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.

  • Wonersh, Shamley Green & Bramley Pub Tour Wednesday 29 January 2025

    Join Dave Taylor and Kevin Travers as they takes us to village pubs just south of Guildford, using the 53/63 Stagecoach bus

    Catch the 17:50 63 Stagecoach bus to Shamley Green, where we'll visit the Red Lion and Bricklayers Arms.

    Then catch the 19:38 53 bus to the Grantley Arms in Wonersh.

    Then the 20:22 (63) or 21:26 (53) bus to the Jolly Farmer in Bramley

    Catch the 53 bus back at 22:29

  • Bat & Ball Boundstone and Sandrock Wrecclesham Thursday 6 February 2025 Bat & Ball, Boundstone

    Join Dave Taylor and Kevin Travers as they takes us to village pubs in Wreclesham just south of Farnham, using the 16/17/18 Stagecoach buses

    Catch the 5:40pm 16 Stagecoach bus from Aldershot (or 6.10pm from Farnham) to Boundstone, where we'll take a short walk to the Bat & Ball for 6.30pm.

    Another short stroll to the Sandrock for 8pm.

    The last bus back to Farnham and Aldershot leaves Wrecclesham at 9.20pm

  • Shuffleboard Evening - Ascot Brewery Thursday 20 February 2025 19:30 Disruption is Brewing Tap Room, Camberley

    We have acquired exclusive use of the brewery’s shuffleboard free of charge from 7.30pm until close, so please come along and join Les Murrell and others at the Ascot Brewing Taproom. https://whatpub.com/pubs/SHB/859/ascot-brewing-company-tap-room-camberley

    A great opportunity to enjoy excellent beers and take part (if you fancy it), in informal shuffleboard matches.

    To have an idea of numbers please let us know you are going by emailing Social Secretary on ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicoS

  • CAMRA Surrey Hampshire Borders 2025 AGM and Final Good Beer Guide Selection Meeting Saturday 22 February 2025 12:00 Woking Railway Athletic Club, Woking

    Please join us for our CAMRA Surrey Hampshire Borders 2024 AGM.

    Starting at 12:00 sharp, further details and an agenda closer to the event.

    Following the conclusion of the AGM we will be holding our final Good Beer Guide 2026 selection meeting.

  • Branch Meeting Thursday 27 February 2025 Hop Blossom, Farnham

    Please join us for our Branch Meeting at the Hop Blossom in Farnham

    All welcome.

  • Gosport Winterfest & local pubs Saturday 1 March 2025

    Join Branch members for the Saturday afternoon session (12pm - 4pm) at the excellent Gosport Winter Fest.

    Tickets should be booked here.

    We will spend 3-4 hours at the Festival and then move onto local pubs the Junction Tavern and Five Alls.

    Transport Suggestions from the Branch Area.

    Travel to the Festival is possible by train to Portsmouth and the Gosport Ferry or train to Fareham and a bus to Gosport. However there are engineering works in Portsmouth on this day, so the Fareham route is recommended. Speak to Kevin Travers Branch Contact for any advice.

  • Sunday Lunch Sunday 2 March 2025

    Please save the date for a Sunday Lunch - Venue to be confirmed

  • Farnham Pub Tour Tuesday 4 March 2025

    Join Mark Geeson as he takes us on a tour of Farnham's pubs.

    Details of pubs we'll be visiting to follow soon.

  • Worthing Micropub Tour Friday 14 March 2025 12:30

    Join Dave Taylor as he takes us on a tour of micropubs in West Worthing.

    12:30pm Meet at The Green Man: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/green-man-ale-cider-house-worthing-112586
    1:15pm: Then it's a 3 minute walk to Worthing's newest micropub, The Foresters: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/foresters-worthing-198267

    We then have a plethora of micropubs to visit, so if you can't meet in the first couple, please contact Dave Taylor on the day on 07763 223346 to find out where the group are.

    Please note the tour will include a few short walks between some of the pubs and a couple of bus journeys.

  • Chiddingfold and Witley by bus Wednesday 19 March 2025 11:20

    Join Ian Johnson on the 11:20 no 71 bus from Guildford bus station (Bay 3) to Chiddingfold.
    Here we will visit the Crown Inn and the Swan Inn.
    Return from Chiddingfold on the 13:53 or 14:53 No 71 bus to Witley where we will visit the White Hart.
    We then have a 0.6 mile walk (or bus) to the Star.
    We will depart from the Star at 16:19 for the No 71 bus to Godalming. Various buses from Godalming back to Guildford.

  • Chobham Pub Tour Saturday 22 March 2025 11:45

    Join Terry Hartshorn as he leads us on a tour of Chobham pubs.

