Issue 77 – Summer 2019 FREE – Please take one Magazine of North Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA Oxford Beer Week Celebrates goal of establishing a reputation The Local Ale Scene for Oxfordshire brewers simi- lar to that of other beer cities Oxford Beer Week’s inau- Brewing, Shotover, Loose such as Norwich, Sheffield and gural event was last year, Cannon and Cotswold Bristol. Feedback from organis- and since then it has Brewery all from out- ers, brewers and members of the grown in stature to side our Branch area. public on this year’s celebration celebrate the healthy Organiser Rod has been consistently positive, real ale and brewing Ireland said: “2019 and the associated media expo- scene in Oxfordshire. Oxford Beer Week sure invaluable. The Big Event Originally focusing was a significant step was the highlight, and we’re very on Oxford itself – which towards the long term Continued on page 16 remains the main centre of activ- ity – it has expanded countywide to include events throughout our Branch, as well as specific events at pubs in Oxford and the wider county (such as ‘meet the brew- er’ or mini festival events). Organised by the Oxford Brewers Alliance – our local North Oxon brewers including Hook Norton, OxBrew, Little Ox, Church Hanbrewery and ‘The Big Event’ kicked Turpin all jumped at the chance off the 2019 Oxford to get behind the initiative. Beer Week in style This year’s Beer Week was launched on Saturday, 4th May Horse & Groom, Caulcott Is Branch POTY with most Alliance brewers hav- ing a stand at what was called Chairman Lynne was ‘The Big Event’ at The Oxford delighted to present Artisan Distillery (TOAD), Jerome & Stacey at the close to South Park. The event Horse & Groom, Caulcott was ticketed in two sessions, with the certificate for 10.30am–3.30pm and 4.30– winning North Oxon’s Pub 8.30pm. Both sessions attracted of the Year 2019 recently. a good range of age groups with An entertaining evening live music and the added appear- was had by all with two ance of the Hook Norton dray local brewers (John Romer during the afternoon session. of Turpin Brewery and All our local Branch breweries Luke Roberts of Wriggley in the Alliance had stands sell- Monkey Brewery) giving ing ales alongside Wychwood talks about their beers and (launching their new IPA in bot- breweries with ale from tles), White Horse, XT/Animal both breweries. Visit the CAMRA North Oxfordshire Branch website – http://northoxon.camra.org.uk/ Bar Nineteen at Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa • Open Every Day • Open to All • 2 TVs for sport, • Stunning terrace • Pool table, overlooking the golf • Games machines course and putting green. • Wifi • Large external seating • Bar Nineteen is a great area and plenty of space place to enjoy at any to sit indoors, time of year. Bicester Hotel Golf and Spa Chesterton • Bicester • Oxfordshire OX26 1TH Tel: 01869 241204 www.bicesterhotelgolfandspa Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Trip Advisor 2 Beer on Tap – Summer 2019 Get Involved With Local CAMRA By Putting Yourself Forward For Committee Positions The Branch is holding its If you fancy getting involved The Branch rules dictate that Annual General Meeting on in the work of CAMRA, though Chairman Lynne will have to Monday 15th July in The it is a very loose concept of the step down after completing Chequers in Chipping Norton word ‘work’ as it mostly involves three years in the role. She will, (starting at 8pm). All CAMRA drinking beer, now is the time however, be remaining on the members are invited to attend to step up to the plate as we are Committee and will be happy and see the Branch committee in need of a Chairman and a to help out whoever takes on at work. Secretary. the job. Keep Your Contact Runners-Up Presentations For Details Up To Date To POTY 2019 match of the Aunt Sally season Know What’s Going On In addition to awarding the with some lovely Hooky Mild, If you would like to know POTY winners certificate to before heading off to the Red what’s going on in the Branch Jerome & Stacey, at the Horse Lion, Horley (below right) to and get notifications of & Groom, Caulcott, Chairman hand over a certificate to Dave & events which are coming up, Lynne also presented runner-up Natasha, where she was forced between issues of Beer on certificates to Chris at The Bell, to sample beers at their annual Tap, please go to the National Adderbury (below left) where Beer Festival. CAMRA website and make she was given the opportunity It’s a hard job but someone sure you have put in your cur- to watch some of the opening has to do it! rent e-mail address and per- mission to be contacted. Due to