See Diary dates section for current membership numbers
Contact Rotherham CAMRA
Chairman /gen. enquires - stephenburns1@sky.com
(tel 07973831554)
Deputy Chairman - Pub matters – paul.redfern861@gmail.com
Coms. (Web/Face book) - graememanning@blueyonder.co.uk
(07493039712)
Membership - andyvickery21@aol.com
Agenda for CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 17th June 2026 at the New York Tavern 7.30pm
Present Paul Redfern (vice-Chairman), Sue Smith, Phil Wallace, Dave Houghton, Nigel Brewitt, Dave Bowman, Garry Bray, Andy Vickery, Graeme Manning, David gill, Rudi Enos, Pete Bell, Darren Sargant.
Apologies Steve Burns, Glyn Spencer,
Minutes of Previous Meeting Taken as a correct record of the proceedings.
Matters Arising None to report. Any relating to pubs and clubs covered under Pubs Campaigns.
Chairman Having a lovely time at Whitley Bay. Presentation of the Branch Pub of the Year Award Runner-up 2026 made by Vice Chairman prior to the meeting.
Secretary Post vacant. No important correspondence to discuss.
Treasurer Current bank balance: £1851.50. Treasurer said that he had not received Rudi’s email re addressee of advertisers for inclusion in Inn Touch. RE to resend.
Membership Current Membership figures: National 141,130; Yorkshire Region: 11,966; Rotherham 719 (loss of 16 over month). Branch Young Members (18-30): 6. Branch Young Members Representative to explore potential for joint events with other local branches to improve inclusion of young members.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator Next Pub Survey Trip Saturday, July 11th to Whiston, Brecks, Stag & Broom Meet around 2.30pm at the Chequers, Whiston village (21 bus). Then we will walk and ride from there for a mix of pubs and micropubs.
Summer Pub of the Year Nominations: Loyal Trooper (South Anston), Barrel & Bean (Brecks), Stag, Steptoes (Kimberworth). Please submit your scores by the August Branch Meeting. Result announced then.
Pub News:
Inn Time, Brinsworth new owner hoping to reopen the covered outside area to the rear and to install some seating to the front, subject to planning approval. No real ale at present.
Rising Deer, Brampton selling Taylor’s Landlord and Theakston Old Peculier at £5 a pint.
Fairways, Brinsworth has a new leaseholder who also runs two other pubs. Expected to reopen soon.
Pubs Protection Officer
Corn Law, town centre Application submitted for conversion to housing.
Station, Swinton Closed when landlord repossessed the building when leaseholder quit on June 11th.
Communications Officer Website and Facebook page being regularly updated with branch activities and CAMRA news. A discussion followed on when the next issue of Inn Touch should aim to be published and future copy dates. Rudi said he could do with more articles and CAMRA news. We have permission to use the Micropub Adventures article on his recent visit to the area. Rudi asked members to see if they could encourage pubs, clubs, etc to advertise in the magazine. He also said we need a proofreader or two to ensure that the copy for IT is OK prior to printing. Andy Vickery volunteered his services.
Social Saturday June 20th Rail Trip to Hull. 11.03am train from Meadowhall £12 each using vouchers.
Sunday June 21st Minibus Trip to Loxley Beer Festival. Contact Social Secretary for details and to book.
Saturday 1st August, Annual Barge Trip on SSY Navigation from Gorilla, Mexborough from 2pm-6pm.
It will be £20 again this year. Please contact the Chairman for details & to book. The recent visit to the area’s pubs and micropubs by Micropubs Adventure resulted in an excellent article. He was met by at least 3 members on the day. Thanks to those who made the effort to meet him.
AOB BLO Report: Chantry Three Lions Pale was out for the World Cup. The Scarborough Arms at Tickhill had already sold 20 casks of it! This joins the core range and at least two more pale ale specials.
Upcoming Beer Festivals: June 19-21 Sheaf View, Heeley + Loxley at the Wisewood Inn.
Tuesday June 30th Sheffield CAMRA POTY Award to the Kelham Island Tavern.
The Swinton Beer Festival on July 2-4 has unfortunately been cancelled.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on 15th July at The Horseshoe, Harley. The Pub of the Season Award for Spring 2026 will also be made. Transport to be arranged.
Agenda for CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 17th June 2026 at the New York Tavern 7.30pm
Present Paul Redfern (vice-Chairman), Sue Smith, Phil Wallace, Dave Houghton, Nigel Brewitt, Dave Bowman, Garry Bray, Andy Vickery, Graeme Manning, David gill, Rudi Enos, Pete Bell, Darren Sargant.
Apologies Steve Burns, Glyn Spencer,
Minutes of Previous Meeting Taken as a correct record of the proceedings.
Matters Arising None to report. Any relating to pubs and clubs covered under Pubs Campaigns.
Chairman Having a lovely time at Whitley Bay. Presentation of the Branch Pub of the Year Award Runner-up 2026 made by Vice Chairman prior to the meeting.
Secretary Post vacant. No important correspondence to discuss.
Treasurer Current bank balance: £1851.50. Treasurer said that he had not received Rudi’s email re addressee of advertisers for inclusion in Inn Touch. RE to resend.
Membership Current Membership figures: National 141,130; Yorkshire Region: 11,966; Rotherham 719 (loss of 16 over month). Branch Young Members (18-30): 6. Branch Young Members Representative to explore potential for joint events with other local branches to improve inclusion of young members.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator Next Pub Survey Trip Saturday, July 11th to Whiston, Brecks, Stag & Broom Meet around 2.30pm at the Chequers, Whiston village (21 bus). Then we will walk and ride from there for a mix of pubs and micropubs.
Summer Pub of the Year Nominations: Loyal Trooper (South Anston), Barrel & Bean (Brecks), Stag, Steptoes (Kimberworth). Please submit your scores by the August Branch Meeting. Result announced then.
Pub News:
Inn Time, Brinsworth new owner hoping to reopen the covered outside area to the rear and to install some seating to the front, subject to planning approval. No real ale at present.
Rising Deer, Brampton selling Taylor’s Landlord and Theakston Old Peculier at £5 a pint.
Fairways, Brinsworth has a new leaseholder who also runs two other pubs. Expected to reopen soon.
Pubs Protection Officer
Corn Law, town centre Application submitted for conversion to housing.
Station, Swinton Closed when landlord repossessed the building when leaseholder quit on June 11th.
Communications Officer Website and Facebook page being regularly updated with branch activities and CAMRA news. A discussion followed on when the next issue of Inn Touch should aim to be published and future copy dates. Rudi said he could do with more articles and CAMRA news. We have permission to use the Micropub Adventures article on his recent visit to the area. Rudi asked members to see if they could encourage pubs, clubs, etc to advertise in the magazine. He also said we need a proofreader or two to ensure that the copy for IT is OK prior to printing. Andy Vickery volunteered his services.
Social Saturday June 20th Rail Trip to Hull. 11.03am train from Meadowhall £12 each using vouchers.
Sunday June 21st Minibus Trip to Loxley Beer Festival. Contact Social Secretary for details and to book.
Saturday 1st August, Annual Barge Trip on SSY Navigation from Gorilla, Mexborough from 2pm-6pm.
It will be £20 again this year. Please contact the Chairman for details & to book. The recent visit to the area’s pubs and micropubs by Micropubs Adventure resulted in an excellent article. He was met by at least 3 members on the day. Thanks to those who made the effort to meet him.
AOB BLO Report: Chantry Three Lions Pale was out for the World Cup. The Scarborough Arms at Tickhill had already sold 20 casks of it! This joins the core range and at least two more pale ale specials.
Upcoming Beer Festivals: June 19-21 Sheaf View, Heeley + Loxley at the Wisewood Inn.
Tuesday June 30th Sheffield CAMRA POTY Award to the Kelham Island Tavern.
The Swinton Beer Festival on July 2-4 has unfortunately been cancelled.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on 15th July at The Horseshoe, Harley. The Pub of the Season Award for Spring 2026 will also be made. Transport to be arranged.
Agenda for CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 17th June 2026 at the New York Tavern 7.30pm
Present Paul Redfern (vice-Chairman), Sue Smith, Phil Wallace, Dave Houghton, Nigel Brewitt, Dave Bowman, Garry Bray, Andy Vickery, Graeme Manning, David gill, Rudi Enos, Pete Bell, Darren Sargant.
Apologies Steve Burns, Glyn Spencer,
Minutes of Previous Meeting Taken as a correct record of the proceedings.
Matters Arising None to report. Any relating to pubs and clubs covered under Pubs Campaigns.
Chairman Having a lovely time at Whitley Bay. Presentation of the Branch Pub of the Year Award Runner-up 2026 made by Vice Chairman prior to the meeting.
Secretary Post vacant. No important correspondence to discuss.
Treasurer Current bank balance: £1851.50. Treasurer said that he had not received Rudi’s email re addressee of advertisers for inclusion in Inn Touch. RE to resend.
Membership Current Membership figures: National 141,130; Yorkshire Region: 11,966; Rotherham 719 (loss of 16 over month). Branch Young Members (18-30): 6. Branch Young Members Representative to explore potential for joint events with other local branches to improve inclusion of young members.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator Next Pub Survey Trip Saturday, July 11th to Whiston, Brecks, Stag & Broom Meet around 2.30pm at the Chequers, Whiston village (21 bus). Then we will walk and ride from there for a mix of pubs and micropubs.
Summer Pub of the Year Nominations: Loyal Trooper (South Anston), Barrel & Bean (Brecks), Stag, Steptoes (Kimberworth). Please submit your scores by the August Branch Meeting. Result announced then.
Pub News:
Inn Time, Brinsworth new owner hoping to reopen the covered outside area to the rear and to install some seating to the front, subject to planning approval. No real ale at present.
Rising Deer, Brampton selling Taylor’s Landlord and Theakston Old Peculier at £5 a pint.
Fairways, Brinsworth has a new leaseholder who also runs two other pubs. Expected to reopen soon.
Pubs Protection Officer
Corn Law, town centre Application submitted for conversion to housing.
Station, Swinton Closed when landlord repossessed the building when leaseholder quit on June 11th.
Communications Officer Website and Facebook page being regularly updated with branch activities and CAMRA news. A discussion followed on when the next issue of Inn Touch should aim to be published and future copy dates. Rudi said he could do with more articles and CAMRA news. We have permission to use the Micropub Adventures article on his recent visit to the area. Rudi asked members to see if they could encourage pubs, clubs, etc to advertise in the magazine. He also said we need a proofreader or two to ensure that the copy for IT is OK prior to printing. Andy Vickery volunteered his services.
Social Saturday June 20th Rail Trip to Hull. 11.03am train from Meadowhall £12 each using vouchers.
Sunday June 21st Minibus Trip to Loxley Beer Festival. Contact Social Secretary for details and to book.
Saturday 1st August, Annual Barge Trip on SSY Navigation from Gorilla, Mexborough from 2pm-6pm.
It will be £20 again this year. Please contact the Chairman for details & to book. The recent visit to the area’s pubs and micropubs by Micropubs Adventure resulted in an excellent article. He was met by at least 3 members on the day. Thanks to those who made the effort to meet him.
AOB BLO Report: Chantry Three Lions Pale was out for the World Cup. The Scarborough Arms at Tickhill had already sold 20 casks of it! This joins the core range and at least two more pale ale specials.
Upcoming Beer Festivals: June 19-21 Sheaf View, Heeley + Loxley at the Wisewood Inn.
Tuesday June 30th Sheffield CAMRA POTY Award to the Kelham Island Tavern.
The Swinton Beer Festival on July 2-4 has unfortunately been cancelled.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on 15th July at The Horseshoe, Harley. The Pub of the Season Award for Spring 2026 will also be made. Transport to be arranged.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 20th May 2026 8.00pm at the Blue Coat
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Andy Day, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Glyn Spencer, Phil Wallace, Graeme Manning, Paul Redfern, Dave Haughton, Peter Bell, Miriam Baxter, David Gill, James Wyatt, Garry Bray, Andy Vickery, Michael Fisher, Robert Edwards, Sue Smith, John Southall and Darren Sargant.
Apologies: David Little.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Discussed the beer festival at Magna. He felt it had been a successful festival but numbers were down.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: Current balance was £2050 and the tombola at the beer festival had raised £1090. The Chairman thanked Andy, Miriam and Sue for all their hard work.
Membership: Currently the Branch has 735 members. Demographics were very similar to the national picture. Rotherham is the second largest Branch in the Region. 18 new members were recruited at the beer festival. The Chairman thanked Andy for his work at the festival.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator:
Spring POTS Result:
1 Horseshoe
2 Duke of Leeds
3 George & Dragon
4 Hind
Horseshoe is the winner. Presentation TBA In June?
Nominations for Summer POTS:
Barrel & Bean, Brecks
Loyal Trooper, South Anston
Stag
Steptoes, Kimberworth
Scores to be received before the August Branch Meeting.
Next Pub Survey Trip Friday May 29th. Minibus from the Bluecoat at 7.30pm to Thorpe Hesley & Scholes.
Survey trip in June will be a combined bus and walking one. Date TBC.
Pub News:
Canary Micro Bar, Waverley has been judged Best Micro by Exposed Magazine, which covers all South Yorks.
Little Haven, Parkgate now opening from 4pm every day.
Rising Deer, Brampton-en-le-Morthen reopened on April 29th. Open everyday midday to 11pm.
Parish Oven now closed Monday & Tuesday. Open Wed – Saturday midday to 11pm, midday to 10pm Sunday. Currently on bar are Timothy Taylor Landlord, a 4.4% house beer brewed by Welbeck Abbey and a guest beer (currently from Welbeck Abbey).
Work continues on both the Antler & Vine Cocktail Lounge Bar at the Stag and the Bunka & Bath House, just off High Street in town. Both expected to open over the next few months.
Fighting Cocks, Rawmarsh closed again late last year. Future uncertain. Sam Smith pub.
Pubs Protection Officer:
Whitbread have announced that all its Beefeater pubs will be closing. This includes the Brecks. This will either be incorporated with the adjacent Premier Inn Hotel or sold off.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Social:
Future trips will include Chapeltown and a possible coach trip.
There will be a trip to Loxley on 21st June from the Wilton.
AOB: Woodlands Club, Clifton, Rotherham May Fest Sunday May 24th. Opens at midday, live music from 1pm. Real ale available. Open to all.
Mallard, Worksop Station 25th Birthday Beer Festival Thursday May 28th to Sunday31st.
Matlock Beer Festival at the Red Lion pub (on X17 bus route) Friday May 29th to Saturday 30th
Micropub Adventures beer blogger will be in the Rotherham area on Saturday May 30th. Has asked if members would like to join him but has not sent any details of his itinerary yet.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting: 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th June at the New York Tavern including their Pub of the Year, Runner-up 2026 award.
Following the meeting, the Blue Coat were presented with their award for Pub of the Year 2026 and 20 years in the Good Beer Guide.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 15th April 2026 8.00pm at the Wath Tap
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Andy Day, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Glyn Spencer, Phil Wallace, Graeme Manning, Paul Redfern, Dave Haughton, Peter Bell, Nigel Brewitt, Paul and Darren Sargant.
Apologies: Dave Gill, Garry Bray, Andy Vickery, Sue Smith and David Little.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Discussed the beer festival at Magna 22nd to 25th April 2026.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: Was an apology.
Membership: Currently the Branch has 747 members. Demographics were very similar to the national picture. Rotherham is the second largest Branch in the Region. Materials had been ordered for the beer festival.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator:
Pub of the Season, Winter 2025/26: Roadhouse at the Stag Roundabout, will be presented one Sunday afternoon.
Pub of the Season Spring Nominations: Duke of Leeds (Wales), George & Dragon (Wentworth), Hind (Whiston), Horseshoe (Harley). Scores to be in before May 19th Branch Meeting.
Next Pub Survey Trip: Friday May 1st, Minibus from Bluecoat at 7.30pm.
Pub News:
The Milton, Plough, Wilton and Travellers all have one real ale on.
Pubs Protection Officer:
Green Dragon (Kimberworth) looks set to be converted into a restaurant.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Inn Touch magazine is ready to go to the printers. There will be a meeting in the next week to finalise advertisers etc.
Social:
Future trips will include Chapeltown and a possible coach trip
AOB: There will be a beer tasting at the beer festival.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting: 8pm on Wednesday 20th May at the Bluecoat
Following the meeting, the Wath Tap were presented with their award for Micropub of the Year 2026
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 19th March 2025 8.00pm at the Hind
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), and others
Apologies: None
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Discussed the beer festival at Magna 22nd to 25th April 2026.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1432.
Membership: Currently the Branch has 747 members. Demographics were very similar to the national picture. Rotherham is the second largest Branch in the Region.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator:
Pub of the Season, Winter 2025/26: Roadhouse at the Stag Roundabout.
