Berkshire South-East

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

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  • Branch Recognises Publicans' 20 Years Service Wednesday 1 May 2024

    Recently, the branch made a presentation at the White Hart in Winkfield for the publicans' 20 years service running the pub.

    The Campaign for Real Ale Berkshire South East Branch recognises those publicans with a long service of ten years or more.

    On 17th April, a certificate was presented to Phil & Jean at the White Hart, Winkfield in recognition of their 20 years of service. Being publicans can be a difficult way of life but they have passed the test of time.

    The White Hart is a great example of an enjoyable community local, so they must have been doing something right for the last 20 years. The presentation was made by Kevin Lenton, the Branch chairman and their success was warmly applauded by the locals.

  • 2024 Branch Pub of the Year Finalist Awards Tuesday 2 April 2024

    The Berkshire South-East CAMRA Branch are delighted to announce that the three 2024 CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year (POTY) Finalists have been voted for by its members.

    This prestigious award is highly coveted by the 93 Branch Pubs that operate within our area. The annual awards, not only recognises the selling of top-quality real ale, but places great emphasis upon the pub’s community focus, service & offering, cleanliness & hygiene, and overall impression & value.

    The three Finalists have been presented with their certificates by our Branch Good Beer Guide Coordinator, Mike Tickner. They are as follows (in alphabetic order): -

    Crispin (Wokingham)

    Newtown Pippin (Bracknell)

    Victoria Arms (Binfield)

    The overall winner is The Newtown Pippin, which wins the award for the second year running.

    Footnote

    A winner's presentation was made at the Pippin on 23rd April 2024. Congratulations to Simon, Vicki, and the team.