@wbcamra.bsky.social
The West Berkshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale. https://westberkscamra.org.uk/
NB No cask ale at Parched, Newbury
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Live music and events at the Catherine Wheel, Newbury
10.10.2025 16:54 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Hermitage Beer Festival, near Newbury on Sat 4 October, from 5pm.
Live music from The Station.
Free entrance for West Berkshire CAMRA members with membership card.
westberkscamra.org.uk/festival/her...
The Cherry Tree in Stoke Row has reopened
camra.org.uk/pubs/cherry-...
Ascot Beer Festival
at Ascot Racecourse
Fri 3 & Sat 4 October.
NB Buses replace trains between Reading & Ascot on Sat 4. Normal train service on Fri 3.
Half price advance tickets for CAMRA members with code.
westberkscamra.org.uk/festival/asc...
ascotbeerfest.org.uk
Bangers and Beer Festival
Corn Exchange Faringdon
10th and 11th of October
timcave.wixsite.com/bangersandbeer
Swindon Beer Festival 2025
at STEAM, Swindon
23-25 October
NB Friday 24 October is split into 2 sessions.
80 real ales + Cider/Perry
westberkscamra.org.uk/festival/swi...
Exterior front
Courtyard from road end
Courtyard looking to road
The High Horse, Newbury has a large courtyard with bench seating next to the recent rear extension.
An Arkell’s pub operated by Dodo Pub Co (previously Cross Keys)
23-25 October
26.09.2025 18:05 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0@mirror.co.uk welcomes the launch of 2026 @camraofficial.bsky.social Good Beer Guide but publishes a shocking list of 36 lost prized pubs featured in last year's Guide
25.09.2025 07:35 — 👍 17 🔁 11 💬 3 📌 1Ascot Beer Festival 3rd and 4th October
ascotbeerfest.org.uk/index.php
Oktoberfest poster with images and dates
Pint in a Timothy Taylor’s glass next to Portergeist pump clip
Enjoyed an afternoon at The Catherine Wheel, Newbury on an Oktoberfest weekend.
NB Dress appropriately for a free drink!
Theakston Portergeist / Salted Caramel Porter recommended. Cheers!
Half pint on bar with casks covered by cooling jackets mounted on stillage behind.
New cooler behind bar
Called in at the Cow & Cask, Newbury, for a half pint of Animal Puffer fish (XT Brewing Co) #recommended
NB New beer cooling equipment has been installed.
Blackboard with details until 29 November
Live music and events at the Catherine Wheel, Newbury, listed on blackboard outside pub.
26.09.2025 18:01 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Screen shot of festivals page on West Berkshire CAMRA website listing festivals
Beer festivals in and around West Berkshire include:
Burghfest 2025 - 26/27 September - Burghfield Common
#Cider #RealAle #CAMRA
westberkscamra.org.uk/festivals/
Sun, Hill Bottom, Beer Festival flyer
Beer festival at the Sun, Hill Bottom end of this week.
23.09.2025 07:54 — 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
4 pump clips including Indigenous Brewery Baldrick and beers from Three Daggers, Animal (XT) & Rebellion IPA
Cask ales at the Cow & Cask, Newbury
from 23/9/2025
Here we go — Cask Ale Week is here, giving us a chance to celebrate our national drink and also, of course, try a few pints of the glorious nectar! beertoday.co.uk/2025/09/18/c... #beer #beernews #ale #caskale #caskbeer
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Support Cask Ale. Support pubs. 🍻😊
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Benson Beer Festival
mysteriousbrewing.com/bensonbeerfe...
The High Horse, Newbury, pub details have been updated on the CAMRA website. Formerly known as The Cross Keys, the Arkell's pub is now operated by Dodo Pub Co.
camra.org.uk/pubs/high-ho...
Our Branch AGM will be held on Wednesday 17 September at The Weirside, Newbury, commencing at 7.30pm.
The AGM will be immediately followed by a regular Branch Meeting.
#CAMRA
Campaign for Real Ale, West Berkshire
Local beer festivals include
N-FEST on Saturday 13 September at Northcroft Fields, Newbury.
westberkscamra.org.uk/festivals/
Basingstoke Beer Festival c/o North Hampshire CAMRA
Basingstoke Sports & Social Club.
Fri 5-Sun 7 September. Free admission.
40+ real ales, craft beers & ciders.
Live music on Sat eve.
Stagecoach 32 bus links to Newbury daily.
www.facebook.com/events/14071...
westberkscamra.org.uk/festival/bas...
The High Horse, Newbury
Dodo Pub Co / Arkell's Brewery
(previously Cross Keys)
Official opening Fri 5 Sep at 5pm
dodopubs.com/the-high-hor...
The Woodpecker, near Newbury
Andy's Fun Pub Quiz
Sat 6 Sep
Next quiz Wed 17 Sep
www.facebook.com/woodpeckerne...
The Headington Beer Festival. September 5th 6th & 7th #BskyBeer #headington #oxford #cadkbeer #craftbeer
27.08.2025 11:10 — 👍 9 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 0
The Champion Beer of Britain is one of the most prestigious beer competitions in the world. It is the ultimate honour for UK brewers and has helped put many into the national spotlight. Overall champion is chosen and awarded each year at GBBF. Voting is open, members have your say! cbob.camra.org.uk
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Richard Marshall (WB CAMRA Chair) & Debbie Hutchins (Hungerford Club Steward) with certificate.
Congratulations to the Hungerford Club.
West Berkshire CAMRA Club of the Year 2025.