Pub of the Season Spring Nominations: Duke of Leeds (Wales), George & Dragon (Wentworth), Hind (Whiston), Horseshoe (Harley). Scores to be in before May Branch Meeting.
2026 Branch Awards:
Micropub and overall Pub of the Year: Wath Tap
Micropub of the Year Runner-up: Dragon's Tap
Pub of the Year: Bluecoat
Pub of the Year runner-up: New York Tavern
Club of the Year: Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club
Club of the Year Runner-up: Sitwell Park Golf Club
Most Improved Pub: Rawmarsh Tap
Best Newcomer: Canary Micro Bar (Waverley)
Special Award: 20 Years in Good Beer Guide: Bluecoat
Next Pub Survey Trip: Friday March 27th to Greasbrough & Kimberworth. Minibus from Bluecoat at 7.30pm.
Pub News:
The Westgate (Ex-JAXX, etc) opened under new name Friday March 13th. Pool, darts & live music feature.
Wigtox Lounge (Rawmarsh) opened September 16th in former South Street Club. Bar only open in the evenings. Ice Cream Parlour, coffee Shop & Sunbed Lounge by daytime.
Gate Inn (Swinton) reopened following refurbishment.
Parish Oven (THorpe Hesley) reopened February 4th.
Longbar (Ravenfield) reopened February 27th, under the same owner as Pressbox.
Pubs Protection Officer:
Green Dragon (Kimberworth) looks set to be converted into a restaurant.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Inn Touch magazine is ready to go to the printers. There will be a meeting in the next week to finalise advertisers etc.
Social: The trip to Chesterfield went well. There will be a trip to Beverley on the coming Saturday.
Future trips will include Chapeltown and a possible coach trip
AOB: A football scratch card was circulated and raised £9.
BLO report, Chantry are stopping cans and reverting to bottles only.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting: 8pm on Wednesday 15th April at the Wath Tap with a presentation .
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 17th February 2025 8.00pm at the Bluecoat
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), and others
Apologies: Dave Gill, Andy Vickery, Garry Bray, Dave and Lynne Bowman and Glyn Spencer
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Discussed the beer festival at Magna 22nd to 25th April 2026.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1432.
Membership: Currently the Branch has 747 members. Demographics were very similar to the national picture.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator:
Winter POTS postponed until March Meeting. Closing date for scores March 17th. Result to be announced at next meeting.
All scores for next GBG (2027) need to be in by end of Feb. Selection needs to be with Regional Director by March 3rd. There will be a meeting at the Bluecoat from 8pm on Monday, March 2nd to discuss the selection of the 16 to go in the guide. All members are welcome to attend.
There will be a final Survey Trip to assess pubs for GBG2027 on Friday February 27th Minibus from the Bluecoat at 7.30pm to visit Harley, Wentworth and, maybe, Wingfield (Plough).
Pub News:
Canary keeping three real ales of different styles at a very reasonable £4.30 a pint. Very crowded on visit.
Winter Green only one real ale available on visit but may have two on.
Yorkshire Terrier has two real ales and is very much a community pub.
Stop Inn Time had no real ale on when visited but sometimes has one or two.
Waverley had one real ale on at £2.50 a pint!
Phoenix Club still has three real ales on, now at £4.70 a pint.
Red Lion, Wath is under new ownership with ambitions to return to selling real ale.
Leeds Arms, South Anston usually has four changing real ales on, which only occasionally feature a Greene king beer.
Loyal Trooper, South Anston has standardised on three regular real ales.
Pubs Protection Officer: The former Oak Inn at Wath is subject to a planning application to turn it into housing.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Inn Touch magazine will be ready to go to the printers soon.
Social: The trip to Chesterfield went well.
Future trips will include Chapeltown and a possible coach trip
AOB: No raffle held.
Yorkshire Regional Meeting on Saturday February 28th at the Gardeners Rest, Neepsend, Sheffield, commencing at noon.
Bradford CAMRA Beer Festival 26-28th February.
Wetherspoon’s Winter Beer Festival 4-15th March. All 30 beers will be on at once with some on stillage, supplied from Magna.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting: 8pm on Wednesday 18th March at the Hind preceded by the AGM at 7.30
Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 21 st January 2026 at the Wickersley OV Cricket Club (Inc. presentation)
Present: Paul Redfern (Vice Chairman), Graeme Manning, Andy Vickery, Nigel Brewitt, Garry Bray, Tracey Hulme, Sue Smith, Phil Taylor, Dave Bowman, Lynne Bowman, Andy Day.
Apologies: Steve Burns, Nick Hulme, Phil Wallace, Dave Houghton, Michael Fisher, John Southall, Glyn Spencer.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Matters Arising: None (Pubs covered under Pubs Campaign Cordinator).
Chairman: Magna Real Ale Festival going ahead (April 22-25). In addition to usual drinks there will be an alcohol-free bar, gin bar and wine bar; all staffed by volunteers.
Secretary: vacant. No important correspondence received.
Treasurer: Bank balance £1,657. Expenses of £351 to be paid to Pubs campaign Coordinator + cost of printing Inn Touch magazine. Treasurer has not had any communication from editor, as yet, regarding costs or income from advertising. He was hopeful that we may be able to make a payment to National CAMRA of, possibly £500 in the near future.
Membership: The Membership Secretary handed out a summary of current membership levels. National membership stands at 142,019 (down 1,888), Yorkshire membership 12,152 (up 8), Rotherham Branch 749 (no change). Interestingly, we are now the second largest branch in the area, overtaking Doncaster.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: The next Pub Survey Trip will be on Friday, February 6th. Minibus from Bluecoat to Waverley and Brinsworth area, inc the new Canary micropub. Time is running out to score the nominated pubs for the Winter POTS Award. The pubs are: Barrel & Bean, Homestead, Roadhouse (Stag), Rawmarsh Tap. Please have your scores in before the February meeting.
Pub News: Plough, Wingfield has two real ales again under new management. Duke of Leeds has 4 real ales on. Royal Oak, Ulley still selling cask Old Brewery Bitter + Sam Smiths keg and bottled beers. Red Lion Inn at Todwick only had 2 real ales on when visited. Yellow Lion at Aston currently closed. Robin Hood at Aughton is likely to close early if customers are few. Beer Haus in Wath reopened with 4 new craft keg lines featuring beers from German and small craft brewers. Ow Do Bar and Ginge’s in Rotherham both have new owners. The latter is run by a real ale enthusiast who may be interested in introducing cask ale. Currently sells Chantry beers in bottles. The former Forge in town has been renamed again. It is now called Sol. A new bar is set to open on High Street, close to the Three Cranes. It is believed it will be called Bottle & Brisket. Nearby, the former JAXX is being refurbished and will be renamed The Westgate.
Pubs Protection Officer: Nothing to report.
Communications Officer: Everything has been updated on both the website and Facebook page in January, including details of the discounts available to CAMRA members plus other cask ale offers.
Social: Branch members will be socialising at the Mallard Beer Festival on Thursday, January 29th from around 2pm until evening. Trip to Chesterfield on Saturday, February 7th. Details to follow. See website or Facebook page for updates. A discussion followed on future ideas for socials, including the possibility of an overnight stay. Other potential ideas for trips included brewery visits, comedy nights and theatre trips. It is expected that the Northern Trains offer will reappear again in February. It is also proposed that Pub Survey Trips for June, July and August are combined with Socials and run using public transport upon Saturday afternoons. This was tried in 2025 and was deemed successful with the added advantage of saving CAMRA funds.
AOB: Brewery Liasson (Chantry) -nothing to report as Mick Warburton has been abroad. Variations on the pale ale continue to appear as seasonal brews. Beer Tasting -Nothing to report. Andy Vickery suggested the use of football cards to raise funds. He will look into this and report back. Beer Festivals close by: Mallard, Worksop Station Jan 29-Feb 2. Chesterfield CAMRA Feb 6-7 (Catherine and Trevor Ripley are going on the 6th and have invited us to join them). Bradford CAMRA Feb 26-28. No raffle was held. The meeting concluded with the presentation of the Autumn Pub of the Season Award to the WOVCC. Congratulations to Alex and his staff.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting
8pm Tuesday February 17th at the Bluecoat in town. Note the change of day (avoiding the Chess Club).
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 19th November 2025 8.00pm at the Cutlers
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), and others
Apologies: Dave Gill
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Discussed the beer festival at Magna 22nd to 25th April 2026.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1537.
Membership: Currently the Branch has 748 members. Demographics were very similar to the national picture.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Next Survey Trip: Friday, 21st November Pubs in the Harthill, Kiveton Park and Wales area. Minibus 7.30pm from the Bluecoat.
Autumn Pub of the Season result: 1st Wickersley OV Cricket Club; 2nd Wilton, 3rd Chequers, 4th Woodlands Club.
My apologies for the mix-up between the Chequers and the Roadhouse. This will be rectified with the next competition (see below).
Nominations for the Winter 2025 Pub of the Season: Roadhouse (Rotherham); Barrel & Bean (Rotherham); Rawmarsh Tap, Homestead (Rotherham). Scores to be submitted before the February 2026 branch meeting.
Outstanding awards to be presented: Micropub of the Year: Steptoes, Autumn POTS: Wickersley Cricket Club.
Hopefully the award to Steptoes will be made on Monday November 24th 2025.
Pub News
Barrel & Bean sometimes has 4 real ales on
Roundhouse regularly sells 3 on hand pump at both the Stag and Dinnington.
Wath Tap building put up for sale by owner. Unclear if this will have any effect on the pub.
Winter Green, Waverley reopened following refurbishment.
Inn Time and Yorkshire Terrier, both Brinsworth, have returned to selling real ale with 2 on the bar.
Yellow Broom, Bramley is celebrating its 2nd Birthday this weekend.
Rawmarsh Tap now has 3 real ales on. There was a significant mark-up on halves, but, following feedback after our visit, this has now been reduced to a reasonable level.
Earl of Strafford, Hooton Roberts generally has 2 real ales on.
Something Brew Inn continues to sell 3 real ales and the nearby Little Haven has 2 on hand pump.
Hind, Whiston is currently closed for a refurbishment and reopens on November 26th at 5pm.
Pubs Protection Officer:
Empire Music Venue reopened under that name on November 16th.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Inn Touch magazine will be ready to go to the printers soon.
Social:
· Christmas Dinner 19th December at Sitwell Park Golf Club
· Walk round Sheffield 27th December
· Beer Festivals at the Shakespeare and Sheaf View coming up
AOB: No raffle held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting:
· 7pm, Friday 19th December, Christmas Dinner at Sitwell Park Golf Club
· 8pm Wednesday 21st January, possibly at Wickersley OV Cricket Club
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 15th October 2025 8.00pm at the Sheffield Beer Festival
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Graeme Manning, Nigel Brewitt, Andy Vickery, Miriam Baxter, Phil Wallace, John Southall and Garry Bray.
Apologies: Glyn Spencer, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme and Andy Day
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Discussed the possibility of a beer festival at Magna in April 2026. He would be brewing a special beer at Chantry Brewery in two days’ time to celebrate his 70th birthday.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1537.
Membership: Currently the Branch has 748 members. Demographics were very similar to the national picture.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Summer POTS winner Cutlers Arms.
Autumn POTS nominations: Roadhouse (Stag), Wickersley OV Cricket Club, Wilton, Woodlands Club. Winner tba at November branch meeting.
Next Survey Trip: Friday October 24th Minibus from Bluecoat at 7.30pm. Visiting pubs in Hooton Roberts, Rawmarsh and Parkgate.
Awards still to be presented: Steptoes Micropub of the Year and Cutlers Arms Summer POTS. The latter to be presented at the November branch meeting and the former in November.
Pub News:
· Barrell & Bean opened on October 4th with Landlord and two Chantry real ales on the bar. Other ales have subsequently featured.
· Stag reopened after refurbishment on September 26th with new management and branding.
Pubs Protection Officer:
· Ryecroft & Rawmarsh Club application is the same as that for the Wigtox Lounge. The latter will be a smaller licensed premises with an ice-cream parlour and beauty salon included on the site.
· Amber Lounge, formerly New York, New York and before that Classic Cinema looks set to open under its original Empire (Theatre) name in early November. This will feature a 1200-seater music & entertainment venue.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Inn Touch magazine will be ready to go to the printers next week.
Social: Possible trip to Keighley and Valley Beer Festival.
AOB: No raffle held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting:
8pm, Wednesday 19th November at the Cutlers Arms.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 15th October 2025 8.00pm at the Sheffield Beer Festival
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Graeme Manning, Nigel Brewitt, Andy Vickery, Miriam Baxter, Phil Wallace, John Southall and Garry Bray.
Apologies: Glyn Spencer, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme and Andy Day
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Discussed the possibility of a beer festival at Magna in April 2026. He would be brewing a special beer at Chantry Brewery in two days’ time to celebrate his 70th birthday.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1537.
Membership: Currently the Branch has 748 members. Demographics were very similar to the national picture.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Summer POTS winner Cutlers Arms.
Autumn POTS nominations: Roadhouse (Stag), Wickersley OV Cricket Club, Wilton, Woodlands Club. Winner tba at November branch meeting.
Next Survey Trip: Friday October 24th Minibus from Bluecoat at 7.30pm. Visiting pubs in Hooton Roberts, Rawmarsh and Parkgate.
Awards still to be presented: Steptoes Micropub of the Year and Cutlers Arms Summer POTS. The latter to be presented at the November branch meeting and the former in November.
Pub News:
· Barrell & Bean opened on October 4th with Landlord and two Chantry real ales on the bar. Other ales have subsequently featured.
· Stag reopened after refurbishment on September 26th with new management and branding.
Pubs Protection Officer:
· Ryecroft & Rawmarsh Club application is the same as that for the Wigtox Lounge. The latter will be a smaller licensed premises with an ice-cream parlour and beauty salon included on the site.
· Amber Lounge, formerly New York, New York and before that Classic Cinema looks set to open under its original Empire (Theatre) name in early November. This will feature a 1200-seater music & entertainment venue.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Inn Touch magazine will be ready to go to the printers next week.
Social: Possible trip to Keighley and Valley Beer Festival.
AOB: No raffle held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting:
8pm, Wednesday 19th November at the Cutlers Arms.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 17th September 2025 8.00pm at the Phoenix
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Graeme Manning, Rudi Enos, Nigel Brewitt, Andy Vickery, Andy Day, Peter Bell, Dave Bowman, Darren Sargant, Miriam Baxter and David Gill.
Apologies: Glyn Spencer, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Garry Bray, Mike Fisher and Phil Wallace.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Discussed the cancellation of the GBBF Winter and Summer.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1697.
Membership: Currently the Branch has 749 members. Demographics were very similar to the national picture.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Summer POTS winner Cutlers Arms.
Autmn POTS Nominations:
Roadhouse, Stag
Woodlands Club, Clifton
Wilton, Kimberworth
Wickersley Cricket Club
Winner to be announced at Nov Branch Meeting.
Next Survey Trip Fri Oct 24th 7.30pm from Bluecoat area TBC.
Outstanding awards: Summer POTS to be awarded at Nov BM. Micropub of the Year to Steptoes. Date TBA. Likely to be in October.
Pub News
Canary Micropub, Waverley opened on Sep 12th with 3 Abbeydale real ales on opening night.
Earl of Strafford, Hooton Roberts reopened Sep 12th under the new ownership of Harper Inns, who also own the Black Lion at Firbeck.
Barrel & Bean, Brecks now expected to open in early Oct.
Yellow Broom, Bramley now has 3 cask ales on handpump.
Cavalier, Ravenfield selling 2 real ales.
Ginge’s, Rotherham town centre now under new ownership who is keen to try real ale.
Stag, Rotherham currently being refurbished. Due to reopen on Sep 26th under the Craft Union branding with a new manager.
Pubs Protection Officer: Former Crinoline Bridge pub in town is the subject of a new application to turn it into a restaurant. The building has been stripped back with all original signage now removed.
Former Ryecroft & Rawmarsh Club is the subject of a new application to turn part of the site into housing with a smaller licensed venue with a beauty salon being created. Work has already begun.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Inn Touch magazine will be ready to go to the printers next week.
Social: Position Vacant. Possible trip to Driffield on 4th or 11th October.
AOB: No raffle held.
Upcoming beer festivals:
York 17-20 Sep
Chin Chin Brewery, South Kirkby 26-28 Sep
Saltaire Brewery 26-28 Sep
Wetherspoons pubs 1-12 Oct
Sheffield CAMRA Kelham Island Museum 15-18 Oct
Also, don’t forget it’s Cask Ale Week 18-28 Sep
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting:
8pm, Wednesday 15th October at Sheffield Beer Festival.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Sunday, 24th August 2025 12.00pm at the Woodlands Club
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Phil Wallace, Graeme Manning, Sue Smith, Tracey Hulme, Rudi Enos, Garry Bray, Nigel Brewitt, Andy Vickery, Andy Day and Phil Taylor.
