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 6 November 2026 12:00
Join Dave Taylor and other SHB members at the Teddington Beer Fest for the Friday afternoon session.

Details and tickets here: https://www.teddingtonbeerfestival.co.uk/
Monthly Thursday Social at Star, Godalming Thursday 12 November 2026 20:00 Star Inn, Godalming
Our regular Thursday monthly social, please join members of the Surrey/Hants borders branch of CAMRA for a drink at an excellent pub.
Pubs by 479 Bus Saturday 14 November 2026
Join Tony Lea as he takes us to visit pubs on the 479 bus route, east of Guildford.

For those that want brunch before the tour, join Dave Taylor at Rodborough buildings at 11:30am: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/rodboro-buildings-guildford-151096

Then catch the 12.28 479 Bus from Guildford Friary Bus Station (probably stand 17). Alight at the Effingham Church Street bus stop at 12.53 for a 3 minute walk to the Plough: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/plough-effingham-150965

Then catch the 13.59 479 bus to the Duke of Wellington, East Horsley bus stop arriving at 14.05: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/duke-of-wellington-east-horsley-150324

Then catch the 15.05 479 bus to the Pumping Station, West Horsley bus stop arriving at 15.06. It's then a 9 min walk to the King William IV: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/king-william-iv-west-horsley-150707

Depart at 16:20 to walk back to the bus stop to catch the 16.36 479 bus to East Clandon stop arriving at 16.38 for a 5 min walk to the Queens Head: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/queens-head-east-clandon-151031

Then we have a couple of options:
EITHER walk 5 mins back to the bus stop for the 17.38 479 bus arriving at West Clandon Cross Roads at 17.40 for a 21 minute walk to the Onslow Arms: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/onslow-arms-west-clandon-150914
Going back it's a 2 min walk to the Meadowlands bus stop to catch the 18.48 463 bus back to Guildford
OR stay on the bus to Merrow Church arriving at 17.43 for a 1 minute walk to the Horse and Groom: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/horse-groom-merrow-150613
There are numerous buses back from there.
OR stay on the bus to Guildford Friary Bus Station, arriving at 17:53.
Salisbury Day Out Sunday 15 November 2026
Join Mark Geeson (07463 195500) for a day out in Salisbury.
See the famous cathedral spire, the water meadows and sample some fine ales in historical pubs, including the Haunch of Venison & the original brewpub for Hopback brewery, the Wyndham Arms.
We are aiming to catch the 1007 train from Woking, changing at Basingstoke, arriving Salisbury 1118.

Route… https://maps.app.goo.gl/LJ3kynKwc8ECtV1H9?g_st=ic

We'll take a quick look at the Cathedral, followed by Kings Head Inn, CAMRA discount: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/kings-head-inn-salisbury-191958

Haunch of Venison, 14C, CAMRA National Inventory, GBG, opens 11am: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/haunch-of-venison-salisbury-191946

Winchester Gate. Opens 1pm, CAMRA discount: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/winchester-gate-salisbury-192031

Wyndham Arms. Opens noon, GBG: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/wyndham-arms-salisbury-192033

Cloisters, CAMRA discount, opens noon: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/cloisters-salisbury-192187

Salisbury Arms: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/salisbury-arms-salisbury-192005

Deacons, opens noon: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/deacons-salisbury-192193
Cambridge Weekend Friday 20 – Tuesday 24 November 2026
Join Mark Geeson for a few days (or just come for part!) in beautiful Cambridge. Mark will guide you round the city sights, GBG pubs and great places to eat. Recommended places to stay are Travelodge or Premier on Newmarket Road.

Mark can be contacted on 07463 195500 if you'd like further details.
Staines Brewery Visit, Historic Breweries & Pubs Day Out Wednesday 25 November 2026 12:00
Join local pub and brewery enthusiast Tony Fox-Griffith on a walk around Staines upon Thames, to learn about the history of brewing here and visiting all the GBG pubs in town – the day will finish with a brewery visit.

