Bridgnorth branch meetings are usually on the fourth Tuesday of the month, alternating between Home and away – (In Bridgnorth or one of the many country pubs covered by the branch). All are welcome, whether Camra members or not. A minibus is provided for travel to the rural pubs. Places on the minibus should be booked through Alan Thwaites (hat.deecie@btinternet.com)
Meetings Meetings……….:
There will be a wash-up meeting at the Severn Valley Railway buffet room on 10 September starting at 6pm. Not only will we be discussing the rights and wrongs of the festival but also the feasibility of one in 2026. Please come along and let us have your thoughts.
On 23 September we have decided to combine the branch meeting with the monthly dine-out. It’s all happening at the Royal Oak, Alveley (sample menu: https://theroyaloakalveley.com/menus/sizzlers-menu/).The meeting starts at 18:45 and dining at 19:30. There will be a minibus leaving the SVR carpark opposite the George Gurkha at 18:15 returning at approximately 22:30. If you are interested in attending please contact Richard Nicholls at richard.nicholls@hotmail.co.uk
The final planning meeting for our 2025 beer festival will be held on 13 August 2025 in the buffet room at Bridgnorth station at 18:00. Matters have moved on since the last meeting and hopefully we’ll be more than ready for the festival that is now just over 2 weeks away.
Many thanks to those of you who have volunteered already but we still need a few more pairs of willing hands to help with the set up, take down and on each of the three days at the festival. The volunteer form can be found at: https://form.jotform.com/241813289263359…
The penultimate beer festival planning meeting of the year… takes place on the 30 July 2025 – 6pm at the Bridgnorth SVR Refreshment rooms. Please come along and see what is happening and how you can get involved.
Volunteers still needed for helping with the set up, take down and on each of the three days at the festival: https://form.jotform.com/241813289263359…
22 July 2025 Meeting: The next branch meeting has reverted back to Tuesday and will be held at the Black Boy, 58 Cartway, Bridgnorth, WV16 4BG starting at 7.30pm. Come along and see the refurb, try at least one of the 5 ales on offer and find out how we are progressing with the forthcoming beer festival
Next Wednesday – Coming to a Railway Station near you… The next 2025 Beer Festival meeting. On the 2nd July 2025 – 6pm at the Bridgnorth SVR Refreshment rooms. Plenty to discuss: Getting the publicity agreed, printed and distributed. Checking that lots of quality beer is being ordered! Talking innocent pub-goers into handling T-shirt ordering! etc etc. I hope you all turn up for more fun and excitement. 👍 Thanks, Steve.
A good turn out at the Wednesday meeting at the Fighting Cocks, 1 High Street, Stottesdon, on June 25th. The pub was packed, which is always a good sign and the meeting went well, plenty of chat and discussion. (and excellent beer!). Beer festival updates (Next meeting, Wednesday 02/07/25 at the Railwayman’s refreshment rooms) , and the world famous quiz question – Won by Jan!.. See you at the next one
Once again at the Railwaymans Refreshment rooms… the June meeting of the Bridgnorth Beer Festival went well, a good turnout. still seems to be quite a way away but plenty of discussion. A few deadlines coming up so time to get our designs finalised – Publicity posters, Layout of the Venue, beer ordering.. it’ll soon be upon us!! But luckily no famous quiz question. 🙂
May 2025 Confusa-meeting! The meeting went well, despite the doom and gloom of having it on the ‘wrong’ day!! …..WEDNESDAY. – 28/05/25 at The Railwaymans Arms, Bridgnorth SVR. Hollybush Road, Bridgnorth WV16 4AX. Many pubs don’t open on Monday or Tuesday so why not go out on a limb and try a different day!!! (gosh, we’ll be trying a café next!!) .,, A real pub that has kept the faith, all the usual goodies so, as always, thank you for coming along for a great evening. With news, beer festival updates, and if you were unlucky, the infamous quiz question!!..
April 2025 meeting! The next meeting coming up (on 29th April 2025) will be at The Fosters Arms, 56 Mill St, Bridgnorth WV15 5AG. In the heart of the Low-town area this traditional pub will be hosting our monthly meeting and also receiving the award for Spring pub of the season! So come along for Good beer, good chat, and many laughs. With Pub news, beer news, beer festival meeting news, and, the infamous quiz question!!..
The March 2025 meeting went well, at one of the best pubs in the area: The Three Horseshoes, Alveley All the usual discussions: Pub news, beer news, 1st beer festival meeting news, a few laughs, and, perhaps most importantly, excellent beer!!
