THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Join Bob & Ann for the first Thursday of the month lunchtime social at the Bear from 12.30pm..

Meet upstairs. All welcome.

THIS IS A BRANCH SOCIAL led by Alan Molloy (07864 020570).

As you probably know, Kent has the highest concentration of micropubs in the country, but would you believe that there are 9 spreading into London along the A2, and it seem rude not to visit them.

We will all meet at the first Micropub called the Long Pond which is in the GBG 2025, and then move on..

I will have COMPLETED a dry run before the 15th to whittle the list down to the best.

NOTE DATE CHANGE. ON SATURDAY THERE IS BRANCH SOCIAL from noon - 5pm hosted by Steve (07881 682017).

A festival for local beer & Cider lovers.

2025 will be their fourth Beer Fest.

Again they will be offering three sessions across the two days for you to come along and taste the best beers and ciders they have found in the last year! If you've followed their socials you will know they have loved getting out there taste testing so you'll be sure to find many new beers you've not tried before and maybe some breweries you've never even heard of before!

The Hall is laid out with long trestle tables which ensures that whether you are coming along solo or as part of a large group you will be surrounded by fellow beer drinkers so a fun social session is guaranteed!

Hot freshly prepared food is available across all sessions,

NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be on sale shortly.

https://www.owbeerfest.co.uk/

ON SATURDAY 5th THERE IS BRANCH SOCIAL from 1pm hosted by Steve (07881 682017).

Entertainment, prices & beer list to be confirmed.

Wednesday – 2nd: 15.00 – 23.00 (preview afternoon/evening)

Thursday – 3rd: 10.00 – 23.00

Friday – 4th: 10.00 – midnight

Saturday – 5th: noon – midnight

The festival is open to non-members.

The club is a short walk from Egham station.

The beer list will be available closer to the date at Egham united Services Club.

New and old, come along and help shape the future of our branch. All are welcome.

Around 25 to 30 one off cask conditioned Real Ales from around the UK plus Ciders & Perries and draught craft beers

Hopefully the White Horse will be putting on their usual first beer festival of the year.

Further details to follow.

This year the Trooper are combining their Real Ale and Cider Festivals in to one amazing event to welcome what we hope will be a lovely Summer.

Watch this space for further details.

The Great British Beer Festival is making a triumphant return this summer following a hiatus in 2024. The UK’s premier beer festival will take place 5-9 August 2025.

For the first the t time since 1983, The Great British Beer Festival will be hosted in the West Midlands, with the flagship festival set to be staged at the iconic NEC Birmingham. The renowned exhibition centre has excellent rail and air links making it the perfect new venue for beer lovers from the UK and abroad.

Now in its 47th year, the highly anticipated return of The Great British Beer Festival will celebrate the best of UK brewing and beyond, with a huge range of fantastic drinks all under one roof. Visitors can look forward to trying hundreds of different beers as well as visit bars dedicated to real cider and perry, and cocktails.

New to the festival this year, the Caravan and Motorhome Club will be operating a temporary campsite at the NEC Birmingham so attendees will be able to stay near to the festival. Bookings can be made from by visiting camc.com/gbbfpopup

CAMRA members can purchase their festival tickets with a significant discount. For information on tickets for The Great British Beer Festival 2025, go to the website: https://greatbritishbeerfestival.co.uk/