Branch Diary
- Olney Social with Food Festival Saturday 13th September
Saturday 13 September 2025
Two Brewers
As the Olney Food Festival is on from Friday 12th-Sunday 14th, I thought it'd be a good opportunity to visit the pubs too on Saturday 13th September.
The route for the pubs will be as follows, starting at 12noon roughly.
Two Brewers 34 High Street MK46 4BB
Carlton House Club 38 High Street, Olney, MK46 4BB
Cherry Tree 3 High Street MK46 4EB
Bull Hotel 9 Market Place MK46 4EA
Swan Inn 12 High Street South MK46 4AA
The food festival and bus stop are both outside the Bull so everyone has a chance to get a bite to eat halfway through the day - or whenever you want it! For travel, you'll probably need to get the Red Rose 21 from The Point at 11.05, which gets into Olney at 11.38. The last bus is also the 21 at 16.19 from The Bull, getting back to The Point for 16.52.
I won't be there for this one but I hope you all have a good time!
- MK Museum Beer Festival Social Saturday 20th September
Saturday 20 September 2025
Milton Keynes Museum
We're holding a social at the Beer Festival at the Milton Keynes Museum on Saturday 20th September from around 12pm.
The festival itself is on from Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st September, free entry including to the museum!
Opening times:
Thursday 18 and Friday 19 September: 11.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September: 11.00am – 5.00pm
See here for more info; https://miltonkeynesmuseum.org.uk/heritage-open-days-beer-festival-18-21-september/
- 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.
Advance booking at 2024 prices!
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.
Experts from the world of beer writing, brewing, food, and pub heritage,will host special talks and tastings, details on their website.
For more details and to buy your tickets, click here: https://stalbansbf.org.uk/
- Social to celebrate launch of the 2026 Good Beer Guide
Wednesday 24 September 2025 19:00
Chequers
There will be a social to celebrate the launch of next year's Good Beer Guide at the Chequers in Fenny Stratford from about 7pm onwards on Wednesday 24 September.
Copies of the 2026 Guide will be available at the launch price (for members) of £12. A higher price for non-members.
All are very welcome.
- October Branch meeting
Tuesday 7 October 2025 20:00
Frog & Nightgown
The October Branch meeting will start at 8pm on Tuesday 7th October at the Frog & Nightgown in Newport Pagnell (in the "private room" opposite the pub's entrance, which is up the carriage entrance to the Swan Revived Hotel.
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.