Here is the branch diary of meetings and socials for the next few months

Some events will need booking, so please do so in good time

Events requiring booking:
BRANCH SOCIAL – WOT NO HANDPUMPS III - LocAle - SAT 26TH APRIL

Email ku.gro.armac.stnahtron@laicos to book

Branch Diary to download

BRANCH SOCIAL - TOWN PUB OF THE SEASON PRESENTATION – BURTON LATIMER – LocAle - MON 17th MARCH
Our Town Pub of the Season Winter Award goes to the Olde Victoria (GBG) where Simon Reavley and his team are at the helm of this favourite pub located in the centre of the town. With two bars, we will be holding a social here with reserved tables where on the bar is a choice of four ales; two Greene King and two guest beers with one usually from Potbelly. Why not come earlier for the Monday pie and dessert for £15 night – book on line or call 01536 721286 and quote CAMRA. Otherwise meet in bar from 19:30.

BRANCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – NORTHAMPTON – LocAle - WED 26th MARCH
Advance notice of the AGM and as always, we still require a few posts to be filled to spread the load. The meeting will be held at the Albion Brewery Bar where we will have a private function for our meeting. The pub will be opening especially for us, so should not be too busy at the bar. We have a guest speaker and Tom Stainer, CAMRA’s Chief Executive has offered to talk about CAMRA and its latest campaigns with a Q&A session afterwards. Please attend and volunteer where necessary. Proceedings will begin at 19:30.

NATIONAL CLUB OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION – KETTERING – LocAle - SAT 29th MARCH
The Midland Band Club reached the final four of the national competition, being beaten by the Firs Club, Codsall, Staffordshire. To mark this wonderful achievement, our new Regional Director will be attending to make the presentation which will occur at 13:00. There is the possibility of a minibus from Northampton if a driver becomes available which will leave Northampton around 11:15 and return mid-afternoon, so please book a place ahead of this happening. I will confirm on Tuesday 25th March with times or if there is no bus/driver available in which case timings for service buses will be provided.

BRANCH SOCIAL CRAWL - NORTHAMPTON – LocAle - FRI 18th APRIL
A favourite on the calendar is the Good Friday pub crawl around Northampton. Keep the date clear for a teatime start and the usual finish at the Cordwainer (19:00), a large Wetherspoons pub with at least eight different ales on, including LocAles and offering the usual comprehensive range of food. Dip in or out as you please.

BRANCH SOCIAL – WOT NO HANDPUMPS III - LocAle - SAT 26TH APRIL
As part of our Golden Celebration year, I am re-running one of the ”Wot No Handpumps” to Essex and Hertfordshire. Originally an idea of Barry White’s, this trip involves a run down to the Chelmsford area once more to cover eight pubs (for the gallon) selling their beers by gravity. Three of the pubs featured on the 2nd May 1998 trip, while one was visited on the Triple Stamps in 2003, so all deserve a revisit! The major beers are from Essex breweries with Bishops Nick, Colchester, Mighty Oak, Moody Goose, and Wibblers. We will leave Northampton at 8:30, although plan to be back at the Malt by 22:00. Please book.

BRANCH MEETING – VENUE TBC - MON 12TH MAY
The bi-monthly branch meeting will be held a few weeks early for the Beer Festival. Venue to be advised in March Diary.

To book any trips, please email ku.gro.armac.stnahtron@laicos

Further information from Karl Tecklenberg on 07723 858069 (M). To receive the latest diary by e-mail each month, please e-mail ku.gro.armac.stnahtron@laicos