If you are planning on attending an event please email the contact given below to say that you are attending – in this way you can be informed of any last minute changes. The contact name is a link and clicking on it should open an email to the contact. (The link should be highlighted in your browser and will look like this This Example)
April 2025
| Event | Roger’s Retirement Ramble |
| Date/Time | Saturday April 5th |
| Venue | Macclesfield |
| Details | The now former Editor of PiH has been honoured with a day out in recognition of his efforts. Meet from midday at Waters Green Tavern (close to rail and bus station). Then to Castle, Park Tavern, Redwillow (beer from the wood should be available, congregate 3 – 4 pm), Bollington Brewery Tap, Wharf, Jolly Sailor. For more information about the pubs and a map you are strongly recommended to contact Roger (editor@spbw.beer). All are welcome. |
| Contact | Roger Jacobson |
| Event | NEC Meeting |
| Date/Time | Monday April 14th Start 19.00 |
| Venue | TBC |
| Details | Monthly NEC Meeting, various agenda items and reports. Everyone welcome to observe at the discretion of the Chairman. |
| Contact | Robin Shacklock |
May 2025
| Event | Patrick Deller Walk/Event |
| Date/Time | Monday May 19th |
| Venue | Central London |
| Details | |
| Contact | Roger Jacobson |
| Event | Woodfest Five |
| Date/Time | Thursday 29th, Friday 30th & Saturday 31st May 2025 |
| Venue | The Musical Museum, 399 High Street, Brentford, London TW8 0DU (5 minutes walk from Kew Bridge) The Museum is close to Kew Bridge on the north side of the Thames. It is easily accessible from the M4 and the North & South Circular roads. Train: From London’s Waterloo Station to Kew Bridge. Turn right when leaving the station and the Museum is a 5 minute walk. Underground/Bus: Take the District Line to Gunnersbury, then the 237 or 267 bus, alighting opposite us at the “Musical Museum” bus stop (we are a 10 minute ride away). Alternatively, catch the Piccadilly Line to South Ealing, then the 65 bus passes the Museum. |
| Details | The opening hours are: Thursday 29th May – 15:00 to 22:30, Friday 30th May – Noon to 22:30, Saturday 31st May – Noon to 22:30 There will be up to 40 beers served from wooden casks. The beer list should be available from our website from early May. There will be live Wurlitzer organ music played at various sessions during the three days. Also a cafe is on the premises. Buy a museum ticket for £15 and you get entry to the beer festival as well. If you do not want to go into the museum you can just buy a festival ticket: members £2, others £3. |
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June 2025
| Event | Epsom Races |
| Date/Time | Friday and Saturday 6th and 7th June |
| Venue | Epsom |
| Details | |
| Contact | Peter Campbell |
July 2025
| Event | Bill English Memorial Breakfast |
| Date/Time | Sunday 6th July |
| Venue | Chester |
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August 2025
| Event | GBBF Buffet |
| Date/Time | Monday 4th August |
| Venue | Birmingham |
| Details | |
| Contact | Peter Chutter |
September 2025
| Event | Tony Littler Trophy |
| Date/Time | Tuesday 9th September |
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| Details | The Tony Littler Trophy is organised by the winning team from the previous year. |
| Contact | Garry Wiles; Peter Campbell |
October 2025
| Event | SPBW Weekend |
| Date/Time | October |
| Venue | Bristol |
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November 2025
| Event | St Martin of Tours Feast Meal |
| Date/Time | Tuesday 11th November |
| Venue | ‘Bohemia House’ Czech restaurant, 74 West End Lane, NW6 2LX |
| Details | |
| Contact | Peter Chutter |
| Event | N.T.C.M |
| Date/Time | Wednesday 26th November |
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December 2025
| Event | SPBW Anniversary |
| Date/Time | Sunday 7th December |
| Venue | The Rising Sun, 14 Heathcote Road, Epsom, KT18 5DX |
| Details | SPBW annual anniversary event in Epsom at the pub where we were founded in 1963. All members are very welcome and we have enjoyed ourselves here over the years. Can people please indicate if they will be attending. Attendees can select food from the main pub menu if they plan to eat at the venue. Pay a deposit to Peter Chutter by the 1st of November |
| Contact | Peter Campbell |