Apologies: Glyn Spencer and Nick Hulme.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Asked the Branch if they would be interested in running some pub games at the GBBFW, to be decided. He was asked to organise a Committee Meeting in the near future.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1697.
Membership: Currently the Branch has 749 members. Demographics were very similar to the national picture.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Nominations for the Summer PoS were: Chequers, Cutlers, Cavalier and the Bay Horse, to be decided at the September meeting.
Next Survey Trip will be on Friday 12th September, meet at the Blue Coat at 7.30pm.
There will be a presentation at the Dragon’s Tap for the Pub of the Season, Spring, on Sunday 31st August at 2pm.
Pub News:
Roadhouse, Stag reopened on July 18th
Barrel & Bean opening date expected in September.
Press Box, Moorgate opened in August. No real ale.
Wigtox Lounge, Rawmarsh applied for alcohol li cence.
Canary Micropub, Waverley expected to open soon.
Application for a second micropub on Olive Lane (same as Canary) submitted.
Bloom, high Street, Maltby applied for a licenec to sell alcohol on premises.
Pubs Protection Officer: Nothing new to report.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Inn Touch magazine will be ready to go to the printers next week.
Social: Position Vacant.
· Barnsley Beer Festival 28th-30th August
→Bolsover Beer Festival 28th-30th August
AOB: No raffle held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting:
8pm, Wednesday 17th September at the Phoenix.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday, 16th July 2025 8.00pm at the Wath Tap
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Michael Fisher, Phil Wallace, Graeme Manning, Sue Smith, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme, Rudi Enos and Patrick O’Dowd
Apologies: Glyn Spencer, Dave and Lynn Bowman, Garry Bray and Andy Vickery.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Asked the Branch if they would be interested in challenging Round Table to ‘Pub Golf’ for the August meeting. Declined.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1697.
Membership: Apology, no report.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Nominations for the Summer PoS were: Chequers, Cutlers, Cavalier and the Bay Horse.
Next Survey Trip will be on Saturday 19th July, starting point the Robin Hood, Swinton, at 2pm.
There will be a presentation at the Sitwell Park Golf Club for the Club of the Year on Thursday 31st July at 7pm.
Pub News:
· The Roadhouse Bar and Bottles at the Stag will be re-opening on Friday 18th July.
· The Barrel and Bean at the Brecks has had its application approved.
· The Three Horseshoes is re-opening on August 5th. The Branch will visit on Thursday 7th.
· The Big Smoke is re-opening as the Press Box Sports Bar.
· The ground floor of the Station at Swinton is open as a pub. No real ale yet.
· The Yorkshire Terrier is selling real ale again.
· The Thorpe Coffee Kitchen is applying to sell alcohol.
· The New Inn will start selling real ale again soon.
Pubs Protection Officer:
· The Burlington at Wath has been granted permission to be turned into flats.
· Rhinos is for sale.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Inn Touch magazine will be ready to go to the printers next week.
Social: Position Vacant.
· 18th-20th July, Wortley beer festival.
· 24th-27th July, Mallard summer beer festival.
· 31st July, presentation of Club of the Year and curry night at Sitwell Park Golf Club.
· 5th-9th August, GBBF at Birmingham NEC.
· 7th August, visit to Three Horseshoes.
AOB: No raffle held.
Elaine Hughes’ funeral will be at 2.45 at Rotherham Crematorium on Tuesday 29th July.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting:
12pm, Sunday 24th August at Woodlands.
The presentation of Micro Pub of the Year, runner-up was made to Mel from the Wath Tap.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday, 18th June 2025 8.00pm at the Red Lion, Thorpe Hesley
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Michael Fisher, Phil Wallace, Graeme Manning, Nigel Brewitt, Garry Bray, Dave Bowman, Andy Day, Darren Sargant, Sue Smith, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme, Jill Willson and Andy Vickery.
Apologies: Glyn Spencer, Rudi Enos and Elaine Hughes.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: He had been to visit Elaine Hughes in Ackroyd Clinic and passed on the best wishes of the Branch.
He had been contacted by Margaret, Social Officer for Barnsley CAMRA. They will be challenging us again to the Wentworth Cup.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1903.
Membership: Current membership was 751. Andy had printed off the demographics of the Branch and compared it to Regional and National statistics and we were almost identical to both. CAMRA remains a mainly male and over 50s organisation.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Nominations for the Summer PoS were: Chequers, Cutlers, Cavalier and the Bay Horse.
Next Survey Trip will be on Saturday 12th July, starting point tom be decided, at 2pm.
There will be a presentation at the Sitwell Park Golf Club for the Club of the Year on Thursday 31st July at 7pm.
Pub News:
· The Timberyard is now called the Chuff Inn. It did have real ale but none at present.
· The Central in Wath is open every day.
· The Wigtox Lounge in Rawmarsh has an application in to become a microbar.
· The Barrel and Bean at the Brecks will probably have its application approved.
· The Blue Coat opens again on Friday 20th June at 5pm.
· The Roadhouse Bar and Bottles at the Stag will be re-opening soon, possibly in July.
· The Sitwell Arms now has four real ales and offers a 10% CAMRA discount.
· Wickersley Cricket Club offers a generous CAMRA discount.
· The Prince of Wales in Greasbrough is closed.
· Manvers Sports Bar is closed.
· The Plough at Catcliffe has applied to go from a café to a bar.
· The Three Horseshoes is closing for a refurb.
· The Stop Inn has no real ale.
Pubs Protection Officer:
· The Burlington Club in Wath has put in an application to be turned into apartments.
· The Kings Head in Swinton is being turned into housing.
· The Café Sports Bar in Swinton is turning into flats.
· Albion Road Social Club has been sold.
· The Cresswell Arms is turning into flats.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Social: Position Vacant.
· 21st June, Sheaf View beer festival.
· 26th-28th June, Swinton beer festival.
· 28th June, Two Magpies beer festival.
· 3rd-6th July, Retford beer trail.
· 5th July, Doncaster CAMRA anniversary celebrations, 2pm at the Hall Cross.
· 6th July, barge trip from Gorilla Brewery. One place still available.
· 18th-20th July, Wortley beer festival.
· 24th-27th July, Mallard summer beer festival.
· 5th-9th August, GBBF at Birmingham NEC.
· 20th August, pub golf against Round Table.
AOB: No raffle held.
Chantry Brewery producing a bottled beer for Millers 100th anniversary, available all season in bottles and occasionally on cask.
A Social Committee was set up consisting of Steve Burns, Andy Vickery, Andy Day and Paul Redfern.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting:
8pm, Wednesday 16th July at the Wath Tap, to include the presentation of Micropub of the Year, runner-up.
The presentation of Most Improved Pub of the Year was made to Kieran from the Red Lion.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday, 21st May 2025 8.00pm at the Horseshoes, Harley
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Michael Fisher, Roger Parkin, Phil Wallace, Graeme Manning, Nigel Brewitt, Rudi Enos, Garry Bray, Dave Bowman, and Andy Vickery.
Apologies: Glyn Spencer and Elaine Hughes.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None. Pub News updates included under Pubs Campaign Coordinator
Chairman: Had fed back comments from the Branch to the GBBFW review meeting and planning for the Festival 2026 would be starting again in June.
He had been to visit Elaine Hughes in Ackroyd Clinic and passed on the best wishes of the Branch.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The current balance was £1903.
Membership: Current membership was 781.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Spring Pub of the Season result: Dragon’s Tap, winner.
Nominations for the Summer PoS were: Chequers, Cutlers, Cavalier and the Bay Horse.
Next Survey Trip will be on Saturday 14th June, starting at the Chequers at 2pm.
There will be a presentation at the New York Tavern for PoY runner up on Tuesday 3rd June at 8pm.
Pub News:
Micropub & Tattoo Parlour in Maltby now open, Tuesday to Sunday, named Drinks & Inks. No cask ale.
The Central in Wath is a new licensed music venue, opposite Café Naaz.
Vetro Lounge on Forge Island is open, no cask ale yet.
‘Ow Do Bar open on Effingham Street, no cask ale yet.
The Kiverton Tap has 9 beers on tap.
Pubs Protection Officer: The Burlington Club in Wath has put in an application to be turned into apartments.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Social: Position Vacant.
28th June, Two Magpies beer festival.
6th July, barge trip from Gorilla Brewery.
5th-9th August, GBBF at Birmingham NEC.
20th August, pub golf against Round Table.
AOB: No raffle held.
Chantry Brewery producing a bottled beer for Millers 100th anniversary, available all season.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting:
8pm, Wednesday 18th June at Red Lion, Thorpe Hesley.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday, 16thth April 2025 8.00pm at the Three Horseshoes, Wickersley
Present: Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Michael Fisher, Roger Parkin, Phil Wallace, Graeme Manning, Nigel Brewitt, Tracey Hulme, Andy Day, Richard Tupholme.
Apologies: Steve Burns, Sue Smith, Nick Hulme, Garry Bray, Andy Vickery, Dave Bowman.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Approved.
Matters Arising: None. Pub News updates included under Pubs Campaign Coordinator
Chairman: Nothing to report.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: No report received.
Membership: No report received.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Spring Pub of the Season nominations: Dragon’s Tap, Milton Arms, Mill Dam, Horse & Tiger. Please have your scores in before the May Branch Meeting. Next Survey Trip will be on Friday April 25th to the Greasbrough & Kimberworth areas. Minibus from the Bluecoat at 7.30pm.
Pub News:
Micropub & Tattoo Parlour in Maltby now open, named Drinks & Inks.
Rawmarsh Tap to move to larger premises across the road, if application approved.
Roadhouse at Dinnington now has 3 handpumps for cask ale.
Three Cranes Inn under new ownership and is not connected with Over the Rainbow Ltd. Sells craft beer and some ciders, but no real ale. Opens 3-10 most days, longer on Friday & Saturday. Closed Sunday & Monday.
The Central in Wath is a new licensed music venue, opposite Café Naaz.
Vetro Lounge on Forge Island is due to open on April 30th.
Milton, Greasbrough now has two handpumps.
Bluecoat will be closing for refurbishment from June 2nd to 20th.
Sitwell Arms, Whiston due to reopen on April 22nd.
Pubs Protection Officer: Lumley Arms, Maltby has been demolished.
Communications Officer: No issues to report, everything working normally on the website and Facebook page.
Social: Position Vacant. Proposal for a daytime combined social and survey trip, possibly in June. TBC.
Doncaster Brewery Tap Beer Festival this easter weekend. Mallard, Worksop St. George’s Day Beer Festival April 24th-28th. A branch member contingent will be attending on the 24th. Doncaster CAMRA Beer Festval May Day weekend.
AOB: No raffle held. Two presentations were made by the vice-chairman to Paul & his staff at the Three Horseshoes.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting:
8pm, Wednesday May 21st. Possibly at the Horseshoe in Harley. TBC.
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
19th March 2025 8.00pm at the Dragon’s Tap
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme, Garry Bray, Stephen Brown, Rachel Parkin, Andrew Day, Nigel Brewitt, Sue Smith, Phil Wallace, Tom Knight and Glyn Spencer.
Apologies: Rachel Parkin and Miriam Baxter.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Amended to the Cutler rather than Master Cutler in pub news.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Reported on the recent Great British Beer Festival Winter. Points raised by members were taken on board by the Chairman who will feed back to the organisers.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The balance after adding the Tombola from the GBBF Winter was £1912.33. The new Treasurer can now access COBAS and the bank account.
Membership: Current membership 781, sixteen new members were signed up at the GBBF.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Pub of the Season, Winter, is the Three Horseshoes and a visit to award the certificate will be arranged, possibly the next Branch meeting.
The next Pub Survey Trip will be on Friday, 25th April. Minibus from the Bluecoat at 7.30pm. Area to be decided.
The entries for the GBG 2026 were read out and the awards will go to:
· Overall, Winner – Steptoe’s Micropub
· Micropub of the Year – Steptoe’s Micropub
· Runner up – Wath Tap
· Pub of the Year – Three Horseshoes
· Runner up – New York Tavern
· Club of the Year – Sitwell Park Golf Club
· Runner up – Phoenix Sports Club
· Most Improved Pub – Red Lion Thorpe Hesley
· Best Newcomer – Roadhouse Bar and Bottles
Pub news:
· The Micropub and tattoo parlour in Maltby is open now.
· The Barrel and Bean at the Brecks has an application in
· The Rawmarsh Tap has moved to larger premises.
· A sports themed golf bar is opening in town.
· The Droppingwell and Travellers at Kimberworth have stopped selling real ale.
Pubs Protection Officer: Nothing to report.
Communications Officer: All websites and social media up to date.
Social: Position Vacant. Socials will be arranged to Nottingham and York. A barge trip has been arranged for Sunday 6th July from the Gorilla brewery tap.
A suggestion was made to hold the survey trips on a Saturday. After discussion it was agreed to try this in June.
AOB: No raffle held.
The Chantry BLO revealed they now have Two Magpies Porter and Rebel Chocolate Stout available in cans and Brecks 80/81 in bottles.
There will be a beer tasting at the Terminus soon, on a Saturday at 2pm in June or July.
The meeting closed at 8.40pm. A social followed.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting: 8pm on April 16th. at the Three Horseshoes. (including 2x presentations, winter pub of the season and Pub of the year 2025)
FOR THE AGM 19TH MARCH 2025
AGENDA
Rotherham CAMRA Branch Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 19/03/2025 at 7.30pm prompt at Dragon’s Tap, Rotherham
Agenda for AGM
(Note: please bring your membership card with you)
1.0 Apologies for Absence
2.0 Minutes of Previous AGM
2.1 Accuracy
2.2 Matters Arising
3.0 Chairman's Address & Report (2024/25)
4.0 Secretary's Report (2024/25) & Correspondence
5.0 Financial Report (2024/25)
5.1 Treasurer's Report & Presentation of Accounts (2024/25)
5.2 Examiner's Report (2024/25)
5.3 Thank you to Examiner
5.4 Formal Adoption of Year End Accounts
6.0 Membership Matters (2024/25)
7.0 Election of Branch Officials (2025/26)
7.1 Chairman’s final call for nominations
7.2 Election of Chairman
7.3 Election of Secretary
7.4 Election of Treasurer
7.5 Election of Membership Secretary
7.6 Election of Young Members Co-ordinator
7.7 Election of Social Secretary
7.8 Election of Fund-Raising Officer
7.9 Election of Pubs’ Officer
7.10 Election of Pubs’ Preservation Officer
7.11 Election of Communications’ Officer inc Editor of Inn Touch Magazine and ‘Webmaster’
7.12 Election of Additional Member (to assist committee where required)
7.13 Election of Beer Festival Organiser
8.0 Branch Related Non-Branch Committee Positions (2025/26)
8.1 Branch Tasting Panel Co-ordinator
8.2 Adoption of Examiner
8.3 Brewery Liaison Officer (Chantry Breweries)
8.4 Transport Officer
9.0 AOB (Please defer to following branch meeting if possible)
10.0 Close of AGM
MINUTES FROM LAST AGM 2024
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 20th March 2024 at the Dragon’s Tap at 7.30pm
Members attending were Steve Burns (Chairman), Kevin Keaveny, (Regional Director), Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Tracey Hulme, Bob Smith, Garry Bray, Catherine Ripley, Sam Warburton, John Southall, Stephen Brown, Rachel Parkin, Roger Parkin, Andrew Day, James Hamstead, Ian Hamstead, Dave Bowman, Nigel Brewitt, Lee Birch, Andy Vickery, Sue Smith, Elaine Hughes, Phil Wallace, and Martin Connelly.
1.0 Apologies for Absence Peter Goddard and Nick Hulme
2.0 Minutes of Previous AGM (Held 18/01/2023) were previously circulated.
2.1 Accuracy Approved.
2.2 Matters Arising None.
3.0 Chairman's Address & Report (2023/24)
Thanked everyone for their attendance as it was a good turnout.
Enjoyed being Chairman of a very active and social Branch for another year.
Thanked all the Committee for their hard work keeping the Branch running.
Went to 2 regional meetings over the year.
4.0 Secretary's Report (2023/24) & Correspondence
Secretary position vacant
No correspondence
5.0 Financial Report (2023/24)
5.1 Treasurer's Report & Presentation of Accounts (2023/24)
Accounts finalised and signed off on COBAS.
Awaiting Examiner’s sign off, due soon.
All accounts kept on COBAS.
5.2 Examiner's Report (2023/24)
As above.
5.3 Formal Adoption of Year End Accounts
As above
6.0 Membership Matters (2019/23)
Membership currently at 779, down 20 overall in the year.
Signed up 8 new members at the recent Beer Festival, 4 for this Branch.
