News
- A SAD LOSS
Saturday 19 July 2025
'It is with much regret that the Egham United Services Club has to announce the passing of our long-time Club Secretary Julie Black after a short illness. Julie was ever present at the club and played a huge part in its success over the past few decades and will be sadly missed. The club sends its heartfelt condolences to Julie's family at this sad time.' I'm sure we all join with the Club and it's members in sending our condolences
- NEWS & ALE SUMMER 2025
Friday 18 July 2025
The latest edition of our local CAMRA magazine has been collected, and will be distributed in coming weeks. It is produced by our neighbours in Surrey Hants Borders Branch and covers the county; please see CAMRA News & Ale Summer 2025 for the online version. I know the editor is always looking for content, so if you have anything you think might be of interest, please Contact Branch.
- BRITISH PUBS - CNN
Sunday 15 June 2025
An interesting item on British pubs from an American news channel's perspective. Agree with most of it with the odd misunderstanding. See British pubs have their own set of rules which takes you the article on the CNN website..
- LONDON DRINKER JUNE/JULY 2025
Sunday 1 June 2025
The latest edition of London Drinker Magazine will be circulated to some local pubs and clubs in the next week or so. If you’d like to read online, see London Drinker, using the Menu button top right to navigate around.
- CBOB TOP TWELVE REVEALED
Saturday 31 May 2025
The Champion Beer of Britain list of 12 finalists is now complete, with the final judging across all categories taking place at this year’s Great British Beer Festival at the Birmingham NEC. See CBOB Finalists 2025 to find out more.
- NEW BREWERY IN SHEPPERTON
Thursday 1 May 2025
News has reached us that a new micro-brewery has opened behind Nauticalia in Ferry Lane, Shepperton, TW17 9LQ, close to the River Thames. Hamhaugh Hops are producing five beers in cans, details of which can be found on their website. More information welcome, please Contact Branch.
- BRANCH AWARDS
Monday 21 April 2025
As a result of all the activity over the year visiting pubs & clubs, scoring beers & ciders and completing surveys, we come to select our Branch Pub, Club and Cider Pubs of the Year. A couple of the winners have been presented with their certificates, to find out more, see Branch Awards 2025.
- NEWS & ALE - SPRING 2025
Tuesday 25 March 2025
The latest edition of our local CAMRA magazine should be hitting a pub near you from next week. It is kindly produced by our neighbours in Surrey Hants Borders Branch; please see News & Ale - Spring 2025 for the online version.
I know the editor is always looking for content, so if you have anything you think might be of interest, please Contact Branch.
- 100 INDY BREWERIES LOST IN A YEAR
Friday 21 February 2025
Figures released show the UK has 100 fewer breweries in total as of January 2025 compared to January 2024 – with each quarter of 2024 showing a negative net closure rate – despite reports of strong demand for beer from independent breweries. See SIBA Report - 100 Independent breweries Lost Last Year for more details.