Welcome to the South Devon Branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale
About Us:
CAMRA is considered one of the most successful consumer campaigns ever. Our aim is to have good quality real ale, ciders and perries and to have thriving pubs and clubs in every community. We are independent, not-for-profit and non-party political.
More here
Branch Diary:
- Totnes Beer & Cider Fest Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 July 2025
- Branch Meeting Tuesday 8 July 2025
- July Mid Week Social Wednesday 16 July 2025
Branch Meeting Minutes:
are available hereLog in required
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company – one of the world’s largest brewery conglomerates – has resorted to misleading consumers by hijacking the handpump to serve its “Fresh Ale” product. CMBC says this is “preserving the beloved hand pull ritual that delivers the traditional theatre of serve that ale is famed for”.
CAMRA believes consumers deserve better. Click here for more details
Latest News:
- Totnes Beer & Cider Fest News Monday 16 June 2025
- First Quarter Beer Scores Tuesday 10 June 2025
- Launch of Festival Beer Friday 6 June 2025
- Salcombe Brewery to open Tap Room Tuesday 13 May 2025
- Festival Beer 2025 Wednesday 23 April 2025
- Our Website on the podium again Tuesday 22 April 2025
CAMRA Benefits:
As a CAMRA member the following benefits may be of use to you:Discounted real ales in some pubs:
Click here for pubs offering discounts
Pub Guide:
A map and list of all branch area pubs
CAMRA's guide to all UK pubs
Pubs serving locally brewed beer
Please be aware that many pubs are suffering from staff shortages, this means they may have to close for a day or even several days. Please contact before travelling
CAMRA is actively supporting the preservation of historic pub interiors.
Details can be found here
Local Beer Festivals:
- Summer Beer Festival Friday 27 – Sunday 29 June 2025
- New Quay Inn Beer Festival Friday 18 – Sunday 20 July 2025
- RamsFest 2025 Friday 15 – Saturday 16 August 2025
- Autumn Rails & Ales Friday 22 – Monday 25 August 2025
Recent Events:
(click for more reports and photos)What is Real Ale?
(click for details)Branch Contacts:
(click for details of all of the committee)
- Chairman
Clive Mackriell
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@namriahc
07838 626219
- Vice Chairman and Treasurer
Ian Packham
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@namriahceciv
07887 876753
- Secretary
Dave Wheeler
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@yraterces
07970 711038
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