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News from around theFor area more information please contact Club in Shipston. Beers of Nottingham Broadway Robert Bradshaw on 07771 904367 or by will be the focus of the festival plus presumably ales from North Cotwold as In support of England’s Ashes sponsors, email to [email protected] Broadway Robert Bradshaw on 07771 904367 or Nottinghamthey are willsetting be theup thefocus bar. of Music the and a Crown and Trumpet licensee Andrew In support of England’s Ashes spon- by email to [email protected] festivalbarbecue plus presumably will also be alesfeatured from at this one Scottsors, has Crown added and Marston’s Trumpet Pedigree licensee to his North Cotwold as they are setting up Stratford day event which starts at 4.00 pm. stableAndrew of beers. Scott Thishas addedpopular Marston’s pub is also Stratford the bar. Music and a barbecue will Thanks to Roger and Helen Hatch of onePedigree of the fewto his places stable in of the beers area . whereThis Thanks to Roger and Helen Hatch of Thealso be featured at this one day event The West End, Stratford who are you’llpopular find Stroudpub is also Brewery’s one of the latest few beer, West End, Stratford who are makingwhich Shipston-on-Stour starts at 4.00 pm. making a real effort to keep their Summerplaces Breeze,in the area 3.6% where abv. you’llThis light find and a real effort to keep their locals happy. zesty seasonal ale should still be available locals17th Junehappy. saw 17th a ‘local June and saw regulars a ‘local night’ Shipston-on-Stour More good news for Shipston drinkers; Stroud Brewery’s latest beer, Sum- The Falcon, Church Street re-opened on in September. andwhere regulars the popular night’ licenseeswhere the said popular ‘thanks’ More good news for Shipston drink- mer Breeze, 3.6% abv. This light and 22nd August after a 7 week closure. We licenseesto everyone said for ‘thanks’ their support to everyone and supplied for ers; The Falcon, Church Street re- zesty seasonal ale should still be welcome new tenants Alison and Stuart theira free support buffet and to accompanysupplied a free their regularopened on 22nd August after a 7 available in September. both new to the trade, who arrived from buffetbeer offering. to accompany their regular beer week closure. We welcome new Alcester Redditch to reopen this Punch Taverns Alcester offering.Another great night was enjoyed ontenants Alison and Stuart both new to Thanks to Russell who now manages both pub on a short term basis with an option Thanks to Russell who now manages Another15th July great when night The was West enjoyed End hosted on athe trade, who arrived from Redditch The Royal Oak and The Cross Keys and for a longer lease. Real ale will definitely hasboth a regular The Royal offering Oak of andeither The Deuchars Cross 15thTimothy July Taylorwhen The promotion West End night. hosted Taylor’s to reopenfeature this and Punch the first Taverns two beerspub on to aappear CaledonianKeys and IPAhas ora regular Purity Madoffering Goose of in a ‘RamTimothy Tam’, Taylor rarely promotion seen outside night. the TTshort were term Adnams basis with Bitter an and option Old Hooky.for a each.either The Deuchars ales are muchCaledonian appreciated IPA or and Taylor’scatchment ‘Ram area, Tam’, and ‘Goldenrarely seen Best’ joinedlonger lease. Real ale will definitely arePurity going Mad so well Goose at the in each.Keys that The they’re ales outsidethe regular the TT‘Landlord’ catchment for the area, night. and Aidedfeature and the first two beers to consideringare much aappreciated second. and are going so ‘Goldenof course Best’ by the joined fact thethat regularthe beer was inappear Oxhill were Adnams Bitter and Old well at the Keys that they’re consider- ‘Landlord’first class for condition,the night. aAided promotional of Hooky price The award winning Peacock is putting ing a second. courseof £2.25 by athe pint fact and that a the few beer free was samples in Oxhillits culinary expertise to good work and firstensured class thatcondition, it all sold a promotional out by the end of AlcesterAlcester The hostingaward winning a charity Peacock dinner inis put- aid of local pricethe evening.of £2.25 Aa rafflepint and of a fewpromotional free gifts If you missed the Summer Beer Festi- ting charityit culinary Shipston expertise Homecareto good work, which If you missed the Summer Beer Festival samplessupplied ensured by Alex that the it TT all rep. sold raised out by over at val Alcester’s at Alcester’s Holly Holly Bush Bush don’t don’t worry, and provideshosting a total charity care dinner of terminally in aid illof patients the£100 end for of The the Shakespeare evening. Hospice. licenseeworry, licensee TJ has alreadyTJ has already organised organ- the localin charity their own Shipston homes. Homecare The dinner,, on 21st A raffle of promotional gifts supplied October will have a Portuguese theme nextized one the over next the one weekend over the 30th weekend October which provides total care of termi- by Alex the TT rep. raised over £100 with speciality dishes from the country - 1st30th November October ,- to1st include November lots of, toscary nally ill patients in their own homes. forAlcester The Shakespeare Hospice. as well as a tutored tasting of Jose Maria Halloweeninclude lots fun andof scary about Halloween 20 real ales. fun The dinner, on 21st October will Congratulations to Dave & Cathy at The da Fonseca wines and port supplied and and about 20 real ales. Alcester havedirected a Portugese by a themelocal expert. with special-A good cause CongratulationsLord Nelson who to Dave have & just Cathy celebrated at ity dishes from the country as well as Ettington Community Centre is and a guarantee of good food. Thea very Lord successful Nelson whofirst haveyear in just the pub. aA tutored tasting of Jose Maria da Ettingtonpleased to announce the 3rd Annual celebratedspecial guest a very ale successful brewed by first Wadworth, year Fonseca wines and port supplied and EttingtonEttington Real Community Ale Festival Centre which is Not on Your Nellie, was available in the pub. A special guest ale brewed directed by a local expert. A good pleasedwill be totaking announce place on the Friday 3rd Annual25th alongside local brews from Wye Valley Moreton-in-Marsh Ettington Real Ale Festival which will be by Wadworth, Not on Your Nellie, cause and a guarantee of good food. September (8-12) and Saturday 26th and Warwickshire Brewing Co. Free food North Cotswold CAMRA will hold was available alongside local brews takingSeptember place on 2009 Friday (2-12). 25th There September will (fish and chips), face painting, a Northyard of their Cotswold 2nd Beer CAMRA Festival will at hold Moreton from Wye Valley and Warwickshire (8-12)be live and local Saturday bands and 26th something September for ale competition and music from Kathleentheir - 2 innd Beer - Marsh Festival Cricket at Moreton Club on – 25th to Brewing Co. Free food (fish and 2009the (2-12)family. audienceThere will beon liveSaturday local bands Turner Overdrive all combined to makein – 27thMarsh September Cricket Club. With onover 25 40th to ales and chips), face painting, a yard of ale andafternoon something too. for the family audience on for a wonderful evening in the pub’s beer27 th ciders,September food,. entertainmentWith over 40 andales camping competition and music from Kathleen Saturday Everyone afternoon who went too. last Everyone year said who garden and onciders, site itfood, looks entertainment to be a good andone. A beer went last year said they enjoyed it so Turner Overdrive all combined to how much they enjoyed it so much campinglist wasn’t on site available it looks as to we be went a good to print but much that the centre are going to do it all make for a wonderful evening in the details will be available in due course by that the centre are going to do it all one. A beer list wasn’t available as we again and hope for even more visitors. pub's beer garden following links from the website at www. again and hope for even more visitors. went to print but details will be avail- Bretforton northcotswoldcamra.org.uk BretfortonIt sems there is always something going onable in due course by following links Itat sems The thereFleece is. alwaysLatest attraction something is holding from theLocAle website at goinga fifteen on atbeer, The fifteen Fleece cider. Latest festival attrac- over thewww.northcotswoldcamra.org.uk We are pleased to announce that Hook Norton Brewery is supporting our LocAle campaign tionweekend is holding 2nd a- fifteen 4th October beer, fifteen. With fine LocAle ciderfood festival and entertainment over the weekend throughout 2nd - the and that the following Hooky Pubs have 4thweekend October you. Withshould fine jump food at andthe chance We aresigned pleased up: to announce that Hook Norton BreweryThe is Bird supporting in Hand, our LocAleNewbold campaign on Stour and that As always the beer will be top quality entertainmentto sample some throughout Buckle Street the week- beers and As always the beer will be top quality the followingThe Castle Hooky Inn, Pubs Edgehill have signed up: complementing the excellent food and endFleece you ciders.should Opportunitiesjump at the chance don’t cometo complementing the excellent food The Coach and Horses, Shipston on Stour music on offer. It is kept in ideal samplealong that some often. Buckle Street beers and The Bird in Hand, Newbold on Stour and music on offer. It is kept in ideal The CastleThe Gate Inn, EdgehillInn, Upper Brailes conditionsconditions under under guidance from from the the Fleece ciders. Opportunities don’t The CoachThe George and Horses Hotel,, Shipston Lower onBrailes Stour organiserorganiser of of Heart Heart of of Warwicks, Warwicks, Harbury come along that often. The GateThe InnQueens, Upper Head, Brailes Sedgeberrow Harbury Real Ale Festival, ensuring it Shipston-on-Stour The GeorgeThe Red Hotel Lion,, Lower Illmington Brailes Real Ale Festival, ensuring it satisfies the Shipston-on-Stour The Queens Head, Sedgeberrow satisfies the requirements of experts The Royal Oak, Whatcote requirements of experts and enthusiastic SaturdaySaturday September September 12 12thth sees sees a 12 a 12 The Red Lion, Illmington and enthusiastic amateurs alike! The RoyalThe Trumpet,Oak, Whatcote Evesham amateurs alike! beerbeer festival festival inin aa marquee marquee at at the the Sports For more information please contact The Trumpet, Evesham Sports Club in Shipston. Beers of Cont. on page 8 4 Closing date for copy for the next issue of Shakesbeer will be November 16th 2009

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A Traditional Country Pub in a Beautiful Riverside Setting with Camping Facilities – Caravans, Motorhomes and Tents Welcome Caravan Club Affiliated

Up to four Real Ales with a Local Ale always on offer at £2.00 a pint. Casque Marque accredited and supporting CAMRA LocAle

