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2012 Whittlesea Straw Bear and Branch Social – final details

Whittlesea Straw Bear

Whittlesea Straw Bear

As promised, here are the final details and the itinerary for the annual visit of the ‘North Herts Branch’ to the ‘Straw Bear Festival’ at Whittlesea on Saturday 14 January 2012.

Though you can obviously make your own way there, a group from the branch plans to meet[...Read on]

Pints of View 250

Edition 250 of the Hertfordshire CAMRA branches’ “Pints of View” newsletter should be arriving in pubs near you soon! If your local pub doesn’t receive Pints of View please consider helping out by dropping a few off there – to do so contact us using editor@camranorthherts.org.uk and we’ll allocate some copies to you at one of[...Read on]

Winter is coming, bringing plenty of festivals with it!

A few winter beer festivals have come to our attention recently, so if you would like a little excitement leading into Christmas:

  • Polhill Arms Beer & Bangers Festival, Renhold, Bedfordshire: Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th November
  • Canary Club Winter Beer Festival, Hitchin Town Football Club: Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November
  • Orange Tree Winter[...Read on]

Call for Community Pub of the Year Nominations

We are seeking nominations for this year’s North Herts Community Pub of the year. These are pubs that support their local community through hosting sports clubs, supporting local charities, organising community events or just for being the centre of the local community. If you know of a pub that you think deserves this award please comment[...Read on]

2012 Whittlesea Straw Bear and Branch Social

1909 Straw Bear

Whittlesea Straw Bear 2012 When I saw the words “Straw Bear Festival” I must admit that I first thought it was a typo – too much ‘beer’ finding it’s way in my thinking perhaps? Actually, the North Herts Branch has been going to Whittlesea for many years – this year the Branch outing will be on [...Read on]

Your beer scores count! Get them in for 2013!

Good Beer Guide 2012

Ah, finally after the excitement of the Letchworth festival things seem to be slowing down a little in the lead-up to Christmas break. But that is the best time to start counting up beer scores for the year in time for 2013! If you have placed your favour in a branch pub (or two, or [...Read on]

2011 Letchworth Beer & Cider Festival Report

Brian Mason presents Dennis Hill with an Eric Watson award

Another Letchworth Beer Festival has come and gone, making it 20 that the branch has under its collective belt now. On the stats it was a good one as Letchworth festivals go, a handful more people than last year and a reasonable range of beer available until the end but not too much left [...Read on]

It’s Starts Tomorrow! Letchworth Beer & Cider Festival Sneak Peek

Blackwood Stout (in oak) by Grain among the beer delivery

On Tuesday (20th of September), some of the members donated their time and manpower to help set up. I was there a little after 9am to see what I could assist with. Unexpectedly we had more hands than anticipated – and thus finished in good time! Sadly, this may be the last year the Letchworth [...Read on]

Beer Festival Volunteers Needed

North Herts CAMRA Needs You! (for the Letchworth Beer Festival)

Calling all CAMRA members – North Herts branch needs you! We could still do with a few more volunteers for the Letchworth Beer Festival – which is very soon! – It’s on today! 5pm and we’re opening the doors! – We need volunteers for the following times (you don’t have to be available for the whole [...Read on]

20th Letchworth Beer & Cider Festival

Mark the dates in your diary: September 22nd to 24th!

For more details and future updates keep an eye on the festival page.

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  • Pub Ramble

    Starts: 8:00 pm

    Ends: 11:00 pm, 11th May, 2012

    Location: Royston

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  • Hertfordshire POTY Minibus trip

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, 13th May, 2012

    Location: Hertfordshire

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  • London Pub Ramble

    Starts: 12:00 am

    Ends: 12:00 am, 20th May, 2012

    Location: London

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  • Branch Meeting

    Starts: 8:00 pm

    Ends: 10:30 pm, 21st May, 2012

    Location: The Crown, Buntingford

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  • Pub Ramble

    Starts: 8:00 pm

    Ends: 11:00 pm, 31st May, 2012

    Location: Letchworth