Berkshire South-East

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

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  • Judging Now Open for Branch Pub Of The Year 2024 Thursday 8 February 2024

    Branch members are invited to judge the 3 finalists for our branch Pub Of The Year contest.

    In accordance with our Branch PotY Pub Selection process, 3 pubs were chosen from an incredibly strong shortlist.

    The 3 chosen pubs represent the best of the best and each should be enjoyed and celebrated, and you can participate in this process by visiting and judging each one.

    Only CAMRA members registered with the Berkshire South East branch are entitled to judge.

    Vote by completing the Judging Form spreadsheet, which is downloadable from the Members' Area

    For your judging to be valid you must visit each pub. Remember, that the Pub of the Year is not just about rewarding good beer quality, but embraces all things that make a pub great, such as ambience, the welcome, excellent service, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a community spirit. Full details are available within the Judging Form.

    Completed forms must be returned to the Branch Good Beer Guide Coordinator by no later than 18.00 on Monday 11th March.

  • Mad Cow Issue 73 Out Now Thursday 14 December 2023

    Issue 73 of our branch magazine the Mad Cow is now available. Look out for it in your local.

    The magazine is also available to view online using the Issuu.com online reader. Here is the link for Issue 73.

    As always, we hope that you enjoy this edition.

    If you are interested in the back catalogue for the Mad Cow then recent editions can also be viewed and read from the branch Issuu.com page.

  • Successful Local Launch for 2024 Good Beer Guide Friday 29 September 2023

    There was a great turn-out for the Berkshire South-East launch of CAMRA's 2024 Good Beer Guide, held at the Crispin, in Wokingham.

    The Good Beer Guide is the UK’s best-selling beer and pub guide and it continues to represent the best of the best in the brewing and hospitality industry.

    The latest version was launched on Thursday, 28th September, with local events up and down the country.

    In our area, Ange and Aid who manage the Crispin have seen their pub in the Guide for several years, with previous editions adorning a shelf in the pub.

    Our branch Good Beer Guide Coordinator, Mike Tickner, presented them with a copy of the 2024 edition, together with pack containing posters and a "We're In It" window sticker.

    There was a great turn-out on the night. It was good to see the Crispin buzzing. The branch's stock of copies of the new Guide quickly sold-out.

    With 4500 pubs, bars, and clubs selected by unpaid volunteers up and down the country, the CAMRA Good Beer Guide is the best guide for pubgoers interested in being served a good pint of real ale, as well as those who wish to find a local near them that is welcoming and has many other benefits that may appeal.

  • Mad Cow Issue 72 Out Now Wednesday 23 August 2023

    Issue 72 of our branch magazine the Mad Cow is now available. Look out for it in your local.

    The magazine is also available to view online using the Issuu.com online reader. Here is the link for Issue 72.

    As always, we hope that you enjoy this edition.

    If you are interested in the back catalogue for the Mad Cow then recent editions can also be viewed and read from the branch Issuu.com page.

  • Mad Cow Issue 71 Out Now Wednesday 17 May 2023

    Issue 71 of our branch magazine the Mad Cow is now available. Look out for it in your local.

    The magazine is also available to view online using the Issuu.com online reader. Here is the link for Issue 71.

    As always, we hope that you enjoy this edition.

    If you are interested in the back catalogue for the Mad Cow then previous editions can also be viewed and read from the branch Issuu.com page.