Large Garden with Outside Bar, BBQ and Bouncy Castle on sunny weekends

Quality Home Made Food Served Daily • Wednesday: Traditional Chip Shop Fare • Thursday: American Grill • Friday: Food From Around The World – a different country each week including Greek, Spanish (Tapas), Merxican and Italian – phone us for details. • Saturday: Traditional Pub Menu • Sunday: Roast Served 12.00 ‘til Three – Tapas Served 4.00 ‘til 7.00 A traditional Country Pub in a beautiful Telephone 01386 41227 - www.thefishatoffenham.co.uk riverside setting with camping facilities - caravans, motorhomes and tents welcome (Caravan Club affiliated) Up to four Real Ales Large Garden with Outside with a Local Ale always on offer at Bar, BBQ and Bouncy Castle £2.00 a pint on sunny weekends Casque Marque accredited and supporting • Wednesday - Traditional Chip Shop Fayre CAMRA LocAle • Thursday - American Grill October is Cider month • Pub Friday News- Food from Inn around Brief the world - a different country each CAMRA has set aside Octo- amount of cider. Har- week including Greek, Spanish (Tapas), Mexican and Italian ber as Cider and Perry vest time for cider fruit (phone us for details) Month. is roughly from Sep- George Hotel Lower • July. Saturday James - Traditional & Mike arePub Menu Unlike real ale production, tember to November A TraditionalBrailes Country• working Sunday Pub hard- Roast in toa served re-establishBeautiful 12.00 til Riverside 3.00. Tapas Settingserved 4.00 til 7.00 which can happen at any and by October pro- with Camping Facilities this– Caravans, pub which hadMotorhomes been and Tents Welcome time of the year, real cider & duction is in full flow. The branch is delighted to CaravanTelephone:shut for six Club weeks Affiliated 01386before 41277 perry can only be made when welcome Dave & Sue Wig- their arrival. When we the fruit is ripe. Great skill Producers in our gins to the George Hotel. www.thefishatoffenham.co.ukvisited, real ale on offer goes into producing both branch area include UpHaving to fourpreviously Real run Ales the with included a Local Greene Ale always King IPA on offer at £2.00 a pint. products. Hogans, Haselor, Al- highly successfulCasque Killing- Marque accreditedand Bass. and supporting CAMRA LocAle cester. Their draught- worth Castle in Wootton Large Garden with Outside Bar, BBQ and Bouncy Castle on sunny weekends It is a Producer rather than a ciders are widely avail- Sandys Arms Shakespeare Inn. To add toLive Music Knights at The George Brewer that makes cider & Branch members enjoying the cider able in pubs through- Quality Home Made Food Served DailyWickhamford their recent award of perry. They may use a mix- tent at a summer social. out the area and their A great welcome from Dave andCasque Sue Marque Status and • Wednesday: Traditional Chip Shop Fare Fridayevery and Saturday Kevin Donegan, who also ture of bittersweet and bitter- bottled ciders can be • Thursday: AmericanA fine Grillselection of Hook Norton tradeAles paper The Publican’s sharp cider apples or sweet craft as making beer and found nationwide. runs the successful ‘Proud of Pubs Award’, the • Friday: Food FromTraditional Around Food, The WorldPub Games – a different and country each week dessert apples, or a mixture produces a vast range of Boston Farm, Evesham. Childswickham Inn, took couple are celebrating re- including Greek, Spanish (Tapas), Merxican and Italian – phone us for of the two to make cider; but tastes, styles and aromas, They produce sweet and dry Largeover Gardens The Sandys Arms, ceiving a ‘Beautiful Beer perry can only be made from similar to those produced in ciders and both are finished details. Wickhamford in May. He Gold Award’ from specialized perry pears, fine wine. Like wine, each in rum barrels. Most of their • Saturday: Traditionalhas Pub added Menu a touch of spice the British Beer & Pub As- which are high in natural tan- year's fruit produces a unique production is bottled but near Woodstock,• Sunday: theyRoast took Served by 12.00offering ‘til Indian Three food – Tapas in Servedsociation. 4.00 The‘til 7.00award is nin. A vintage.Traditional draught is available Country from the Thea breakPub to rechargeGeorge theirin at theaBrailes restaurant. Beautiful TheWeekend pub will granted following Riverside a rigorous Setting The choosing, pressing and October is a very active time farm in Boston Lane, Eve- Telephone:batteries and (0)1608Telephone have now 685223 01386 continue41227 - to www.thefishatoffenham.co.uk sell real ales independent assessment of blending of the fruit to make for producers, especially for sham. taken on the challenge of and has Bass and Greene the beer quality. cider is just as much of a those who make only a small re-establishing this Hook Beer,King Blues IPA on & offer.Jazz with Camping Facilities – Caravans,Norton pub to its former Fri 11thMotorhomes - Sun20 REAL 13th ALESSeptember The Red Lion, and Tents Welcome glories. Crown & Trumpet Ilmington & As well as running with 3 Broadwayat 8.30pm The Trumpet Hook Norton beers, they Saturday - BBQ & Pig Roast & The Rifformers Evesham Caravanplan to introduce Club a real In June Affiliated SundayStroud Lunchtime Brewery Jazz cider, reinstate the Aunt launched theOpen first of all its day or- Have both recently been Sally and revive live music. ganic range of beers awarded Cask Marque ac- They experienced an event- ‘Stroud OrganicSaturday Ale’ & de- Sundaycreditation for beer quality. ful takeover at the George scribed as ‘a fresh, hoppy Well done to both of them. when they discovered that golden organic ale’. Those The Trumpet continues to the cellar had been left interested can try it at The impress and recently held a empty. Despite this the pub Crown and Trumpet, Broad- Wii sports evening when Up to four Real Ales with a LocalSee ourAle website www.shakespearecamra.org.ukalways on offer5 at £2.00 a pint. has begun to pick up again way where it was intended drinkers challenged each We wish them all the best to replace the longstanding other in Wii games on the in their new venture. ‘Tom Long’. In fact both big screen. Casque Marque accredited and supportingbeers are proving popular CAMRA LocAle White Lion, so will stay for the time be- The Mother Huffcap Tredington ing. Great Alne

Also welcomed to the area Shakespeare Inn The Mother Huffcap closed Large Garden with Outside Bar, BBQare father and and son James BouncyWelford Castleon July 13th, foron the third sunny weekends and Mike Charlesworth. time in four years. Villagers They took over The White Congratulations to Louise & 14 3 were concerned at the Lion at Tredington in mid Ashley Gargan of the (Continued on page 5) Quality Home Made Food Served Daily • Wednesday: Traditional Chip Shop Fare • Thursday: American Grill • Friday: Food From Around The World – a different country each week including Greek, Spanish (Tapas), Merxican and Italian – phone us for details. • Saturday: Traditional Pub Menu • Sunday: Roast Served 12.00 ‘til Three – Tapas Served 4.00 ‘til 7.00

Telephone 01386 41227 - www.thefishatoffenham.co.uk

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UpUp in the inCAMRA the Warwickshire CAMRA Warwickshire ranging fromSueSue did smoked the the company company proud salmon offering proud canopésCounty Pub of The Year Lucy, run by Sue Maindonaldranging from smoked sixsalmon excellent beers, canopés with a range of SueThanks (centre)Sue Sue for (centre) running accompaniedSue a great accompanied (centre) pub. accompaniedby husband by husband Nigel, by husband Nigel, Just a touch ofJust class a touch as beer of classis served as beer in is servedSue indid the company proud offering County Pub of The Year and her trusty sidekick Angela to cocktailofferingstrengths sausages and six styles excellent toand be proud spicy of beers, and prawns. Nigel,Helen Helen and and the Helenthe PotY PotY Certificateand Certificate. the PotY Certificate Champagne flkutesChampagne flkutes to cocktail sausages anda sample spicy of Crabbies prawns. Alcoholic Ginger Heron has often featured in six excellent beers,with withBeer which a a range went range down of oddly of strengths well. Thanks Sue for running a great pub. All the beers were on offer throughout these pages and is deserved strengths and stylesand theto evening stylesbe proudbut andto tempt a thoseof sample andtoo of ranging from smoked salmon canopés winner of our Branch a sample of CrabbiesCrabbiestimid Alcoholic to fully indulge Alcoholic and Ginger to add Gingera to cocktail sausages and spicy prawns. The Fleece at Bretfortonat, the pub andat thebetween pubtouch and folk of class between tonights, the proceedings, folk nights,Nigel, just forNigel, doing just it all!for doing it all! The Fleece atWarwickshire Bretforton PotY, 2009. Beer which went downBeertasters which ofoddly everything went well.on offerdown were oddly In all it added to a wonderfully festive vintage carferried rallies, out in Champagne festivals flutes, to the and shin-atmosphereFor and details a grand of anight Joint was Buckle had Street & Branch WorcesterBranchSue is Worcester as PotY proud 2009 of her PotY food vintage 2009 car rallies, festivalswell.eager flock, All accompanied theand beers shin- by titbits were For on details of a Joint Buckle Street & All the beers were onranging offer from smoked throughout salmon canopés Sue (centre) accompanied by husband Nigel, offering as she is of her beers Just a touch of class as beerdigs, is served we in offer were throughout amazed the that evening he man- by all. Fleece celebration see page 14. has of coursehas done of course it before done on itnu- before ondigs,A touchnu- we of were class amazed - to cocktailthat sausageshe man- and spicy prawns.Fleece Helen celebration and the PotY Certificate see page 14. the eveningChampagne flkutes but to tempt those too merousand does occasions. well in the It pubs doesn’t rural agedmakebeer toin it champagnefit usaged in for to butafit presentation us to temptin for those a presentation at too timid Our at belief that The Boars Head was a merous occasions. 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The Fleece, ownedvisiors by and The CAMRA National members turnedThe Fleece, out owned eager by The National flock, and drankaccompanied his health from a bar, wellby titbits eagerTrust since flock,1977, datesstocked backaccompanied to the asstocked always as alwaysby with titbitswith good good beers beers Trust since 1977, dates back stockedtoth the as always with good beers Trust since 1977, dates back to the 17 century and is steeped in history. and ciders, soaked up by sandwiches th th ranging fromand smoked ciders,and soaked salmonsnacks. upcanopés by sandwiches Sue (centre) accompanied by husband Nigel, 17Just centurya touch 17of and class century is steepedas beer and is in servedis history. steeped in inand history. ciders, soaked upTo by relax sandwiches from the rigours of running to cocktailreal andsausages character snacks. 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Thanks Alcester Folk AlcesterFestival Folk Festival accused of resting on his laurels.To relaxtoo from numerous the rigours to mention, of running Nigel relaxes The Fleece, owned by The NationalThe Trust Fleece, by running which outside hosts bars wedding and events, tour- since 1977, dates back to the 17th cen- ing and dancing with The Pebworth Mor- tury and is steeped in history. 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Pub News cont. Stratford The Swan, closed and in limbo for tent at least you’ll have something Redditch and Bromsgrove CAMRA We’rePub overjoyed News News... tocont. see that a sixth some time now is advertising for tasty to wash those delicacies down. handpull has been added to the feast interested licensees to contact Enter- Pub of the Season - Spring 2009 of beersStratford available at The Bear, at prise.The We Swan may, closedyet see and it open. in limbo for Pathlowtent at least you’ll have something Redditch and Bromsgrove CAMRA The We’reSwan’s overjoyed Nest, Stratford to see that and a a sixth some time now is advertising for Wetasty are tocelebrating wash those the delicacies somewhat down. 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Our wishes for interested will come licensees true runningWe the are beer celebrating tent at least the you’ll somewhat have has been added to the feast of beers Whichford welcome landlady Karen Ford and Shipstonseventh, dedicated to real cider is andto contact in due Enterprise. course we We will may see yet the see it somethingrestrained tasty to re-opening wash those ofdelicacies The Dun available at The Bear, at The Swan’s More news from The Norman partner Paul Bevan to the branch. The NestYorkshireunder, Stratford consideration. folk and at a theseventh, Black dedicated Horse Patriotopen. Brewery operating from the down.Cow at Pathlow and are happy to Knight. Our wishes will come true This Enterprise pub opened in early in Shipstonto real cider celebrated is under consideration. their first pub. Currently running with at least welcome landlady Karen Ford and Shipston and in due course we will see the July with no major fanfare as the anniversary during August. The pub four beers from regional breweries partner Paul Bevan to the branch. The Yorkshire folk at the Black HorseWhichford Patriot Brewery operating from thePathlow busy couple were still cleaning and attracts people from near and far to and Westons Scrumpy, Tim and Matt This Enterprise pub opened in early in Shipston celebrated their first Morepub. news Currently from The running Norman with Knight at least. We redecorating are celebrating after having the somewhat been closed tasteShipston good food and excellent cask were a little taken by surprise at how July with no major fanfare as the anniversary during August. 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Her current cask offering festivaldayGeorge, celebration featuring over last the the April, weekend Hooky Dave Wigginsrange, 11th-13th IPA and Tetleys makes me feel at is doing it all again at The George, over of Pathlow—Stratford Caledonian Deuchars IPA and Tetleys plusSeptember beers from. allHe’s over running and a aPimms 20 ale makeshome me feel straight at home away. straight away. Something new and exciting at The Barthe festivalfor weekend the featuringladies. 11th-13th This the weekendHooky September. range, of He’s running a 20 ale festival featuring the StratfordPathlow—Stratford Armouries, (about half a fun plusis starting beers fromon Friday all over night and with a Pimms Hooky range, plus beers from all over and mileSomething behind The new Dun and Cow).exciting In at aid The of Vicki MacFarlane, her brother Liam and bluesBar and for Americano the ladies. Thismusic weekend to ac- of Pathlow-Stratford mum Sue. a Pimms Bar for the ladies. This weekend localStratford charities Armouries including, ‘The(about George half a of funfun is isstarting starting on Friday on Friday night with night blues with Something new and exciting at The company the ‘tasters’ and continues mile behind The Dun Cow). In aid of VickiVicki MacFarlane, MacFarlane, herher brotherbrother Liam Liam and andblues Americano and Americano music to accompany music to the ac- StratfordPovey Gardening Armouries, Trust’ (about (for half children a mum Sue. from midday to midnight on Saturday local charities including ‘The George Edgeand Hill mum Sue from The Black Horse ‘tasters’company and continuesthe ‘tasters’ from and midday continues to mile with behind disabilities), The Dun Cow).family In run aid War- of with a barbeque and pig roast. With Povey Gardening Trust’ (for children Major changes are already happening midnightfrom midday on Saturday to midnight with a barbeque on Saturday local wickshire charities fine including food business,‘The George 1086 Edge Hill entertainmentand pig roast. Withfrom entertainment returning local from Poveywith Gardening disabilities), Trust’ (for family children run with War- at The Castle a unique and historic with a barbeque and pig roast. 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Landlord Tom is intent in aband Sunday ‘The lunchtime Rifformers’ Jazz session. on Saturday andval Purity with Breweryciders, German are sponsoring lagers aand CROWN AND TRUMPET ADVERTISEMENT atpub The which Castle boasts a unique views and across historic sev- Sunday lunchtime Jazz session. ery are sponsoring a forty beer festi- on taking the pub back to its tradi- night, the weekend culminates in a fortybeers beer from festival local with breweries ciders, German including puberal which counties. boasts Landlord views across Tom several is intent val with ciders, German lagers and tional ‘olde worlde’ ale house roots, Sunday lunchtime Jazz session. lagersa mystery and beers guest. from The local festival, breweries which counties.on taking Landlord the pub Tom back is intent to itson takingtradi- beers from local breweries including his aimthe pub being back to to haveits traditional at least ‘olde six worlde’ includingwill run a mysteryon 9th guest.- 10th TheOctober festival, 2009 tional ‘olde worlde’ ale house roots, whicha willmystery run on guest. 9th -The 10th festival, October which handpullsale house and roots, include his aim guest being ales. to have The at offers sightseeing tours of Stratford, a his aim being to have at least six 2009 offers sightseeing tours of Stratford, poolleast table six andhandpulls juke andbox include had already guest ales. wonderfulwill run onmix 9th of - traditional 10th October food, 2009 a Thehandpulls pool table and and include juke box guest had alreadyales. 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Full bodied and distinctive,8 Real 6X remainsAles one of the South's most famous beers. The beer is mid-brownDelicious in colour, Traditional malty & and fruity with balancing hop character. Contemporary Food 4.3% ABV Beautiful Gardens FullFunctions, flavoured Private premium Dinner bitter, Parties, with a rich fruity aroma. It is brewed with many generous handfuls of choiceConferences Golding hops giving a bittersweet malty taste, followed by Black Sheep' characteristic long, dry and bitter finish. Live Music on Friday & Saturday nights, 4.4% ABVSessions, Beer Festivals

