Branch Diary

Here is the branch diary of meetings, events and socials for the next few months. For further details, please email or ring our Social Secretary or Branch Contact.

Teddington Beer Fest Social Friday 14 November 2025 12:00
Join Dave Taylor at the Teddington Beer Fest for the Friday afternoon session.

Details and tickets here: https://www.teddingtonbeerfestival.co.uk/
Branch Meeting Monday 1 December 2025 20:00 Prince of Wales, Farnborough
Please join us for a branch meeting, all welcome
Pig's Ear Beer Festival Social & Kevin's Birthday! Wednesday 3 December 2025
Join Terry Hartshorn for the Wednesday afternoon session of the Pig's Ear Beer Festival, held as usual in the Round Chapel, 1D Glenarm Road, London E5 0LY
If you are planning to go, please email ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos before attending.

It is also Kevin Travers', our Branch Pubs Officer's, 'significant' birthday; so come along and help him celebrate with a pint!
SHB CAMRA 2025 Christmas Party Friday 5 December 2025 Woking Railway Athletic Club, Woking
Join Us for Our Annual Christmas Party!

We’re excited to invite you to our annual Christmas Party on Friday, 5th December, starting at 7 PM at the Woking Railway Athletic Club. It promises to be a delightful evening filled with festive cheer!

Enjoy a fantastic selection of beers, and get ready for some fun with a quiz, raffle and a delicious buffet to satisfy your holiday cravings.

If you are planning to attend, please email Nick Banyard at ku.gro.armac.bhs@yraterces so we have a broad idea of numbers.

The buffet will cost £9 per head payable in advance and must be booked by Friday 21st November. Payment may be made via PayPal at paypal.me/nickbanyardshb (use your name and "Christmas party" as the reference) or via bank transfer. When emailing Nick to book food say whether you are paying via PayPal or need bank details.

Raffle tickets will be £1 each, CASH only please.
Cider Social Monday 8 December 2025 19:00 Borough Beer House, Farnham
Please join us at a branch social focused on cider tasting. BBH has a great range of ciders, all available in third pint measures, so this is a great opportunity for those who don't normally drink cider - but might like to try! There is also of course an extensive range of cask ales if you just want to come along and be sociable!
Thursday Social Thursday 18 December 2025 20:00 Prince of Wales, Farnborough
Join Brian Bourne and other SHB members at the Prince of Wales, Farnborough: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/prince-of-wales-farnborough-151007 , for our monthly Thursday pub social.
Christmas Eve Celebrations at the POW Wednesday 24 December 2025 16:00 Prince of Wales, Farnborough
Join SHB CAMRA members for a pre-Christmas beer at the Prince of Wales, Farnborough: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/prince-of-wales-farnborough-151007
Westy Beer Fest Social Friday 9 January 2026 18:00 West End Centre, Aldershot
Join SHB members at the Westy Beer Fest: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/west-end-centre-aldershot-151373 for the Friday evening session.

Details and ticket information will be announced in due course.
Sunday Lunch at The Jolly Farmer - Bramley Sunday 11 January 2026 12:45 Jolly Farmer, Bramley
Join Mark Davies for a carvery Sunday lunch at The Jolly Farmer, Bramley: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/jolly-farmer-bramley-150644
From Guildford, catch the 12.30pm, 53 bus from Guildford Bus Station (Stand 7)
Buses return at 53 mins past each hour.
Please book by 2nd January at ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos
Thursday Social Thursday 15 January 2026 20:00 Crown, Horsell
Join Brian Bourne and other SHB members at the Crown in Horsell: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/crown-horsell-150274, for our monthly Thursday pub social.
North Guildford Pub Tour Thursday 22 January 2026 19:00 King's Head (Stoke Road), Guildford
Join Chairman Mick for a tour of some North(ish) Guildford Pubs.

Meet at the Kings Head, Stoke Road at 19:00
https://whatpub.com/pubs/SHB/348/kings-head-stoke-road-guildford

Head over to the Prince Albert about 19:45
https://whatpub.com/pubs/SHB/449/prince-albert-guildford

Walk less than 10 minutes(0.3 miles) to the Drummond at about 20:30
https://whatpub.com/pubs/SHB/176/drummond-guildford

Leave to visit the Royal Oak via a 15 minute walk (0.6 miles) about 21:15
https://whatpub.com/pubs/SHB/539/royal-oak-guildford

Buses to the first pub are 3/34/35 from north of Guildford or the Friary bus station
A Day Out in Oxford Wednesday 4 February 2026
Join Mark Geeson for a tour of some of the highlights of Oxford, including some of its old hostelries, while sampling fine beers along the way.
Maybe stopover for a night to explore further. (This is part of an extended tour).

Please contact Mark on 07463 195500 for further details.
SHB Branch AGM Saturday 14 February 2026 11:00 Woking Railway Athletic Club, Woking
The branch AGM will feature reports from branch officers and brewery liaison officers, reports on branch campaigning goals, election of officers for the year ahead and agreement of new goals.

There may be a post meeting event in which case more details will follow.
Thursday Social Thursday 19 February 2026 20:00 Star Inn, Godalming
Join Brian Bourne and other SHB members at the Star in Godalming: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/star-inn-godalming-151257, for our monthly Thursday pub social.
Farnham Beerex Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 April 2026 Farnham Maltings, Farnham
Tickets for the 48th Farnham Beerex will be available later in the year and can be bought at https://www.farnhambeerex.org.uk/booking. The minimum age for entry is 18 years.

Session times (tbc); in 2025 they were:
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday evening: 6.00pm - 11.00pm
- Friday lunchtime: 11.00am - 3.00pm
- Saturday lunchtime: 11.00am - 3.30pm
Further details about the Beerex can be found on Farnham Beerex 2025.
A Day Out in Cambridge Wednesday 20 May 2026
Join Mark Geeson for a tour of beautiful Cambridge, taking in the Cambridge beer festival (free entry to CAMRA members), fine hostelries in the Beer Quarter, while sampling some great beers along the way.
Maybe stopover for a night to explore further & taste the great pub grub at the Geldart. (This is part of an extended tour).

Please contact Mark on 07463 195500 for further details.