    11:45 - Option to join Dave Taylor for a late breakfast at Herbert Wells, Woking: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/herbert-wells-woking-151381
    Then catch 13:05 No,73 bus to Chobham (Woking Railway Station (Stop 5))
    13:30: Meet Terry at the White Hart: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/white-hart-chobham-151407 , before moving onto the Horse & Groom: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/horse-groom-chobham-151740
    17:31: Catch No. 73 bus to Horsell to visit the Crown: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/crown-horsell-150274
    From there it is a 1 mile walk back to Woking station.

  • Claude Du Vall Presentation Monday 24 March 2025 19:30 Claude du Vall, Camberley

    Please join Doug Fish at the Claude du Vall for a presentation to celebrate 10 consecutive years in the Good Beer Guide.

  • Burton Beer Fest & Pubs Weekend Friday 28 March 2025

    Join Dave Taylor and other SHB members in Burton for their beer fest and wonderful array of pubs.

    Friday we plan to visit the beer fest. Info & Tickets: https://www.burtontownhall.co.uk/events/beer-and-cider-festival/
    Saturday we plan to do a tour of Burton's pubs.

    Please contact Dave Taylor at ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos for more detils, if you plan on coming along for the weekend.

  • Badshot Lea and Weybourne Pub Social Thursday 3 April 2025 Cricketers, Badshot Lea

    Join Kevin Travers for a visit to Badshot Lea and Weybourne using local buses or walking.

    Catch the 5:40pm 16 Stagecoach bus from Aldershot to the Cricketers Badshot Lea for 6pm and then onto the Crown at 7pm.

    Then a mile stroll to the Running Stream for 8pm.

    There are buses onto the Garden Gate at 8.32pm and 9.37pm or it is another mile walk for our final pub of the evening.

  • Visit to Brolly Brewing, Horsham Saturday 5 April 2025

    Join Branch members for a Saturday afternoon from 12 noon to visit Brolly Brewing. in Horsham. Owner Brook Saunders will show us around, share a few beers and a chat!

    After that we will visit the Horsham Brewery Tap before heading to a couple of pubs in the town centre.

    To have an idea of numbers please let us know you are going by emailing Social Secretary on ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicoS

    Travel Suggestions

    Either train to Horsham and a 15 minute walk to the brewery or bus service 63 from Guildford to Horsham Bus Station at 10.20am and a local bus to the brewery.

  • Farnham Beerex Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 April 2025 Farnham Maltings, Farnham

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    Tickets for the 47th Farnham Beerex are now available, with an early bird discount until 17th January 2025. They can be purchased at https://www.farnhambeerex.org.uk/booking. The minimum age for entry is 18 years.

    Session times:

    • Thursday, Friday, Saturday evening: 6.00pm - 11.00pm
    • Friday lunchtime: 11.00am - 3.00pm
    • Saturday lunchtime: 11.00am - 3.30pm (note the later closing time)

    Latest details about the Beerex can be found on Farnham Beerex 2025.

  • Evening at the Herbert Wells, Woking Tuesday 15 April 2025 20:00 Herbert Wells, Woking

    Join Ian Johnson for a visit to the popular Herbert Wells Wetherspoon's pub in Woking:

  • Church Crookham Pub Tour Monday 28 April 2025 Wyvern, Church Crookham

    Join Kevin Travers for a visit to Church Crookham using local buses and walking.

    Catch the 5:55pm 10 Stagecoach bus from Farnborough (or 6.20pm from Fleet Station) to the Wyvern Church Crookham for 6.45pm and then a mile walk to the Fox & Hounds for 8.15pm.

    Then a further half mile stroll to the Prince Arthur for 9.15pm.

    It is then a mile walk on to Fleet Station.

  • Guildford Pizza & Beer Night Thursday 8 May 2025 18:15

    Join Dave Taylor at the Olde Ship inn Guildford, which serves excellent pizzas.

    Please let Dave know if you would like to eat by 30th April on ku.gro.armac.bhs@laicos so he can book a table.

    6:15pm we'll meet in the Britannia: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/britannia-guildford-151571 Then walk 1 mile to the Olde Ship Inn: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/olde-ship-inn-guildford-151204 to arrive there for 7:30pm

    At the end of the evening we should have time for a drink at Rodboro' Buildings: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/rodboro-buildings-guildford-151096 before catching trains or buses home

  • Shuffleboard Evening - Ascot Brewery Thursday 15 May 2025 19:30 Disruption is Brewing Tap Room, Camberley

    Please make a note of the date for another Shuffleboard night at Disruption is Brewing Tap Room.

    Event TBC

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

    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 , so we know how many to book the table for!

  • 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 edition of his Thameside Tootle. This time heading west towards Putney.

    Further details to be given nearer the time.

  • 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.

  • Sunday Lunch Sunday 22 June 2025

    Join Mark Davies for Sunday lunch at a venue to be confirmed.

  • 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.