An excellent turn out at the first beer festival meeting of the year at the Refreshment rooms – Bridgnorth Station –.
February 2025 meeting! Another meeting done and dusted. Hosted by Alan and our new branch Secretary Brendan. One of the top pubs in Bridgnorth: The Golden Lion, 83 High St, WV16 4DS. As always, Good beer, good chat, good news. Pub openings/closings, What happened at the branch selection night, news on this years Bridgo beer festival. The famous quiz question was won by John Lewis with his unparalleled knowledge of beer consumption in 1965. !!..
Selection Night on 12/02/25 – well attended and many Bridgnorth pubs making it through to the next round! (the 2026 GBG).
January 2025 meeting! As always, an excellent turn out for the first meeting of the year at The Dog and Davenport, Main Street, Worfield, WV15 5LF ,( 28th January 2025). Plenty of good chat was had: Pub openings/closings , what we did on our (Christmas) holidays, a chance to win the “Become the Bridgnorth beer festival manager of the year” competition, how the economic outlook is looking (!) and a surprise or two – Brendan taking over as Branch Secretary and ‘someone’ offering to be this years Beer fest manager.. Scary stuff.
Its November, so before the Christmas madness arrived we had our get-together at the Railwayman’s Arms, on Bridgnorth Station on Nov. 26th – 7:30pm. Sam opened the pub especially for us and plenty of bods arrived to enjoy the beers and discuss the years events. Firstly the AGM. Sadly no-one came forward to take on the committee roles so no change there, Alan and myself keeping things ticking over. Where are the zingy people we need to contribute and keep the branch advancing?. Secondly, The monthly Meeting itself had all the usual fun and frolics: reports on excellent pubs, discussions on the beer scoring trips and future events including the Christmas get-together, quiz questions and what will be happening for Camra next year! A couple of members actually noticed the deliberate mistake in last months minutes so they are read!
The October meeting been and done already! – at one of the best pubs in Claverley.. The Crown, Church Street, Claverley , WV5 7DU on October 22nd. Good chat and ale was had by all. Reports on excellent pubs, discussions on the beer scoring trips, the ups and downs of the pub trade and whether Reeves coming budget would cause more damage to business or less? Jans Bus driving was robust as always, giving us more time to enjoy the venue!
A well attended meeting at that old favourite, the Lion O’Morfe in Upper Farmcote, Bridgnorth WV15 5PS on Sept 24th. All the usual fun and good beers. Discussions included: Results of our recent, sold out!, beer festival, upcoming events, quiz questions and can McLaren win the F1 constructors title?
Our last meeting was at the The Black Boy, 58 Cartway, Bridgnorth. WV16 4BG. A pretty good get together as we’ve not been there for quite a while. The usual discussions and laugh’s including last minute updates on the imminent beer festival, Social events coming up, Brewery and Pub news, recommended pubs and is RedBull on the slide in F1? (and the famous quiz question).
Peak summer! and the July meeting was at: The Kings Arms , 6 Church Street, Cleobury Mortimer. DY14 8BS. Discussions on all the important topics of the moment including the upcoming beer festival, any good beery jokes, Social events coming up including the re-scheduled Black Country tour. Brewery and Pub news, recommended pubs and will Lando Norris win the F1 championship this year? oh!, and a few good laughs.
Mid year already! The June Sub-Branch meeting was at The Golden Lion, 84 High Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4DS. Branch discussions on all the important topics of the moment (Some one said there was a football match on, did anyone bother watching it?) . The progress on this years Beer Festival, Social events coming up including the Clun Valley beer festival on the 6th July and the re-scheduled Black Country tour. Brewery and Pub news, recommended pubs and a few good laughs.
The next Sub-Branch meeting will be at. The Chelmarsh Sports and Social club, School lane, Chelmarsh, WV16 6BA on May 21st starting at 20:00. Firstly, a presentation for Club of The Year! to this very venue. The usual branch discussions: our next Beer Festival and more ways to improve it. Social events coming up, Brewery and Pub news, recommended pubs, and of course … The famous quiz question !
Recent meetings have been very well attended, Starting with the Bulls head in January and followed by , in no particular order, The White Lion, The Bear, The Eagle and Serpent and now at Chelmarsh again for this years Club of The year!
The first Sub-Branch meeting of the year at The Bulls Head in Chelmarsh, Main Road (B4555) WV16 6BA. had the best turn-out ever!! Some excellent discussions on local and less local pubs and plenty of social events that are coming up.