19thA light Beer gold Festival coloured and aleHalloween with good Fun hop character throughout. Friday 30th Oct. to Sunday 1st Nov 2009 Ingredients: - Pale, wheat and pale crystal malt, with locally grown Fuggles and East Kent Goldings. Open 7 days a week 12 noon till late 4.2% ABVFood served Monday to Saturday Lunch 12.00 to 2.30pm Sunday Lunch 12.00 to 4.00pm TheseDinner beers Tuesday along withto Thursday our local 7.00pm beer til Hooky, 9.00pm smooth Guinness and refreshing cider including Black Rat ScrumpyFriday and give Saturday so much 7.00pm choice. till 9.30pm

The Fox is not a Gastro Pub but a traditional ale pub which specialises in fresh fish from all over the world and offers a range of more traditional British dishes such as fresh Haddock See our website www.shakespearecamra.org.ukand Chips, Gammon steaks and organic Oxfordshire9 Pork, our dishes are cooked to order by one of our three chefs, while you sit relax and enjoy a tranquil relaxing atmosphere and your pint of beer or wine.

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After being closed for of predominantly locally pro- over six months The duced and totally home Bell at Salford Priors cooked food. The restaurant is reopened on 24th July open every lunchtime and following extensive eveningHoping to throughout buck the general the weekdownturn in the pub refurbishment. Ringing the changesandtrade atall and Salfordday with at over weekends. Prior ten years experience in the Hoping to buck the trade, new licensees Dave and Sally Atkinson general downturn in After being closed for Davehope they and have Sally a handle ofappear predominantly on towhat have the locallypublic want. pro- the pub trade and with over six months The goneWith theout bar of offeringtheirduced way a very andto pleasant sup- totally homeand relaxing Bell at Salford Priors drinking environment,cooked four food. real ales The including restaurant is over ten years experi- th port local suppliers and busi- ence in the trade, new reopened on 24 July nesses;a dark mild if they and Thatcherscontinueopen every cider, to lunchtime they certainly and following extensive gauged it right for eveningus. throughout the week licensees Dave and offer the same high quality refurbishment. In addition to the excellentand all beers, day sandwichesat weekends. and Sally Atkinson hope Hoping to buck the farebar snacksand service are on offer we until saw 6.00pm then every day except they have a handle on general downturn in I’mSunday sure and that the oldvisitors lounge Dave andhasand been Sallylo- tastefully appear to have what the public want. the pub trade and with calstransformed alike willinto an support informalgone out restaurantthem. of their offering way to an sup- With the bar offering a over ten years experi- extensive menu of predominantlyport local suppliers locally produced and busi- and very pleasant and relaxing drink-ence in thesandwiches trade, new and bar snacks are Fortotally full home details cooked of nesses;food.The TheBell if restaurant they and continue is open to every licensees Dave and lunchtime and eveningoffer throughout the same the high week quality and all day ing environment, four realRinging alesSally Atkinsonon offer hope the until 6.00pm changes every day the food and drinkfare on offer,and service take we saw then Delete ‘Summer’ add ‘Autumn’, in “Make the most of this……….… “ including a dark mild and a lookat weekends. at their website, they haveexcept a handle Sunday on and the old Dave and Sally appearI’m to surehave thatgone visitors out of their and way lo- to Delete Scarecrow weekend & advertise Thatchers cider, they certainlyatwhat Salford the publiclounge want. has beenPriors tastefully trans- www.thebellatsalfordpriors.comsupport local supplierscals and alike businesses; will support, if they them.continue Portugese themed dinner in aid of local charity Shipston Homecare (date) With the bar offering a gauged it right for us. formed into an informal restau- it’s towell offer worththe same a high visit. quality fare and service we saw & Cider fest at least 8 ciders & Beer Fest 30th Oct—1st Nov. Aftervery beingpleasant closedand relaxing for drink- oversandwiches six and bar snacks are For full details of The Bell and In addition to the excellent beers, rant offering an extensive menu then I’m sure that visitors and locals alike will support ing environment, four real ales on offer until 6.00pm every day the food and drink on offer, take months The Bell at Salford Priors them. Delete ‘Summer’ add ‘Autumn’, in “Make the most of this……….… “ including a dark mild and except Sunday and the old a look at their website, Delete Scarecrow weekend & advertise For full details of The Bell and the food and drink on Thatchers cider, they certainly lounge has been tastefully trans- www.thebellatsalfordpriors.com, Portugese themed dinner in aid of local charity Shipston Homecare (date) reopened on 24th July following offer, take a look at their website, gauged it right for us. formed into an informal restau- it’s well worth a visit. & Cider fest at least 8 ciders & Beer Fest 30th Oct—1st Nov. extensiveIn addition refurbishment.to the excellent beers, rant offering an extensivewww.thebellatsalfordpriors.com, menu it’s well worth a visit.

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Brewery News - Purity Brewing Co. As well as showcasing it’s beers at some major food and drinks festivals like GBBF, Cheltenham Food Festival and Taste of Birmingham, (sorry you’ve missed them), Purity currently supplies about 350 pubs around the country. They can now add to that number following a successful trial of Pure UBU in over 40 of Mitchells & Butlers’ pubs earlier this year. Pure UBU will now be available in a number of M & B Ember Inns and Vintage Inns pubs in the Midlands, plus a small number of Nicholson’s & Classics pubs totalling about 80 in all. Hardly surprising as Pure UBU, (4.5% abv) an amber coloured premium ale, was placed in the “World Top 50 beers” by the International Beer Challenge 2007 and was most recently ‘Highly Commended’ in the World’s Best Golden Ale category of the 2009 World Beer Awards. (A competition organised by Beers of the World magazine). Other opportunities to sample Purity Beers are: Moseley Folk Festival, a three-day music event, which takes place on the 4th, 5th and 6th September where Purity Brewing Co. will be the official beer supplier. Birmingham Beer Festival 10th - 12th September Stratford-upon-Avon Food Festival, taking place from the 25th - 27th September where Purity will stock and operate the official beer tent.

