Entries written in August 2009
Peterborough Beer Festival trip Thursday 27th
Only a few people have indicated that they’re going to this, but it is still on. To be there for opening time, the suggested train is the 10:51 from Hitchin (adjusted as necessary if coming from a different station). The feedback so far is that it’s well worth the trip. We hope to see some[...Read on]
Hertfordshire Pubs Week
It’s not long now to Hertfordshire Pubs Week?
CAMRA’s Hertfordshire branches have arranged a passport scheme covering 35 pubs in the county. Customers collect passport stamps in participating pubs each time they order a pint of real ale. When participants have visited 10 pubs and collected their individual stamps they will receive a free pass to[...Read on]
Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth
We’d like to welcome James Price as the new proprietor of the Lytton Arms, Old Knebworth. James arrived in late July after taking over from Tony & Gill Smith who have now retired from the trade.
James has aleady made his mark by reducing the price of the real ale – a refreshing move in this day and age![...Read on]
Community Pub Of The Year nominations/voting
We will be voting for the “Ted & Josie” Community Pub Of The Year award at the next Branch Meeting on 7th September, at the Radcliffe Arms, Hitchin. If you wish to nominate a pub, please e-mail to secretary@camranorthherts.org.uk, a.s.a.p., or by Sunday 6th at the latest, stating in a few lines why you think it[...Read on]
Social events
See the Diary for updated or new events for August, September and October.
Buntingford Britannia wins Silver
Hot news just announced.
Buntingford Brewery just won Silver with “Britannia” in the Best Bitters category of the Champion Beer of Britain at the Great British Beer Festival, from 18 other beers in the same class.
