My thanks to for all who got involved trying to save the Forester's Arms in Egham. Due to a number of objections, the Foresters Arms Planning Application for change of use and conversion to flats went before the Full Planning Committee on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. After a lengthy discussion, the application was approved by 8 votes to 4 against, with 1 abstention. Our thanks in particular to Local Councillor Isabel Mullens (Egham Residents) who argued strongly against application on grounds of retaining as a Community Asset and other matters, supported by Councillor Robert King (Labour Egham Hythe) and Cai Parry (Labour Chertsey). So another pub bites the dust.

Another pub that has closed is the Crown in Egham, albeit this time it's good news. The pub has been taken over by the Morgan Pub Collective, who run pubs like the Corner House, Windsor and the Sussex Arms, Twickenham. A total refurb is in progress, and we look forward to the re-opening.

A planning application has been submitted to close the Forester's Arms in Egham, and convert it to flats. Pubs are a vital part of our community, and we don't want to lose yet another one. To find out more and how you can help, see Pub Under Threat.

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.

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.