events diary

Not been to a CAMRA function before? We'd love to see you! An interesting and enjoyable time is guaranteed (almost). If you're not sure how to join in, email our membership secretary, Chris Pilsbury at membership@chestercamra.co.uk so that we can arrange to welcome you. 

Here's what's coming up and, rather importantly, for bookings etc or just further details contact Craig on socials@chestercamra.co.uk. ...

NOVEMBER 2009
Friday 13th
Flintshire Pubs Minibus Tour - CANCELLED
Pubs on the radar include the Ffrwd (Cefn-y-Bedd), Cross Keys, (Llanfynydd) and the Bridge (Pontblyddyn).
Meet Ship Victory: 6.30pm.
 
Thursday 19th
Branch Meeting: Gredington Arms, Llyn-y-Pwll, nr. Wrexham
Start: 8.15pm.

Friday 27th
Arriva Bus No.1 Tour 
A visit to pubs at Gresford, Rossett, Lavister and Pulford using an Arriva Day ticket on the regular No.1 service. Hop on at either Wrexham or Chester.

DECEMBER 2009
Saturday 5th
Train Trip: Salford / Manchester Crawl
An opportunity to visit the likes of the New Oxford, Kings Head, New Black Lion and the Crescent.
Train: 16.50pm. Group tickets available.
 
Friday 11th
Winter Pub of the Season Presentation (provisional) 
Venue subject to voting.
  
Thursday 17th
Branch Meeting / Christmas Social: Bear & Billet, Chester
Start: 8.15pm.

JANUARY 2010
Thursday 7th / Friday 8th / Saturday 9th
Frodsham Winter Beer Festival
Forty plus ales and ciders served up at the Helter Skelter pub in Frodsham (note the new venue). Hours are 5-11pm on the Thursday and 11am-11.30pm on the other days.
 
Friday 8th
Minibus GBG Survey Trip
Details to follow.
Start: 6.30pm Ship Victory.

Thursday 14th
Branch Meeting: Farndon Arms, Farndon
Start: 8.15pm.
 
Wednesday 20th / Saturday 23rd
National Winter Ales Festival
Sheridan Suite, Oldham Road, Manchester
website
  
Thursday 21st
Minibus Trip to Winter Ales Festival
Details to follow.
Start: tba
 
Friday 29th
Minibus GBG Survey Trip
Details to follow.
Start: 6.30pm Ship Victory.

Friday 29th / Saturday 30th
The Fourth Tarporley Beer Festival
Same venue as previously - the Tarporley Community Centre - with about 25 ales. £5 admission includes glass. Hours 5-midnight both nights. Tickets from Rachael Sims (01829 730921) or from the Rising Sun pub in Tarporley.

FEBRUARY 2010
Sunday 14th
English Pubs Good Beer Guide Selection Meeting: Mill Hotel, Chester
NB Only current CAMRA members can vote for GBG selections.
Start: 8.15pm.
 
Thursday 18th
Branch Meeting / Welsh Pubs Good Beer Guide Selection: Bridge End, Ruabon
NB Only current CAMRA members can vote at for GBG selections.
Start: 8.15pm.

Friday 26th / Saturday 27th
Wrexham Beer Festival
Gresford .