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Does CAMRA face a crucial turning point?

Herts Advertiser Does CAMRA face a crucial turning point? Herts Advertiser Is the Campaign for Real Ale facing a mid-life crisis? CAMRA, 45 years old and based for most of those years in St Albans, is conducting a survey of its members to see if it's still fit for purpose or needs a major overhaul of its policies and ... How to get in ...

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Celebration as Hartlepool pub receives CAMRA award for best in community

Hartlepool Mail Celebration as Hartlepool pub receives CAMRA award for best in community Hartlepool Mail But it was not before they received a framed certificate from Ian Sladdin, chairman of CAMRA's Cleveland branch. Alan Davies, also from CAMRA, said: “Phil and Liz Hall richly deserve this award after having both served the res ...

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CAMRA calls for ACV protections to apply to all pubs

MorningAdvertiser.co.uk CAMRA calls for ACV protections to apply to all pubs MorningAdvertiser.co.uk Chairman of Aylesbury Vale & Wycombe CAMRA, Carl Griffin, said: “Pubs are at the centre of community life and what we want to do is, therefore, give local people a voice in the planning process and provide an opportunity for p ...

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CAMRA Revitalisation Project: A new plan for modern times?

MorningAdvertiser.co.uk CAMRA Revitalisation Project: A new plan for modern times? MorningAdvertiser.co.uk If you've been called the most successful consumer movement in Europe, do you need a major review of your policies and principles? CAMRA — the Campaign for Real Ale — was given that accolade many years ago and its lead ...

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CAMRA takes duty campaign to Strasbourg

The Drinks Business CAMRA takes duty campaign to Strasbourg The Drinks Business CAMRA representatives are travelling to Strasbourg – the home of Alsace brewing – tomorrow to meet Pierre Moscovici, the EU Commissioner responsible for Excise Duty. They will join MEPs Anneliese Dodds and Clare Moody to discuss proposed changes ...

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CAMRA could broaden its remit beyond real ale under a new review

Bradford Telegraph and Argus CAMRA could broaden its remit beyond real ale under a new review Bradford Telegraph and Argus The growth in micro breweries which have come along and joined the larger enterprises producing an extensive range of quality craft beers and, of course, the decline in local pubs, may have contributed to CAMRA's d ...

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CAMRA: Fisherman’s Rest, Birkdale

Southport Visiter CAMRA: Fisherman's Rest, Birkdale Southport Visiter The two beers I tried were in very well-kept, and the pub has deservedly received two CAMRA awards in recent years: Licensee of Excellence 2013 and Best Community pub in 2014. Ed told me that, while the food is popular, drinks make up most of their ...

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Camra consults its 177000 members over name change and future

The Independent Camra consults its 177000 members over name change and future The Independent For almost half a century it has been the voice of the UK's real ale drinkers, encouraging pubs up and down the country not to give up on the traditionally-brewed pint. But with sales of so-called craft beer now flourishing, the Campaign for R ...

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Gunmakers Arms wins CAMRA award

Birmingham Mail Gunmakers Arms wins CAMRA award Birmingham Mail The refurbished Gunmakers Arms has only been open for four months but has already won an award. The pub in Bath Street has been given a Rising Star award by CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Last year the pub, which dates back to 1820, was closed ...

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Camra ponders rebranding itself

Camra ponders rebranding itself Yorkshire Post A group which has championed real ale since it was set up in 1971 could change its name and focus on other campaigns. The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) is consulting its 177,000 members under a review, and could widen its remit. Michael Hardman ...

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