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TEWKESBURY CAMRA

Local Sub-Branch Officers

Chair: Dave Gregory (01684) 297029
email: dave@tewkesburycamra.org.uk

Secretary: Geoff Lippett (01684) 298641
email: geoff@tewkesburycamra.org.uk

Website Manager: Wendy Craig
email: wendy@tewkesburycamra.org.uk




Tewkesbury CAMRA sub-branch meets at 8 pm on the third Thursday of each month at a carefully selected Real Ale hostelry within easy travelling distance of Tewkesbury.

CAMRA members, prospective members and interested visitors are always welcome at our friendly, informal meetings.


2008 WINTER ALE FESTIVAL

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Many thanks to all who attended the 13th Tewkesbury CAMRA Winter Ale Festival and helped to make it a great success. See you all next year!



Results of the Beer of the Festival poll.


1st GRINDLETON - Farley's Dusk

Farley's Dusk Pump Clip

2nd SEVERN VALE - Severn Sins

3rd COTLEIGH - Peregrine Porter

There were 278 poll forms returned - and every beer got at least one vote !



Here is a list of Tewkesbury CAMRA meetings and events

DIARY DATES 2008

Thurs 7th August. STRENSHAM. Following upon our recent donation to the County Air Ambulance charity, the Director of County Air Ambulance has invited Tewkesbury CAMRA members to visit their base at Strensham and have some photos taken with the Helicopter.

We have agreed on Thursday 7th August at 6.00 pm. It is hoped that as many members as possible will be able to attend.

Directions are: A38 turn right at the Blue Bell pub, signposted to Strensham. After about 1 3/4 miles, approx 10 yds from the T junction at the end of this road turn left into a lane signed "No entry, authorised vehicles only"

Sat 16th Aug 2008 WORCESTER BEER FESTIVAL by train.
Train departs Ashchurch Station (Platform 1) at 09:57 am.

Thurs 21st August 2008 SOCIAL: THE THREE KINGS, Hanley Castle [8 pm]

Sat 23rd August 2008 BOAT TRIP - Bookings taken by Geoff Lippett (01684-298641), on receipt of advance payment. Phone for details. Book early to avoid disappointment! This is always a very popular day out.

Thurs 4th September 2008 BUSINESS MEETING: TUDOR HOTEL, Tewkesbury (8 pm)

Fri 12th - Sunday 14th September 2008: BIRLINGHAM. Members in the Tewkesbury area may like to know that a BEER FESTIVAL will be held in the garden of THE SWAN, Birlingham this weekend.

Thurs 18th September 2008 SOCIAL: THE BOAT, Ashleworth (8 pm)

Fri 19th - Sat 20th September TEWKESBURY WATER FESTIVAL

Sat 4th October 2008 COACH TRIP to CLUN VALLEY BEER FESTIVAL - Bookings taken by Colin Parker (01684-296101). Cost £12 per seat. Coach leaves Montell's, High Street at 10:30 am.

Thurs 16th October 2008 SOCIAL: BRANDY CASK, Pershore (8 pm)

Sat 1st November 2008 COACH TRIP to BLACK COUNTRY - Bookings taken by Bill Hunt (01684-276190). Cost £12 per seat. Coach leaves Montell's, High Street at 11:00 am.

Thurs 6th November 2008 BUSINESS MEETING: BELL HOTEL, Tewkesbury (8 pm)

Thurs 20th November 2008 SOCIAL: BLACK BEAR (8 pm), WHITE BEAR (9 pm)

Friday 19th December 2008 CHRISTMAS BASH: TUDOR HOTEL, Tewkesbury (7:30 for 8:00 pm) - Bookings via Geoff Lippett (01684-298641). £12 per person. Book early, as places are strictly limited, and make payment in advance to secure your reservation.

Other Events, including occasional Old Codgers' Trips, to be confirmed. [Old Codgers' trips in Summer/Autumn 2008 to visit selected pubs in Burton-on-Trent and Derby are under consideration.]



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