DY2 9PY (Ma Pardoes)
    The Vine, Delph Road, DY5 2TN (Bathams)
    Waggon and Horses, Stourbridge Road, Halesowen, B63 3TU (Various – Free House)

The cost is £15 per head by end of March for CAMRA members, £16 for non-members.

Sign up at the Sandford Park Alehouse or send a cheque made to Campaign for Real Ale (Cheltenham) to the SPA, 20 High Street, GL50 1DZ. Membership numbers and names on back of cheque for reduced rate also give a contact phone number and preferred pick up point.

Apr
15
Mon
Cider POTY (2019) Presentation @ The Stable
Apr 15 @ 6:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Presentation of the Cider Pub of the Year (CPOTY) 2019 certificate to The Stable. All members welcome.

NOTE CHANGE OF TIME NOW 6pm

 

May
2
Thu
Camden Town Beer and Food Pairing @ Brewhouse and Kitchen
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Thursday 2nd May at 7pmexciting Camden Town Beer Tasting & Food Pairing Event for £10 per person.

Try Camden Hell, Camden Pale Ale and Camden Gentleman’s Wit white beer like never before, as they’re paired with nibbles and learn more about each beer from our expert Brewer.

Enjoy Camden Hell Lager matched with Crispy Salt & Pepper Calamari. Camden Pale Ale with “Bar-beer-Cue” Wings and Camden Gentleman’s Wit white beer matched to a delicious Mini rose & vanilla cheesecake.

There will also be some Camden Town Brewery goodies to take home!

Limited spaces available!!! Book your space now!

Jun
1
Sat
South West Region Campaigning Day
Jun 1 @ 7:30 am – 9:15 pm

A campaigning visit to EAST CORNWALL

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY:

Cheltenham to Plymouth, departing at either 07:26, arriving at 10:26 or 07:52 arriving at 10:45. Please check National Rail enquiries for further details and prices.

Connect with the Plymouth to Gunnislake train at 10:54. Transport will then be provided from Gunnislake Station to the White Hart, Chilsworthy.

The White Hart, Chilsworthy is Kernow CAMRA’s Pub Of The Year. Presentation of POTY Award, followed by a complementary buffet.

THEN VENTURE OUT TO SOME WONDERFUL CORNISH PUBS BY A SERIES OF SHUTTLE BUSES:

Including: The Rising Sun Inn, Gunnislake; The Tamar Inn, Calstock; The Boot Inn, Calstock and the Carpenter’s Arms, Metherell.

We then depart the White Hart at 17:15 by shuttle bus to Gunnislake Station.

Train from Gunnislake Station (17.29) to Plymouth Station (18:14).

The return train from Plymouth departs at 18:25, arriving into Cheltenham at 21:09. Please note, this is the last train of the day!