Our October Branch meeting was at The Bell & Talbot, Salop Street, Bridgnorth WV16 4QU. The usual jollity and irreverent commentary on all things beery with a discussion on forthcoming AGM to be held at the Railwayman’s Arms, opening especially for us, on Tuesday 21st , starting at 19:30.
The Beer Festival is done and dusted and the following event at the The Plough , Aston Lane, Claverley, WV5 7DX. attracted a couple of new members (and the main branch new Chairman!) . Extensive discussions on the Beer Festival itself and more ways to improve it. Brewery and Pub news, recommended pubs and the Changes at main Branch after their recent AGM. oh, and of course … The famous quiz question: How long did Queen Elizabeth II reign for? – in days!!!
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Our October Branch meeting was at The Bell & Talbot, Salop Street, Bridgnorth WV16 4QU. The usual jollity and irreverent commentary on all things beery with a discussion on forthcoming AGM to be held at the Railwayman’s Arms, opening especially for us, on Tuesday 21st , starting at 19:30.
The Beer Festival is done and dusted and the following event at the The Plough , Aston Lane, Claverley, WV5 7DX. attracted a couple of new members (and the main branch new Chairman!) . Extensive discussions on the Beer Festival itself and more ways to improve it. Brewery and Pub news, recommended pubs and the Changes at main Branch after their recent AGM. oh, and of course … The famous quiz question: How long did Queen Elizabeth II reign for? – in days!!!
The Sub-Branch Meeting at the George Hotel Holybush Rd, Bridgnorth. 22nd Aug. went well, a good turnout. Updates on the change of Managers at the Black Boy, comments on the weird Duty rates changes by the Government, Beer festival planning progress and the famous Quiz Question: Won by Alan who realised it was a trick!
An excellent meeting was had at the Chelmarsh Sports and Social Club, School Lane, Chelmarsh, WV16 6BA. A good choice of beers and discussions about Beer Festival Progress, the latest social events, the state of play re Bridgnorth pubs, all the latest action and top notch pork pie provided by the landlord! (we should visit again!)
A good evening was had at the June sub-branch meeting held at the Shakespeare Inn , West Castle Street, Bridgnorth. Interesting discussions concerning the future of one of Bridgnorth most iconic pubs. And of course, the famous Quiz Question: How many micro-pubs exist on the Micropubs register in the U.K? Answer: 976 !
A reminder of the Interbranch Quiz this coming Saturday (17th June) starting at around 12:30pm at the KIng’s Yard, Shifnal. A bus will be available leaving the usual spot at the SVR lower car park at 11:30am.
Sadly we’ve had to cancel the June 10th Camra tour of Ironbridge and Broseley pubs due to the low numbers of participants making the Bus too expensive for those taking part. But there is still the Interbranch Quiz on the 17th June at the Kings Yard Micro in Shifnal for those who would like to get involved…
On Tuesday 21st March. The Sub-branch meeting was at the Three Horseshoes, Alveley, Bridgnorth WV15 6NB Continuing the discussions for the 2023 Beer festival. Upcoming Social events, general Camra and pub news and the Famous Quiz question!
On Tuesday 28th Feb The Monthly Sub-branch meeting was at the Bandon Arms , Mill Street, Bridgnorth A reasonable turn out who discussed initial 2023 Beer festival meeting, voting for the Pub of the (spring) season, general Camra and pub news and upcoming Social events.
The three ‘Alan Thwaites’ Bridgnorth Camra survey trips went well, a good turn out and some fantastic pubs (which I’d not visited before). Surveys and beer scoring was completed at all open venues and, possibly more important, we introduced ourselves to Landlords/Ladies who may not have been aware of the advantages Camra could bring, not least the free advertising in Whatpub etc.
The first meeting of 2023 will be at the Shakespeare Inn, West Castle Street in Bridgnorth High Town on January 24th at 19:30. To include initial discussions re the 2023 Beer festival. Pub of the season, general Camra and pub news and also the delayed AGM. to include the years report, minutes of previous AGM and nominations for the committee . All committee positions are up for grabs: Chairman, Secretary, Membership Sec, Social Secretary.
December 2022, Saturday 10th The Main-branch annual Christmas Social went well, with large attendance from the Telford Main branch. Starting at the Golden Lion Bridgnorth we visited many of the towns well known, including The Royle, The Bell and Talbot, The George, Foster Arms and The Black Horse.
The November 2022 was on Tuesday 22nd November – 19:30 at The Golden Lion. The last meeting of the year was well attended. The usual good chat and laughs although the AGM part has been postponed until the January Meeting.
