Entries written in 2009
Windmill, Charlton, beer festival 31 July to 2 Aug
The new landlord and landlady of the Windmill in Charlton, Lee and Sarah Armstrong, are planning to hold a beer festival from 31 July to 2 August. There will be an marquee, as well as the usual bar. They are intending to have 9 cask ales and 2 real ciders. Charles Wells are alowing them to[...Read on]
Branch Meeting, 6th July, Victoria, Hitchin
This is to confirm that the venue for the next Branch Meeting is the Victoria, Hitchin. We will have use of their function room. Also, remember we’ll be voting for a Most Improved Pub; so please pass any MIP nominations to me in advance.
Harpenden Beer Festival
The first CAMRA Harpenden Beer Festival is fast approaching. It takes place at the Eric Morecambe Hall, Harpenden Public Hall, Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1PD on 26 & 27 June. Opening hours are 11am – 10:30pm.
See www.harpendenbeerfestival.com for further information.
Radcliffe Arms, Hitchin re-opens!
Friday 19th June saw the Radcliffe Arms, Walsworth Road, Hitchin re-open after a closure of alomst two years. When it did close we first thought it was gone for good but it is pleasing to see a local businessman purchase and completely refurbish it.
It is a bright and airy pub with a new conservatory and[...Read on]
This evening’s pub ramble
This evening’s pub ramble will be in Baldock, starting at the Old White Horse at 20:00. Moving on to the Broken Drum, the White Hart, the Hen & Chickens and the Cock. Hope to see you there.
Tomorrow! – Minibus trip round Herts Pubs of the Year
The Half Moon Hitchin, The Old Cross Tavern Hertford, The Land of Liberty Peace and Plenty Heronsgate and The Rising Sun High Wych.
Pickup at Letchworth Shell Garage 11:50, Half Moon Hitchin 12:00 and Our Mutual Friend[...Read on]
Tring Brewery – Herts Beer Of The Year
The presentation to Tring Brewery for the Herts Beer Of The Year will be from 19:30 tonight.
Unfortunately, there was not enough interest to do a minibus as we had intended. Some people will be making their own way there, as of course, will people from the other Herts branches.
Pub of the Year 2009 – Half Moon, Hitchin
We’re very pleased to announce that the Half Moon, Hitchin, is our Branch Pub of the Year for 2009.
Congratulations to Wendy, Howard & the team.
The presentation will made at 20:30 on the 9th May.
Branch Annual General Meeting
A reminder that the AGM is 8pm tomorrow (18th March) at the Three Horseshoes, Willian.
We do not have enough people on the Branch Committee so please consider volunteering for one of the roles.
Besides AGM business we’ll be announcing the Branch Pub of the Year.
Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival
Hitchin Beer & Cider Festival starts today. Come and get it!
