Surrey Hants Borders

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.

  • Visit to Woodfest at Brentford Musical Museum Friday 30 May 2025 11:20

    Join Ian Johnson on the 11:22 train from Woking to Kew Bridge (change at Clapham Junction), to visit Woodfest https://www.spbw.beer/events/
    Afterwards we will probably visit a few pubs in Brentford.

  • Thameside Tootle to Putney Wednesday 4 June 2025

    Join Les Murrell for another relaxing Thameside Tootle, this time heading west to Putney.

    Meet in the The Harp in Charing X at 11am or at The Embankment, to take the 11.45 Uber Boat to Putney Bridge arriving 12.32.
    We will visit The Bricklayers Arms and The Dukes Head (with its Grade 2 1864 historic interior) in Putney before making our way back to the Embankment, stopping off on route at The Cats Back in Wandsworth Riverside Quarter and finishing at the the Battersea Brewery Taproom.
    There are lots of Uber Boats back from Battersea Power Station between 5pm and 7pm.

    Not essential but it would be helpful to know numbers if you can please let Les know you are going by emailing ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos

    Option to buy the Advance Hop On, Hop Off Day Ticket for £21.15 (£4.25 cheaper if bought online 7 days in advance) or a single ticket from Embankment to Putney for £10.80 (33% off standard fares with paper Travelcard ticket) and use public transport to pubs on the way back.

  • Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2025 - Runner Up Presentation Saturday 14 June 2025 13:30 Borough Beer House, Farnham

    Please join your cider secretary, Simon Price, at the Borough Beer House: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/borough-beer-house-farnham-197309 For some great ciders and of course beers, and a presentation of a certificate to our runner up for branch Cider pub of the year.
    The presentation will take place around 2pm.

  • Beer & Burger night at the Antelope, Surbiton Monday 16 June 2025 19:00

    Please note change of date

    Join Dave Taylor at the Antelope in Surbiton for a Beer & Burger night.

    We'll meet at the Antelope at 7pm: https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIN/6896/antelope-surbiton which is a 0.4 walk from the station.
    There should also be a chance to visit the Coronation Hall: https://whatpub.com/pubs/KIN/6941/coronation-hall-surbiton, before boarding trains home.

    Please let Dave know if you will be coming, by emailing ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos , by 9th May, so we know how many to book the table for!

  • Evening visit to Crown in Horsell Thursday 19 June 2025 20:00 Crown, Horsell

    Join Ian Johnson for a visit to the popular Crown in Horsell village and sample the delights from the local Thurston's Brewery.

  • Harvey's Brewery Trip Saturday 21 June 2025 11:00

    Join Ian Johnson for a trip to Harvey's brewery in Lewes, where we are due at 11am.
    Afterwards there will be the opportunity to visit the Lewes beer festival (tickets required), or visit the local pubs.
    Spaces are limited, so booking is essential - please email ku.gro.armac.bhs@namriahceciv to book your place.

  • Midsummer Walk Wednesday 25 June 2025

    For our annual midsummer walk this year, we will be visiting a community-owned village local and a local brewery tap. The walk will be approximately 5 miles in total.

    Meeting at Farnham Station at 6pm we will walk along the North Downs Way to Barley Mow, at The Sands arriving at approx 7.15pm.

    There will be time to eat for those who wish to before departing at 8.45pm for a further 1.5 miles to the Hogs Back Brewery Tap Room arriving about 9.20pm.

    You can then leave at either 10pm or 10.30pm for a final 0.5 mile walk to Tongham for bus no 20 to Aldershot or Guildford at 10.15pm or 10.45pm.

    Please let Kevin Travers Branch Contact know if to would like to dine by 16th June so he can book a table.

  • Thameside Brewery Quiz Wednesday 2 July 2025 19:00

    Join Les Murrell & Dave Taylor for quiz night at the Thameside Brewery: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/thames-side-brewery-staines-upon-thames-196572

    Please message ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos if you'd like to join the quiz team.

  • Sunday Lunch Sunday 27 July 2025 13:15

    Please note change of date

    Please join Mark Davies at the Three Horseshoes, Cranleigh: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/three-horseshoes-cranleigh-191723

    From Guildford Friary bus station take the 12:45pm, 53 bus (Stand 7). Example buses back leave at 16:30 or 17:30.

    Please email ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos by 20th July to book your place.

  • Fleet Beer Fest Social Saturday 2 August 2025 11:00 Harlington Bar, Fleet

    Join SHB branch members at the Saturday afternoon session of the Fleet Beer Festival.

    40 beers are expected to feature, along with ciders, a selection of gins, with freshly baked pizzas and a hog roast. For more details and to buy tickets, click: https://www.fleetlions.org.uk/beerfest/

    Please note you'll need to bring your own marked glass

  • Southampton Pub Tour Saturday 9 August 2025 12:00

    Join Norman Clinnick on a tour of some the best pubs in Southampton.

    Arrive Southampton Central Station just before 12 noon then its a 10 minute bus ride to the Park Inn (bus numbers 3,17,18,19 alighting at Shirley Precinct).

    After 2 hours at the Park Inn, we head back to the station, stopping at The Fremantle Inn, The Wellington, The Witches Brew, The Waterloo Arms and Key and Anchor.

    After the Key and Anchor it's a 10 minute walk back to the station.

    Norman will enjoy escorting you around the pubs and introduce you to the landlords.

  • Monthly Thursday Social Thursday 14 August 2025 20:00 Prince of Wales, Farnborough

    Join Brian Bourne and other SHB members at the Prince of Wales in Farnborough: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/prince-of-wales-farnborough-151007, for our monthly Thursday pub social.

  • Farncombe Pub Tour Thursday 28 August 2025 Mead Row, Farncombe

    Meet at the Mead Row (former Leathern Bottle) at 6.30pm

    Walk to the Three Lions for 7.30pm and finally the Cricketers from 8.30pm.

  • Monthly Thursday Social Thursday 11 September 2025 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.

  • Working social at the Guildford Cricket Club beer festival Saturday 20 September 2025 11:00

    Join Mark Davies for a working social at The Guildford Cricket Club beer festival.
    Help serve during the Noon to 4pm session, then socialise until 6pm.
    CAMRA Members only please.

    Book your place with Mark Davies at ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos An acknowledgment will then be given.

  • Ascot Beer Fest Social Saturday 4 October 2025

    Details to be confirmed nearer the time.

  • Monthly Thursday Social Thursday 9 October 2025 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.

  • Prince of Wales, Farnborough Beer Fest Social Saturday 18 October 2025 12:00 Prince of Wales, Farnborough

    Join Branch members from 12 Noon for an afternoon of good beers at the annual Prince of Wales, Farnborough Beer Festival.

  • Monthly Thursday Social Thursday 13 November 2025 20:00 Herbert Wells, Woking

    Join Brian Bourne and other SHB members at the Herbert Wells in Woking: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/herbert-wells-woking-151381, 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.