"Campaigning to save traditional real ale, ciders and perries in North West Wiltshire."
Click here for a map of our branch area, including all the pubs
2009 Branch Pub of the year - The Two Pigs
We are proud to announce that the 2009 branch pub of the year is The Two Pigs in Pickwick, The Jolly Huntsman in Kington Saint Michael was also highly commended
2009 Beer festival
Thank You to everyone who attended a very successful Chippenham Beer Festival 2009. We look forward to seeing you all in 2010. The sunshine has been booked already.
We are pleased to announce that Box Steam Brewery, Vanilla Porter was the Beer of the Festival. Thank you to all who voted
Future Branch Meetings and Socials:
Pub Of The Year Presentation - 23rd June 7.30pm - The Two Pigs - Pickwick
This is to present The Two Pigs with the POTY award, please all come along as it will be a good night
Most convenient bus is as follows:
Chippenham Bus Stn 1901
Railway Stn 1907
Cinema 1908
Woodlamds Road/Brook Street 1912
Conway Road 1915
Sainsburys 1919
Return Buses are from near the Hare and Hounds Car Park at 2108 or 2334
Branch Meeting - 14th July 8pm - Rising Sun - Lacock
Branch Meeting/Social - 11th August 8pm - Swan - Kingsdown
Branch Meeting - 8th September 8pm - Oliver Cromwell - Bromham
Branch AGM - 13th October 8pm - The Rose and Crown - Chippenham
More info on events here
Local Pub and Brewery News
Corsham Licensee moving to Spain. 19/01/2009
Link to full report here
HQ Press Releases and events
National Mild Month - May 2009
Link to full Press Release here
Beer tax rise means more misery for pub goers. 22/04/2009
Link to full report here
Yorkshire pub voted best in Britain. 20/02/2009
Link to full report here
CAMRA expects record turnout at Winter beer extravaganza. 20/01/2009
Link to full report here
CAMRA National Pub of the Year reaches climax. 20/01/2009
Link to full report here
Beer Drinkers Slam Mini Budget That Threatens 7,500 pubs. 24/11/08
Link to full report here
CAMRA National Winter Ales Festival 2009- 21st-24th January 2009, New Century Hall, Manchester
More info here
One in Eight Pubs Set to Close By 2012. 20/11/08
Link to full report here
CAMRA attacks decision to close Tetley Brewery. 5/11/08
Link to full report here