7.0 Election of Branch Officials (2024/25)
7.1 Chairman’s final call for nominations
7.2 Election of Chairman Steve Burns Snr
7.3 Election of Deputy Chairman Paul Redfern
7.4 Election of Secretary vacant
7.5 Election of Treasurer Catherine Ripley
7.6 Election of Membership Secretary Dave Bowman
7.7 Election of Young Members Contact vacant
7.8 Election of Social Secretary vacant
7.9 Election of Fund-Raising Officer vacant
7.10 Election of Pubs’ Campaigns Co-ordinator Paul Redfern
7.11 Election of Pubs’ Preservation Officer Paul Redfern
7.12 Election of Editor of Inn Touch Magazine Sam Warburton
7.13 Election of Communications Officer Graeme Manning
7.14 Election of Additional Member Rachel Parkin
7.15 Election of Beer Festival Organiser Steve Burns
8.0 Branch Related Non-Branch Committee Positions (2023/24)
8.1 Branch Tasting Panel Co-ordinator Tracey Hulme
8.2 Adoption of Auditor(s) /Examiner Richard Woffenden
8.3 Brewery Liaison Officers
· Chantry Garry Bray
8.4 Public Transport Officer Phil Wallace
9.0 AOB (Please defer to following branch meeting if possible) Regional Director, Kevin Keaveny, congratulated the Branch on its work over the previous year and felt it was a lively and vibrant Branch. He reported on the activities of other Branches in Region and promoted the Members Weekend and AGM in Dundee in April.
10.0 Close of AGM 8.05 pm
Minutes of CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
19th February 2025 8.00pm at the New York Tavern
Present: Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Dave Bowman, Rudi Enos, Andy Day, Phil Wallace, Garry Bray, Graeme Manning, Glyn Spencer, Miriam Baxter, Andy Vickery and Lee Brooks.
Apologies: Nick Hulme and Tracey Hulme.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Accepted as a true and accurate account of the January meeting.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: Reported on the recent Great British Beer Festival Winter. Points raised by members were taken on board by the Chairman who will feed back to the organisers.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: The balance after adding the Tombola from the GBBF Winter was £1888.33. The new Treasurer can now access COBAS but not the bank account. The Chairman will visit the bank to ‘sort out’.
Membership: Current membership 781, sixteen new members were signed up at the GBBF.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Pub of the Season, Winter, is the Three Horseshoes.
The next Pub Survey Trip will be on Friday, 14th March. Minibus from the Bluecoat at 7.30pm. Area to include Whiston.
Pub news:
1) The Mason’s at Wickersley is under new management and regularly has Taylor’s Landlord and Abbott on, together with two others.
2) The Timberyard Tapas and Microbar is open in Wath but no real ale yet.
3) The Sportsman at Wath is closed again.
4) The Master Cutler in North Anston and the Three Magpies at Brinsworth have both stopped selling real ale.
5) The Waverley has two real ales on sale.
6) The New Inn at Masbro now sells real ale.
Pubs Protection Officer: The Forge has put in an application to be demolished, and the Café Sport has had an appeal dismissed to turn it into flats.
Communications Officer: All websites and social media up to date.
Social: Position Vacant. Socials will be arranged to Knaresbrough on 8th March and a brewery trip to Brew York at a future date.
AOB: No raffle held.
The Chantry BLO revealed they have brewed a new ‘special’, a 4% pale with Cluster hops, named Dickins.
There will be a beer tasting at the Terminus soon, on a Saturday at 2pm.
The meeting closed at 9.40pm. A social followed.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting: 8pm on March 19th. at the Dragon’s Tap preceded by the AGM at 7.30.
Agenda for CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
15th January 2025 8.00pm at Steptoes, Kimberworth
Present: Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Lynne Bowman, Nigel Brewitt, Dave Bowman, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Darren Sargant, Rudi Enos, Andy Day, Phil Wallace, Garry Bray, John Southall, Sue Smith, Graeme Manning, Glyn Spencer.
Apologies: Steve Burns, Elaine Hughes.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Accepted as a true and accurate account of the November meeting
Matters Arising: None. Pub updates included under Pubs Campaign Coordinator.
Chairman: Absent. No report.
Secretary: Position vacant. No important communications.
Treasurer: Still unable to access COBAS.
Membership: Current membership 768, an increase of 3 on the November figure. Expecting a significant increase post the GGBF Winter Festival at Magna.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Pub of the Season, Winter scores required before the February Branch Meeting. Nominated pubs are Church House, Leeds Arms, Three Horseshoes and Wickersley Cricket Club. The next Pub Survey Trip will be on Friday, 7th February. Minibus from the Bluecoat at 7.30pm. Area TBC. Pub news:
1) Beer Haus, Wath opened in January 2024, but has only just been reported as open. Styled on a German café bar. Serving craft keg beers from Yorkshire breweries and German beers, but no real ale so far.
2) Long Bar, Ravenfield opened on December 14th. No real ale. Operates as a coffee bar and lunch bar, and a licensed bar in the evenings.
3) Cup & Co, Woodsetts is now fully licensed, operating as a coffee bar until 3pm, then a bar until 9.30pm.
4) 3B’s Coffee & Brunch Bar, Catcliffe opened on January 13th in part of the former Plough Inn. Now licensed, but only operating in the daytime so far
5) Squirrel, Dinnington reopened on December 7th under the new ownership of Knightsbrook Leisure. No real ale or craft keg.
6) Corn Law closed again by December 26th, only having reopened in November. Landlord has repossessed the premises, due to rent issues with the tenant.
7) No news on the Ow Do Bar or Maltby applications. Ow Do Bar will be in basement below café and showroom.
8) Horseshoe, Harley as good as ever 3 real ales, still £3.80 a pint. Always a light and dark beer available.
9) George & Dragon, Wentworth has up to 7 real ales of mixed styles. Expensive, but has CAMRA discount.
10) Rockingham Arms, Wentworth usually has 3 real ales. Expensive, but has CAMRA discount.
11) Bay Horse, Scholes usually has 2 or 3 real ales. Not cheap, but good quality and a welcoming pub.
Pubs Protection Officer Nothing to report.
Communications Officer All websites and social media up to date. Still waiting for the domain owner of the original website to allow migration to the new website.
Social Position Vacant. There will be a combined beer tasting session and social at the Terminus pub, Conisbrough. Likely to be in early April. To be arranged by the Beer Tasting Coordinator. Darren suggested that he may be able to fill the role of Social Organiser in the future.
AOB No raffle held. A presentation was made to Steptoes because of it being the Branch runner-up Micropub of the Year 2024.
The meeting closed at 8.40pm. A social followed.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on February 19th. A town centre venue is favoured, with the New York Tavern being suggested. Vice-Chairman to confirm.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 19th November 2024 at the Homestead (most improved pub of the year) Well done!
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Phil Wallace, Dave Bowman, Catherine Ripley, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme, Phil Taylor, Michael Fisher, Lynne Bowman, Andy Vickery, Graeme Manning, Trevor Ripley, Catherine Ripley, Glen Brooks, Roger Parkin, Rachael Parkin, Miriam Baxter, Andy Day and Glyn Spencer.
Apologies, Bob Smith, Sue Smith, and Garry Bray.
Matters Arising None
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He gave further details of the GBBF Winter which will be held at Magna from 12th-15th February 2025.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer The current balance was £1684.35p and the year-end accounts had been sent. Some advertising had been received for the Inn Touch magazine.
Membership reported that the current membership was 765.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 6th December. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
The nominations for the Winter PoS were; the Church House, the Leeds Arms, the Three Horseshoes and Wickersley Cricket Club.
Pubs news:
· The Travellers at Kimberworth had reopened with one hand pull.
· The application for ‘Ow Do, café and bar, on Effingham Street has been approved.
· Two new micropubs may be opening on High Street, Maltby.
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report, with no news about the Bridge yet.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date and working, including a new format for the website.
Social Position vacant.
· The Christmas dinner will be at Sitwell Park Golf Club on December 11th
· Yellow Broom are having a birthday party on 22nd November when their award for PoS Autumn will be presented.
AOB
· BLO apologised
· The beer tasting at the Wellington was excellent. The next one will be at the Terminus in Conisbro in March
· A raffle was held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting Christmas dinner, 7.30pm at Sitwell Park Golf Club on December 11th
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 16th October 2024 at the Phoenix Sports & Social Club
Present Paul Redfern (Deputy Chairman), Graeme Manning, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme., Garry Bray Catherine Ripley, Dave Bowman.Trevor Ripley
Apologies, Steve Burns, Bob Smith, Sue Smith, Glynn Spencer, Phil Wallace Andy Vickery
Minutes of Previous Meeting approved as a correct record.
Matters Arising covered in agenda.
Chairman not present
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer current balance £1,229.35 (inc payment of latest issue of Inn Touch). Year end October 31st. Treasurer requested that all outstanding expenses be claimed before this date. GBG2025 arrived and copies available to members at £12 each (2 cover designs).
Membership current branch membership 763, inc 5 joined & 2 lapsed.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator
Autumn POTS Award Result:
1st Yellow Broom, 2nd Roadhouse, 3rd Black Lion, 4th Horse & Tiger.
Nominations for the Winter POTS deferred until the November meeting.
The next survey trip would be on Friday 15th November. Minibus from the Bluecoat at 7.30. Likely to be to south of the borough.
Pubs news:
Sportsman, Parkgate has reopened as a sports bar, following several years of closure.
Earl Grey, Rawmarsh has reopened again.
Rawmarsh Tap is now selling one real ale.
Yellow Broom, Bramley continues to sell two ever changing real ales, one light and the other either a bitter or dark beer.
Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club selling four real ales, one of which is usually dark.
Masons Arms, Wickersley down to two real ales, usually from the Greene King range. Still offers 10% CAMRA discount.
Three Horseshoes are selling enough real ales to have up to eight on the bar. Also offer a 10% CAMRA discount. A helpful touch is displaying the full price and the CAMRA discount price on each handpump.
An application has been made to the council to convert premises at 86, High St. Maltby into a tattoo studio & vape shop combined with a café and licensed bar!
The former Evogue bar on Main St. Rotherham is now a Munchies takeaway.
Pubs Protection Officer
Bridge Inn, town centre has been bought from Old Mill by an unknown buyer, who decided to bring forward his initial closure date to early October. The operators were told to remove all interior fittings asap. The future of the pub is uncertain. No plans have been submitted to date for a change of use.
Cutlers Arms/Alma Tavern, town centre Rotherham MBC, now owners of the site, have submitted plans to use the burned-out Alma façade as an entrance to a new music venue encompassing the site and the current outside area/music venue attached to the Cutlers. The Cutlers would then revert to just being a pub. It could pose future problems with noise complaints, considering the new housing that is planned to surround the site.
Amber Lounge/Old Classic Cinema in Rotherham – Owner Mark McGrail submitted plans to convert the building to a music venue and was involved in talks with Chantry Brewery. This was rejected by RMBC as they plan to convert the Cutlers and the Alma to a music venue. Mark has since said that it may not now become licensed premises again.
Still two year presentations to be made to the Homestead and Steptoes, plus Autumn POTS to Yellow Broom.
Communications Officer
Everything is up to date and working, Original website working well. A new site is being developed, though still awaiting access to the existing domain from the owner.
Social Position vacant.
The trip to Filey went well and was well attended, though the weather could have been kinder. The Cobblers micropub was a particular favourite.
Kelham Island Beer Festival taking place this week. Some branch members going on Thursday afternoon and evening. Finishes on Saturday.
Mallard Aleoween Beer Festival Oct 31st – Nov 4th Some members going on opening afternoon (Thursday)
Sat Nov 2nd Last chance for a weekend social on £10 rail tickets, using newspaper vouchers. Knaresborough possible TBC.
Sat Nov 9th Beer tasting and social at the Wellington, Shalesmoor, Sheffield (Neepsend Brewery) 2pm start for tasting, join any time for social.
Christmas Party is booked at the Sitwell Park Golf Club for Wednesday 11th December 7pm for 8pm start. 3 courses £26.50 or £22 for 2 courses. Rachel to send menu. Thanks Roger and Rachel for organising it.
PR updated cost situation of minibus for pub survey visits – if up to12 passengers cost £120 If more than 12 it’s an additional £10 per person.PR continuing this basis but will explore options.
2.0 Any Other Business:
BLO for Chantry Hop Hi-Fi and National Hopster Service are the latest pale ales. There will be a special brewed for John Breckin. Frankenstein Dark Ale will be out for Halloween with Another Hop in the Wall and Santa’s Drop to follow. CAMRA want to charge Chantry £2,000 to have a bar at the National Winter Ales Festival. Iron & Steel a big seller and Steelos has been spotted as far north as Annan.
Great British Winter Beer Festival will be held at Magna on 12th-15th February 2025.
No raffle was run due to low attendance.
Meeting closed at 9.20pm.
The Phoenix was presented with the branch Club of the Year runner-up Award. Special thanks to Kylie and Sarah for their generous offer of free real ales on the evening and to Jean, who looks after the cellar, for three well-kept real ales.
4.0 Date and Venue of Next Meeting
Possibly the Homestead, Rotherham on Tuesday, 19th November (to take advantage of the cheap real ales evening and to present the Most Improved Pub Award), 8pm TBC
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 18tg September 2024 at the Queens Maltby
Present (Deputy Chairman), Paul Redfern, Rachel Parkin (acting secretary), Roger Parkin, Graeme Manning, Nigel Brewitt, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme. Andy Vickery, Garry Bray.
Apologies, Steve Burns, Bob Smith, Sue Smith, Glynn Spencer, Phil Wallace Catherine Ripley, Dave Bowman
Minutes of Previous Meeting approved as a correct record.
Matters Arising None not covered in the agenda.
Chairman not present
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer not present
Membership not present
Update: Adrian Mellow (Regional Membership Secretary) has highlighted falling membership across all branches. He will be at the Sheffield Beer festival in October and at Magna at the Great British Winter Beer Festival to run the membership stands at both events. He is asking for volunteers to support. Question from the floor: Would it be better to have volunteers and membership secretary out and about at the festivals to mingle with the customers rather than remaining at the stand? All agreed.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator
The next survey trip would be on Friday 11th October. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
To include the Yellow Broom to score for the Autumn Pub of the Season which will be announced at the next meeting. The nominations this season are: Black Lion at Firbeck, Horse and Tiger, Yellow Broom and the Roadhouse Bar & Bottles in Dinnington.
Scoring the pubs is still required. PR to circulate.
Pubs news:
Following last pub survey visit, the Black Lion had 4 real ales: Landlord, Moonshine, Chantry and Welbeck ranging from £4.50 - £5.60 per pint.
Roadhouse has 2 real ales at £4.80 per pint which change. It still operates the loyalty system with buy 6 pints get 7th free.
Rising Deer at Brampton was closed by 10.30pm
Royal Oak at Ulley is £3.20 per pint.
Travellers Rest at Brookhouse has Hardy & Hanson’s bitter and a guest for £4.20.
Whitbread are selling off all their stand-alone pubs / Brewer’s Fayres nationwide to focus on developing their Premier Inns.
Arc Cinema in Rotherham has Chantry beers in bottles.
Pubs Protection Officer
Café Sport in Swinton – planning permission refused to allow conversion to flats.
Swallow nest Social Club – planning permission granted for new builds.
Sunnyside WMC has been converted to flats.
Old Classic Cinema in Rotherham – plans rejected by RMBC to convert to a music venue in favour of converting the Cutlers and the Alma to a music venue.
Communications Officer
Everything is up to date and working, we are working on modernising the web site but having some issues with this. Note: existing media and web are 100% as normal .
Social Position vacant.
· The launch of the GBG 2025 will take place at The Cutlers on Thursday 26th September from 7pm. All Chantry beers will be £2.50.
· Roadhouse Bar & Bottles are welcoming Claire from Welbeck Abbey Brewery for a takeover on 26th September at 5pm.
· Christmas Party is booked at the Sitwell Golf Club for Wednesday 11th December 7pm. 3 courses £26.50 or £22 for 2 courses. Roger P and Tracey H to organise.
· Sunday 20th October – Neepsend Brewery visit for the afternoon. Make own way by public transport. TH to circulate information.
· Beer tasting at Emmanuel Brewery – TH to arrange.
· £10 rail tickets will soon become available through certain newspapers. Suggestions of places to visit include Nottingham (beer festival), Filey.
· PR to organise and circulate.
· PR discussed issue of minibus for pub survey visits – if less than 10 passengers £120 or if over 10 then it’s an additional £10 per head. Discussed getting other quotes or if no cheaper, then price of the survey visits would have to increase or put a cap on 10 people attending.
PR to explore options.
2.0 Any Other Business:
· BLO for Chantry – new beer is called The Hop; all beers are now reduced in ABV due to tax.
· Great British Winter Beer Festival will be held at Magna on 12th-15th February.
· Sheffield Beer Festival 16h-19th October at Kelham Island – volunteers requested.
