Branch Diary

Carlisle Real Ale and Cider Festival Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 October 2026 Station Hotel, Carlisle
A CAMRA festival from our sister branch over the border.

12:00 to 22:00 Thursday - Saturday Beer & Cider List: Over 50 cask beers and ciders. Please see CAMRASolway Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CAMRAsolway for details of the beers and ciders will be found there when ready.

Prices: Admission Free for members*£5 (non-members). *Valid membership card required. Programme £1

Prices :- Cask ales and ciders: £ per 1/3 pt. and £ per1/2 pt. Two strong cask ales: £ per 1/3 pt. and £ per 1/2 pt.

Key Keg beers: £ per 1/3 pt. Payment by card welcomed.

Beer Tokens: Yellow £2.10 and White £1.40. If needed, you can exchange white for yellow or vice versa at the Key Keg Bar or the Admission Desk. Food: the hotel will be selling a variety of meals during the Festival until around 20:30.

Full info here https://solway.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=279979
Four Marys Beer Festival Friday 30 October – Sunday 1 November 2026 Four Marys
Always a popular beer and cider festival.
Alloa Real Ale and Cider Festival 13:00 Friday 6 – 22:30 Saturday 7 November 2026 Alloa Town Hall
This one is extra special for us as it is the 50th Birthday of the branch. We cannot promise cake but we can guarantee excellent range of Real Ale and Cider.

45- 50 Beers

15-18 Ciders

Gin, wine, spirits and Prosecco bar

Food available

Friday 6th November 13:00 - 22:30

Saturday 7th November 12:00 - 22:30

No tickets required, pay at door

Free Entry for CAMRA Members (on production of current membership card) - Glass (non-refundable) and Programme £3

£10 all others

Free re-admission on production with glass and programme.

Over-18s only.
Committee, branch meeting and Social Thursday 19 November 2026 19:30 Wheatsheaf Inn
Committee and branch meeting to discuss all beer, pub and brewery happenings in branch and wider area.

Plus enjoy a good beer or two.

All members welcome.