Sharp's Brewery closing

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-doom-bar-sharps-brewery-36779087

Ahead of Members’ Weekend, the South Herts organising team have launched the St Albans: City of Ale website. City of Ale is a St Albans-wide programme of beer, cider and pub-focused activity taking place 16–20 April 2026, to help you explore St Albans’ pubs and clubs.

https://stalbanscityofale.org.uk/

The Thurrock CAMRA Branch 'Pub of The Year' (PoTY) competition is now closed. Thanks to all that voted

https://camra.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/more-temporary-relief-for-pubs-short-term-and-short-sighted-camra-93813

If you're visiting Ely, the local branch has negotiated a 50% discount on admission to Ely Museum for any CAMRA member for the duration of their "Who Brewed Beer" exhibition which is on until 26th April 26.

The special exhibition covers Ely brewers making the finest ales since Anglo Saxon Times which explores the local brewing heritage from the perspective of the people who did the brewing.

The Museum is situated in The Old Gaol on the corner of Market Street and Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4LS, and is well worth a visit. Just show your valid CAMRA membership card and get entry for £3.50 instead of £7!

For more information, see https://www.elymuseum.org.uk/whats-on-elymuseum/who_brewed_beer/

A visit could coincide with the branch's Elysian Winter Beer Festival, 6-7 February 2026. For more information, see https://ely.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=242277

https://camra.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/camra-government-u-turn-on-pub-business-rates-must-deliver-permanently-lower-bills-93800

At their November meeting, the National Executive approved some changes to our committees and who will lead them:

• Campaigns and Communications: Catherine Tonry will take over from Nick Boley.
• Awards Director: Shelly Bentley will take over from Gary Timmins.
• Events Committee will become a sub-committee of Commercial Committee, with Gillian Hough taking over from Catherine Tonry as Events Director.
• A new Trading and Books subcommittee will be established under Commercial Committee, with Sarah Crawford becoming the Director responsible.

The Club of the Year competition is heating up as CAMRA unveils the top four social clubs in the UK.

https://camra.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/cracking-clubs-camra-announces-top-four-social-clubs-in-the-uk-93796

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/went-search-britains-best-taprooms-here-20-favourites-4011683