3.0 BLO
· BLO for Chantry – new beer is called The Hop; all beers are now reduced in ABV due to tax.
· Great British Winter Beer Festival will be held at Magna on 12th-15th February.
· Sheffield Beer Festival 16h-19th October at Kelham Island – volunteers requested.
4.0 Date and Venue of Next Meeting:
The Phoenix Sports and Social Club on Wednesday 16th October at 8pm to present runner-up club of the year
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 21st August 2024 at the George and Dragon
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Phil Wallace, Dave Bowman, Nigel Brewitt, Catherine Ripley, Tracey Hulme, and Nick Hulme.
Apologies, Bob Smith, Sue Smith, Glynn Spencer, Garry Bray, Rachel Parkin, and Miriam Baxter.
Minutes of Previous Meeting approved as a correct record.
Matters Arising the Chairman reported that the Branch can run the Tombola at the GBBF Winter, and it will be advertised as being in Rotherham.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He gave further details of the GBBF Winter which will be held at Magna from 12th-15th February 2025 and read out an e-mail from the RD asking for volunteers for the beer ordering committee.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer The current balance was £1684.35p. Some advertising had been received for the Inn Touch magazine. She had ordered 20 copies of the GBG, and it will be sold for £12 to the Trade.
Membership reported that the current membership was 755.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 13th September. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
He announced that the Summer 2024 PoS was the Queens Hotel, Maltby.
The nominations for the Autumn PoS were; the Roadhouse Bottles and Bar, the Black Lion, the Horse and Tiger and the Yellow Broom.
Pubs news:
Three Cranes reopened under Over the Rainbow. No real ale but it sells craft beers.
Kiveton Tap has 5 changing key keg beers on.
The Corn Law is closed again.
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date and working, including a new format for the website.
Social Position vacant.
· There will be beer festivals over the Bank Holiday weekend at Gorilla Brewery, Sheffield Tigers and the Sheaf View.
AOB
· The Chairman informed the meeting that Chantry Brewery would be brewing a new beer with a Soap theme, probably Emmerdale, to help launch the GBG 2025.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 18th September at the Queens Hotel, Maltby to incorporate the presentation of the PoS Summer award.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 17th July 2024 at Sitwell Park Golf Club
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Bob Smith, Sue Smith, Phil Wallace, Dave Bowman, Glyn Spencer, Nigel Brewitt, Andy Day, Garry Bray, Andy Vickery, Roger Parkin, Matt Ridsdale, Tracey Hulme, and Nick Hulme.
Apologies Catherine Ripley, Rachel Parkin, and Miriam Baxter.
Minutes of Previous Meeting approved as a correct record.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He gave details of the GBBF Winter which will be held at Magna from 12th-15th February 2025. Members were keen that it was advertised as being in Rotherham and that the Branch should run the Tombola.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer Was absent but sent a written report. The current balance was £1434.35p.
Membership reported that the current membership was 758. There was a short discussion about activating members and he agreed to e-mail members in the same postcode as the presentation on the following Friday.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 19th July. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30. This would include the presentation of the Pub of the Season Spring 2024 to the Red Lion at Thorpe Hesley.
He reminded members that nominations for the Summer 2024 PoS were: the Mill Dam, the Blue Coat, the Chequers, and the Queens.
Pubs news:
Real ale removed from Parkgate Inn, Travellers Inn (Bramley) & King Henry.
Wath Sports & Social Club reopened under new management. No real ale.
Three Cranes reopened under Over the Rainbow with restricted hours until the end of month. Not sure if any real ale.
Rising Deer has 3 real ales on; Theakston Old Peculier, Taylors Landlord & a changing guest beer.
Loyal Trooper has 3 real ales: Landlord, Ossett Blonde, Bradfield Blonde.
Roadhouse, Dinnington opens Wed-Sun with 2 changing real ales and many keg, bottled & canned beers.
Kiveton Tap has 4 key keg beers on tap. Odd ones may be real, but not guaranteed.
Three Horseshoes now has 8 real ales on the bar, priced £3.60-4.40. 10% CAMRA discount.
The East Herringthorpe micropub is open and named Hope Valley. No real ale or craft keg available.
Mobile Bar Co, Rhythm & Hops, are looking for a building in Maltby to sell craft beers in and are keen to sell cask too.
Pubs Protection Officer Whitbread plan to incorporate 160 pubs into existing hotels, and to sell off the remainder. This could include the Brecks. So far, there's no planning application for it, though it does have a shared corridor and car park with the hotel. Situation to be monitored.
Albion Road Club has closed to the public and the committee are considering its future.
The former Pitches Club site has been put up for sale.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date and working, working on a new format for the website.
Social Position vacant.
· There will be a trip to Leeds on Saturday 27th July to take in the newly reopened Grove. Meet at Rotherham station in time for the 10.28 train.
· There will be a trip on the canal from the Gorilla Brewery to the Boat at Sprotbrough and back at 2pm on Saturday 10th August.
· There is a beer festival at the Mallard 25th-28th July. Members going on Thursday 25th afternoon.
AOB
· Chantry BLO informed the meeting that Chantry would be brewing a new beer with a Soap theme, probably Emmerdale, to help launch the GBG 2025.
· The next beer tasting will be in September, probably in Sheffield.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 21st August at the George and Dragon, Wentworth.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 19th June 2024 at the Wilton
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Bob Smith, Sue Smith, Phil Wallace, Catherine Ripley, Elaine Hughes, Dave Bowman, Darren Sargent, Glyn Spencer, Tracey Hulme, and Nick Hulme.
Apologies Garry Bray, Andy Day, Rachel Parkin, and Miriam Baxter.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He had received an e-mail order form for GBGs 2025. After discussion, the Treasurer was asked to order 20 copies.
He informed the meeting that the spring edition of Inn Touch had been printed and distributed.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer She revealed the current balance of £1789.35p. Members having committed the Branch to four more copies of Inn Touch, she warned that money was tight and appealed for help getting sponsors for the magazine.
Membership reported that we had signed seven new members this month and the current membership was 769.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 12th July. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
He reminded members that nominations for the Summer 2024 PoS were: the Mill Dam, the Blue Coat, the Chequers, and the Queens.
Pubs news:
· The Kiveton Tap will open soon, selling key keg but with no outdoor seating or loud music.
· The Roadhouse will open in Dinnington in June.
· The Rising Deer has opened again.
· The Blue Coat is selling cask beer for £1.99 per pint on Mondays and at £1.88 on Wednesdays for CAMRA members.
· The Red Lion is giving CAMRA members 10% discount on cask ale.
· The Earl Gray in Rawmarsh is open again.
· The Wilton is giving 10% discount for CAMRA members.
Pubs Protection Officer the Bridge is still up for sale. This was originally the Mappin’s Brewery Tap.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date and working.
Social Position vacant.
· The Tasting Panel Chair suggested a visit to the Perch Brewery in early December as our Christmas meeting.
· There will be a trip to Leeds on Saturday 27th July to take in the newly reopened Grove.
· There will be a trip on the canal from the Gorilla Brewery to the Boat at Sprotbrough and back at 2pm on Saturday 10th August.
· Trips are being planned to Lincoln and Hull.
AOB
· Chantry BLO was absent, but the Chairman informed the meeting that Chantry would be brewing a new beer with a Soap theme, probably Emmerdale, to help launch the GBG 2025.
· The next beer tasting will be in September, probably in Sheffield.
· Swinton Beer Festival will be on the 4th-6th July. Entry is free to CAMRA on the 4th.
· A raffle was held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 17th July at Sitwell Park Golf Club and will include the presentation of Club of the Year 2024.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 15th May 2024 at the Red Lion, Thorpe Hesley
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Bob Smith, Phil Wallace, Michael Fisher, Catherine Ripley, Trevor Ripley, Elaine Hughes, and John Southall.
Apologies Dave Bowman, Garry Bray, Sue Smith, Andy Day, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Glyn Spencer, Rachel Parkin, and Miriam Baxter.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He reminded members of the presentation of Micro Pub of the Year on 16th May at the Dragon’s Tap.
He announced that his annual Two Magpies Beer Festival would be on Saturday 8th June from 2pm onwards.
The Real Ale and Music Festival at Magna would be hosting the Great British Beer Festival Winter for the next four years. This was greeted as great news for Rotherham beer lovers.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer She revealed the current balance of £1934.35p. Having committed the Branch to four more copies of Inn Touch she warned members that money was tight and appealed for help getting sponsors for the magazine.
Membership Was absent.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 14th June. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
The winner of the Spring PoS would be announced at the May presentation at the Dragon’s Tap.
Nominations for the Summer 2024 PoS were: the Mill Dam, the Blue Coat, the Chequers, and the Queens.
Pubs news:
· The Kiveton Tap will open soon but with no outdoor seating or loud music.
· The Roadhouse will open in Dinnington in late May, early June.
· The Rising Deer has closed again.
· The Blue Coat is selling cask beer for £1.99 per pint.
· The Red Lion is giving CAMRA members 10% discount on cask ale.
· The Travellers at Park Gate and the Earl Gray at Rawmarsh are closed again.
Pubs Protection Officer the Bridge is up for sale. This was originally the Mappin’s Brewery Tap.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date and working.
Social Position vacant.
· The Barrowhill beer festival starts on 17th May.
· The Dewsbury Station beer festival is 24th-26th May.
· There is a proposed visit to Ilkley on 1st June.
· The Two Magpies beer festival is on 8th June from 2pm.
· The One Valley beer festival is on 8th June.
· The Tasting Panel Chair has booked a trip to the Perch Brewery on 16th June in Sheffield.
· There will be a trip on the canal from the Gorilla Brewery to the Boat at Sprotbrough and back at 2pm on Saturday 10th August.
AOB
· Chantry BLO, Special Reserve won Champion Beer of Yorkshire at Magna recently.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 19th June at the Wilton, Bradgate.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 17th April 2024 at the Bluebell, Harthill
The Chairman presented Tracy and Paige with the Winter PoS 2024 award.
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme, Bob Smith, Rachel Parkin, Roger Parkin, Andrew Day, Sue Smith, Phil Wallace, Andy Vickery, Glyn Spencer, Michael Fisher and Dave Houghton.
Apologies Catherine Ripley, Dave Bowman, Garry Bray, and Miriam Baxter.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He reminded members of the volunteer’s party on 20th April at the Dragon’s Tap. The presentation to the Dragon’s Tap for Micropub of the Year will be on Thursday 16th May.
The contract for Inn Touch was agreed at 500 copies for four editions.
The new CAMRA Handpump Hijack campaign was discussed, and members were asked to notify the Committee of any pub in the Rotherham area using the ‘Fresh Ale’ method of dispense.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer Was absent but sent a written report. She revealed the current balance of £1903.35p. The accounts have been signed off by the Examiner.
Membership Was absent.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 10th May. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
The winner of the Spring PoS would be announced at the May meeting.
Nominations for the Spring 2024 PoS were The Stop Inn Time, the Yellow Broom, the Red Lion, Thorpe Hesley, and the Deer Park.
Pubs news:
· The Kiveton Tap will open in Kiverton as soon as its licence is approved.
· The Roadhouse will open in Dinnington as soon as its licence is approved.
· The Rising Deer has re-opened again.
· The Corn Law has re-opened again.
· The Ship and Prince of Wales are not selling real ale.
· The Yellow Lion and Crown are selling real ale intermittently.
· The Plough is not selling real ale.
· The Ring O Bells has up to four real ales.
· Steptoe’s still has four real ales.
Pubs Protection Officer the Bridge is up for sale. This was originally the Mappin’s Brewery Tap.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date.
Social Position vacant.
· The Mallard has another beer festival on 25th-29th April.
· The Tasting Panel Chair has provisionally booked a trip to the Perch Brewery on 16th June in Sheffield.
· There will be a trip on the canal from the Gorilla Brewery to the Boat at Sprotbrough and back at 2pm on Saturday 10th August.
AOB
· Chantry BLO, Special Reserve won Champion Beer of Yorkshire at Magna recently.
· A raffle was held and made £31 profit.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 15th May at the Red Lion, Thorpe Hesley.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 20th March 2024 at the Dragon’s Tap
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Kevin Keaveny, (Regional Director), Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Tracey Hulme, Bob Smith, Garry Bray, Catherine Ripley, Sam Warburton, John Southall, Stephen Brown, Rachel Parkin, Roger Parkin, Andrew Day, James Hamstead, Ian Hamstead, Dave Bowman, Nigel Brewitt, Lee Birch, Andy Vickery, Sue Smith, Elaine Hughes, Phil Wallace, and Martin Connelly.
Apologies Nick Hulme and Miriam Baxter.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising the Chairman had expressed an intention to visit the Grove after Easter when it re-opened. Lee Birch had informed the meeting that it was unlikely to re-open then, but much later in the year.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and welcomed Kevin Keaveny, Regional Director, from York Branch and Lee Birch from Leeds Branch.
He thanked everyone who had helped at the Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival and particularly those who had worked on the Tombola and Membership stands.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer Revealed the current balance of £2009.35p. The Tombola at the Beer Festival had taken £1223.20p which was a record amount.
Membership Our current membership is 779. The Membership Officer signed up eight new members at the Beer Festival at Magna.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 12th April. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
The winner of the Spring PoS would be announced at the April meeting.
Nominations for the Spring 2024 PoS were The Stop Inn Time, the Yellow Broom, the Red Lion, Thorpe Hesley, and the Deer Park.
The awards for 2024 were as follows:
· Micropub of the Year Dragon’s Tap
· Runner up Steptoe’s
· Pub of the Year Cutlers Arms
· Runner up New York Tavern
· Club of the Year Sitwell Park Golf Club
· Runner up Phoenix Sports Club
· Cider Pub of the Year Wath Tap
· Most Improved Pub Homestead
The pubs to go in the GBG 2025 will be announced at the meeting in April.
Pubs news:
· The Little Haven has moved over the road to bigger premises.
· The Kiveton Tap will open soon.
· The Roadhouse will open in Dinnington as soon as its licence is approved.
· Churchills has reopened as Ginge’s but is not selling real ale.
· The Rising Deer has closed again.
· The Gallows and Monksbridge Farm are selling real ale intermittently.
· The Royal Oak at Ulley is selling a good pint of Old Brewery Bitter.
· The Wilton is offering a 10% discount to CAMRA members.
· The Butcher’s Arms at Woodsetts has re-opened.
· The Corn Law may be re-opening.
The winner of the Winter PoS was the Bluebell at Harthill.
Pubs Protection Officer the Bridge is up for sale. This was originally the Mappin’s Brewery Tap.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date.
Following discussion, the Branch agreed to underwrite Inn Touch for another year, i.e. four more editions.
Social Position vacant.
· The Mallard has another beer festival on 25th-29th April.
· Members and the Tasting Panel Chair suggested a trip to the Perch Brewery in Sheffield.
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· The Beer Tasting Panel Officer will consider a beer tasting in Sheffield, at the Perch Brewery, and at Whitby.
· Chantry BLO, Special Reserve won Champion Beer of Yorkshire at Magna recently.
· A raffle was held and made £42 profit.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 17th April at the Bluebell at Harthill.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 21st February 2024 at the Blue Coat
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Tracey Hulme, Bob Smith, Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Catherine Ripley, Trevor Ripley, Dave Bowman, John Southall, Sue Smith, Nick Hulme, Garry Bray, Lee Birch, Glyn Spencer, Dave Houghton, Phil Wallace, Michael Fisher, Andy Day, and Richard Tupholme.
Apologies Miriam Baxter.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and welcomed Lee Birch from Leeds Branch. He informed members of details of the Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival. He planned to hold the AGM in March.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer Revealed the current balance of £1028.15. She reminded everyone that the year end was February 29th and asked for any outstanding receipts that needed paying.
Membership Our current membership is 778. We will push for new members at the Beer Festival at Magna.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 1st March. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
Pubs news:
· The Little Haven is moving over the road to bigger premises.
· The Roadhouse Bottles and Bar has suddenly closed. An application has been made to demolish it and to build housing and has been provisionally accepted.
· The Kiveton Tap will open soon.
· A possible micropub will open on Laudsdale Road in what used to be the chippy.
· The Sir Jack has applied for planning permission to replace their conservatory.
The winner of the Winter PoS was the Bluebell at Harthill.
Nominations for the Spring PoS were; The Stop Inn Time, the Yellow Broom, the Red Lion, Thorpe Hesley and the Deer Park.
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date.
Social Position vacant.
· The Chairman suggested a trip to Leeds after Easter when the Grove reopens.
· Members suggested a trip to the Perch Brewery in Sheffield.
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· The Beer Tasting Panel Officer will consider a beer tasting in Sheffield, at the Perch Brewery.
· Chantry BLO, nothing to report.
· A raffle was held and made £28 profit.
