Unfortunately, we have been informed that the Official Opening event at the Yeaton Cask today has been cancelled, due to a family illness.
Correction to bus times to the Yeaton Cask
Apologies. The bus times previously stated were incorrect. You can either catch the 14:25 262 Arriva bus from Huddersfield bus station, or catch the 14:30 371 First bus from Westgate, Huddersfield
Two socials and a beer festival
On Sun 6th Jun at 3pm, there will be a Branch Social going to the official opening of the Yeaton Cask, Kirkheaton, HD5 0HW (map). Formerly The Junction, the pub has reopened as a real ale house with good reviews. Catch the 13:25 262 Arriva bus from Huddersfield bus station.
On Mon 7th Jun at 8pm, there will be Social at Rose & Crown, Thurstonland, HD4 6XU (map). Hopefully the usual range of Brass Monkey & guest beers will be available. Catch the 19:55 341 (Huddersfield Bus Company) from Huddersfield Bus Station. The return journey involves walking back down into Brockholes and catching bus from there.
The 2nd World Sup Beer Festival at the West Riding, Dewsbury, WF13 1HF (map) has already started. It runs from Thu 3rd – Sun 6th Jun. More details here.
Branch Meeting at Sportsman, Huddersfield on Monday 24th May
We will be holding the next Branch Meeting at the Sportsman, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY (map) at 8pm on Monday 24th May 2010.
We hope to see you there.
Dewsbury Beer Festival Thu 20 – Sat 22 May 2010
Next week sees the first CAMRA beer festival to be held in Dewsbury for many years – the 2010 Dewsbury & Heavy Woollen Real Ale, Food & Music Festival. This is a special festival to commemorate the 1st Kirklees CAMRA Beer Exhibition at Dewsbury Town Hall in 1975. As well as offering 70 of the best Yorkshire Real Ales in the region and 10 ciders, it will also be showcasing and promoting the best in local food and entertainment.
Tickets for all festival sessions can be reserved in advance:
Thu 20 May 4-6 (CAMRA members only); 6-10:30;
Fri 21 May 12-5; 5-10:30;
Sat 22 May 11-12 (Girls Guide to Beer session); 12-5; 5-10:30;
There will be a Photo and Archive Exhibition from the 1975 Festival and a reunion of people who attended the original Beer Exhibition. The reunion will be on Friday 21st May between 6:00 and 8:00. They are keen to hear from anyone in touch with original members for a reunion at the festival. Please email Rosalind Arden on info@dewsburybeerfestival.co.uk if you can help.
More info here. Please try to go along and support Heavy Woollen CAMRA.
Club of the Year Presentation to the Marsh Liberal Club
We will be presenting the Club of the Year Award to the Marsh Liberal Club, Marsh, Huddersfield, HD3 4AL (map) at 8pm on Wednesday 5th May.
We hope to see you there.
Double Presentation & 2 Beer Festivals
We will be presenting both the Pub of the Year & Cider Pub of the Year awards to the Rat & Ratchet, Huddersfield (map) on Sat 1st May at 8pm.
We hope to see you at the presentation.
This coincides with the Annual Mild & Cider Festival at Rat & Ratchet on Sat 1st – Sun 2nd May. Beer & Cider list is available here.
Also, from Fri 30th Apr to Mon 3rd May, the Old Bridge Hotel, Holmfirth, HD9 7DA (map) will be holding their Ale Festival. Starts midday Friday. More info here.