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. Ahhh - make that 2022
Next regional meeting
Sat 27th Feb @12:00. It will be a virtual mtg, of course
Joining instructions will be given later
Dates for (virtual) regional mtgs are pencilled in for 24th April and 19th June
Learn & Discover
To 'learn & discover' follow this link: LaD.
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, 18:00 : Happy #FunFactFriday! Did you know that in 1939 the War Office in London ordered 500,000 half-pint bottles of Guinness for use in hospitals during World War Two? pic.twitter.com/Azo5Ido76w
- Friday, 12:02 : This week we launched the third season of the Pubs. Pints. People. podcast! Catch up below 👇 twitter.com/PubsPintsPeopl…
- Friday, 11:09 : Get your questions in for Laura! What do you want to know from the author of '50 Years of CAMRA'? 🤷 twitter.com/CAMRA_Official…
- Thursday, 18:00 : Members' Weekend 2021 is almost upon us, and we're celebrating the great brewers of Sheffield 🍻 Members can purchase a beer box filled with six Sheffield-centric beers, and join the brewers for a virtual tasting session! For more info, visit 👉 ow.ly/fdDg50DQ0dp pic.twitter.com/WIbG4SZ4Lo
- Thursday, 12:00 : 1/2 Got any burning questions about the first half century of CAMRA? Now's your chance to ask the expert! '50 Years of CAMRA' author Laura Hadland (@Morrighani) will be answering your questions on 16 March. Reply here with your queries 👇
- Wednesday, 18:00 : Voting for the National Executive is now open! All members will be sent details for voting via post or email ✉️ You can see videos of all the candidates and more info here 👉ow.ly/mgHy50DOZCz pic.twitter.com/yfpgvFiap2
- Wednesday, 14:36 : Thank you to the Father of the House @PBottomleyMP for mentioning CAMRA's campaigning, speaking up for publicans, and for encouraging everyone to support their locals pubs once they re-open in this afternoon's Budget debate in the House of Commons #BudgetSpeech2021
- Wednesday, 14:26 : 1/2 In response to the Chancellor's Budget statement, please find the below comment from CAMRA National Chairman, Nik Antona: pic.twitter.com/hviUHBAKmW
- Tuesday, 21:00 : Jane at the @RLShobrooke has been nominated for a Community Pub Hero Award by @MelJStride. Congratulations! 🍻 #PubsMatter #CommunityPubHeroes
- Tuesday, 20:30 : Ben at the @risermilland has been nominated for a Community Pub Hero Award by @GillianKeegan. Congratulations! 🍻 #PubsMatter #CommunityPubHeroes
- Tuesday, 20:00 : Kieran at the @RoebuckInnMobb has been nominated for a Community Pub Hero Award by @EstherMcVey1. Well done! 🍻 #PubsMatter #CommunityPubHeroes
- Tuesday, 19:30 : .@TheStagMaidwell have been nominated for a Community Pub Hero Award by @chhcalling. Well done! 🍻 #PubsMatter #CommunityPubHeroes
- Tuesday, 19:00 : Neil & Anita at @3Tuns have been nominated for a Community Pub Hero Award by @OliverHealdUK. Well done! 🍻 #PubsMatter #CommunityPubHeroes
- Tuesday, 18:30 : Jacqui at @tomstapandbrew has been nominated for a Community Pub Hero Award by @KieranMullanUK. Well done! 🍻 #PubsMatter #CommunityPubHeroes
- Tuesday, 18:00 : Matt at @thewonstonarms has been nominated for a Community Pub Hero Award by @BrineMP. Congratulations! 🍻 #PubsMatter #CommunityPubHeroes
- Tuesday, 17:30 : Steve at the Woodman, Ruislip has been nominated for a Community Pub Hero Award by @DSimmonds_RNP. Great work! 🍻 #PubsMatter #CommunityPubHeroes
- Tuesday, 17:13 : Responding to the publication of the Executive’s pathway document for moving out of lockdown, please find the below comment from Chair of @camra_ni Ruth Sloan. Read it on our website 👉 ow.ly/HsHo50DO4Ts pic.twitter.com/kLGL36mC7R