· The Yorkshire Regional Meeting will be held on Saturday 8th March at the Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 21st February at Dragons Tap
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 17th January 2024 at the Sitwell Arms
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Tracey Hulme, Bob Smith, Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Catherine Ripley, Trevor Ripley, Dave Bowman, John Southall, Sue Smith, Nick Hulme, and Richard Tupholme.
Apologies Miriam Baxter, Glyn Spencer, and Andy Day.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and said he was sorry to have missed the Christmas dinner. He planned to hold the AGM in March.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer Revealed the current balance of £997.05. The accounts for 2022 have now been signed off and everything is up to date.
Membership Our current membership is 775. We will push for new members at the Beer Festival at Magna.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 9th February. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
Pubs news:
· The Royal Oak at Ulley reopened on 15th December.
· The Rockingham Arms reopened in December after refurbishment.
· The Crown Inn in Swinton has reopened and has two real ales.
· The Brecks has reopened after refurbishment.
· The Bank Café in Swinton has reopened as the Bank Bar and Bistro but has no real ale.
· Brinsworth Social Club has taken its handpumps out.
· The Butchers Arms at Woodsetts is closed again.
· The Green Dragon has reopened but has no hand pulls. The back half is an Indian restaurant.
· The Travellers at Parkgate has reopened.
· The Little Haven is moving over the road to bigger premises.
Nominations for Winter PoS were; the Sitwell Arms, the Bluebell at Harthill, the Yorkshire Terrier and the Haynook
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date.
Social Position vacant.
· Members will be attending the Mallard Beer Festival on Thursday 1st February or Saturday 3rd.
· The Chairman suggested a trip to Leeds after Easter when the Grove reopens.
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· The Beer Tasting Panel Officer will consider a beer tasting in Sheffield.
· A raffle was held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 21st February at the Blue Coat.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 15th November 2023 at the Homestead
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Tracey Hulme, Bob Smith, Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Catherine Ripley, Trevor Ripley, Dave Bowman, John Southall, Sue Smith, Garry Bray, Nick Hulme, Deborah Fielding, Paul Fielding and Richard Tupholme.
Apologies Miriam Baxter, Glyn Spencer and Andy Day.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked if those who are attending the Christmas dinner could let him have their menu choices.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer Revealed the current balance of £1594.65. The accounts for 2022 have now been signed off.
Membership Position vacant. There is now a Regional Young Members Officer. Our current membership is 777. Dave Bowman stood from the floor and was voted in as the new Membership Officer.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 17th November. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
Pubs news:
· Dinnington has a premises for a Tap. Watch this space….
· The new micropub, the Yellow Broom, will open in Bramley in late November. It’s understood they’ll have seven craft beers and two real ales.
· The Royal Oak at Ulley is opening before Christmas.
Nominations for Autumn PoS were; The Three Cranes, the Homestead, the Bluecoat and the Beehive. The PCC made an appeal for scores. The deadline was increased to the December meeting.
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date.
Social Position vacant.
· Christmas lunch has been booked on Wednesday 13th at Sitwell Park Golf Club. The price is £26.95 for three courses and £22.95 for two courses. Let the Chairman know if you wish to attend.
· There is a beer festival at the Sheaf View 24th-26th November.
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· The Beer Tasting Panel Officer had organised a beer tasting at the Commercial in Chapeltown on Saturday 11th November. Everyone agreed it had been a good day and two new members of the panel completed their training.
· The Chairman had spoken to the Regional Director, and he agreed that the panel could help other Branches who didn’t have a Panel by tasting and scoring their brewery’s beers. The RD suggested Gorilla Brewery in the first instance. Tracey to contact Dave Dixon first.
· Chantry BLO revealed they were releasing Santa’s Drop again this Christmas.
· A raffle was held raising £33.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 13th December at the Sitwell Park Golf Club for the Christmas dinner.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 18th October 2023 at the Wath Tap
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Tracey Hulme, Bob Smith, Andy Day, Phil Wallace, Glyn Spencer, Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, and Richard Tupholme.
Apologies Sue Smith, Nick Hulme, and Miriam Baxter.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer Revealed the current balance of £1387.65p. The accounts for 2022 are now ready to be signed off.
Membership Position vacant. There is now a Regional Young Members Officer. Our current membership is 803.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 10th November. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
Pubs news:
· The Rawmarsh Tap will open on October 18th. No real ale to begin with.
· Dinnington has a premises for a Tap. Watch this space….
· The Squirrel at Dinnington is looking to re-open.
· A new micro-brewery is open in Dinnington called the Ticking Clock.
· A licensing application has gone in for a micro-pub on Laudsdale Road.
Nominations for Autumn PoS were; The Three Cranes, the Homestead, the Bluecoat and the Beehive. The PCC made an appeal for scores.
Pubs Protection Officer
· The Kings Head at Swinton has had an application to be turned into two houses refused.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date.
Social Position vacant.
· Christmas lunch has been booked on Wednesday 13th at Sitwell Park Golf Club. The price is £26.95 for three courses and £22.95 for two courses. Let the Chairman know if you wish to attend.
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· The Beer Tasting Panel Officer has organised a beer tasting at the Commercial in Chapeltown on Saturday 11th November at 1pm. There will be a minibus from the Bluecoat at 12.30
· A raffle was held raising £20
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 15th November at the Homestead.
The Chairman then presented Mel Swanwick from the Wath Tap with their award for Pub of the Season Summer 2023.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 20th September 2023 at the Sitwell Park Golf Club
The Chairman presented Sitwell Park Golf Club with their award for Club of the Year 2023 Runner Up.
Apologies Sue Smith, Phil Wallace, Glyn Spencer, and Garry Bray.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He had received the GBGs 2024 and letters for publicans, as well as the September edition of Inn Touch. He would distribute them soon.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer Revealed the current balance of £1365.65p. The accounts for 2023 are now waiting to be signed off.
Membership Position vacant. There is now a Regional Young Members Officer. Our current membership is 803.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 13th October. Meet at the Bluecoat at 7.30.
Pubs news:
· The Rawmarsh Tap will open on October 15th. No real ale to begin with.
· Dinnington has a premises for a Tap. Watch this space….
· The Mason’s Arms at Thorpe Hesley has opened again.
· The Black Lion now has four real ales.
· The Rising Deer may reopen.
· The Pitches may reopen.
Summer PoS was announced as the Wath Tap.
Nominations for Autumn PoS were; The Three Cranes, the Homestead, the Bluecoat and the Beehive.
Pubs Protection Officer
· The Café Sport at Swinton has had its third application for housing approved.
· The Kings Head at Swinton has put in an application to be turned into two houses.
· The Hadfeild Arms is to be converted into five flats and one dwelling.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date.
Social Position vacant.
· Members to be circulated about a trip to Nottingham Beer Festival
· Christmas lunch to be booked on Wednesday 13th at Sitwell Park Golf Club.
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· The Beer Tasting Panel Officer will organise a beer tasting at the Commercial in Chapeltown.
· A raffle was held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 18th October at the Wath Tap where they will be presented with their Pub of the Season for Summer 2023. Bus from the Bluecoat at 7.30.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 16th August 2023 at Phoenix Sports & Social Club
Present: Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Graeme Manning, Bob Smith, Garry Bray, Catherine Ripley, Tracey and Nick Hulme. Dave Bowman, Elaine Hughes
Apologies: Sue Smith, Andy Day, Steve Burns, Richard Tupholme, John Southall, Lynne Bowman and Phil Wallace,
Minutes of Previous Meeting: Following correction of a typing error, the minutes were accepted.
Matters Arising: None.
Chairman: No report.
Treasurer: reported that the balance was £1,636.65. Still experiencing problems finalising the end of year accounts on COBAS. Agreed to order 20 copies of the next Good Beer Guide. The cost to members will be £12 each.
Membership: Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: The result of the Summer Pub of the Season was as follows;
1st Wath Tap
2nd Bridge Inn
3rd Robin Hood, Swinton
4th Rockingham Tap, Swinton
Presentation of the certificate TBA, hopefully in September'
Nominations for the Autumn Pub of the Season competition deferred until the September meeting, in view of the low turnout of members.
The next survey trip would be on Friday 8th September, details to be confirmed.
Pubs news: Two more micropubs have been granted conditionally approved planning permission, as of August 11th. The Rawmarsh Tap, 79a, Kilnhurst Rd., Rawmarsh has been given permission to open from noon to 10,30pm daily. This is in a former pet grooming salon. The other one is at Bramley; more details are awaited. Likely opening dates are, so far, unknown. The Homestead has joined the Three Cranes Inn and Stag in accepting CAMRA 50p vouchers. Unfavourable reports have been received recently regarding beer quality at both the Stag and the Yellow Lion in Aston. Carlton Park Hotel has reopened, but purely as a hotel with no food, drink or other facilities being offered so far. Steptoes in Kimberworth has been successful with its application to extend opening hours, opening until 11pm Sunday to Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday. The Plough at Wingfield will require a new leaseholder as Brian is leaving. Hopefully this will not affect the real ale. Despite rumours, the Chantry BLO confirmed that the Cutlers Arms is continuing as normal, following its sale to the Council.
Pubs Protection Officer: Nothing to report.
Communications Officer: Everything is up to date and continuing as normal.
Social: Position vacant. Nothing planned.
AOB The BLO for Chantry said that further specials would continue to be brewed alongside the regular beers with Styrian Dragon the next. The Beer Tasting Coordinator said that the tasting at the Chantry Inn was only attended by six tasters. However, it proved very popular with locals in the pub who expressed interest in joining CAMRA.
In view of the low turnout, it was decided not to hold a raffle.
The meeting closed at 8.40pm.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting: 8pm, Wednesday 20th September Venue TBC, probably New York Tavern.
Presentation of the award for Branch Club of the Year 2023 was made to the Phoenix. The vice-chairman thanked Kylie and the team for their hospitality.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 19th July 2023 at Something Brew Inn
Present: Paul Redfern (Vice Chairman), Phil Wallace, Graeme Manning, Tracey and Nick Hulme, Elaine Hughes, Nigel Brewitt, Dave Houghton, Rudi Enos, Geoff Downing. Michael Fisher, Glyn Spencer.
Apologies: Steve Burns, Bob Smith, Garry Bray, Catherine Ripley, Sue Smith, Andy Day, Dave & Lynne Bowman.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None. Pubs updates included in Pubs sections below.
Chairman No report. The vice chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting, in the absence of the Chairman.
Treasurer No report.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator
Updates from the minutes of the last meeting: Red Lion, Thorpe Hesley was visited on the last survey trip and two real ales were available. The nearby Masons Arms is indeed closed with a sign declaring pub lease for sale.
The next survey trip will be on Friday August 11th and will visit all the town centre pubs selling real ale. Meeting at the Bridge Inn between 7.30 and 8pm.
No other pub and club news to report.
Those present were reminded that scores for the Summer Pub of the Season will be required before the August branch meeting, when the winner will be announced.
Pubs Protection Officer
Despite, as reported last month, there being an application to convert the Rosegarth at Aston into housing, the pub’s Facebook page stated that it will be reopening under new management in mid-July and is advertising for staff!
Communications Officer
Everything is up to date and progressing well.
Social
Position vacant. The vice chairman reported that tLizhe canal trip went well and the weather was good. The visit to Triple Point Brewery proved to be very interesting with a very informative talk on the variations of ingredients and processes used for the different brews. A beer tasting was included on four of the beers. There will be a fuller report with photos produced for website, Facebook page and Inn Touch. For future events see AOB.
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A raffle was held. This raised £14. Thank you to Elaine for organising this and supplying the prizes.
A presentation was made to the Something Brew Inn of the award for Pub of the Season Spring 2023. Liz received this on behalf of Helen, who was on holiday. The award was well received. Sandwiches were served. The vice-chairman thanked Liz for the food.
Tramlines Fringe takes place over the weekend at various venues around Sheffield, many of which sell real ale. Details of venues and music can be found online.
Two Beer Festivals take place over the final weekend of the month; at the Mallard, Worksop and the Perch, Sheffield. The latter is home to the Dead Parrot Brewery. Branch members are planning to visit both with a Thursday visit to the Mallard and Saturday at the Perch planned. Times TBC.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 16th August – venue TBC. Maybe outside if weather suitable.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 21st June 2023 at the Plough, Wingfield
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Bob Smith, Phil Wallace, Graeme Manning, Glyn Spencer, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Dave Bowman, Elaine Hughes, Michael Fisher, and Dave Houghton
Apologies. Andy Day, Miriam Baxter, Catherine Ripley, and Garry Bray.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer was an apology.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on 14th July.
Pubs news:
· The Red Lion at Thorpe Hesley had re-opened and was selling real ale.
· The Masons at Thorpe Hesley may be closed.
· The Bay Horse had two real ales on
Spring PoS was announced as Something Brew Inn
Nominations for Summer PoS were; Wath Tap, Robin Hood at Swinton, Rockingham Tap and the Bridge.
Pubs Protection Officer The Rose Garth at Aston has put in an application to convert to housing and Disraeli’s has opened as a restaurant selling Slovakian food.
Communications Officer Everything is up to date.
Social Position vacant.
· A trip on Swinton Canal from Swinton Lock has been organised for 1st July, cost £10.
· A tour round Triple Point has been organised for 15th July, cost £10.
· Two Magpies beer festival is on 24th June, 2pm onwards, BBQ at 6pm.
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· Flyers regarding advertising in Inn Touch were distributed for members to hand to Landlords etc.
· Chantry BLO was an apology. Full Moon is now Gluten Free.
· The Beer Tasting Panel chairman, Tracey Hulme suggested a beer tasting at the Chantry in Sheffield
· A raffle was held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 19th July at Something Brew Inn where they will be presented with their Pub of the Season for Spring 2023.
The Chairman then presented the Landlord of the Plough with his award for Most Improved Pub 2023 and thanked him for his hospitality.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA 30th Anniversary Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 19th April 2023 at the Bridge
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Keven Keaveney (Regional Director), Peter Goddard (Deputy Regional Director), Paul Redfern, Bob Smith, Sue Smith, Garry Bray, Richard Tupholme, John Southall, Phil Wallace, Nigel Brewitt, Lee Birch, Paul Lindley, Graeme Manning, Dave Houghton, Andy Day, Glyn Spencer, Jim Crowe, Alex Merret (Ossett Brewery), Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Matt Ridsdale, Rachel Parkin, Roger Parkin, Dave Bowman and Rob Edwards.
Apologies. None received.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
He was proud to be Chairman of such an active, friendly and social Branch, especially on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary meeting.
He introduced Paul Redfern who gave a brief history of the Branch and its achievements.
Regional Director, Kevin Keaveney, proposed a toast to the Branch.
Chairman, Steve Burns, presented an award to Alex Merret of Ossett Brewery for their beer, White Rat, which won Champion Pale, Gold and Blonde beer at Magna recently.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer was absent.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 12th May and would be to the north of the Borough.
Pubs news.
· The Colin has re-opened
· The Red Lion in town has re-opened
· The Bluebell at Wath is getting a pool table
A date will be arranged for a presentation of certificates for PoS Winter 2023 and Micropub of the Year 2023 to the Dragon’s Tap before the next meeting
Pubs Protection Officer nothing to report.
Communications Officer nothing to report.
Social Position vacant. A trip on Swinton Canal from Swinton Lock was proposed. Chairman, Andy Day and Tracey Hulme to organise.
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· The Branch sang Happy Birthday to Lee Birch
· Flyers regarding advertising in Inn Touch were distributed for members to hand to Landlords etc
· Chantry BLO revealed their latest brew was Parkgate 200, a pale ale celebrating the 200th anniversary of Parkgate
· The Beer Tasting Panel chairman, Tracey Hulme suggested a beer tasting at the Chantry in Sheffield
· A raffle was held
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 17th May at the Cutlers
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 15th March 2023 at Wickersley Cricket Club
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Bob Smith, Garry Bray, Catherine Ripley, Richard Tupholme, John Southall, Phil Wallace, Lynne Bowman and Dave Bowman.
Apologies. Sue Smith, Andy Day, Graeme Manning, Tracey and Nick Hulme.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and reported on the recent Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival. He thanked everyone from CAMRA who helped during the set-up, on the Tombola and Membership Stand and behind the bars.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer reported that the balance was £802.55 but hadn’t paid in the Tombola £1084.10.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 14th April and would be to the south of the Borough.
He revealed the 16 pubs which would go forward to the GBG 2024. After discussion it was decided to remove the Chantry Brewery Tap as it wasn’t a pub by CAMRA’s definition and insert the Little Mesters.
This year’s awards would be;
· Pub of the Year Cutlers Arms
· Runner up New York Tavern
· Micro Pub of the Year Dragons Tap
· Runner up Steptoes
· Club of the Year Phoenix Sports Club
· Runner up Sitwell Park Golf Club
· Most Improved Pub To be decided
Pubs news.