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2nd with a tasting for friends of the music in the evening. Buckle Street brewery by invitation only in the barn. On Sunday, anything left has to be Three Buckle Street beers will be on sold. A slim chance of some bargain Brewery offer plus the celebrated Fleece Follies beers then, but don’t hold your breath. Cider and infamous Plum Jerkum. There’s not likely to be much left. Buckle Street and The Fleece at The barn is thrown open to all on Hot and cold food is available all Bretforton have teamed up for what Saturday when festival goers will weekend with a traditional Hog-Roast looks to be an entertaining and inebri- be entertained in the afternoon with on Saturday. ating weekend in October. A festival demonstrations of cider pressing How can you be anywhere else? of fifteen beers (plus what’s in the bar) accompanied by Shanty Singing and and fifteen ciders kicks off on Friday Morris Dancing and some serious live

North Cotswold Brewery Brewer Jon Pilling has a busy late summer and early autumn schedule, being involved in organising and / or supplying a number of festivals and producing special and seasonal beers. Heart of Warwicks. Harbury BeerBrewery Festival News in early September will see the last firkin of a three year All change and no change at Cannon Royall Brewery maturing beer, Jon’s ‘Arctic BuckleGlobal Street Warmer’, Brewery which presents fans of rare and strong beers & barley Buckle Street and The Fleece at offer plus the celebrated Fleece Follies On Sunday, anything left has to be Shakesbeer is very pleased to welcome Cannon Royall Brewery to its pages and will hopefully include regular updates wines with a ‘not-to-be-missed’Bretforton weekend.have teamed up for This what mayCider and help infamous redress Plum Jerkum. the balance,sold. A slim chance (or of otherwise), some bargain for those in future Brewery News. The brewery was founded in 1993 in a converted cider house behind the Good Beer Guide looks to be an entertaining and inebri- The barn is thrown open to all on beers then, but don’t hold your breath. listed, Fruiterers Arms at Uphampton just outside the village of Ombersley in Worcestershire. ating weekend in October. A festival Saturday when festival goers will be There’s not likely to be much left. who attended the Hook Nortonof fifteen beers festival (plus what’s recently in the bar) entertainedand missed in the afternoon North with dem- Cotswold’sHot and cold food 10% is available ‘Monarch all IPA’ a firkin of which disap- A relatively small brewery, producing (Chairman of Kidderminster sub will be working alongside Jim and Rob and fifteen ciders kicks off on Friday onstrations of cider pressing accompa- weekend with a traditional Hog-Roast approx. 16 barrels per week, Cannon branch), will be getting on board to brewing, selling, cleaning, delivering peared in 20 minutes. 2nd with a tasting for friends of the nied by Shanty Singing and Morris on Saturday. Royall has, until now been owned and learn the trade from the ground up. He and generally taking the strain from brewery by invitation only in the barn. Dancing and some serious live music How can you be anywhere else? run by Jim Wonders who has been Jim. Saturday 12th SeptemberThree Bucklesees Street a 12 beers beer will be onfestival in the evening. in a marquee at the Sports Club in Shipston on Stour where North brewing since 1987. It's an exciting time for all concerned Due partly to ill health Jim is selling and there are plans to hold an open day Cotswold beers together withNorth ciders Cotswold and Brewery perry from Gwatkins will be on offer. the brewery to Glenda Harvey, in the near future when the 'new- Brewer Jon Pilling has a busy late firkin of which disappeared in 20 Jon is also supplying a new brew for (Secretary of CAMRA’s Kiddermin- comers' have settled in. New brews are Moreton in Marsh Cricketsummer Club and plays early autumn host schedule, to Theminutes. North Cotswold CAMRAthe Minehead beer Festival festival at the town’s on September 25th to 27th ster sub branch) but is staying on to in the pipeline along with plans to being involved in organising and / or Saturday 12th September sees a 12 steam railway station in the second continue brewing his award winning bring back some of Jim's old favourites where Jons beers will be presentsupplying a number among of festivals the and 40 beeror festival so planned. in a marquee at the week of September. Fittingly, it is ales. Also staying on is Rob Barker, from years ago – Trafalgar Stout has producing special and seasonal beers. Sports Club in Shipston on Stour called ‘Isambard Kingdom Brown the backbone of the brewery, so there been asked for as has Buckshot. Mean- Whilst in Moreton you can catch North Cotswold’swhere beers North Cotswold at The beers together White Ale’ Hart in hon- Royal which is a regular host of ‘Pigbrook’. will be no change in the brewing or while, it's business as usual at the Heart of Warwicks. Harbury Beer with ciders and perry from Gwatkins our of the quality of the beers. One change that brewery. Jon is also supplying a newFestival brew in early for September the willMinehead see will be Festivalon offer. at the town’sfather ofsteam the railway station in the second week of is taking place is Ian Mercer the last firkin of a three year maturing Moreton in Marsh Cricket Club Great West- Brewer Jim with Glenda and Rob September. Fittingly, it is calledbeer, Jon’s ‘Isambard‘Arctic Global Warmer’ Kingdom, plays host to BrownThe North Cotswold Ale’ in honourern Railway. of the father of the Great Western Railway. which presents fans of rare and strong CAMRA beer festival on September beers & barley wines with a ‘not-to- 25th to 27th where Jons beers will be Award winning Uphampton Ales from Cannon Royall - Pure and Simple be-missed’ weekend. This may help present among the 40 or so planned. redress the balance, (or otherwise), for Whilst in Moreton you can catch North those who attended the Hook Norton Cotswold’s beers at The White Hart festival recently and missed North Royal which is a regular host of Hook NortonCotswold’s Brewery 10% ‘Monarch IPA’ a ‘Pigbrook’. Wye Valley Brewery Cannon Royall Brewery Ltd, Hook Norton Brewery The Hooky Ale Trail leaflet detailing six dif- Uphampton Lane The Hooky Ale Trail leaflet detailing dry andWye slightly Valley spicy palate are and after- now bottling all their own beer on Ombersley ferent trails across Oxfordshire,six different trails Northamp across Oxfordshire, - taste. October - Flagship (5.3% abv) Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, An Indiasite Pale as ale styleJune of beer. saw Admi- the opening of the brewery’s Nr. Droitwich tonshire, Warwickshire, WorcestershireWorcestershire and Gloucestershire ral hopsown contribute bottling to a full fruity facility. Worcs. and taking in all of the company’s 47 mouth feel, and a sweet fruity aroma. WR9 0JW and Gloucestershire andpubs, taking was launched in atall The Reindeerof the NovemberIn July - Steaming they On added (4.4% abv) another pub to their growing pub in Banbury in July. Anyone inter- A dark reddish – brown ale, with a Tel: 01905 621161 ested in visiting the lot needs to regis- veryestate unusual slightly when smoky they flavour. opened The Morgan on Clarence company’s 47 pubs, was launched at The ter with the brewery to receive an Ale As always we look forward over the ThisRoad, is derived fromMalvern. the use of a smallThe pub, previously Punch Taverns, Reindeer pub in BanburyTrail in badge July. and be inAnyone line to receive interestednext few months, toin the visit Hook Norton- amount of ‘Peated Malt’, which is awards including a brewery tour for seasonal specials: normallyThe reserved Cavalry for Whisky Arms produc- is a short walk from Great ing the lot needs to registertwo, a ceramic with tankard the and brewery a beer September to receive - Copper Ale an (4.8% abv) tion. variety pack on completion. A premium dark red ale with a strong, Malvern Station and the 44 bus route. ‘The Morgan’ Ale Trail badge and be in line to receive awards including a name relates to the close geographical relation- Wye Valley Brewery brewery tour for two, a ceramicWye Valley are nowtankard bottling all their and route.a beer ‘The Morgan’ variety name relates to grownship especially between for Wye Valley Wye Valley Brewery and the famous Beer and Trains with North Cotswold CAMRA own beer on site as June saw the open- the close geographical relationship Brewery. Next year the brewery hopes Morgan Motor Co, who are this year celebrating Neighbouring CAMRA branch North neys and a nominal charge by way of pack on completion. ing of the brewery’s own bottling facil- between Wye Valley Brewery and the to use this barley, with local hops to Cotswold, in conjunction with platform tickets for those like us, ity. famous Morgan Motor Co, who are this brew a truly local Herefordshire beer. their Centenary Year. Gloucester and Warwickshire railways who went along just for the beer. It As always we look forward Inover July they the added next another few pub to months,their year celebrating to the their Hook Centenary Year. A chance to taste the Wye Valley range ran their first Ale and Steam Weekend seems that railway enthusiasts and growing estate when they opened The Saturday 25th July was a beautiful outsideSaturday of their own pubs25th from July 11th – was a beautiful sunny day, a on 6th and 7th June. The festival which beer lovers are well matched as the Norton seasonal specials: SeptemberMorgan on Clarence Road, - Copper Malvern. sunny Ale day, (4.8% a perfect day abv) for harvesting! 13th September 2009 at Ludlow Food comprised of 16 ales, mainly with event sold out and called for more The pub, previously Punch Taverns, Chris Davies from Upper Derndale Festivalperfect and 24th &day 25th Octoberfor harvesting! at Chris Davies from Upper railway associations and a few ciders beer on the Sunday. We look for- A premium dark red ale withThe a Cavalry strong, Arms is drya short andwalk from slightly Farm spent spicy the day harvestingpalate his field Flavours of Hereford Food Festival. Derndale Farm spent the day harvesting his field of and perries took place in the waiting ward to the event being repeated Great Malvern Station and the 44 bus of Maris Otter Barley, which he has and aftertaste. October - Flagship (5.3% abv) An India Pale ale Maris Otter Barley, which he has grown especially room of Winchcombe Station. Free entry for those enjoying the train jour- next year. style of beer. Admiral hops contribute to a full fruity mouth feel, and a for Wye Valley Brewery. Next year the brewery sweet fruity aroma. November - Steaming On (4.4% abv) A dark hopes to use this barley, with local hops to brew a reddish - brown ale, with a very unusual slightly smoky flavour. This truly local Herefordshire beer. is derived from the use of a small amount of ‘Peated Malt’, which is A chance to taste the Wye Valley range outside of 12 their own pubs from 11th - 13th September 2009 at 13 normally reserved for Whisky production. Ludlow Food Festival and 24th & 25th October at Flavours of Hereford Food Festival.