the new GDPR reg- ulations we have to send out e-mails via the national e-mail system. So please make sure the correct details are there so we can keep in touch. Branch Diary All meetings start 8pm, other events start as shown. Socials contact: Lynn Baldwin (07790) 118341. JUNE 22: Branch Social to Winchcombe Ale & Steam Festival (£18.00). CAMRA North Oxon Branch Contact List Meet Exchange, Banbury for Breakfast 08:30. Minibus leaves Email addresses are followed by northoxon.camra.org.uk/ Banbury 10:00, calling at Turpin CHAIRMAN Lynne Baldwin TREASURER Lodge 10:20, Arctic Fish Bar, New Street, Chipping Norton 10:35, chairman@ lynne@ Simon Whitehead treasurer@ arrive Toddington Station 11:15. VICE-CHAIRMAN Position vacant simon@ MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Return: Leave Toddington 18:00, BEER ON TAP EDITOR reverse stops with a comfort Steve Lympany bot@ Paul Forrest membership@ break in Stow on the Wold, Tel: 07811 667507 paul@ arrive Banbury 19:30. All timings PUBS PROTECTION OFFICER BEER ON TAP ADVERTISING approximate, to book call Paul Brian Wray pubs@ Forrest on 07771 534965. EDITOR Oliver Sladen botads@ LOCALE COORDINATOR JULY BRANCH CONTACT Branch AGM, The Chequers, Position vacant 15: Martin Batts contact@ WEBMASTER Chipping Norton Tel: 07854 116408 Matt Everard webmaster@ For latest list of events in the SOCIAL SECRETARY Branch Diary, please check the Stu Robbins social@ Trading Standards: Oxfordshire County Branch website at Tel: 07871 277235 Council, Electric Ave, Ferry Hinksey Road, https://northoxon.camra.org.uk/ Oxford OX2 0BY Magazine of CAMRA North Oxfordshire 3 The Muddy Duck offers you great quality food and drink without any pretentions of grandeur. The pub and restaurant live very happily under one roof with different offers for different moods – laid back or more refined. Waddle our way! SNUG, WELCOMING PUB • THE MALTHOUSE RESTAURANT TERRACE DINING UNDER PARASOLS • QUICKY BEER GARDEN MAIN ST, HETHE, NR BICESTER, OX27 8ES T. 01869 278099 W. THEMUDDYDUCKPUB.CO.UK F. FACEBOOK.COM/THEMUDDYDUCKPUB 4 Beer on Tap – Summer 2019 Branch News The Lamb, Crawley ing traditional value pub food Arms has reopened. We wish After having a number of land- using modern cooking tech- Tom & Siobhan every success. lords in the last few years and niques. Traditional pub games Plough Inn, Bodicote having been closed for over six like darts are available – a darts Now under the management of months, it seems that Brakspear team plays on a Thursday and Kim, the Plough continues to have sold the pub, so that it’s in the summer there’s an Aunt serve four well presented ales now a freehouse, and it has Sally team. Tom’s Sunday roast beef is from the Wadworth’s range – recently reopened. amazing, it is sealed and slow IPA, Horizon and 6X plus a We don’t know much at the cooked overnight to produce Wadworth guest (with the very moment, but by the look of the tender flavoursome beef, as test- tasty Burnt Orange IPA having amount of cars in the car park ed by the writer! The week-day just come onto pump four). it appears to be doing a steady menu is also well worth a visit. Quiz nights continue to be trade since opening its doors The property owners, held every other Tuesday, Fish again. Blackstone Leisure, supply & Chips nights are Thursday We hope to have more in the beer and cider who are will- (5–8pm, including to take away). next edition. ing to supply most at the land- There are also monthly music Carpenters Arms, lords request. Current beers on sessions – currently build- Fulbrook draught are Hooky bitter and ing towards being part of the Sharps Doombar, which are reg- Bodfest Fringe on 13th July, This prominent roadside pub on ulars. Siobhan is open to sugges- when there will be live music the A361 with large car park has tions on customer preferences from 2pm till late. new tenants – Tom & Siobhan for a guest ale. Addy. Chef Tom was previously Opening hours are Tues–Sat Horse & Jockey, Bodicote Chef at the Stoke Prior, a five- noon till late. Food is served The Horse & Jockey has com- star hotel in Berkshire. Siobhan noon–3 & 6–9. Sunday drinks pleted a refurbishment of the was restaurant manager at and food are noon–5pm. Well pub garden in time for summer, Clivedon House luxury Hotel. behaved dogs welcome. offering plenty of space for out- Tom & Siobhan wish to cre- The villagers in Fulbrook are side drinking and a children’s ate a friendly village pub serv- very pleased that the Carpenters play area to keep little ones amused. There is also Pizza Pronto continuing to produce authentic pizzas out of a pop up in the car park on Wednesdays through to Sundays along with an excellent pub food option.