· The Manor Barn is open as a function venue
· The Colin is still closed temporarily
· Real ale is intermittent at the Travellers Kimberworth
Pubs Protection Officer absent.
Communications Officer absent.
Social Absent but sent a written report;
Upcoming social events are.
· Crawl using the X78 on April 1st. Starting about noon and taking in the Deer Park, Earl of Strafford, Hill Top and Conisbrough.
He also handed in his resignation from the post.
AOB The BLO for Chantry announced that during the National AGM in Sheffield, there would be visits to the brewery on the Friday and Saturday 21st and 22nd April and they would like volunteers to help.
The Wentworth Cup will be rise from the ashes this summer. Margaret Croft will get in touch with a challenge.
A raffle was held.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 19th April The Bridge Inn
Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 15th February 2023 at Little Haven, Parkgate
Present: Paul Redfern (Vice-Chairman), Philip Wallace, Garry Bray, Sue Smith, Bob Smith, Miriam Baxter, Andy Day, Richard Tupholme, Graeme Manning, John Southall, Dave Houghton, Mick Fisher, Dave Bowman, Catherine Ripley
Apologies: Steve Burns, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Accuracy: That Bar and Café Sport applications for change of use received by council but not yet granted.
Matters Arising: None
Chairman: Next Yorkshire Regional Meeting is on Saturday March 4th at the Hallcross in Doncaster. Room booked from noon, with meeting scheduled to start at 12.30 pm and finish no later than 2.30 pm. A pub tour has been devised by the Deputy Regional Director
Secretary: Position vacant. No correspondence of importance received.
Treasurer: Current balance is £1,024.55. Reminder that Year End is 28th February 2023. Please have all receipts and expenses with the Treasurer before that date.
Membership: Position Vacant. No received regarding current membership figures.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator: Result of the Winter Pub of the Season Competition: 1st Dragon’s Tap, 2nd Sitwell Park Golf Club, 3rd Roadhouse, 4th Haynook. A presentation will be made to the Dragon’s Tap at a future date.
Nominations called for the Spring 2023 Competition and following a vote the following four pubs have been nominated: Leeds Arms at South Anston, Little Mester at North Anston, Loyal Trooper at South Anston and Something Brew Inn at Rawmarsh. Scores for these required before the April Branch Meeting on the19th.
The next Pub Survey Trip will be on Friday 10th March to the Kimberworth/Scholes area. Minibus from the Bluecoat at 7.30 pm.
The closing date for scores for the next Good Beer Guide will be shortly after this, as all nominations for the guide plus our annual awards need to be with the Yorkshire Regional Director by the 19th.
Pub News: The Cutler at North Anston has returned to real ale with two Theakston beers on recently. Work has commenced internally on the Carlton Park Hotel. It is not known for what purpose. The Green Dragon, Kimberworth remains closed and shuttered.
Pubs Protection Officer: The Kings Head at Swinton is the subject of an application to partially demolish and convert to housing. The Ship Inn at Kilnhurst is subject to an application to partially demolish, rebuild and convert into a storage and distribution depot. Both applications were received by RMBC on 24th January 2023.
Communications Officer: Nothing to report.
Social: Rail Trip to CAMRA Winter Ales Festival and pubs at Burton-on-Trent on Thursday 16th February, 11 am train from Sheffield.
The cheap train ticket offers of unlimited travel for £10 on Northern Trains (vouchers in Star) have returned with tentative plans for trips on the 4th and 18th March, rail Strikes permitting. See branch website or Facebook page for the latest updates.
AOB (inc BLO report): Chantry Brewery have installed solar panels and this has saved an estimated £400 on the last power bill. Two new beers to be launched are Wentworth Pale at 4.1% and My Pierrot Dolls Pale. Sheffield Indie Beer Festival will be held over the weekend of March 3rd and 4th at Trafalgar Warehouse, S3 4JT as part of Sheffield Beer Week. A raffle was held that raised £22 for CAMRA funds.
The meeting closed at 8.35 pm and it was followed by the presentation of the Autumn Pub of the Season to the Little Haven. Some food was provided by the pub for which the branch were very grateful.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 15th March at the Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club, commencing at 8 pm
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 18th January 2023 at Sitwell Park Golf Club
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Peter Goddard (Deputy RD), Paul Redfern, Graeme Manning, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme, Bob Smith, Rudi Enos, Garry Bray, Catherine Ripley, Sam Warburton, Richard Tupholme, John Southall, Roger Parkin and Rachel Parkin.
Apologies. Sue Smith
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Sam Warburton, Editor of Inn Touch was present and after a long discussion it was agreed to subsidise the next four quarterly editions up to £350 each. This sum to be reduced by members seeking sponsorship from pubs etc.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer reported that the balance was £1066.95.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 20th January and would be to the north of the Borough.
The winner of the Autumn Pub of the Season award was the Little Haven. Certificate to be ordered and presented at the February meeting.
Nominations for the Winter PoS were the Dragon’s Tap, the Roadhouse, the Haynook and Sitwell Park Golf Club. Requested scores in before the next meeting and result to be announced in February.
Pubs news.
· The Haynook has three rotating beers, mainly from Abbeydale and Bradfield.
· That Bar in Dinnington has had planning approval granted for flats.
· The Café Sport in Swinton has had planning approval granted for a single dwelling.
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report.
Communications Officer reported that everything was working and up to date.
Social Upcoming social events are.
· Visit to Doncaster CAMRA, meeting at the Don Valley Tap at 2pm on Saturday 21st January.
AOB The outgoing BLO for Chantry Brewery reported that a trip was planned to Chantry Brewery from the National AGM being held in Sheffield 21st-22nd April. Chantry had asked for help from the Branch.
The Beer Tasting Panel Chair had organised a beer tasting at Chantry Brewery Tap on Friday 27th January at 7pm.
The Organiser of the Real Ale and Music Festival at Magna had started planning for the festival on 23rd-25th February 2023. The Tombola and Membership stand for CAMRA were discussed.
Deputy RD, Peter Goddard thanked the Branch for its hospitality and agreed they were a very friendly, active Branch. He was proposing a motion at the National AGM calling for a printed newsletter to go out to all members monthly, and asked for the Branch’s support.
Paul Redfern mentioned beer festivals at the Shakespeare in Sheffield and the Mallard.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8 p.m. on Wednesday 16th Feb at the Little haven
, followed by the presentation to the Little Haven – Pub of the season = Autumn 2022’
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 16th November at the Bridge
NOTE : meeting in December is taken up by the Christmas dinner and social (no formal meeting) :)
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Andy Day, Miriam Baxter, John Southall, Glyn Spencer, Phil Wallace, Sue Smith, Bob Smith, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Graeme Manning, Trevor Ripley and Catherine Ripley.
Apologies. None
Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He informed them that the AGM would be in January and he would approach Sitwell Park Golf Club to host.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer reported that the balance was £1253.25 and we’d ordered a further 10 GBGs.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 18th November and would be to South Anston and Harthill. The one after that would be on Friday 9th December.
The winner of the Autumn Pub of the Season award was the Little Haven.
Nominations for the Winter PoS were; the Dragon’s Tap, the Roadhouse, the Haynook and Sitwell Park Golf Club.
Pubs news;
· The Red Lion at Todwick is closed for refurb, hoping to open before Christmas
· The Woodlands Club is offering 50p off for CAMRA members
· The Green Dragon has closed again.
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report
Communications Officer reported that everything was working and up to date
Social Upcoming social events are;
· Christmas Dinner at the Three Horseshoes 6th December
· Social meeting at Blue Coat 14th December
· Pub Crawl 28th December, route tba
AOB The BLO for Chantry Brewery had nothing new to report
The Beer Tasting Panel Chair would try to organise a beer tasting at Chantry Brewery Tap one Friday in January
The Organiser of the Real Ale and Music Festival at Magna had started planning for the Festival on 23rd-25th February 2023. The Tombola and Membership stand for CAMRA were discussed
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 18th January, preceded by the AGM at 7.30, at Sitwell Park Golf Club
There followed the presentation to the Bridge for ‘Most Improved Pub 2022’
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 19th October at the Horseshoe at Harley
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Glyn Spencer, Phil Wallace, Sue Smith, Bob Smith, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Graeme Manning, Trevor Ripley and Catherine Ripley.
Apologies. Andy Day.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were amended to show that Wath Tap was runner up Micropub of the Year and were then approved as a correct record
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting. He informed them that it was time for the AGM. This would be in January and he would put a notice in What’s Brewing. The Dragons Tap would be approached to host.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer reported that the balance was £1333.25 and we’d received acknowledgement from HQ after sending £1000.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 28th October and would be to the east of town.
The presentations to the Cutlers, Wath Tap and Wickersley Cricket Club went well. The November meeting may be at the Bridge combined with a presentation of the ‘Most Improved Pub’ award.
The winner of the Autumn Pub of the Season award will be in November.
Pubs news.
· The Deer Park Tap has been granted permission for outside seating.
· Planning permission has been granted for a supermarket to be built in the Squirrel Carpark.
· Stop Inn Time has removed its outside seating
· Sitwell Park Golf Club have three real ales on the bar now.
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report
Communications Officer reported that everything was working and up to date
Social was an apology. An offer had been made by Bluecoat to host the Branch for a Christmas get together in December. Andy to be informed
AOB The BLO for Chantry Brewery reported that the Brewery Tap was up and running, Rebel and Two Magpies were in the cask and ready to roll out to the pubs
The Beer Tasting Panel Chair would try to organise a beer tasting at Chantry Brewery Tap in January
The Organiser of the Real Ale and Music Festival at Magna had started planning for the Festival on 23rd-25th February 2023.
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 16th November, venue to be decided.
There followed the presentation to the Horseshoe of the Summer PoS
Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting Minutes
Venue, Date & Time
Wath Tap, Wath-upon-Dearne, Wed Sept 21st
Agenda Items
1.0 Welcome, introductions & apologies
Present
Paul Redfern (Vice Chairman), Phil Wallace, Andy Day, Sue Smith, Bob Smith, Glyn Spencer, Graeme Manning, Catherine Ripley, Trevor Ripley, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme, John Southall
Apologies
Steve Burns, Elaine Hughes
1.1 Minutes of previous meeting
Accuracy
Accepted as accurate.
Matters Arising
Pub updates deferred to 2.5.
2.0 Branch Officers’ Reports
2.1 Chairman
CAMRA National wish us to appoint a Cider Officer. A discussion followed but no volunteer was found so cider matters will continue to be covered by the Pubs Campaigns Coordinator.
Sheffield CAMRA made an appeal for volunteers to help at their Beer Festival on October 19th – 22nd. Interested parties were referred to the festival website to volunteer.
2.2 Secretary
Position vacant
2.3 Treasurer
Current balance £1,685.25 following despatch of surplus funds to CAMRA HQ. Memo regarding end of year financial report passed from Vice-Chairman to Treasurer. Report due at end of October.
2.4 Membership Secretary (including Young Persons’ Coordinator)
Both positions vacant
2.5 Pubs Campaign Coordinator
Summer Pub of the Season result
1 Horseshoe, Harley
2 George & Dragon, Wentworth
3 Plough, Wingfield
4 Milton Arms, Greasbrough
Presentation to the Horseshoe to be arranged by Pubs Campaign Coordinator.
Nominations for Autumn Pub of the Season
Brentwood Hotel, Rotherham
Homestead, Rotherham
Little Haven, Parkgate
Masons Arms, Wickersley
Result to be announced at the November Branch Meeting.
Date of next Pub Survey Trip: Friday 23rd September to Wickersley and Stag area by public transport.
There are three remaining year awards plus Summer POTS to be made before year end. All to be arranged by Pubs Campaign Coordinator.
Pub and club news
Green Dragon, Kimberworth has been completely refurbished by Stonegate and reopened in September. There are two handpumps on the bar.
Stonegate have also acquired the following: Butchers Arms at Woodsetts, Manor Barn at Kimberworth, Red Lion at Thorpe Hesley, and Joker at Bramley. The pub group advertised all as up for lease. The Butchers has since reopened but with no real ale as yet. The Red Lion is still closed. The status of the others is not known as yet.
The former Town Gate/Disraeli’s in town, most recently the Orzo Italian Restaurant, has been put on the market at £275,000 via auctioneers Jenkinson’s, Sheffield.
Haynook, Maltby is under new tenants and is now free of tie. New tenants keen to encourage real ale drinkers.
Travellers Inn, Parkgate is boarded-up but a new tenant is being sought.
2.6 Pubs Protection Officer
Former Masons Arms in town – work has begun on replacing the fire damaged roof.
Former Albert Club, West Melton – application to demolish and replace with housing has been granted.
Application to turn the Cafe Sport, Swinton into flats has been refused.
2.7 Communications Officer
All up to date from information received. Graeme enquired when next issue of Inn Touch was expected, probably November/December.
2.8 Social Secretary
Some members will be visiting Sheffield Beer Festival on Thursday afternoon, 20th October and the Mallard Halloween Beer Festival at Worksop on Thursday afternoon 27th October. Andy also asked for ideas for the Branch Christmas Party. Still not heard from Doncaster Branch about a joint social in Doncaster. Possible social to Conisborough.
3.0 AOB (including BLO, Beer Tasting Coordinator and any other branch officers who wish to make a report)
Nothing to report.
4.0 Date, time & venue of next meeting
Wednesday, October 19th, possibly at the Horseshoe or Bridge Inn when their awards can be presented too. No raffle was held.
The meeting closed at 9.27pm.
5.0 Social Time
A presentation was made to the Wath Tap for being judged Branch Micropub of the Year - runner up . The photographer from the Advertiser was present.
Minutes of Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting and Social
Wednesday 17th August at Steptoe’s
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Chibeka Kasonde, Paul Redfern, Glyn Spencer, Phil Wallace, Andy Day, Bob Smith, John Southall and Catherine Ripley.
Apologies. Graeme Manning, Nick Hulme and Tracey Hulme.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and informed them that the Two Magpies Beer Festival would be held on Saturday September 10th. He had been to the GBBF to set up, work and take down.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer reported that the balance was £1685.25 after sending £1000 to HQ.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 19th August and would be a walking survey round the town centre.
Pubs news.
· Over the Rainbow have opened their upstairs room
· The Deer Park Tap has reopened 11-5
· Something is happening at the Green Dragon!
Pub of the Season Summer will be announced at the next meeting.
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report
Communications Officer had apologised.
Social gave a list of upcoming events.
· Aug 20th Andy’s BBQ
· Sept 10th Two Magpies BBQ
· Possible joint meeting with Doncaster Branch in September
AOB A raffle was held
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting 8pm on Wednesday 21st September at Wath Tap to include presentation of Runner Up Micropub of the Year
There followed the presentation to Steptoe’s of the Spring PoS and the Micropub of the Year award 2022
Summary of Discussion/Action Points from our last meeting on wed 2oth July at the George and Dragon Wentworth
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Glyn Spencer, Phil Wallace, Andy Day, Graeme Manning, Nick Hulme, Tracey Hulme, Bob Smith, John Southall and Miriam Baxter.
Apologies. None
Minutes of Previous Meeting were amended to show that the Barley Corn is now known as That Bar.
Matters Arising None.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and informed them that the Two Magpies Beer Festival would be held on Saturday September 10th. He would be going to the GBBF to set up, work and take down.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer was absent but had reported earlier at the Committee meeting that the balance was £2910.25. It had been decided that we would send £1000 to HQ.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 29th July to take in Firbeck and Maltby at least. The August survey trip would be a walking survey round the town centre.
Enquiries would be made at Steptoe’s to see if we could hold the August meeting on 17th there and present certificates for Spring PoS and Micropub of the Year. If not, the August meeting would be at the Bridge to present ‘Most Improved Pub of the Year. If so, the September meeting would be at the Cutlers and then New York Tavern and the October meeting would be at the Bridge.
Pubs news.
· The Kings Head at Swinton was for sale
· Over the Rainbow were licenced and will be selling craft beer
· 1915 had reopened as a cocktail bar and Walsh’s Irish sports bar but no real ale
· The Earl of Strafford had reopening on 7th July
· The Travellers and the Sportsman in Parkgate were both for sale
· There had been a fire at Rhinos
· The Chantry Taproom was open Thursday to Saturday
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report
Communications Officer reported that the Website and Facebook page were up to date and was delighted that Inn Touch was once more in print, and copies were in many pubs. Discussion took place regarding the number printed. The Chairman would speak to the Editor.
Social gave a list of upcoming events.
· Aug 13th Bradfield trip
Aug 17th 8 pm presentation to Steptoe's in Kimberworth
· Aug 20th Andy’s BBQ
· Sept 10th Two Magpies BBQ
AOB A raffle was held
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting See above, Wath Tap , Steptoe’s or the Bridge
Summary of Discussion/Action Points from our last meeting on wed 15th June at the Bluecoat
Present Steve Burns (Chairman), Paul Redfern, Glyn Spencer, Phil Wallace, Catherine Ripley, Nigel Brewitt, Andy Day, Graeme Manning, Richard Tupholme, John Southall and Miriam Baxter.