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Brewery NewsBrewery NewsBrewery NewsBrewery NewsBrew- Brewery News All change and no change at Cannon Royall Brewery Buckle Street Brewery Buckle Street and The Fleece at offer plus the celebrated Fleece Follies On Sunday, anything left has to be Shakesbeer is very pleased to welcome Cannon Royall Brewery to its pages and willBeer hopefully include and regular updates Trains Bretforton have teamed up for what Cider and infamous Plum Jerkum. sold. A slim chance of some bargain All changein future Brewery and News. The brewery no was founded change in 1993 in a converted cider house behind the Good Beer Guide looks to be an entertaining and inebri- The barn is thrown open to all on beers then, but don’t hold your breath. listed, Fruiterers Arms at Uphampton just outside the village of Ombersley in Worcestershire. ating weekend in October. A festival Saturday when festival goers will be There’s not likely to be much left. of fifteen beers (plus what’s in the bar) entertained in the afternoon with dem- Hot and cold food is available all A relatively small brewery, producing (Chairman of Kidderminster sub willwith be working alongsideNorth Jim and Rob and fifteen ciders kicks off on Friday onstrations of cider pressing accompa- weekend with a traditional Hog-Roast approx. 16 barrels per week, Cannon branch), will be getting on board to brewing, selling, cleaning, delivering nd at CannonRoyall has, Royall until now been owned and Brewerylearn the trade from the ground up. He and generally taking the strain from 2 with a tasting for friends of the nied by Shanty Singing and Morris on Saturday. run by Jim Wonders who has been Jim. brewery by invitation only in the barn. Dancing and some serious live music How can you be anywhere else? Shakesbeer is very pleased to welcome Cotswold CAMRA Three Buckle Street beers will be on in the evening. brewing since 1987. It's an exciting time for all concerned Cannon Royall BreweryDue partlyto its to ill pages health Jim andis selling will andNeighbouring there are plans to CAMRA hold an open branch day North North Cotswold Brewery the brewery to Glenda Harvey, inCotswold, the near future in when conjunction the 'new- with Gloucester Brewer Jon Pilling has a busy late firkin of which disappeared in 20 Jon is also supplying a new brew for hopefully include regular(Secretary updates of CAMRA’s in Kiddermin- future comers' have settled in. New brews are summer and early autumn schedule, minutes. the Minehead Festival at the town’s Brewery News. The breweryster sub branch) was but is founded staying on to inand the pipelineWarwickshire along with plansrailways to ran their first being involved in organising and / or Saturday 12th September sees a 12 steam railway station in the second in 1993 in a convertedcontinue cider brewing house his award behind winning bringAle backand some Steam of Jim's Weekend old favourites on 6th and 7th supplying a number of festivals and beer festival in a marquee at the week of September. Fittingly, it is ales. Also staying on is Rob Barker, from years ago – Trafalgar Stout has producing special and seasonal beers. Sports Club in Shipston on Stour called ‘Isambard Kingdom Brown the Good Beer Guidethe listed, backbone Fruiterers of the brewery, so Arms there beenJune. asked The for as festival has Buckshot. which Mean- comprised of 16 where North Cotswold beers together Ale’ in hon- at Uphampton just outsidewill be no changethe village in the brewing of or Brewer Jim with while,ales, it's mainly business with as usual railway at the associations and Heart of Warwicks. Harbury Beer with ciders and perry from Gwatkins our of the quality of the beers. One change that brewery. Festival in early September will see will be on offer. father of the Ombersley in Worcestershire.is taking place is Ian Mercer Glenda and Ian a few ciders and the last firkin of a three year maturing Moreton in Marsh Cricket Club Great West- Brewer Jim with Glenda and Rob A relatively small brewery, producing ap- ting on board to learn the trade from the perries took place beer, Jon’s ‘Arctic Global Warmer’, plays host to The North Cotswold ern Railway. which presents fans of rare and strong CAMRA beer festival on September prox. 16 barrels per week, Cannon Royall ground up. He will be working alongside in the waiting room th th beers & barley wines with a ‘not-to- 25 to 27 where Jons beers will be has, until now been ownedAward and run winningby JimUphampton and Rob brewing, Ales fromselling, Cannon cleaning, Royall of Winchcombe - Pure and Simple be-missed’ weekend. This may help present among the 40 or so planned. redress the balance, (or otherwise), for Whilst in Moreton you can catch North Jim Wonders who has been brewing delivering and generally taking the strain Station. Free entry those who attended the Hook Norton Cotswold’s beers at The White Hart since 1987. from Jim. for those enjoying festival recently and missed North Royal which is a regular host of Due partly to ill health Jim is selling the It’s an exciting time for all concerned and Cotswold’s 10% ‘Monarch IPA’ a ‘Pigbrook’. the train journeys and a nominal brewery to Glenda Harvey, (Secretary there are plans to hold an open day in Cannoncharge Royall by way Brewery of platform Ltd, tickets for Hook Norton Brewery of CAMRA’s Kidderminster sub branch) the near future when the ‘new-comers’ but is staying on to continue brewing his have settled in. New brews are in the Uphamptonthose like Laneus, who went along just for the The Hooky Ale Trail leaflet detailing dry and slightly spicy palate and after- award winning ales. Also staying on is pipeline along with plans to bring back Ombersleybeer. It seems that railway enthusiasts six different trails across Oxfordshire, taste. October - Flagship (5.3% abv) Nr. Droitwich Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, An India Pale ale style of beer. Admi- Rob Barker, the backbone of the brewery, some of Jim’s old favourites from years and beer lovers are well matched as the Worcs. Worcestershire and Gloucestershire ral hops contribute to a full fruity so there will be no change in the brewing ago - Trafalgar Stout has been asked for and taking in all of the company’s 47 mouth feel, and a sweet fruity aroma. WR9event 0JW sold out and called for more beer pubs, was launched at The Reindeer November - Steaming On (4.4% abv) or quality of the beers. One change that as has Buckshot. Meanwhile, it’s busi- on the Sunday. We look forward to the pub in Banbury in July. Anyone inter- A dark reddish – brown ale, with a is taking place is Ian Mercer (Chairman ness as usual at the brewery. Tel:event 01905 being 621161 repeated next year. ested in visiting the lot needs to regis- very unusual slightly smoky flavour. of Kidderminster sub branch), will be get- ter with the brewery to receive an Ale As always we look forward over the This is derived from the use of a small Trail badge and be in line to receive next few months, to the Hook Norton amount of ‘Peated Malt’, which is awards including a brewery tour for seasonal specials: normally reserved for Whisky produc- two, a ceramic tankard and a beer September - Copper Ale (4.8% abv) tion. variety pack on completion. A premium dark red ale with a strong, Wye Valley Brewery Award Winning Uphampton Ales from Wye Valley are now bottling all their route. ‘The Morgan’ name relates to grown especially for Wye Valley Beer and Trains with North Cotswold CAMRA own beer on site as June saw the open- the close geographical relationship Brewery. Next year the brewery hopes Neighbouring CAMRA branch North neys and a nominal charge by way of ing of the brewery’s own bottling facil- between Wye Valley Brewery and the to use this barley, with local hops to Cotswold, in conjunction with platform tickets for those like us, ity. famous Morgan Motor Co, who are this brew a truly local Herefordshire beer. Gloucester and Warwickshire railways who went along just for the beer. It In July they added another pub to their year celebrating their Centenary Year. A chance to taste the Wye Valley range ran their first Ale and Steam Weekend seems that railway enthusiasts and growing estate when they opened The Saturday 25th July was a beautiful outside of their own pubs from 11th – Cannonon 6 th andRoyall... 7th June. The festival which beer lovers are well matched as the Morgan on Clarence Road, Malvern. sunny day, a perfect day for harvesting! 13th September 2009 at Ludlow Food comprised of 16 ales, mainly with event sold out and called for more The pub, previously Punch Taverns, Chris Davies from Upper Derndale Festival and 24th & 25th October at railway associations and a few ciders beer on the Sunday. We look for- The Cavalry Arms is a short walk from Farm spent the day harvesting his field Flavours of Hereford Food Festival. and perries took place in the waiting ward to the event being repeated Great Malvern Station and the 44 bus of Maris Otter Barley, which he has room of Winchcombe Station. Free entry for those enjoying the train jour- next year.

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Cannon Royall Brewery Ltd. Uphampton Lane Ombersley, Nr. Droitwich Worcs. WR9 0JW Telephone: 01905 621161

