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Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Jun 4

Just adding (thanks to an update) that it's free of charge.

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Jun 4

Batham's brewery is trialling a new zero alcohol beer in its pubs.

The 0.0 per cent version of its bitter is being sold in 500ml bottles.

A QR code on the bottles enables the Brierley Hill brewery to get feedback on what customers think of the beer.

Sedgley micropub holds its first beer festival - Dudley & South Staffordshire

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · May 31

Some exciting events going on this week...

Firstly a return to "Ma Pardoes" for the June branch meeting on Monday.

Then to The Vine and The Cross on Tuesday and Thursday evening to present both pubs with their DSS CAMRA pub of the year awards. 🍻

dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · May 26

News of a Sedgley micropub holding its first beer festival this weekend...
dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Reposted by Dudley CAMRA

John Wright @johnwright1.bsky.social · May 3

You'll be very welcome at Bewdley Brewery to try our award winning, gluten free, William Mucklows Dark Mild 6%

Update on The Old Chainyard - Dudley & South Staffordshire

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · May 6

The Old Chainyard in Castle Street, Coseley, is still open following the refusal of a planning application to convert it to a supermarket.

Read more about this, here...
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Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · May 5

Cradley Heath's new Bright Oak Brewery, run by Steve Pym, has its new dark mild Last Light (3.6%) on now at the Fountain Inn in Lower Gornal at £3.50.

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · May 5

A couple of branch events coming up. Firstly, Tuesday evening sees May's meeting from 7pm at Mount Pleasant.

We've also got the Mild in May trail on Saturday kicking off at The Beacon.

For all our diary events, pop over to our website: dudley.camra.org.uk

Bright Oak Brewery, Cradley Heath - Dudley & South Staffordshire

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · May 3

The Dudley and South Staffordshire branch of CAMRA is hosting a regional event for Mild Month.

The Mild in May trail is running on Saturday, May 10 starting at The Beacon Hotel in Sedgley at 12 noon.

More details at dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

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Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Apr 12

The new Bright Oak Brewery in Oak Street, Cradley Heath, has started full operation.

Learn more about it at dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA pub of the year - Dudley & South Staffordshire

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Apr 8

A Brierley Hill pub has been announced as the Dudley and South Staffordshire branch of the Campaign for Real Ale's pub of the year.

Click the link to find out more..
dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Mar 24

An Upper Gornal pub has re-opened under new management.

The Mill in Windmill Street is a Holden's Brewery pub.

From Monday, March 24 it will open from 4pm Monday to Friday and from 12 noon on Saturdays and Sundays.

Initially it is offering Golden Glow, XB and Special on cask.

DWAF '24 thank you trip - Dudley & South Staffordshire

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Mar 18

Fancy continuing the love of Dudley Winter Ales Fayre 2024?

We're on a trip to Lichfield on the last Saturday of this month, with pick-ups at Kingswinford, Dudley and West Bromwich.

See our website for more information...
dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Mar 7

Just as an addendum, they're navy blue not black.

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Mar 7

The latest regional CAMRA polo shirts - black with Ruby Mild logo - are available to order at £10.
If you'd like to purchase one, please let John know [email protected] with your size
Orders will be going in on 14 March to be collected at a future branch meeting.

Old Bulls Head - Dudley & South Staffordshire

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Mar 1

A new month and a move in to Spring.

Our March branch meeting takes place this Monday, 7pm, at The Old Bull's Head, Lower Gornal.
You'd be warmly welcome to join us. 🙂

dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Branch Diary - Dudley & South Staffordshire

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Feb 13

A year after winning the CAMRA winter beer title, Snowflake from Sedgley's Sarah Hughes wins silver in the overall winter beers competition at GBBF Winter at Rotherham.

Great news. Well done team!

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Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Feb 10

Plenty of events booked in for this year including branch meetings, local festivals and the Dudley Winter Ales Fayre.

Head to our diary page for the confirmed events... dudley.camra.org.uk/diary

Rowley Regis & Blackheath social - Dudley and South Staffordshire CAMRA

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Feb 8

Just in case you're joining us today on the social, Andy wants to say he's left his phone in Birmingham so there's little point calling!
But they'll be starting at the Britannia in Rowley at 1pm. 👍

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Feb 4

We've got a social planned this forthcoming Saturday around Rowley Regis and Blackheath.

Would you be interested in joining us? Then read on here...
dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Wolverhampton's Summer Festival Of Beer & Cider - Dudley and South Staffordshire CAMRA

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Feb 2

More photos of DWAF24.
Don't forget our next branch meeting takes place on Monday at 7pm. We'd love for you to join us at The Tame Bridge.
dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Jan 27

Dates have been set for the 2025 Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer and Cider.

It will be running in the Newhampton Arts Centre in Dunkley Street from July 24 to 26.

For news on this and our own festival, head over to our website...
dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Branch Diary - Dudley and South Staffordshire CAMRA

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Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Jan 11

A new year and, for the first half of it, our branch meetings are already booked.
Our first of 2025 takes place at Gornal's Five Ways at 7pm on Monday.
For a full timetable, have a gander at our website: dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

Holden's XB Bitter to go in to pubs from February - Dudley and South Staffordshire CAMRA

Dudley CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · Jan 9

Holden's XB Bitter to go in to pubs from February.

Read more about it at dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...