Diary & What's On
- Thames Sider Festival
Friday 20 March 2026
Thames Side Brewery
No title is not a typo, but the first Thames Side Brewery Cider Festival. It kicks off at 7pm on Friday 20th March, and runs until Easter Sunday 5th April. As well as a range of commercial real ciders, Thames Side Brewery will be showcasing their very own range made last autumn by Andy, Rich Archer (of Hard-fi fame) and three others, using locally sourced apples & pears. Over 100L of three different ciders & one perry, and the profits will go to a local charity. Full range of beers will also be available. Tasting notes and Q&A will be available, and hopefully members will still make our Branch AGM the following day ;-) Getting there See next item.
- *BRANCH AGM 2026*
Saturday 21 March 2026
Thames Side Brewery
12 noon Saturday 21st March 2026, in the award winning Thames Side Brewery by Two Rivers, Staines. All Branch Members welcome, we keep formal business short, and of course some great real ales will be available. It would help with planning, if you could let us know if you are interested via Contact Branch, or if you make your mind up on day, please just turn up. Agenda & previous Minutes will be circulated in due course and uploaded to Members' area on here. Getting there: Bus 8, 441, 446 & 456 stop in nearby Clarence Street, Staines. The Train & Bus Stations are a 10-15 minute walk, and served by numerous other buses.
- Happy Man Beer Festival
Wednesday 25 – Sunday 29 March 2026
Happy Man
Heads up for next Beer Festival at the award winning Happy Man in Englefield Green. Branch Social TBC nearer date. Getting there Buses 8 & 441 stop in nearby Egham Hill outside Royal Holloway University, occasional 442 late evening.
- 48th Egham Beer Festival
Wednesday 8 – Saturday 11 April 2026
Egham United Services Club
Why not support Indie Beer week (see below) by popping along. *BRANCH SOCIAL* From 6pm Thursday 9th April. Getting there: The Club is 10 mins walk from Egham Rail Station. Buses 8, 441 & 500 stop in the nearby High Street, with occasional 442 in the later evening.
- Indie Beer Week 2026
Friday 10 – Sunday 19 April 2026
Thames Side Brewery
Indie Beer Week 2026 is a UK-wide beer week promoting independent beer, pubs and people, and is returning for a second year. Running from Friday 10th to Sunday 19th April, the campaign was launched by SIBA to support truly independent breweries producing interesting beers, and the pubs and clubs they supply. Pending details of any local events, why not support our Indie brewery Thames Side Brewery in Staines, by popping in for a pint?
- CAMRA Members Weekend and AGM 2026
Friday 17 – Sunday 19 April 2026
Out of Branch Area
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The CAMRA AGM & Members Weekend 2026, will take place at the St. Albans Arena AL1 3LD. Open to all CAMRA members and free to attend. For further information about volunteering at the event, the schedule and activities, see CAMRA AGM & Members Weekend 2026 .
- 48th Farnham Beerex
Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 April 2026
Out of Branch Area
Organised by the Lions Club of Farnham supported by Surrey Hants Borders CAMRA branch, and raises substantial funds for charity. Will feature numerous ales & ciders, live music and food vendors. Advance ticket purchase is advisable and available via Farnham Beerex. Free entry for CAMRA members will not be available, so why not become a Beerex Volunteer, see Farnham Beerex for further information. Getting there: Venue is the historic Farnham Maltings which is 5 minutes walk from Farnham Station. Go to National Rail Enquiries to plan rail your journey.
- SPBW BEER FESTIVAL
Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 May 2026
Out of Branch Area
The The Society for The Preservation of Beers from the Wood are holding their annual Beer Festival in the Musical Museum in Brentford. Commencing at 3pm on Thursday 14th, then Noon until 10.30pm Friday & Saturday. Up to 45 wooden casks and a BBQ. Entry £3 for SPBW & CAMRA members, £4 otherwise, and museum entry included. Getting there Train to Richmond then TFL 65 Bus, or train to Kew Bridge and 8 minute walk, or one stop on 65 Bus.
- BEER FESTIVAL Hampton Sea Scouts
Friday 5 – Saturday 6 June 2026
Out of Branch Area
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.
- KINGSTON CAMRA BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL
Thursday 11 – Saturday 13 June 2026
Out of Branch Area
An early heads up for this annual CAMRA Festival, taking place once again at the Kingston Workmens Club. Will feature a fine selection of real ales, ciders, and key keg lines. Full range of other drinks, and food should be available too. Festival website not yet fully updated, further information is available on Kingston BeerFest Facebook. Getting there: 5 minutes walk from Kingston Rail & Bus Stations. By railway direct from Shepperton, or mainline change at Twickenham, also several buses from Staines, Ashford, Chertsey and Addlestone.
- EALING BEER FESTIVAL 2026
Wednesday 8 – Saturday 11 July 2026
Out of Branch Area
Now the largest CAMRA Festival in London. 300+ real ales, ciders, perries, wines & world beers. Also food stalls, live music & pub games. See Ealing Beer Festival for further details. Getting There: Venue is Walpole Park in Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 5EQ. Walkable from Ealing Broadway Station on the Elizabeth, Circle & District Lines. Various public transport options from our area include train to Kew Bridge then 65 Bus, or train to Brentford then E8 Bus.