Bridgnorth branch meetings have re-started following the removal of Covid 19 restrictions in England. All are welcome, whether Camra members or not. Meetings are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of the month alternating between pubs in Bridgnorth town and those in the rural area covered by the branch. A minibus is provided for travel to the rural pubs. Places on the minibus should be booked through Alan Thwaites (hat.deecie@btinternet.com)
The next Sub-Branch meeting will be at. The White Lion, 3 W. Castle Street, Bridgnorth , WV16 4AB. on February 20th, starting at 19:30. Chosen due to its excellent range of Ales and well worth visiting if you’ve not been before. If we have the same turn-out as our first meeting then the pub will be full!! There will be discussions on 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 !
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.