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Community pub ownership bulletin - December
Since August’s bulletin, the number of community-owned pubs (COPs) has increased slightly from 223 to 227. Those not owned but run by the community ar...
Be quick for Beerex tickets
Tickets for Dorchester Beerex 2026 have gone on sale and are expected to sell fast. The event, which is usually a sell-out, organised by the West Dors...
Final four clubs revealed
CAMRA names the four finalists in the overall Club of the Year 2025 competition The Club of the Year competition is heating up as CAMRA unveils the t...
All roads lead to Beerex
West Dorset branch’s Beerex will be returning 6-7 February next year in Dorchester’s Corn Exchange . Cerne Abbas brewery will be continuing as the mai...
Small is beautiful
The sale in mid-October of the former Ringwood site in Hampshire to a property developer marks the sad end of a brewery that played a pivotal role in...
Plan your winter festival trips
As we approach the chillier time of the year, there are a ton of exciting festivals taking place to keep you entertained during the winter months. Jus...
Location, location, location...
One of the most difficult concepts in winemaking is 'terroir’ a combination of the type of soil, location and climate. These affect how and what grape...
Thimble has drinkers award sewn up
West Dorset CAMRA has announced the Thimble Inn, Piddlehinton is the winner of its 2025 Beer Drinkers Pub Of The Year award. The unique award is given...
Blackfriars’ joy at cider success
CAMRA’s Cider and Perry Pub of the Year 2025 crown has been won by the Blackfriars Tavern in Great Yarmouth. The competition recognises the best pub...
Find your next CAMRA festival
As summer comes to a close, beat those autumn blues by visiting one or more of the many beer festivals taking place over the next few months. Just pic...
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