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.

  • A Day Out in Cambridge Friday 31 October 2025

    Join Mark Geeson exploring the Cambridge beer quarter & city centre pubs.
    Maybe stopover for a night to explore further. (This is part of an extended tour).

    Please contact Mark on 07463 195500 for further details.

  • Star Godalming - Halloween Beer Festival Saturday 1 November 2025 12:00 Star Inn, Godalming

    Join chairman Mick for the Halloween Beer Festival at the Star in Godalming.

    Starting at midday at the Richmond Arms, Godalming, for a swift pint: https://whatpub.com/pubs/SHB/500/richmond-arms-godalming

    Before moving on to the Star, Godalming: https://whatpub.com/pubs/SHB/595/star-inn-godalming

    Note that attendees wanting to stay at the Star Beer Festival after 6pm require a ticket.

  • Tuesday Trip down the Frimley Rd Tuesday 4 November 2025 18:00

    Join Val for a nip into the pubs that line the Frimley Road, Camberley; either on foot or using the no 1 bus.
    We will do our best to stick to time, so you can work out where and when to join us en route.
    It's November so bring an umbrella just in case!

    6pm onwards meet at Claude du Val, Camberley: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/claude-du-vall-camberley-150216
    Then it's a 20 min walk (or no. 1 bus from the railyway station, travelling 5 stops)
    7.30pm Four Horseshoes, Frimley Rd: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/four-horseshoes-camberley-150396
    Then it's a 6 min walk (or no. 1 bus, for 1 stop)
    8.15pm Royal Standard, Frimley Rd: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/royal-standard-camberley-151168
    Then it's a 10 min walk (or no. 1 bus, travelling 2 stops)
    9.00 Crabtree, Frimley Rd: https://camra.org.uk/pubs/crabtree-camberley-150232
    Then it's a 20 min walk (or no. 1 bus, travelling 4 stops)
    10.00 Railway Arms, Frimley

    From the Railway Arms either catch a no. 1 bus back to Camberley/Farnborough/Aldershot or a train from Frimley. Or it's a 25 min walk to Farnborough North for a train.

  • 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.

  • 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/

  • Sirencraft and Elusive Brewery trip Friday 28 November 2025

    Join Les Murrell for a trip to visit Sirencraft and Elusive brewery taprooms near Wokingham.

    Further details to be published nearer the time.

  • 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, a raffle, and a delicious buffet to satisfy your holiday cravings.

    To help us ensure we have plenty of beer and food for everyone, please let us know if you plan to attend. If you’d like to join in on the buffet, we kindly ask for payment in advance.

    Stay tuned for more details coming your way in October. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

  • 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.