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Award winners! You can’t keep good pubs down - The Peacock at Oxhill Award winners! You can’t keep good pubs down - This birdAward just won’t bewinners! kept down. You2009 can’t Coventry keep and Warwickshire good pubs down - After their recent success in the Food Awards The Peacock at Oxhill Award Winners! Unfortunately, unless you were there, ‘Quality in Tourism’ awards owners The Peacock at Oxhill This bird just won’t be kept down. 2009 Coventry and Warwickshire Pam Farrell and Yvonne Hamlett have2009 you’ve Coventry just andmissed Warwickshire an opportunity to After their recent success in the sample the award winning fare at the Food Awards You This birdscooped can’t just won’t The Morning be keep kept Advertiser down. a goodFood Awards pub down ‘Quality in Tourism’ awards owners Unfortunately, unless you were there, sponsored Great British Food Pub ofUnfortunately, pub’s second unless beer festivalyou were of thethere, year Pam Farrell and Yvonne Hamlett have After their recent success in the you’ve just missed an opportunity to the Year award for the East and Westyou’ve over just the missedlate August an opportunity Bank Holiday. to scooped The Morning Advertiser sample the award winning fare at the ‘Quality in Tourism’ awards owners sponsored Great British Food Pub of The PeacockMidlands Region at Oxhillas well as being sampleYou the will award however winning get another fare at the pub’s second beer festival of the year Pam Farrell and Yvonne Hamlett have chance over the weekend 30th the Year award for the East and West over the late August Bank Holiday. This bird votedjust won’t ‘Best be Newcomers kept down. of the Year’they pub’s find outsecond if they’ve beer progressedfestival of the year scooped The Morning Advertiser October to 1st November when at Midlands Region as well as being You will however get another After theirfor recent 2009. success These culinaryin the whiz kidsfurther over in thethe competition.late August There’sBank Holiday. ciders voted ‘Best Newcomers of the Year’ sponsored Great British Food Pub of least eight ciders as well as plenty of chance over the weekend 30th will join other regional winners at an You will however get another for 2009. These culinary whiz kids October to 1st November Acrobat Document ‘Qualitythe Year in Tourism’ award awardsfor the Eastowners and Westmore! Thebeers Peacock will be onhas offer. again been30th as well as when at award ceremony at the London Hiltonchance over the weekend will join other regional winners at an least eight ciders as well as plenty of PamMidlands Farrellin Septemberand Region Yvonne aswhen Hamlettwell they as havebeingfind out shortlistedif Alternatively, for The 2009 just Coventry visit anytime andwhen the atplenty of beers award ceremony at the London Hilton October to 1st November beers will be on offer. Acrobat Document scoopedvoted they’ve The‘Best Morning Newcomers progressed Advertiser further of the inYear’ the Warwickshirecom- pub’s Foodopen. AwardsYou can view sample will be on offer. in September when they find out if least eight ciders as well as plenty of Alternatively, just visit anytime the sponsoredfor 2009.petition. Great These BritishThere’s culinary Food more! Pub whiz The kidsPeacock Unfortunately, menus unlessat the pub’syou were excellent there, website Alternatively, they’ve progressed further in the com- pub’s open. You can view sample beers will be on offer. petition. There’s more! of thewill Year joinhas award again other for been regional the shortlisted East winners and for atThe anyou’ve justat www.thepeacockoxhill.co.uk missed an opportunity to .just visit The Peacock menus at the pub’s excellent website Alternatively, just visit anytime the has again been shortlisted for The Now 6 real ales’Acrobat Document award ceremony at the London Hilton at www.thepeacockoxhill.co.uk . Change text to, ‘ West Midlands Region as well as samplepub’s the award open. winning You can fare view at the sample anytime the beingin voted SeptemberThe ‘Best Plough, Newcomers when they Stretton-on-Fosse offind out if pub’s second beer festival of the year pub’s open. You can view sample menus at the pub’s excellent website. The Plough, Stretton-on-Fosse Change text to, ‘Now 6 real ales’ the Year’they’ve for 2009. progressed These further culinaryThe in Peacock the com-over the late August Bank Holiday. menus at the pub’s excellent website Following it’s victory as branch and Ploughat www.thepeacockoxhill.co.uk at Stretton-on-Fosse has at getting thisFollowing far and it’swill victory be cele- as branch and petition. There’s more! Plough whiz kids will join other regional You will however get another chance at www.thepeacockoxhill.co.ukCounty Pub of the Year 2008/9 at Stretton-on-Fosse has at getting this far and will be cele- has Countyagain been Pub ofshortlisted the Year 2008/9for The The again reaped it’s just desserts by brating the award at The Plough on The again reaped it’s just desserts by Change text to, ‘ winners at an award ceremony at the over the weekend 30th October to th brating the award at Now 6 real ales’ being voted the best Freehouse in the Saturday 20 September (from being voted the best Freehouse in the The Plough on Saturday 20th London Hilton in September when 1st NovemberEast and West when Midlands at least eight in the pres- about 12.00 pm), when Jean-Pierre East and West Midlands in the pres- September (from has at getting this far andThe will Plough be cele- on about 12.00 pm), when Jean-Pierre tigious MorningStretton-on-Fosse Advertiser Great will prepare one of his fabulous Pig- tigious Morning Advertiser The Plough, Stretton-on-FossePlough at brating the awardth at (from Great will prepare one of his fabulous Pig- British Pub Awards 2009. Landlady Roasts. Needless to September say, all are in- British Pub Awards 2009. Landlady again reaped it’s just desserts by Saturday 20 Roasts. Needless to say, all are in- The PloughFollowing it’s at victory Stretton-on-Fosse as branchThe and Sarah Gireme and husband Jean- vited Sarah Gireme and husband Jean- being voted the best Freehouse in the about 12.00 pm), when Jean-Pierre vited County Pub of the Year 2008/9 Pierre will be donning their glad rags Pierre will be donning their glad rags Brewery News Following it’s victory as branch and rags on September 7th to receive pm), whenwill prepare one of his fabulous Pig- on September 7th onEast September and West 7th Midlands to receive inthe theGreat pres- to receive the County Pub of the Year 2008/9 The the award at London’sMorning Hilton Advertiser Hotel, Jean-PierreRoasts. will Needless to say, all are in- award at London’s Hilton Hotel, at Brewery News awardtigious at London’s Hilton Hotel, at Purity Brewing Co. Golden Ale category of the 2009 Plough at Stretton-on-Fosse has at which time they will also discover prepare vitedone of which time they will also discover Purity Brewing Co. Brewery News whichBritish time Pub they Awards will also 2009. discover Landlady how they got on in the National Purity Brewing Co. World Beer Awards. (A competi- “World Top 50 beers” by the Inter- Beers of the again reaped it’s just desserts by how theyhowSarah got they on Gireme got in theon inNationaland the husband National Jean- his fabu- Competition. Whether they go fur- As well as showcasing it’s beers at “World Top 50 beers” by the Inter- Golden Ale categorytion organisedof the 2009 by As well as showcasing it’s beers at national BeerAs well Challenge as showcasing 2007 it’s and beers at being voted the best Freehouse in Competition.Competition.Pierre Whether will beWhether theydonningth go they further their go fur- gladlous rags Pig- ther in the competition or not, the some major food and drinks festi- national Beer Challenge 2007 and World Beer Awards.“World (A magazine). competi- Top 50 beers” by the Inter- to receive the couple say they are ‘over the moon’ was mostsome recently major ‘Highly food and Com-drinks festi-World Golden Ale category of the 2009 the East and West Midlands in the in the competitiontheron in September the competition or not, 7 the orcouple not, the Roasts. some major food and drinks festi- national Beer Challenge 2007 and vals like GBBF, Cheltenham Food was most recently ‘Highlyvals Com-like GBBF,tion Cheltenham organised Food by Beers of the World Beer Awards. (A competi- prestigious Morning Advertiser Great say theycouple awardare ‘over say at they theLondon’s moon’are ‘over atHilton getthe- moon’ Hotel,Needless at vals like GBBF, Cheltenham Food mended’ in the World’s Best was most recently ‘Highly Com- Festival and Taste of Birmingham, mended’ in the World’sFestival Best and TasteWorld of Birmingham, magazine). tion organised by which time they will also discover Festival and Taste of Birmingham, Othermended’ opportunities in the World’s to Best sample Beers of the British Pub Awards 2009. Landlady ting this far and will be celebrating to say, all We’re always looking for something to celebrate……. (sorry you’ve missed them), Pu- (sorry you’ve missed them), Pu- World magazine). how they got on in the National Purity Beers are; Sarah Gireme and husband Jean- the award at The Plough on Sunday are invited. In Shakesbeer we try to recognise and celebrate as many pubs as we can and welcome any items ofrity news currently with (sorry supplies you’ve about missed 350 them), Pu- rity currently supplies Other about opportunities 350 to sample Competition. Whether they go fur- Moseley Folk Festival, a three-day Pierre will be donningWe’re their always glad looking20th September for something (from about 12.00to celebrate……. which to give our local pubs a plug rity currently supplies about 350 pubs around the country. They Other opportunities to sample ther in the competition or not, the . pubs around the country. They Purity Beers are; In Shakesbeer we try to recognise and celebrate as many pubs as we can and welcomeWith any over items 200 pubs of news and clubs with in the Shakespeare CAMRA branch area competition for pubs around the country. They can now add to that number fol- music event, which takes place Purityon Beers are; fierce and the number of entries we are allowed is limited. 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The Boars Head the pub’s website at near Moreton-in-Marsh The blow was probably softened takes place from 11.30 am on www.thepeacockoxhill.co.uk by subsequently being voted Saturday 28th ‘til 3.00 pm Sunday ’Shire’ magazines Best Country • Traditional 17th Century Inn 29th March with up to 24 beers on Tel: 01608 661053 offer. • Open 7 days a week • Large menu • Meals & snacks every session except Sunday night • Inglenook Fireplace • Sunday Spit Roast in the bar in Winter and Spring • Four Real Ales & Three Draught Ciders • Folk Music second Sunday of month Warwickshire Pub of the Year 2008

4 See our website www.shakespearecamra.org.uk 15 Great British Beer Festival 2009

Once again GBBF, (held 4th - 8th August at Earls Court), broke all records as the crowds who attended, more than 64,000 of them, enjoyed a cornucopia of over 500 beers, ciders and perries, including golden ales, fruit beers, stouts, bitters and international beers. Over 1400 new members were signed up and in celebration of CAMRA’s landmark achievement of over 100,000 members, every 100th visitor to the festival received a voucher for a free pint. If you missed it then it’ll be back at Earls Court on August 3rd 2010.

As always the Festival hosted the competition for the Champion Beers of Britain which was this year won by York Brewer Rudgates with it’s Ruby Mild. The beer is described in the Good Beer Guide as, “A nutty, rich ruby ale, stron- ger than usual for a mild”, which at 4.4% abv we can’t argue with. Ruby Mild was selected from over 60 finalists in seven beer catagories.

The full results are published here: Overall winners Champion Beer of Britain - Rudgate, Ruby Mild (York, North Yorkshire) Second - Oakham, Attila (Peterborough, Cambridgeshire) Third - West Berkshire, Dr Hexter’s Healer (Thatcham, Berkshire) Individual beer category results Mild category Joint Bronze - Evan Evans, Cwrw Speciality Beer category Gold - Rudgate, Ruby Mild (York, North (Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire) Gold - Nethergate, Umbel Magna Yorkshire) Joint Bronze - Thornbridge, Lord (Pentlow, Essex) Silver - Bank Top, Dark Mild (Bolton, Marples (Bakewell, Derbyshire) Silver - Wentworth, Bumble Beer Lancashire) Joint Bronze - Vale, VPA (Brill, (Wentworth, South Yorkshire) Bronze - Highland, Dark Munro (Birsay, Buckinghamshire) Bronze - Amber, Chocolate Orange Orkney) Stout (Ripley, Derbyshire) Golden Ale category Bitter category Gold - Dark Star, American Pale Ale Winter Beer of Britain winner Gold - Surrey Hills, Ranmore Ale (Ansty, West Sussex) (announced in January 2009) (Guildford, Surrey) Joint Silver - Adnams, Explorer Oakham, Attila (Cambridgeshire) Silver - Butcombe, Bitter (Bristol, Avon) (Southwold, Suffolk) Joint Bronze - Humpty Dumpty, Little Joint Silver - St Austell, Proper Job (St Bottled Beer of Britain winners Sharpie (Reedham, Norfolk) Austell, Cornwall) (Champion Bottled Beer of Britain Joint Bronze - Triple fff, Alton’s Pride competition sponsored by Travelodge) (Alton, Hampshire) Strong Bitter category Gold - Titanic, Stout (Stoke-on-Trent, Gold - West Berkshire, Dr Hexter’s Staffordshire) Best Bitter category Healer (Thatcham, Berkshire) Silver - Great Gable, Yewbarrow Gold - Southport, Golden Sands Silver - Thornbridge, Kipling (Bakewell, (Gosforth, Cumbria) (Southport, Merseyside) Derbyshire) Bronze - White Shield Brewery, White Silver - Buntingford, Britannia (Royston, Bronze - Grain, Tamarind IPA Shield (Coors, Burton-on-Trent) Hertfordshire) (Harleston, Norfolk)

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BOOKING handpull has been added to the feast interested licensees to contact Enter- Pub of the Season - Spring 2009 Redditch and Bromsgrove CAMRA of beers available at The Bear, at prise. We may yet see it open. Pathlow ESSENTIAL The Swan’s Nest, Stratford and a We are celebrating the somewhat Whichford to avoid seventh, dedicated to real cider is restrained re-opening of The Dun More news from The Norman disappointment under consideration. Cow at Pathlow and are happy to PUB OF THE SEASON - Spring 2009 Knight. Our wishes will come true welcome landlady Karen Ford and Shipston and in due course we will see the partner Paul Bevan to the branch. The Yorkshire folk at the Black Horse Patriot Brewery operating from the This Enterprise pub opened in early in Shipston celebrated their first pub. Currently running with at least July with no major fanfare as the anniversary during August. The pub four beers from regional breweries busy couple were still cleaning and attracts people from near and far to and Westons Scrumpy, Tim and Matt redecorating after having been closed taste good food and excellent cask were a little taken by surprise at how for about six months. Karen has a beers in tiptop condition. A live band popular the pub is and have decided wealth of experience with over 15 often from the Shipston area plays to extend the drinking areas before years in Great Yarmouth and Coven- every Saturday and folk musicians settling down to brewing. The brew- try pubs and a spell as British Legion gather monthly on the first Sunday ing equipment is there though and it Steward. Although the pub will evening. will happen. continue to offer traditional pub food, Lower Brailes (with an already growing reputation Following the success of his St Geor- for its steaks), Karen wants drinkers ges day celebration last April Dave to feel welcome also. Her current Wiggins is doing it all again at The cask offering of Caledonian Deuchars George, over the weekend 11th-13th IPA and Tetleys makes me feel at September. He’s running a 20 ale home straight away. festival featuring the Hooky range, Pathlow—Stratford plus beers from all over and a Pimms Something new and exciting at The Bar for the ladies. This weekend of Stratford Armouries, (about half a fun is starting on Friday night with mile behind The Dun Cow). In aid of Vicki MacFarlane, her brother Liam and blues and Americano music to ac- mum Sue. local charities including ‘The George company the ‘tasters’ and continues Povey Gardening Trust’ (for children from midday to midnight on Saturday Edge Hill with disabilities), family run War- with a barbeque and pig roast. With Major changes are already happening wickshire fine food business, 1086 entertainment from returning local at The Castle a unique and historic Forest of Arden and Purity Brew- band ‘The Rifformers’ on Saturday CROWN AND TRUMPET ADVERTISEMENT pub which boasts views across sev- ery are sponsoring a forty beer festi- night, the weekend culminates in a eral counties. Landlord Tom is intent val with ciders, German lagers and Sunday lunchtime Jazz session. on taking the pub back to its tradi- beers from local breweries including tional ‘olde worlde’ ale house roots, a mystery guest. The festival, which his aim being to have at least six will run on 9th - 10th October 2009 handpulls and include guest ales. The offers sightseeing tours of Stratford, a pool table and juke box had already wonderful mix of traditional food, a gone when we visited and some refit- number of bands playing a mixture of ting started. The back room previ- music and special guest star Colin ously used as an eating area, he wants Young of The Foundations on Sat- to revert to a large bar and more urday night (remember ‘Build me up besides. Watch this space and we’ll The Rifformers buttercup’ and ‘Baby, now that I keep you posted. found you’). A free bus service from Stratford-Upon-Avon the railway station and town centre Alcester Festival of Food takes place on the will get you there or, for a fee, there Dave Lloyd licensee of The White recreation ground opposite the town’s is pre-booked camping available on Lion for the past five years is finally Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 25th site. Doors open 12 noon and close bowing to public demand and will be to 27th September. Organisers say 11.00 pm and entry costs £3.00.. putting in the pub’s first handpump in this years festival promises to be There’s an added bonus, CAMRA the near future. Having canvassed bigger and better than previous years members go free! Sounds like a locals on their choice of real ale, and includes a number of demonstra- great day out. Fullers London Pride seems to be the tions from local business people and Full details of this and other attrac- current front runner. Thanks Dave, hotel chefs, as well as celebrity chef tions at The Armouries can be found it’s a start. Aldo Zilli and local personality Alan at www.stratfordarmouries.co.uk Further signs of hope in Alcester - Coxon. With Purity running the beer