There are two options:

1. The official walking tour limited to the first 12 people who apply by emailing Tony: moc.tenretnitb@htiffirgxof.ynot. The walk will take about 1½ hours with beer breaks on top.

2. Self-guided tour to the same pubs - anyone is welcome to join this one. If you want to spend more time enjoying the pubs or don't want to walk a long way you are recommended to take this option.

Both groups will see the fairly substantial but unloved remains of the Thomas Harris Knowle Green Brewery. The walkers will then (amongst other sights) see the three previous locations of Staines' excellent Thames Side Brewery, the three (two closed) railway stations, sites of two car manufacturers (one you will certainly have heard of, the other not!), a number of sadly closed pubs, all the pubs in the 2025 and 2026 GBGs, the former HQ of Courage Brewery and the impressive remains of Ashby's Brewery founded in 1783 amongst others, before visiting the Thames Side Brewery and Taproom. Tony will also show you some fascinating pictures from the town's brewing and pub past. The non-walkers will have a map and pub guide so they can discover Staines' excellent pubs before meeting back with the rest of the group at Thames Side Brewery for a chat by Andy Hayward (owner and head brewer) about the brewery's short but fascinating history.

Full details will be sent out nearer the time but both groups will meet Tony at the Old Red Lion (last in the 2022 GBG), Leacroft, Staines TW18 4PB between 12 noon and 12.30pm. The pub is very convenient for the station. The day will finish around 5pm but you are of course welcome to explore the town's fine hostelries further.
Folkestone Weekend Friday 27 – Sunday 29 November 2026
Join Dave Taylor & Kevin Travers for a weekend in Folkestone.

Friday and Saturday evening we will vist the excellent pubs in Folkestone (including micros). Saturday you are welcome to join Kevin and Dave as they walk part of the North Down's Way, starting at the excellent Battle of Britain memorial and musuem: https://www.battleofbritainmemorial.org/
Branch Meeting Tuesday 1 December 2026 20:00 Garden Gate, Aldershot
Pig's Ear Beer Festival Social Wednesday 2 December 2026 14:00
Join Dave Taylor 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 contact Dave Taylor at ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos before attending.
SHB CAMRA 2026 Christmas Party Friday 4 December 2026 19:00 Woking Railway Athletic Club, Woking
We will have the usual raffle, quiz, buffet, Christmas jumpers and a great selection of beers.

Please email Nick at secretary@shb.camra.org.uk if you would like to attend.

The cost of the buffet is £10 per person. If you would like to take part please pay via PayPal at paypal.me/nickbanyardshb or ask for bank details when you email Nick.
Monthly Thursday Social at Crown, Horsell Thursday 10 December 2026 20:00 Crown, Horsell
Our regular Thursday monthly social, please join members of the Surrey/Hants borders branch of CAMRA for a drink at an excellent pub.
Fleet & Elvetham Heath Pub Tour Wednesday 16 December 2026
Join Kevin Travers for a late afternoon and evening tour of pubs in and around some of the rarely visited pubs of Fleet and Elvetham Heath.

Meet at Falkners Arms from 15.15 before walking to Fleet Station to catch Service 7 at 16.21 to the De Havilland Arms

We will have about an hour there before catching the Service 7 back to Fleet town centre at 17.56 where we will visit several pub in the town centre, including the Oatsheaf from 18.15 and then onto the Emporium before walking back just past the station to conclude the evening at the Heron on the Lake.
Christmas Meal at the Prince of Wales Saturday 19 December 2026 18:30 Prince of Wales, Farnborough
Join Dave Taylor & Kevin Travers for a Christmas Meal at Prince of Wales , Farnborough.