The October 2022 meeting was on Tuesday 25th October – 20:00 at The Dog, Main Street, Worfield, WV15 5LF. Presentation of Pub of the Season – to The Dog, which the team were very pleased about. Discussions on the coming Christmas Social (to be hosted by the Bridgnorth branch this year) and the usual chats about – Current Pub news. etc etc.
The September 2022 meeting was on Tuesday 20th September – 20:00 at The Lion O’Morfe – Upper Farmcote, WV15 5PS, Presentation of Rural Pub of the Season, further discussions on the successful Bridgnorth beer festival and the coming Wash-up meeting & party, Plans for future social events. Current Pub news. Sadly, the famous QUIZ Question has been postponed a month as the previous rounds winner couldn’t make this meeting.
The August 2022 meeting was at The Black Horse – 4 Bridge Street, Low Town, Bridgnorth (WV15 6AF), – Where we discussed voting for Autumn Pub of the Season. Further discussions on the Bridgnorth beer festival progress. Plans for future social events. Current Pub news. and, of course, the famous QUIZ Question.
The July 2022 meeting was at The Talbot, 29 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer (DY14 8DQ) A good turn-out including some local members. Plenty of discussions including problems at Camra HQ, the post of Regional Director currently vacant, the Bridgnorth Beer festival, Pub of the Season and most importantly – The monthly Quiz question! Won by Moyra for being nearest with “The total area of the U.K. in square miles” (There’s probably a beer connection somewhere).
The June 2022 meeting was on Tuesday 28th June – 19:30 at The Golden Lion – 83 High Street, Bridgnorth (WV16 4DS), – Presentations to Pub of the Season – The Black Horse Hotel, and Pub of the year – The Golden Lion – having the largest number of votes over the previous year. Discussions included possibly an award for the greatest number of beer scores submitted, Summer of the Pub promotion, Bridgnorth beer festival progress and plans for future social events.
May 2022 meeting was on Tuesday 24th May – 20:00 at The Chelmarsh Sports and Social Club – School Ln, Chelmarsh , A good turnout and a warm welcome (including snacks!) from the club landlord. Items discussed included Champion bottled beer of Britain Silver award to Hobsons: “Dhustone Stout” , The upcoming “Summer of the Pub” promotion, The current state of play of the upcoming Bridgnorth Beer Festival and arrangements for surveying post lockdown pubs.
April 2022 meeting was held on Tuesday 26th April at The George Hotel – Hollybush Rd, Bridgnorth – Discussions included nominations for Pub-of-the-season, pubs that have had good visits from various members and some of the up-coming social events. (incl. Bewdley trip via the SVR, The early June Shifnal beer festival and a Dine-out at the Boyne Arms – Burwarton).
March 2022 The meeting was held on Tuesday 22nd March at the The Eagle & Serpent – Kinlet , rather a disappointing turnout but some useful ground was covered including discussions concerning the newish ‘Retail Agreements’ and the effect this may have on the freedom of publicans to make a living.
February 2022 meeting was at the Shakespeare Inn, West Castle Street in Bridgnorth High Town and included a beer tasting session hosted by Richard.
January 2022 meeting was at Lion O’Morfe, Upper Farmcote . This was the first attempt at a ‘reduced content’ meeting, concentrating on the interesting discussion points and leaving the Camra detailed info to the Regular monthly emails. It seemed to work quite well (although, as a first attempt, took nearly as long as a regular meeting!) As usual, there is no sub-branch meeting in
December 2021 due to the clash with the Christmas holiday period. There is, however a Christmas social in Wellington on the afternoon of Saturday 11th December. This is a joint event with the Wellington sub-branch and the Telford and East Shropshire main branch. Minibus will leave from the George Hotel, Bridgnorth at noon – please contact Alan Thwaites, Branch Secretary to book a seat on the bus (hat.deecie@btinternet.com).
November 2021 meeting was at the Crown in Claverley and included election of sub-branch officers at the (delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic) annual general meeting.
October 2021 Meeting was on the 26th at the Fosters Arms in Bridgnorth Low Town.
September 2021 meeting was on Tuesday 21st (note one week earlier than normal!) at the Boyne Arms at Burwarton.
August 2021 meeting was on Tuesday 24th at the the Old Swan, 52 High Street, Bridgnorth. Thanks to Ryan for the excellent hospitality.
July 2021 meeting was on Tuesday 27th at the Three Horseshoes in Alveley. The meeting was attended by over 20 branch members, many of whom were new to Camra or to the branch. This was the first meeting after the Covid regulations permitted indoor gatherings and was a great success. Thanks to the Shoes for their kind hospitality and choice of three well-kept local ales.