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.
- Wrecclesham Wander - Pub Tour
Tuesday 7 July 2026 17:30
Join Mark Geeson (07463 195500) for a Wrecclesham wander to visit some of its finest hostelries.
5:30-7pm Bat & Ball (open 11-11, food 6-9pm) https://camra.org.uk/pubs/bat-ball-boundstone-150962
Then walk a few hundred yards (mostly flat) along the Bourne stream to...
7:10-8:15pm Sandrock (4-11, food to 9pm) https://camra.org.uk/pubs/sandrock-wrecclesham-151182
Then walk 0.8 miles over the hill to Bear & Ragged staff (12-12, food to 9pm) in Wrecclesham...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VCWMmZM2oyJFtEsKA
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/bear-ragged-staff-wrecclesham-150994Last #18 bus back to Aldershot leaves Wrecclesham 21:21pm, arriving Farnham station 21:29 & Aldershot 21:50.
Buses 16 & 18 serve the area to/from Aldershot & Farnham station.
Bus 16 timetable https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/South/Aldershot/Aldershot%2016%20_30_03_26.pdf
Bus 18 timetable https://tiscon-maps-stagecoachbus.s3.amazonaws.com/Timetables/South/Aldershot/Aldershot%2018%20_30_03_26.pdfMark can be contacted during the evening on 07463 195500 if required.
- Monthly Thursday Social at the Herbert Wells (Wetherspoons) Woking
Thursday 16 July 2026 20:00
Herbert Wells, Woking
Join Brian Bourne for the monthly Thursday social at the Herbert Wells (Wetherspoons) Woking
- Branch Meeting - new date
Monday 20 July 2026 20:00
Richmond Arms, Godalming
Branch meeting at the Richmond Arms in Godalming. All welcome.
This meeting was rescheduled due to the football.
- Ripley Pub Tour
Wednesday 29 July 2026 17:50
Join Kevin Travers for an evening tour of Ripley pubs.
Early bird bonus pub!
Catch Bus Service 715 from Guildford Bus Station at 4.30pm alight at Ripley Post Office and it's a mile walk to the Seven Stars.
Main social
Catch Bus Service 715 from Guildford Bus Station at 5.50pm alight at Ripley Post Office and the social will start from 6.30pm at the Half Moon.
We will then move on to visit the Ship from 7.30pm (for late starters there is a 715 bus from Guildford at 7.05pm)
We will look into the Anchor, to see if real ale has been reintroduced before heading to the Talbot and concluding at the Jovial Sailor, which is a 20 minute walk along the main road from the village centre.
The 715 bus back to Guildford departs from near the pub at 10.08pm arriving at the bus station at 10.25pm.
- Surrey Pub of the Year Presentation and Thursday Social
Thursday 6 August 2026 20:00
Crown, Horsell
Join Brian Bourne for our monthly Thursday at the Crown , Horsell
During the evening, Kevin Travers will also be presenting the pub with their award for being Surrey Pub of the Year 2026.
- Guildford Double!! Wetherspoons Night
Thursday 13 August 2026 18:15
18:15 Meet Dave Taylor in Rodboro Buildings: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/rodboro-buildings-guildford-151096
19:30 We'll then walk a mile to the new 'Sir Ronald Wates' Wetherspoons on the University of Surrey Campus.
Alternatively you can walk a few minutes to the Friary Bus Station and catch the regular No 1. bus to the Campus: https://bustimes.org/services/1-worthing-midhurst?date=2026-04-15&service=1830%3A1 - Provisional Branch Meeting
Wednesday 2 September 2026 20:00
Provisional branch meeting, to be confirmed and venue decided following the 15th July meeting. All welcome.
- Branch visit to Cornwall
Friday 11 – Monday 14 September 2026
We will be rerunning a popular trip from 2019 with a long weekend in West Cornwall, where we will be sightseeing, visiting breweries and sampling good beer in fantastic pubs.
Numbers are limited to 20 and is now fully booked, though a waiting list is running, so if you are interested please get in touch with Kevin Travers ku.gro.armac.bhs@tcatnoc
- Prince of Wales, Farnborough Beer Fest Social
Saturday 17 October 2026 12:00
Prince of Wales, Farnborough
Join Kevin Travers and other branch members from 12 Noon for an afternoon of good beers at the annual Prince of Wales, Farnborough Beer Festival. https://camra.org.uk/pubs/prince-of-wales-farnborough-151007
- Pig's Ear Beer Festival Social
Wednesday 2 December 2026 14:00
Join Dave Taylor for the Thursday 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 - DATE TBC
Friday 4 December 2026
Please keep this provisional date free for our annual Christmas party.
Date and details TBC. - Farnham Beerex
Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 April 2027
Farnham Maltings, Farnham

Tickets for the 49th Farnham Beerex are likely to go on sale in early December farnhambeerex.org.uk.
Beerex is run in association with the Farnham Lions Club CIO so free entry is not available to CAMRA members.
Session times
Still to be confirmed but based on 2026 timings
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday evening: 6.00pm - 11.00pm
- Friday lunchtime: 11.00am - 3.00pm
- Saturday lunchtime: 11.00am - 3.30pm
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 be a variety of street food vendors located immediately outside the Maltings with easy access to them.
Latest details about Beerex can be found at farnhambeerex.org.uk.
We always need Beerex volunteers, please see Helping at Farnham Beerex for information about the many ways you can help.
