"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
Chippenham Beer Festival 2010
Thanks to everyone who came to this years festival, and also a big thank you to all the staff. This year was a great success! Next years Beer festival will happen in Chippenham. Keep checking the website nearer the time for more info.
2010 Branch Pub of the year - The Jolly Huntsman
We are proud to announce that the 2010 branch pub of the year is The Jolly Huntsman in Kington Saint Michael Pubs Website, The Bell in Lacock was also highly commended
Future Branch Meetings:
Branch Social - 10th August 8pm - Hare and Hounds - Corsham
Future Social events:
Great British beer Festival - Branch Trip. 5th August please email Shaun for more info
The Three Crowns - 27-30th Aug Chippenham. Mini Beer festival with 18 Beers, 6 ciders and a perry open all day 11am to 11pm
Unless stated these are not offical branch socials, they are just for infomation only
Info on past events here
Local Pub and Brewery News
Saladin Little Somerford planning application in to change to two dwellings. Villagers and this branch are opposing planning application.
Mermaid Christian Malford has been sold.
White Hart Lyneham is up for sale.
Jax Landing Chippenham is no longer selling Real Ale.
The Bridge Chippenham is offering 20% off meals for card carrying CAMRA Members.
The Three Crowns in Chippenham has now opened as a free house. Steve and Tom Jenner are currently selling 5 real ales and 3 ciders. Its a must for ale lovers in Chippenham. Please check it out and support one of our few free houses region. Also CAMRA members can get 30p off a pint!
The Bear Hotel in Chippenham has re-opened with John and Bernadette at the wheel. Two ever changing real ales.
Moles Brewery - The recently launched seasonal Elmo's fire ahs been such a success it is part of the moles stable now.
HQ Press Releases and events
OFT re-opens inquiry into UK pubs market - Feb 2010
Link to full Press Release here
Bristol pub best in Britain for cider and perry! - Sept 2009
Link to full Press Release here
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