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year and, for good measure, to Hook Norton Brewery, The public transport . Jim set usinghimself only this with details of six different pub crawls mammoth task in April 2008 when the across Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, each crawl. A senior bus pass became ‘access all Worcestershire, Northamptonshire and special t-shirt and areas’, started not surprisingly with Gloucestershire, with small prizes on offer for anyone who completes each certificate will find Shipston’s own crawl. A special t-shirt and certificate and visited the finalCoach pub and Horses its way to anyone will find its way to anyone who man- Beer by Bus who manages Hangs High The Gate just outside Hook Norton ages all 47 pubs. Unlike Jims efforts itself on 31st all 47 pubs. March 2009. A thirst, a bus pass and a spirit of adventure took our much loved there is no time limit to complete the Unlike Jims trails. CAMRA stalwart Jim Sargeant from his home in Shipston on Stour The obvious joy Jim takes in bus and efforts there is coach travel and his love of Hook To join the Ale Trail you need to pick to every one of Hook Norton’s 47 pubs in a year and, for good no time limit to Norton beer have combined to provide up one of the leaflets from a Hook Norton pub and register with the brew- measure, to The Hook Norton Brewery, using only public transport. complete the an invaluable snapshot of pubs in eight trails. CAMRA branch areas with details of ery - visit www.hooky.co.uk Jim set himself this mammoth task in April 2008 when the senior how to reach each and every one from Whilst hoping to get the work pub-. To join the Ale lished in due course, (any potential bus pass became ‘access all areas’, started not surprisingly with Trail you need to pick Shipston or along the bus routes. Beer Guide sponsors please make contact), Jim is Shipston’s own Coach and Horses and visited the final pub The up one of the leaflets from a Hook Nor- and Good Pub Guide Good delighted to share his experience and A thirst, a bus pass and a spirit of ences help the reader and a few per- refer- Gate Hangs High just outside Hook Norton itself on 31st March ton pub and register with the brewery sonal insights add to the charm of this will forward interested parties a PDF - visit www.hooky.co.uk.adventure took our much loved version of the booklet. Contact Jim 2009. CAMRA stalwart Jim Sargeant from delightful booklet. via Whilst hopinghis to home get thein Shipston work onpub Stour- to every Jim’s efforts have prompted Hook [email protected] In due course we hope also to publish The obvious joy Jim takes in bus and this delightful booklet. lished in due onecourse, of Hook (any Norton’s potential 47 pubs in a Norton to act on long standing plans to coach travel and his love of Hook Jim’s efforts have prompted Hook sponsors please make contact), Jim is publish ‘Ale Trail’ guides of their own. Jim’s work on our own website www.shakespearecamra.org.uk Norton beer have combined to provide Norton to act on long standing plans to delighted to Ifshare you hisgo downexperience to The and Tuns today…..Now, in each of the 47 pubs is a leaflet an invaluable snapshot of pubs in publish ‘Ale Trail’ guides of their own. will forward interested Alcester's very parties interesting a PDF history eight CAMRA branch areas with details Now, in each of the 47 pubs is a leaflet version of theextends booklet. back to Contact Roman times; Jim the tler time; a time when you visited the of how to reach each and every one with details of six different pub crawls town was granted a Royal Charter to via [email protected] pub for companionship and conversa- hold a market in 1274; then the standard and up to seven guests. from Shipston or along the bus routes. across Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, In due course we hope also to publish tion and of course excellent beer. The Tuns As earlier stated the affairs are gener- Good Beer Guide and Good Pub Guide Worcestershire, Northamptonshire Jim’s work on our was ownbuilt and,website in June www. 2009,Three it facilities are basic and the furnishings was invaded by pirates. (Please for- ally quite genteel and serve to put the references help the reader and a few and Gloucestershire, with small prizes shakespearecamra.org.uk spartan, but the lack of TV, music, give the centuries of missing historical world to rights. The June occasion personal insights add to the charm of on offer for anyone who completes entertainment machines and a signal data but we’re only including the however saw the picnickers dressed in for mobile phones turn the place into a important bits). red bandanas and sporting pirate haven of peace and well-mannered If you like a bit of history, The Tuns, If you like a bit of history, The Tuns, paraphanalia in an attempt to persuade conversation. situated in a lovely old beamed building, situated in a lovely old beamed build- resident songster Alan Whitbread to It was the lack of the aforementioned with it’s flagstone floor and a glass frame ing, with it’s flagstone floor and a perform a highly entertaining rendition facilities, especially a kitchen, which revealing the original wattle and daub If you go downglass frame revealing the the original of ‘The Pirate Song’ brought the ‘Tuns Picnickers’ into wattle and daub construction of the . construction of the building, will take you being. building, will take you back to a gen- back to a gentler time; a time when you The brainchild of a few Alcester based visited the pub for companionship and members, a small but hungry band conversation and of course excellent beer. The Tuns today... who experienced a similar event at The facilities are basic and the furnishings The Monkey House, (see ‘Cider spartan, but the lack of TV, music, Alcester’s very interesting to seven guests. HouseRules, Shakesbeer issue 36) As earlier stated the affairs are generally picnic, which occurs on the first entertainment machines and a signal for history extends back to Roman , the quite genteel and serve to put the world Wednesday of the month, overcomes mobile phones turn the place into a haven times; the town was granted a the lack of catering facilities by invit- of peace and well-mannered conversation. to rights. The June occasion however saw Royal Charter to hold a market ing members to bring their own fare. It was the lack of the aforementioned the picnickers dressed in red bandanasThis the growing band are delighted to facilities, especially a kitchen, which in 1274; then the Three Tuns and sporting pirate paraphanalia in an do and the food, ranging from special- brought the ‘Tuns Picnickers’ into being. was built and, in June 2009, it attempt to persuade resident songster ity sausages, pies, breads, cheeses, The brainchild of a few Alcester based was invaded by pirates. (Please Alan Whitbread to perform a highly pickles and all things manly to such entertaining rendition of ‘The Pirate Song’.delicacies as fruits and salads seems to forgive the centuries of missing become more varied and interesting on As always great fun was had by all, fine As always great fun was had by all, each subsequent occasion. Thankfully historical data but we’re only food, good ale and great company. fine food, good ale and great com- Serving wench Pauline keeps the ale flowing the copious measures of beer needed including the important bits). Here then is an open invitation to all to pany. at the first Tuns Picnic in April 2009 to wash it down are equally exciting join us on the first Wednesday for more of Here then is an open invitation to all members, a small but hungry band and varied with Hobson’s best on as the same. to join us on the first Wednesday for who experienced a similar event at The more of the same. Monkey House, (see ‘Cider HouseRules, Shakesbeer issue 36), the picnic, which occurs on the first Wednesday of the month, overcomes the lack of catering facilities by inviting members to bring their own fare. This the growing band are delighted to do and the food, ranging from speciality sausages, pies, breads, 18 cheeses, pickles and all things manly to such delicacies as fruits and salads seems to become more varied and interesting on Serving wench Pauline keeps the each subsequent occasion. Thankfully the ale flowing at the first Tuns Picnic in April 2009 copious measures of beer needed to wash it down are equally exciting and varied 7 with Hobson’s best on as standard and up

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Branch Pub of the Year Presentations 2009

Shakespeare CAMRA area, covering parts of two counties is in the fortunate position of being able to select a Pub of the Year for each if we so wish. Having to select the best from over 200 pubs and clubs is not a simple task. It goes without saying that the shortlist of pubs we choose from have excellent beer but this year, for various reasons, two stood out from the competition with that something extra special:

The Boars Head at Hampton Sue is as proud of her food offering as In all it added to a wonderfully festive Lucy, run by Sue Maindonald and her she is of her beers and does well in the atmosphere and a grand night was had trusty sidekick Angela Heron has often pubs rural location to attract plenty of by all. featured in these pages and is deserved custom for both. The pub’s ceaseless nd winner of our Branch Warwickshire efforts were well demonstrated on 2 Our belief that The Boars Head was a PotY 2009. July when a sizable crowd, locals, worthy competitor were confirmed as visiors and CAMRA members turned the pub subsequently earned Runner out to celebrate their selection. Up in the CAMRA Warwickshire Sue did the company proud offering County Pub of The Year six excellent beers, with a range of Thanks Sue for running a great pub. strengths and styles to be proud of and a sample of Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer which went down oddly well. All the beers were on offer throughout the evening but to tempt those too timid to fully indulge and to add a touch of class to the proceedings, tasters of everything on offer were ferried out in Champagne flutes, to the eager flock, accompanied by titbits ranging from smoked salmon canopés Sue (centre) accompanied by husband Nigel, Just a touch of class as beer is served in Helen and the PotY Certificate Champagne flkutes to cocktail sausages and spicy prawns.

The Fleece at Bretforton, at the pub and between folk nights, Nigel, just for doing it all! Branch Worcester PotY 2009 vintage car rallies, festivals and shin- For details of a Joint Buckle Street & has of course done it before on nu- digs, we were amazed that he man- Fleece celebration see page 14. merous occasions. It doesn’t make it aged to fit us in for a presentation at any less special though and licensee all. Fit us in though, he did, and on nd Nigel Smith could never be accused 22 July a good turnout congratu- of resting on his laurels. lated him on a well deserved award The Fleece, owned by The National and drank his health from a bar, well Trust since 1977, dates back to the stocked as always with good beers 17th century and is steeped in history. and ciders, soaked up by sandwiches and snacks. To relax from the rigours of running The Fleece, which hosts wedding celebrations, parties, pigs roast and other events too numerous to men- tion, Nigel relaxes by running outside bars and events, touring and dancing with The Pebworth Morris, establish- ing his own brewery (Buckle Street), making his own cider (and a very A place of real character needs a interesting ‘Plum Jerkum’) and not special character to run it well, and least, regularly contributing to these licensee Nigel certainly fits the bill. pages with observations from his side Mine host enjoying last years There is always something going on of the bar, Fleece Follies. Thanks Alcester Folk Festival

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An apple a day doesn’t keep our Wandering Minstrel away!

