Branch News

Members Weekend 2026 17 to 19 of April Friday 16 January 2026
Members Weekend 2026: St Albans is ready to welcome you! All members are warmly invited to join us in St Albans for CAMRA’s Members’ Weekend, 17–19 April – with plenty happening either side for those who want to make a longer trip of it. Our team in CAMRA South Herts Branch has been working hard to create a weekend that’s not just a great CAMRA gathering, but a true celebration of beer, cider, pubs and clubs across a whole city. For this weekend we’re creating something special called the St Albans City of Ale – a programme of events taking place right across the city in pubs, clubs and venues. Rather than concentrating everything in the conference venue, we’re taking the festival out into the places where great beer is poured every day. Our pubs (including many of our Good Beer Guide pubs) will be part of our City of Ale event, laying on special beers and ciders, running mini beer festivals, tastings, meet-the-brewer sessions, guided pub walks, live music and much more, giving you plenty of reasons to explore. And what a city it is to explore! St Albans is compact, friendly and packed with history, from the Roman remains of Verulamium to the magnificent Cathedral. It also boasts an exceptionally dense cluster of quality pubs within easy walking distance of each other, the Alban Arena where our conference will be held, and the train station. Whether you’re coming for the beer, the pubs, the people or a bit of all three, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting. More details on registration, travel and accommodation can be found at: https://camra.org.uk/members-weekend. We can’t wait to raise a glass with you in St Albans in April. Cheers! Emily Ryans, Chair of the Local Organising Committee, Members' Weekend 2026
Miniutes for Branch meeting 13th January 2026 Thursday 15 January 2026
The minutes for the Branch meeting held on the 13th of January at the Fighting Cocks in Winfarthing are available in the members area.
Agenda for branch meeting 13 January 2026 Friday 9 January 2026
Branch meeting to be held at the Fighting Cocks in Winfarthing on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 7.30pm. All members are welcome. The agenda is available in the members area.
Chrismas message from our chairman David Williamson Wednesday 17 December 2025
As Chairman I would like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas & a happy & healthy New Year. I would like to thank all those of you who have put in such a lot of hard work to ensure our branch runs as smoothly as it does. I would also like to add my appreciation to all who support our branch & who continue to support the Campaign for Real Ale by visiting the pubs in our area & consuming & enjoying the beers of their choice. As we all know pubs & the brewing industry are going through a difficult period & our individual support however minimal is important in their survival Enjoy the Christmas Meal. I’m sorry that I once again have to miss it due to a prior engagement Have one for me David Williamson.
Minutes for branch AGM 10th November 2025 Sunday 16 November 2025
The minutes for the branch AGM held at The Bell, Rickinghall, on 10th November 2025 are now available to download in the members area.
Minutes for Branch Meeting 13th Oct 2025 Monday 27 October 2025
The minutes for the branch meeting held at Gissing Crown on the 13th October 2025 are now available to download in the Members Area.
Agenda for branch meeting 13th October 2025 Thursday 9 October 2025
The agenda for the branch meeting to be held at Gissing Crown on 13th October 2025 is available to download in the members area.
Agenda for branch meeting Tuesday 9th September 2025 Sunday 7 September 2025
The agenda for the branch meeting to be held at the Lion, Debenham, on Tuesday 9th September, is now available to download in the members area.
Agenda for branch meeting August 13th 2025 Monday 11 August 2025
The agenda for the branch meeting to be held at The Crown, Pulham, on Wednesday 13th August at 7.30pm, is now available to download in the Members' Area.