Chester & South Clwyd

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

News

Here is the latest news about what is going on in the branch area.

Branch News

  • Branch Meeting Minutes February 2024 Saturday 24 February 2024

    The minutes of the February CaSC Branch Meeting can be found here: Branch Meeting Minutes February 2024

  • Campaign to purchase The Centurion in Vicars Cross Monday 12 February 2024

    The Centurion

    As many members will know, the community in Vicars Cross have been trying to purchase the "Cenny" as a community asset pub from Admiral Taverns. They have made significant progress in obtaining a Government grant and a commercial mortgage. However, they are now trying to raise the remainder of the funds from the community or investors.

    The Mayor of Chester will be calling in at 15.30 on 15th February 2024 to raise the profile of the cause together with the secretary of the Chester CAMRA branch and representatives of the media.

    Dave Leonard one of the Committee members at the Centurion in Vicars Cross has said "It would greatly increase our chance of success if as many CAMRA members as possible could call in and promote our cause."

    They currently have three ales on tap with two rotating and Cheshire Cat as a regular.

    More information about the campaign and how you can get involved and/or contribute funds for the purchase can be found in the following links:

    Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546814172234640

    Website. : https://www.centurionpub.org

    For information packs and application forms for the share offer: Email : moc.kooltuo@3202reffOerahSnoirutneCehT

    Th current closing date for fund raising is 29th February 2024

  • Branch Meeting Minutes January 2024 Sunday 28 January 2024

    The minutes of the January CaSC Branch Meeting can be found here: Branch Meeting Minutes January 2024

  • Branch Meeting Minutes December 2023 Thursday 21 December 2023

    The minutes of the December CaSC Branch Meeting can be found here: Branch Meeting Minutes December 2023

  • Branch Meeting Minutes November 2023 Wednesday 29 November 2023

    The minutes of the November CaSC Branch Meeting can be found here: Branch Meeting Minutes November 2023

  • Branch Meeting Minutes October 2023 Friday 27 October 2023

    The minutes of the October CaSC Branch Meeting can be found here: Branch Meeting Minutes October 2023

  • Changes to Chester and South Clwyd CAMRA Branch Friday 27 October 2023

    The C&SC CAMRA branch currently has 741 members, with approximately 400 living in the South Clwyd area.

    As part of the recent Regions Review across CAMRA, it’s been agreed that the branch be split to create a new sub-branch (Dee Valley) for those living in Wales. All members affected will be moved to Dee Valley sub- branch by mid-November. The main branch, Chester will be renamed to reflect this change.

    This will not affect membership benefits or status and members do not need to do anything unless South Clwyd members wish to keep Chester as your primary branch.

    Once the change has been made, Dee Valley sub-branch will appear on membership records of South Clwyd members at that time. Any new/renewed membership cards currently being issued may still have Chester and South Clwyd on them in the short term.

    Anyone that wishes to remain in what will become the renamed Chester Branch can do so. You will need to contact ku.gro.armac@pihsrebmem and request that your branch is locked to Chester. This will mean that when those members living in the South Clwyd area are moved in mid-November, you will remain in the Chester branch.

    A meeting for the new Dee Valley sub-branch members has been arranged by the new sub-branch Chair, Alan Roberts, so they can start forming a new committee and planning campaigning and other activities. The meeting will take place on 22nd November at 7.30pm at the King William Inn, Top Road, Summerhill, Wrexham LL11 4TA.

    All members are welcome to attend, especially those living in the new Dee Valley sub-branch area.

    In the meantime, if you have any queries regarding this change, please contact the Merseyside and Cheshire regional director at: ku.gro.armac@erihsehcedisyesrem.dr

    With best wishes. Nick Bosley Regional Director

  • Magic Dragon Brewery Tap wins Welsh POTY Saturday 14 October 2023

    Pub of the Year 2023 (Welsh Region)

    We are delighted to announce that the winner of Chester, & South Clwyd CAMRA's Pub of the Year for North East Wales, The Magic Dragon Brewery Tap in Wrexham has won both the North Wales area POTY and the Welsh Region POTY. This is a fantastic achievement for Richard, Liz and all the staff at Magic Dragon.

    The Magic Dragon will now go up against the Pub of the Year winners for the other CAMRA regions for the title of National Champion Pub of .the Year

    Award Presentation