Branch Diary
- Oakham Tap Takeover Wetherspoons Wednesday 11th June
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Wetherspoons
Wetherspoons (201 Midsummer) are holding a tap takeover for Oakham Brewery on June 11th with a selection of ales such as Green Devil, Black Magic, Skyline, Cat on a Hop Tin Roof, Kingdom and one other seasonal beer to be announced. There will be a small amount of complimentary food and a chance to discuss future ale events and more available.
- Phoenix Award Presentation @ Blackbird 12th June
Thursday 12 June 2025
Blackbird
We are presenting a Phoenix Award to The Blackbird in Padbury on Thursday 12th June at around 8pm. We usually start to arrive from 7pm onwards but feel free to arrive whenever, all are welcome!
- Social and 40 year presentation at Station Tavern Woburn Sands
Wednesday 18 June 2025 19:30
Station Tavern
There will be a social at the pub when we make the Presentation of a long service award (40 years!) to Helen and Kevin Brewer, the publicans at the Station Tavern, Woburn Sands.
The official start time will be 7.30 (with the presentation at 8pm or soon after) but you are welcome to arrive as early as you like - their food is good.
All will be welcome to attend.
- Towcester Social Saturday 21st June
Saturday 21 June 2025
Towcester Mill Brewery
This months social will be in Towcester on Saturday 21st June and will include a trip to the Towcester Mill Brewery, travel arrangements and route TBC.
- Phoenix Award @ Dolphin Stoke Hammond Monday 30th June
Monday 30 June 2025
Dolphin
We are presenting a Phoenix Award to The Dolphin in Stoke Hammond on Monday 30th June at around 8pm. We usually start to arrive from 7pm onwards but feel free to arrive whenever, all are welcome!
- July Branch Meeting
Thursday 3 July 2025 20:00
Wheatsheaf
The July Branch meeting will start at 8pm on Thursday 3 July at the Wheatsheaf in Maids Moreton..
You are welcome to arrive half an hour (or more!) earlier to drink and socialise beforehand.
Regular monthly meeting. All members welcome.
- August Branch Meeting
Monday 4 August 2025 20:00
The August Branch meeting will start at 8pm on Monday 4 August at a venue to be decided.
You are welcome to arrive half an hour (or more!) earlier to drink and socialise beforehand.
Regular monthly meeting. All members welcome.
- September Branch meeting
Thursday 4 September 2025 20:00
The September Branch meeting will start at 8pm on Monday 2 September at a venue to be decided.
You are welcome to arrive half an hour (or more!) earlier to drink and socialise beforehand.
Regular monthly meeting. All members welcome.
- St Albans Beer & Cider Festival 2025
12:00 Wednesday 24 – 23:00 Saturday 27 September 2025
Alban Arena
St Albans Beer & Cider Festival is back for the 28th time at the Alban Arena. As always, they are celebrating a piece of local history - this time it's the centenary of the Ballito Hosiery Mill, which employed hundreds of local women in the mid-20th century, and had a major impact on the city.
They are planning hundreds of cask ales, craft beers, international brews, ciders, perries and even premium wines and spirits. As well as bars and seating situated over three floors, there's plenty of outdoor space. And a selection of street food offerings plus an array of live music acts, games and other entertainment.
For more details and to buy your tickets, click here: https://stalbansbf.org.uk/
- 47th Bedford Beer & Cider Festival
Wednesday 1 – Saturday 4 October 2025
Bedford Corn Exchange
They expect to offer many different cask beers and plenty of cider and perry on sale at a separate bar along the side of the hall. A small range of draught foreign and KeyKeg dispense beers is expected to also be available:
To see more, click here: https://northbeds.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=243327
- October Branch meeting
Monday 6 October 2025 20:00
The October Branch meeting will start at 8pm on Monday 6 October at a venue to be decided.
You are welcome to arrive half an hour (or more!) earlier to drink and socialise beforehand.
Regular monthly meeting. All members welcome.
- November Branch meeting
Tuesday 4 November 2025 20:00
The November Branch meeting will start at 8pm on Tuesday 4 November at a venue to be decided
You are welcome to arrive early and stay afterwards to socialise.
Regular monthly meeting. All members welcome.
- December Branch meeting
Wednesday 3 December 2025 20:00
The December Branch meeting will start at 8pm on W ednesday 3 December at a venue to be decided.
A regular monthly meeting, but we plan to keep the formal discussions brief, leaving time for us to socialise together. to celebrate Christmas. All members especially welcome.