Apologies Tracey Hulme and Nick Hulme.
Minutes of Previous Meeting were amended to show that the Chairman was not aiming to reduce the number of annual awards and that the survey trip would be on June 17th.
Matters Arising Vice Chairman Paul had replied to the Chairman of Leeds CAMRA to let him know that the Branch supported his letter regarding campaigning.
Chairman welcomed everyone to the meeting and informed them that the Two Magpies Beer Festival would be postponed until Saturday September 10th. There would be an informal BBQ on July 2nd instead.
Secretary Position vacant.
Treasurer revealed a balance of £2,897.25. The accounts had been agreed by the Treasurer and the Examiner. The Branch had received a donation of £72.79 from SIBA Southwest to recognise the work done at its Festival by a Branch member.
The Chairman advised the Branch that we would need a committee meeting to decide how much to send to HQ.
Membership Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator The next survey trip would be on Friday 17th June to take in Wentworth and Harley at least.
Pubs news.
· The Kings Head at Swinton was closed
· Over the Rainbow were applying for an alcohol licence so they could sell Tiny Rebel
· 1915 was due to reopen soon as a cocktail bar and Irish sports bar
· The Deer Park Tap waiting for a decision on a revised alcohol licence application
· The Barley Corn in Dinnington was up for sale
· The Earl of Strafford was reopening on 7th July and the Branch were invited to visit
Pubs Protection Officer had nothing to report
Communications Officer reported that the Website and Facebook page were up to date and was delighted that Inn Touch was once more in print, and copies were in many pubs.
Social gave a list of upcoming events.
· July 2nd informal BBQ at the Two Magpies
· July 16th boat trip from Swinton Lock - fully booked
AOB June 24th-26th Loxley beer festival at the Wisewood Inn
A raffle was held
Time, Date and Venue of next Meeting Committee Meeting at 7pm on Wednesday 20th July at the Bluecoat followed by a coach to the George and Dragon for the Branch meeting at 8pm
Summary of Discussion/Action Points from our last meeting on wed 18th May at the Stag pub
Present:
Paul Redfern (Vice Chairman)
Bob Smith
Phil Wallace
Catherine Ripley
Sue Smith
Nigel Brewitt
Andy Day
Graeme Manning
Glyn Spencer
Apologies:
Steve Burns
Tracey Hulme
Nick Hulme
Elaine Hughes
Agenda Items
Welcome, introduction and Apologies
The Chairman welcomed everybody.
1.1 Minutes of previous meeting and outcome of actions
Accuracy: Agreed, correct record
Matters Arising: None. Pub items deferred to 2.5/2.6
Branch Officers’ Reports
2.1 Chairman
Letter received from Mike Humphries, Branch Chairman of Leeds Branch of CAMRA regarding lack of campaigning by CAMRA HQ. This was discussed by those present, and the consensus was broadly in agreement with the letter. The Vice-Chairman will be contacting Mike Humphries. Members were encouraged to visit CAMRA Branch Mail Outs and familiarise themselves with the Summer of the Pub and May is Cider Month initiatives.
Secretary:
Position vacant.
Treasurer:
Bank balance £2980.09
Membership Secretary:
Position vacant.
Pubs Campaign Coordinator
The Pubs Campaigns Coordinator presented the full list pubs and clubs for which scores were received for the 2023 GBG. Following a request from the Chairman to reduce the number of awards, a discussion ensued with the following awards being decided: Overall Pub of the Year - Steptoe’s, Runner-up Overall POTY - Wath Tap, Traditional POTY - Cutlers Arms, Runner-up Traditional POTY - New York Tavern, Club of the Year - Wickersley Cricket Club, Most Improved Pub of the Year - Bridge Inn. As the first two were both Micropubs, it was decided not to present Micropubs awards as such. With only around six clubs eligible it was also decided not to award a runner-up Club of the Year award. The awards will need requesting from HQ and dates fixed up to make the awards.
Nominations were called for the Summer Pub of the Season. These were as follows: George & Dragon, Wentworth, Horseshoe, Harley, Milton Arms, Greasbrough, Plough, Wingfield. Scores required by the July Branch Meeting. Two of the nominated pubs were visited on the last survey trip and the other two will be visited on a future survey trip. Next survey trip 20th May – Swinton, Rawmarsh, Parkgate area – Minibus at 7.30pm from the Blue Coat. The June Survey Trip is being planned for the 10th to avoid a clash with the same weekend as a social trip.
Pub News - The Longhouse Bar on High Street has morphed into Over The Rainbow, a tea, coffee and cakes venue, without ever opening as a bar. The owners of the Deer Park Tap in Thrybergh have now submitted a new application to licence it as a pub. They have also applied for a licence to reopen the Mexborough Tap.
Addendum: Subsequent to the meeting, the survey trip was moved to Fri Jun 18th to avoid a clash with the rescheduled Jun social trip.
Pubs Protection Officer
Former Wellington Hotel on Westgate, last used as a pub 25 years ago, subject to a council application to convert into flats. Green Dragon, Kimberworth closed and surrounded by fencing. Future uncertain.
Communications Officer:
Social Media up to date. Inn Touch magazine, issue No.50, due to reappear by June 1st. Draft Copy available online via link from website.
Social Secretary:
Thoroughly enjoyable and well supported visit to Nail maker Brewery and pubs in Darton. Andy was thanked for organising it. Forthcoming events:
Sat Jun 4th One Valley Beer Festival, Dronfield. Various venues.
Sat Jun 18th Castleton Trip. Details to follow.
Sat Jul 16th Boat Trip from Swinton Lock. Limited numbers - already full
Sat Aug 13th Bradfield Trip - details to follow.
Addendum: Subsequent to the meeting the Castleton Trip was rescheduled to Jun 11th.
3.0 Any Other Business (including any other officer’s reports):
Chantry BLO: No report but Chantry continues to brew seasonal specials with a new 4.1% pale ale being the latest.
Proposed Beer Tasting: jointly with Doncaster Branch/Gorilla Brewery. No further news.
Little Critters Brewery no longer sells to Wetherspoons.
Mallard Beer Festival, Worksop Station 26-29 May. Some branch members going Thursday PM.
Sat Jun 18th CAMRA Yorkshire Regional Meeting at Bishopthorpe Sports & Social Club, York 12pm, followed by a crawl around York pubs off the beaten track.
Sat Jul 2nd Charity Garden Party at Steve Burns house inc food, drink and raffle.
Sat Jul 2nd Whiston Summer Festival around the High St area. Activities at the village pubs 2-8pm.
A raffle was held, raising £4.37 for CAMRA funds. The Vice Chairman thanked Catherine for organising this and supplying the prizes.
The meeting closed at 9.15pm.
4.0 Date and Venue of Next Meeting:
Wed 15th Jun, 8pm. Venue Bluecoat.
Summary of Discussion/Action Points from our last meeting on the 20th April - The Three Horseshoes Wickersley
Rotherham CAMRA Branch Meeting Minutes April 2022
Present: Paul Redfern (Vice Chairman), Graeme Manning, Tracey Hulme, Nick Hulme, Bob Smith, Sue Smith, Andy Day, Miriam Baxter, Elaine Hughes, Phil Wallace, Nigel Brewitt, Catherine Ripley
Apologies for Absence: Steve Burns, Glyn Spencer, Richard Tupholme
Agenda Items:
1. Welcome, Introductions: Done
1.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting
1.2 Accuracy: Proposed, Seconded and Accepted
1.3 Matters Arising: None
2. Branch Officers Reports
2.1 Chairman: No report
2.2 Secretary: No report
2.3 Treasurer: Current Account Balance £3,177.09, inc £1,411.52 proceeds from Tombola Stall at Magna Beer Festival. Account changing to bank tariffs, with the first 10 transactions free of charges.
2.4 Membership Secretary (inc Branch Young Members): No report
2.5 Pubs Campaign Coordinator (inc Good Beer Guide Surveying): Spring Pub of the Season Result: Winner: Steptoes, runner-up: Little Haven, 3rd: Stop Inn Time, 4th: Roadhouse.
Nominations for Summer POTS deferred until May Branch Meeting.
Good Beer Guide 2023 proposed entries (top 16 by average scores) were selected based on the objective scoring system .These will be submitted to CAMRA HQ
Branch Awards (current system and possible changes) were discussed but after much discussion it was deferred until the next meeting when a full analysis of the scores will be presented.
The first survey trip for the 2024 GBG will take place on Friday, 22nd April, minibus leaving the Bluecoat at 7.30pm. Usual rate applies, visiting pubs in the Greasbrough/Wingfield area. Details of May survey trip tbc.
Pub News: Plough, Wingfield now has 2 real ales on
Café Sport, Swinton closed in late 2021 and an application was filed with Rotherham MBC to convert it into flats, with 2 more built on the site, in Feb 2022.
Maltby Miners Welfare Institute & Club, better known as the “Stute” was fire damaged during 2021 and demolished by Feb 2022. An application for housing is expected.
Haynook, Kimberworth Park – an application for conversion to a Children’s Nursery has been received by RMBC.
2.6 Pubs Preservation Officer: Nothing to report
2.7 Communications Officer: No specific issues to report
2.8 Social Secretary: Beer tasting & Social at Gorilla Brewery went well and was appreciated by all. Forthcoming events: May 7 Visit to Nailmaker Brewery in Darton. 11.44am train from Rotherham railway station, via Meadowhall, arriving in Darton at 12.35pm. There will be some music on with food available for those requiring it. Jun 4th One Valley Beer Festival at Dronfield – details to follow. Jun 11th Branch trip to Castleton pubs – details to follow. July – proposed boat trip from Swinton Lock – bring your own food and drinks (limited numbers).
3.0 AOB (including BLO and any other officers wishing to make a report): Beer Tasting Coordinator: proposed beer tasting and social event at Chantry Brewery, jointly with Doncaster branch. Either on a Thursday evening or Saturday afternoon. Details tbc. BLO: Chantry Brewery new floor complete and new conditioning tanks installed. Bar completion targeted for end of April. Licence applied for. Latest specials: Zep’s Collie Hop, Pirate’s Brew and Two Magpies. Seeking two new staff. A raffle was held, which raised £28.
4.0 Date, time & venue of next meeting: May 18th, 8pm start. at the Stag.
5.0 Social Time: Meeting closed at 8.35pm
Summary of Discussion/Action Points from our last meeting on the 16th March - the Stop in Time Brinsworth
1. Welcome and Apologies The Chairman welcomed everybody.
1.1 Minutes of previous meeting and outcome of actions –
Accuracy: Agreed, correct record
Matters Arising: Tombola took £1415.50 at Magna and five new members signed up
2.0 Branch Officers’ Reports
2.1 Chairman – gave a brief feedback from the Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival
2.2 Secretary:
Position vacant
2.3 Treasurer: Bank balance £1947.57 but Tombola not included
2.4 Membership Secretary: Position vacant. Just over 800 members
2.5 Pubs Campaign Co-ordinator
Winter PoS nominations were the Bridge, Blue Coats, Stag and the Three Horseshoes.
Pub news:
· The Waverley now has one handpull
· Cafe Bar, Longhouse on High Street to open soon
· A Micropub in Kiveton Park may open soon
· Stop Inn Time has opened a bistro
Next survey trip 18th March– meet at 7.30 at Blue Coat.
Presentation of PoS Winter 2022 will be on 23rd March at 7.30 at Blue Coat
Nominations for Spring PoS are Steptoes, Little Haven, Road House and Stop Inn Time
2.6 Pubs Protection Officer
· Mason’s Arms on Wellgate has been sold
2.7 Communications Officer: Social Media up to date. Website up to date including the Honours Board. Minutes of the meetings are now going on the website.
A proposal from Sam Warburton to produce a quarterly magazine was discussed and approved. Several members would meet with her to discuss details
2.8 Social Secretary:
Trip to Gorilla Brewery for a beer tasting 26th March, meet 1pm at train station
3.0 Any Other Business:
Chantry BLO; New equipment has been installed to increase capacity
Beer Tasting organised at Gorilla Brewery, Doncaster BLO may attend
Magna Beer Festival, volunteer’s party and presentations on Friday 8th March at Cutlers Arms
A raffle was held
4.0 Date and Venue of Next Meeting: 20th April at Three Horseshoes, Wickersley
Meeting closed at 9.05pm
Note :- next banch meeting is wednesday 8pm 16th March at the Stop In Time Brinsworth
Summary of Discussion/Action Points from our meeting dated 16th Feb 2022
1.1 Minutes of previous meeting and outcome of actions –
Accuracy: Agreed, correct record
Matters Arising: None
2.0 Branch Officers’ Reports
2.1 Chairman – had nothing to report
2.2 Secretary:
Position vacant
2.3 Treasurer: Bank balance £1825.77
Asked that all receipts for expenses be handed in promptly before the end of February. Chairman handed over £70 for GBG
2.4 Membership Secretary: Position vacant
2.5 Pubs Campaign Co-ordinator
Winter PoS nominations were the Bridge, Blue Coats, Stag and the Three Horseshoes.
Pub news:
· The Waverley now has one handpull
· Cafe Bar, Longhouse on High Street to open soon
· A Micropub in Kiveton Park may open soon
· Duke of Leeds has reopened with four real ales
· The handpulls have been removed from the Mailcoach
Next survey trip 25th February – Brinsworth area – meet at 7.30 at Blue Coat.
PoS Winter was won by the Blue Coat with the Three Horseshoes as runner-up.
Will organise a social one Wednesday to present the award.
Nominations for Spring PoS are Steptoes, Little Haven, Road House and Stop Inn Time
2.6 Pubs Protection Officer
· Mason’s Arms on Wellgate has been sold
2.7 Communications Officer: Social Media up to date. Website up to date including the Honours Board. Minutes of the meetings are now going on the website
2.8 Social Secretary:
3rd to 5th March, Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival
Trip suggested to Gorilla Brewery in future for a beer tasting
3.0 Any Other Business:
Chantry BLO; New specials coming up and brewing Two Magpies as we speak!
Beer Tasting to be organised soon, possibly at Gorilla Brewery
Magna Beer Festival, members to staff Tombola and Membership Stand
A raffle was held
4.0 Date and Venue of Next Meeting: 16th March 8pm at The Stop in time Brinsworth
Meeting closed at 9.05pm
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Note :- next branch meeting is wednesday 16th Feb at the Wintergreen pub Catclife
Summary of Discussion/Action Points from our meeting at the Dragons tap 16/01/22
1. Welcome and Apologies The Chairman welcomed everybody.
1.1 Minutes of previous meeting and outcome of actions –
Accuracy: Agreed, correct record
Matters Arising: None
2.0 Branch Officers’ Reports
2.1 Chairman – had nothing to report
2.2 Secretary:
Position vacant
2.3 Treasurer: Bank balance £1792.77
Asked that all receipts for expenses be handed in promptly before the end of February
2.4 Membership Secretary: Position vacant
2.5 Pubs Campaign Co-ordinator
Winter PoS nominations were the Bridge, Blue Coats, Stag and the Three Horseshoes.
Pub news:
· The Deer Park Tap in Thrybergh has opened and has three hand-pulls
· 1915 bar is reopening as a Sports Bar and Cocktail Bar
· Montgomery's at Wath is getting ready to reopen but is not selling real ale
· Churchill's in All Saints Bar is closed
· Steptoe’s in Kimberworth had four hand-pulls
· New Inn Masbro not selling cask now
· Station at Kiveton Park not selling cask now
· Cafe Bar, Longhouse on High Street to open soon
· A Micropub in Kiveton Park may open soon
Next survey trip 21st January – Kimberworth area – meet at 7.30 at Blue Coat.
There was a discussion about the awards for 2022.
It was decided to have three categories; Town Pub of the Year, Rural Pub of the Year and Micro Pub of the Year, all with runners-up as well as Club of the Year and Runner-up and most improved Pub of the Year.
2.6 Pubs Protection Officer
· Mason’s Arms has been sold
· Rhino’s is fire damaged
2.7 Communications Officer: Social Media up to date. Website up to date including the Honours Board
2.8 Social Secretary:
29th January, afternoon trip to Crystal Peaks
12th February, trip to Chesterfield, 11.22ish
3rd to 5th March, Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival
Trip suggested to Gorilla Brewery in future
3.0 Any Other Business:
Chantry BLO; New specials coming up otherwise as before
Beer Tasting to be organised soon, possibly at Gorilla Brewery
Magna Beer Festival, members to staff Tombola and Membership Stand
A raffle was held
4.0 Date and Venue of Next Meeting: 16th February at Winter Green. Bus from Bluecoat at 7.30pm
Meeting closed at 9.05pm