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Places are limited, please advise Dave or Kevin if you would like to come and your menu choices asap.
Christmas Eve at the Prince of Wales, Farnborough Thursday 24 December 2026 16:00 Prince of Wales, Farnborough
Meet some of our SHB members for a Christmas Eve drink at the Prince of Wales, Farnborough. Make sure you get there in good time though, as there may not be room in the inn...
Westy Beer Fest Social Friday 8 January 2027 18:00 West End Centre, Aldershot
Join Les Murrell and other 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: https://www.westendcentre.co.uk/event/westy-beer-festival-2027
Monthly Thursday Social at Herbert Wells (Wetherspoons), Woking Thursday 21 January 2027 20:00 Herbert Wells, Woking
Our regular Thursday monthly social, please join members of the Surrey/Hants borders branch of CAMRA for a drink at an excellent pub.
Worthing Micropub Tour Wednesday 27 January 2027
Join Dave Taylor as he takes you on a tour of Worthing's micropubs.

Further details to follow nearer the time.
Bradford Beer Fest Weekend Thursday 25 – Saturday 27 February 2027
Mark Geeson will be working at the festival in beautiful Saltaire (UNESCO world heritage site).
Why not volunteer too or visit the festival & explore the nearby attractions (Salts mill & the Hockney art collection, breweries, steam railway, Skipton, Leeds etc).
Dave Taylor plans to be at the festival for the Friday night session if you'd like to join him.

Contact Mark on 07463 195500 if you'd like to find out more.
Chobham to Woking Pub Tour Saturday 20 March 2027
Join Ian Johnson who will take us on a tour of GBG pubs in Chobham, Horsell and Woking.

Further details to follow nearer the time.
49th Farnham Beerex - 2027 Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 April 2027 Farnham Maltings, Farnham

The sale of tickets for the 49th Farnham Beerex will be launched on 6th December 2026, again with an early bird discount for a limited period. They will be available for purchase on the Farnham Beerex ticket page.

Beerex is run in association with the Farnham Lions Club CIO so free entry is not available to CAMRA members.

Session times
6.00pm - 11.00pm for the three evening sessions
11.00am - 3.00pm for Friday lunchtime
11.00am - 3.30pm for Saturday lunchtime

The minimum age for entry is 18 years. Tickets give entry to Beerex, a Beerex pint polyglass, a souvenir programme and live music at each session, apart from Friday lunchtime which will be a quiet session with tables and chairs laid out in the Great Hall.

Farnham Maltings provide food at all sessions and there will again be a variety of street food vendors located immediately outside the Maltings with easy access to them.

Latest details about Beerex can be found on the Farnham Beer Festival website.

For other ways of enjoying Beerex please see Helping at the 49th Farnham Beerex.
Farnham Beerex Social Thursday 22 April 2027 18:00 Farnham Maltings, Farnham
Join branch members for the first night of the Farnham beer fest. You'll will find them in the seating area upstairs.

More info on the fest can be found here: https://shb.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=136657
Dunsfold & Cranleigh Pubs Saturday 8 May 2027
Join Ian Johnson who will take us on a tour of GBG pubs in Dunsfold & Cranleigh.

Further details to follow nearer the time.
Cambridge Trip, including Beer Fest Monday 24 – Saturday 29 May 2027
Join Mark Geeson for a few days (or just come for part!) in beautiful Cambridge, taking in the CAMRA beer festival on Jesus Green, city sights, great city pubs & places to eat.
Mark will guide you round Monday-Wednesday then he is working at the festival Thursday-Saturday. Why not volunteer too? Volunteers get free meals & CAMRA provides on-site camping & motor home spaces, showers, phone charging etc. Alternatively, stay at Travelodge or Premier on Newmarket Road.

Mark can be contacted on 07463 195500 if you'd like further details.
West Horsley Pubs Wednesday 4 August 2027
Join Ian Johnson who will take us on a tour of pubs in West Horsley.

Further details to follow nearer the time.
Knaphill, Bisley & West End Pubs Saturday 25 September 2027
Join Ian Johnson who will take us on a tour of pubs in Knaphill, Bisley and West End.

Further details to follow nearer the time.