Having given the words and history north Somerset town of Nailsea. He of the beer songs “Ale, Ale GloriousAn Applespent his earlier a years Day pursuing doesn’t vari- Ale”, “Good Ale Thou Art My Dar- ous jobs he would use as material for ling” and “Bring Us A Barrelkeep” in later our songs, includingWandering being road the last three newsletters, its about manager for Acker Bilk and working time that I redressed the balanceMinstrel by in a cider mill away! (Coates of Nailsea). giving a song about cider! Tragically, he died on 5 May 1974 Having given the words and history of the beer songs “Ale, Ale Glorious Ale”, “Goodwhen Ale Thou he Art crashed My Darling” his and MG “Bring sports Us A Barrel”car at in the last The song “Drink Up Thy Ziderthree” was newsletters, a roundabout its about time that in I redressed Chepstow the balance when by giving a song about cider! written by Adge Cutler in theThe early song “ Drinkreturning Up Thy Zider ”home was written after aroad gig. manager for Acker Bilk and working in DRINK UP THY ZIDER! 1960s and was recorded by theby bandAdge Cutler in the early 1960s and was a cider mill (Coates of Nailsea). Tragically, he Drink up thy zider George, pass us round recorded by the band The Wurzels, which died on 5 May 1974 when he crashed his MG the mug The Wurzels, which Adge establishedAdge established The in 1966. remaining Adge was the group sportsmembers car at a roundabout at the in Chepstow when Drink up thy zider George, the garden’s in 1966. Adge was the leaderleader and and wrotetime, most of their "Scottish early songs, Wurzel"returning home Tommy after a gig. ver’nigh dug including the immortal “Drink Up Thy Zider”, The remaining group members at the time, Thy cheeks bin gettin’ redder wrote most of their early songs,which in-reachedBanner number 45 in the (accordion/piano), UK charts “Scottish Wurzel” TonyTommy Banner (accordion/ From Charter’ouse to Cheddar An’ there’s still more zider in the jug in 1967. The original group consisted of piano), Tony “Gaffer” Baylis (wurzelphone/ cluding the immortal “Drink UpAdge Thy Cutler (vocals"Gaffer" & wurzelstick), Baylis Reg (wurzelphone/bass)bass) and Pete Budd (banjo/guitar), decided Drink up thy zider, Drink up thy zider, Zider”, which reached number Quantrill 45 in (banjo and & guitar), Pete John Budd Macey (bass),(banjo/guitar), that Adge was decided irreplaceable, so they continuedDRINK ForUP tonight THY we’ll merryZIDER! be Reg Chant (accordion) and Brian Walker as a trio. This brave decision proved to be a We’ll knock the milk churns over Drink up thy zider AndGeorge, roll ‘em passin the cloverus round the mug the UK charts in 1967. The original(wurzelphone). that Adge was irreplaceable,shrewd commercial so theymove, as they went on Drink up thy ziderFor theGeorge, corn’s ‘alf-cut the garden'sand so be we! ver'nigh dug group consisted of Adge CutlerBy 1968, John continued Macey and Reg asChant a had trio. Thisto have abrave number onedeci- hit single in 1976 with departed and been replaced by Henry Davis “Combine Harvester”, followed by a string of Thy Drink cheeks up thy zider bin George, gettin' thee redder bissn’t goin’ far (vocals & wurzelstick), Reg Quantrill(bass/violin/wurzelphone) sion proved and Tommy to Bannerbe a shrewdother successful commer- records. Wurzelmania swept FromDrink Charter'ouse up thy zider George, to thee’s Cheddar gettin’ quite (accordion/piano). Tommy is still actively not only Nempnett Thrubwell and Clevedon, (banjo & guitar), John Macey (bass), cial move, as they went on to have a An' there's still morea star zider in the jug wurzelling to this day and is therefore the but the whole of the UK! There’s dung o’er all thy tat’ers Reg Chant (accordion) and longest Brian serving number Wurzel of all onetime. hit singleThe inband 1976 is still performing with today - and Drink up thyAn’ ‘alfwayzider, up Drinkthy gaiters up thy zider, Alan John Cutler“Combine was born in Portishead Harvester on ”,long followed may they continue! by a They are now ForAn’ there’s tonight still more we'll zider merry in the jar! be Walker (wurzelphone). 19 November 1931. Nicknamed “Adge” by his a four-piece band, consisting of Tommy We'll Drink up knock thy zider theGeorge, milk get churnsup off thick over mat friends, from hisstring initials AJ, of he lived other in the small successful Banner (accordion/keyboards/vocals), records. Pete Drink up thy zider George, put on thy girt By 1968, John Macey and Reg Chantnorth Somerset Wurzelmania town of Nailsea. He spent swept his notBudd only(guitar/banjo/vocals), Nemp- Sedge Moore And roll 'embig ‘atin the clover earlier years pursuing various jobs he would (bass), and John Morgan (drums). For the corn'sWe’m off to'alf-cut Barrow Gurney and so be we! had departed and been replaced byuse as materialnett for later Thrubwell songs, including and being Clevedon, but the For to see my brother Ernie An’ there’s still more zider in the vat! Henry Davis whole of the UK! Drink up thy Drink zider up thyGeorge, zider George, thee ‘tis bissn'ttime we ‘ad goin' far (bass/violin/wurzelphone) and October is CAMRA’s Cider Month a rest Drink up thy ziderDrink upGeorge, thy zider George, thee's the gettin' finest everquite a star CHANGE TELEPHONE NUMBER TO 01386 41277 Tommy Banner (accordion/piano).Unlike real The ale production, band is stillwhich performing can happen at anytoday time -of the year, There's dung o'erpressed all thy tat'ers real cider & perry can only be made when the fruit is ripe. Great skill There’s nothing like good cider Tommy is still actively wurzellinggoes to into andproducing long both may products. they continue! October is a veryThey active time for An' 'alfwayTo make your up smile thy growgaiters wider this day and is therefore the longestproducers, are especially now a for four-piece those who make band, only consisting a small amount of cider. An' there'sAn’ there’sstill morestill more zider zider in in the the West! jar! Harvest time for cider fruit is roughly from September to November and serving Wurzel of all time. by Octoberof production Tommy is Banner in full flow. If you want to hear (and join in with!) 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Further afield tryRoss Cider Festival (4th - 6th Sept), • Last Tuesday at The Shakespeare Inn his initials AJ, he lived in the smallBroome Farm, Peterstowe, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, A Festival of Perry at The at Welford-on-Avon, CV37 8PX; Malvern Showground, (26th-27th Sept.), proud to be home to the National Collection Drink up thy zider George, 'tis time we 'ad a rest October is CAMRA’s Ciderof PerryMonth Pear Trees. The show features perry tastings and a large collection Drinkof perry up thy• Every zider Thursdays George, at theThe Fleecefinest Innever at pressed pears. There'sBretforton, nothing WR11 like 7JE. good cider Unlike real ale production, which canApple happen Day at at Birmingham any time Botanical of the year, Gardens, real (24th cider Oct.) & features apple cake, perry can only be made when the fruitapple is ripe.ice cream, Great cider skill tasting goes and lotsinto more. producing And finally bothTenbury Wells Applefest, ToAlan make Whitbread your smile grow wider (17th Oct.), amongst a host of other attractions features apple identification, pressingAn' there'sFolk Singer still more& Concertina zider in Player the West! products. October is a very active timeand for an appleproducers, surgery, with especially over 200 varieties for those on display. who make www.alanwhitbread.co.uk only a small amount of cider. Harvest time for cider fruit is roughly from September to November and by October production is in full flow. The next few months then are ideal times to see and taste real cider close up: 20 Closing date for copy for the next issue of ShakesbeerIf you want will tobe hearNovember (and join16th 2009in with!) such How about going to the Cider Festivals at The Fleece at Bretforton on 2nd - 4 Octo- traditional songs being sung try ber (see page 12), or The Peacock at Oxhill on 30th Oct - 1st Nov (see page 14) or the following places:- The Apple Day & Harvest Fair, (27th Sept.) at Mary Arden’s Farm in Wilmcote, 2nd Tuesday at The Cottage of Content for traditional crafts, food, stalls, live music and entertainment in celebration of the at Barton (over the river from Bidford), good old English apple. B50 4NP; & further afield Last Tuesday at The Shakespeare Inn at Ross Cider Festival (4th - 6th Sept), Broome Farm, Peterstowe, Ross-on-Wye, Welford-on-Avon, CV37 8PX; and Herefordshire, Every Thursdays at The Fleece Inn at A Festival of Perry at The Malvern Showground, (26th—27th Sept.), proud to be home to the National Collection of Perry Pear Trees. The show features perry tastings Bretforton, WR11 7JE. and a large collection of perry pairs. Alan Whitbread Apple Day at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, (24th Oct.) features apple cake, Folk Singer & Concertina Player apple ice cream, cider tasting and lots more. www.alanwhitbread.co.uk And finally Tenbury Wells Applefest, (17th Oct.), amongst a host of other attractions features George ad. Banner….. apple identification, pressing and an apple surgery, with over 200 varieties on display. Beer, Blues & Jazz Weekend Fri. 11th – Sun. 13th September 20 Real Ales Saturday Barbeque and Pig Roast & ‘The Rifformers’ at 8.30 pm Sunday Lunchtime Jazz

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Meetings and Branch Events Local Festivals September 4th - 5th September 9th: 8.30pm Branch meeting Halford Bridge, then on to Harbury Beer Festival, Harbury Village Hall Bird in Hand and White Hart, Newbold 12th September 12th: 12.00 pm Regional meeting Red Lion, Warstone One day 12 beer festival, Shipston-on-Stour Sports Club Lane Birmingham, BI8 6NG 12th-13th September 18th: 8.00pm Festival Helpers thank you celebration The George Hotel Beer Festival, Brailes, Fleece, Bretforton 25th - 27th September October North Cotswold 2nd Beer Festival, Moreton-in-Marsh 2nd: Social North Cotswold Brewery Cricket Club 14th: 8.30pm Branch meeting The Four Alls, Welford 25th - 27th September then on to The Shakespeare and The Bell Stratford Food Festival, Recreation Ground opposite November Royal Shakespeare Theatre 11th: 8.30 pm Branch meeting, Black Horse, Shipston 25th - 26th September then town crawl Real Ale Festival, Ettington Community Centre 14th: All day, Pub & Brewery trip Sheffield, (beer of the festival 2009 presentation) 2nd - 4th October Ale and Cider Festival The Fleece, Bretforton 17th: 8.30 pm Pub of the Season presentation - (to be decided) 30th October - 1st November Holly Bush, Alcester winter ales festival December 16th: 8.30 Alcester pub crawl, meet at Holly Bush do 30th October - 1st November Alcester and end at Holly Bush Peacock, Oxhill Cider and Beer Festival

Keep an eye on the branch website for updates to the diary and what’s on at www.shakespearecamra.org.uk

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