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:
- Branch Meeting Tuesday 8 April 2025 19:30
- Mid Week Social to Dartmouth Wednesday 16 April 2025
- Branch Meeting Tuesday 13 May 2025 19:30
- Mid Week Social Wednesday 21 May 2025
- Annual General Meeting Tuesday 10 June 2025 19:30
- Totnes Beer & Cider Fest Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 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:
- Sandford Orchards Launch New Limited Edition Perry Friday 21 March 2025
- Spring News & Brews is out! Tuesday 4 March 2025
- Riviera Brewing Celebrates 10 years of Brewing Thursday 20 February 2025
- Champion Beer of Britain SW award Wednesday 12 February 2025
- CAMRA Club of the Year 2024 Friday 31 January 2025
- Lidl to open first ever PUB inside UK store Thursday 30 January 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:
- Maltingsfest 2025 Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 April 2025
- Blue Anchor Easter Beer & Cider Festival Thursday 17 – Monday 21 April 2025
- Wareham Beerex Friday 18 – Saturday 19 April 2025
- The Masons Arms Beer Festival Friday 2 – Monday 5 May 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
Bob Southwell
ku.gro.armac.novedhtuos@namriahc
07591 761351 (text only)
- 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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