Latest Beer Festival at the Community owned Hope, Carshalton, a regular London Pub of the Year. Seven real ales on the bar, with a further assortment in the festival marquee, as well as real ciders and craft keg. A few members will be popping along for an informal Branch Social Thursday afternoon 24th April. Getting there Train to Clapham Junction, then out to Carshalton Station, which is 3 minutes walk from pub. Also several TFL bus routes pass the door, as listed on CAMRA Pubs.

Mild May is being celebrated at Sambrooks Brewery Tap in Wandsworth town centre, with six mild ales on tap including our very own local Thames Side Brewery Mallard Mild. Getting there Brewery Tap is 10 or so minutes from Clapham Junction Station by bus.

A selection of beers, many local, and money raised goes to Charity. Seating in hall and in garden, and marquees if the weather is too hot or too wet. Tickets including Early Bird offers, can be purchased online via Hampton Beer Festival, and a pint of beer or cider is only £4.20. Saturday afternoon family friendly, evening sessions are 18+. BRANCH SOCIAL?. Getting there: The Scout Hut, 84-86 Station Rd, Hampton, TW12 2AX is 5 minutes walk from Hampton Station, and the 216 bus from Staines, Ashford & Sunbury stops close by.