Welcome to the West Midlands CAMRA region
The Region covers the majority of CAMRA Branches in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands (metropolitan county) and Worcestershire. The six county flags form the banner on the top of our pages, shewn in the order noted. There are twenty-six branches and sub-branches in the region. NB some of the county flags have been changed. If you're interested more info County flags
Some of the West Midlands attendees at the 2019 members' weekend in our 'teal' shirts
The 2020 shirts are cerise (not pink, definitely not pink) but, of course, the 2020 members' weekend was cancelled for some reason. We hope to bring you a pic of attendees in their CERISE shirts in 2021
GBG21 launch
A short video clip from the regional director: GBG21 vid clip
Regional PotY awards 2019
Awaiting data
CAMRA is 50 years old in 2021
Keep an eye out for events !
Great British Beer Festival - Winter 2021
There is one ! GBBF-W@HOME 2021, more details: 2021 gbbf-w
Members' weekend 2021
The weekend was slated for Sheffield but has been cancelled. Next national AGM will be 2022 "somewhere south".
More information: https://sheffield.camra.org.uk/membersweekend2021/
2020 RD election
Result: 2020 election of RD
West Midlands Awards
Slides - Awards 2019. Or you can view/download a 2019 awards text list
Next Regional Meeting - tba
Minutes of regional mtgs can be found in the members' area
The last regional mtg was a virtual affair on Sat 3rd Oct.
Branch magazines - advice & legal requirements
Guidelines, legal requirements and competition rules are all described here
Regional pub/club/cider winners - see Photo Gallery
Regional Diary
Contains regional & national events plus major branch events such as beer festivals. Click here for the Regional Diary
Branches diary
Contains all the region's branch diaries in one combined calendar. Plan your branch visits here ! Click here for the combined Branches Diary
CAMRA Discourse
Twitter / CAMRA_Official
Follow CAMRA_Official on twitter
- Friday, 14:33 : Responding to comments by SAGE scientists that hospitality businesses should remain closed until May + the release of Market Recovery Monitor data from CGA & AlixPartners suggesting 6,000 licenced premises have permanently closed in 2020, please find a comment from Nik Antona: pic.twitter.com/f3Rs2Nz4jb
- Friday, 10:50 : Responding to the Executive’s decision to extend lockdown restrictions until March, please find the below quote from Chair of CAMRA NI Ruth Sloan. Read it on our website 👉 ow.ly/9pKG50DfkVw pic.twitter.com/60DOweCEC6
- Thursday, 16:40 : CAMRA has urged MLAs to allow local breweries & cider producers to open taprooms on their premises, so more people can access independent & locally produced beer & cider. Read the full press release & quotes from our Chief Exec & Chair of @camra_ni 👉 ow.ly/5LcG50DeEtl pic.twitter.com/uCoqIqliuq
- Wednesday, 18:19 : RT @robthefoodie: @CAMRA_Official's Learn & Discover zone has a wealth of information, including two fantastic videos that take some of the mystery out of barrel ageing beer while celebrating the magic that this brings! #beer #CraftBeer #barrelagedbeer #beereducation pic.twitter.com/WIwCLnr670
- Thursday, 12:04 : In our latest Learn & Discover offering, check out Part 2 in @BillBradsPhoto's series on barrel ageing beer! 🍺 Bill is joined by experts on brewing, ageing and drinking barrel aged beer in the two part series - tune in here 👉 camra.org.uk/learn-discover… @feralfruits pic.twitter.com/8weuLLoJ5d
- Thursday, 10:15 : Press request! 🚨 German TV network NRD are looking to speak to a #publican about their #gastropub, to mark the 30th anniversary of the phenomenon. If you're available for an online interview, contact 👉 press@camra.org.uk pic.twitter.com/nXFUmPOzPA
- Wednesday, 19:00 : Our #PullingTogether campaign is here to help support local beer, pubs, clubs and cider producers 🍻 Check out our website to find ideas and resources to support pubs, clubs, breweries and cider makers in your area! ➡️ camra.org.uk/pullingtogethe… pic.twitter.com/79ra6dEeMk
- Wednesday, 11:31 : Calling #London pubs! 🚨 Radio 4 are looking for an independent #pub landlord/lady in London to discuss the pandemic's impact & fears of selling up/being taken over. A bonus if you have regulars who would be happy to chat. Is this you? Email press@camra.org.uk to get involved. pic.twitter.com/jeMPGJCAof
- Tuesday, 19:45 : Calling all CAMRA members! 📣 Have you nominated your pick for Campaigner of the Year yet? Find the nomination criteria on our website 👉 ow.ly/YMy150DcwtE pic.twitter.com/oa4KQSFobE
- Tuesday, 15:58 : MEDIA REQUEST 🚨 The Daily Mirror are looking for a #landlord/#publican to interview regarding how their job has been during the pandemic, as we approach the first anniversary of the first lockdown. Get in touch if this is you! Email 👉 press@camra.org.uk pic.twitter.com/VAsbADJzrU
- Tuesday, 11:15 : It's vital that wet-led pubs get this payment as soon as possible - this is the only relief that they have been offered for months of restrictions that have unfairly disadvantaged pubs that don't serve food. twitter.com/beerandpub/sta…
- Monday, 10:39 : RT @agladman: @CAMRA_Official @UKHospKate @GBPubConfed @BIIandBIIAB could you please RT for greater visibility? twitter.com/agladman/statu…
- Monday, 13:00 : Submit a nomination for CAMRA's 50th Anniversary Golden Awards! 🌟 We want to honour 50 people, groups or businesses who have made a significant contribution to the achievement of CAMRA's aims with a Golden Award. Nominations are open until 16 March 👉 camra.org.uk/50-years/golde… pic.twitter.com/AryHeZN8m8
- Sunday 17 January, 11:00 : Have you got your ticket for @GBBFWinter At Home yet? ❄️🍻 Taking place 19-21 March 2021, the virtual festival features an array of recorded content: entertainment, beer tastings & brewery tours, plus live discussions with beer experts. Buy yours! 👉 winter.gbbf.org.uk pic.twitter.com/Pqbx5ttiQJ
- Saturday 16 January, 14:37 : RT @GBBFWinter: 🎥 We want to hear from you!🍺 Publicans, brewers, cider producers, bottle shop owners... we want to hear from you and invite you to be part of the Great British Beer Festival Winter at Home! #GBBFW pic.twitter.com/0qbKXwUqQa