We are the South East
Essex
branch of the CAMpaign for Real Ale, set up in 1974 to pursue CAMRA's
objectives at a local level. We
are made up of over
850 members in our branch area, all
having one
thing in common - the love of good quality cask
conditioned
beer.
We
hold monthly branch and
committee meetings, where branch business is conducted, as well
as social
activities. We run the Rochford Beer Festival
that is held at the Freight House in November and the SE
ESSEX
CAMRA
Cider & Perry Festival at
the Marlborough Head in
July.
Mark
Bullock - Chairman This is
Mark's third stint as Chairman. He has also held the posts of Pubs
Officer and Social Secretary. Mark is a
life member.
Brian Pinto
-Secretary Brian also co-ordinates the Good
Beer Guide voting and designs our logos and leaflets.
Maggie
Osborn - Publicity &
LocAle Officer; Brewery Liaison Officer (Hop Monster & George's); Campaigns Officer; Branch contact. This is
Maggie's third year
as Publicity Officer. She has previously held the posts of Pubs
Officer and Beer Festival Organiser. E-mail:
maggiecamra
@ hotmail.co.uk
Mike Flack
- Treasurer Membership
Secretary - Trevor Masters Cider Rep - Steve Netherton
Nominations for Champion Beer of Britain now closed website
THANK
YOU TO THOSE OF YOU WHO CONTACTED THEIR MP:
Following
a lively debate on the floor of the House of Commons, during which the
Government was heavily criticised for rejecting proposals by the
Business Select Committee, MPs have unanimously passed a motion
criticising Government's lack of action on pub companies as falling
short of their own commitments and requiring the Government to
commission an independent review of self regulation in the pub sector.
Where
We Are
South East
Essex branch map
The South East Essex Branch is mostly surrounded by water. To
the East, between Shoeburyness and
Foulness Point, lies the North Sea whilst to the North and South we're
bounded by the rivers Crouch and Thames respectively. To the West our area
encompasses the towns of Stock, Billericay, Wickford and Basildon.
Branch
meetings: Our branch
meetings are usually held
on the first Tuesday of each month. Here we learn about what's
happening within our branch area, for example, upcoming beer festivals,
pub closures and refurbishments, and updates from CAMRA HQ on items of
national interest such as changes to laws and current campaigns. We
discuss and select entries for the "Good
Beer Guide" and local awards
such as "Pub of the Year", and organise campaigns on a local level when
necessary. As these meetings are held in either a pub or club,
there are many opportunities to sample the ales
on offer. There may also be a real cider or perry
available. You do not have to be a
member
to attend our branch meetings. See our
Branch Diary on the Events page for dates.
Social
activities: Pub-crawls
and coach trips, which can either be local or to
places outside of our branch, and revolve around beer or cider and
perry. Other activities that we hold are social
meetings at particular events such as the "Great British Beer
Festival", the occasional quiz night and a Christmas social. For
further information, please see the Events page.
CAMRA's
objectives: The threat
of pub and brewery closure, the high rate of
duty levied on beer, the reality that nine out of ten pints sold in
Britain contain less than 100% liquid, all give cause for concern. They
restrict drinkers' choice, affect consumer rights and can damage
communities. CAMRA has
often been described
as Europe's most successful consumer organization with over 120,000
members nationwide. We play our
part by promoting and publicising good quality real ale and cider at
every opportunity; by actively campaigning to save pubs and breweries
from closure, both locally and nationally; by seeking to preserve the
historical, cultural and architectural character of pubs in our area;
and by protecting and improving consumer rights. If you
would like further
information, please come along to our activities.
For more information about CAMRA, please see
www.camra.org.uk
As a member
of CAMRA you will receive the following benefits: "What's
Brewing" and "Beer" Exclusive
monthly colour
newspaper and quarterly magazine informing you of beer and pub news and
detailing events and beer festivals from around the country. Branch
social activities CAMRA is
organised into 200 branches that cover the UK. Each branch runs a
variety of socials events for its members. Free /
Discounted entry to over 150 beer festivals that CAMRA organise,
including the Great British Beer Festival.
Active
campaigning Have the
chance to save pubs
and breweries under threat of closure, for the right to receive a Full
Pint and a reduction in beer duty that will help Britain's brewing
industry survive. Discounts
on books CAMRA
produce a variety of
books every year and as a member you
are entitled to discounts on them
including the best-selling, Good Beer Guide. Visit the shop to see
what's available. Membership
to complimentary clubs Membership
to a number of complimentary clubs including Fuller's and Woodfordes. JD
Wetherspoon Vouchers £20
worth of JD Wetherspoon real ale vouchers that can be used in any of
their pubs. Cottage
holiday discount 10%
discount on all cottages4you holidays. Just visit the cottages4you
website or call 0845 268 1573. "Holiday
Service" discount 6% discount
from the Holiday Service operated by Thomas cook. Can only be claimed
by calling 0870 750 0202. Canalboat
holiday discount 5% off any
available short
breaks or holidays of up to 13 nights with www.hireacanalboat.co.uk.
Enter CAMRA in the promotional box of the online booking form. CAMRA is
always looking to improve the benefits that members receive.
Membership
Rates - Listed prices are for annual membership UK and EU Countries:
Full Membership
Full Single
Full Joint
£20 (£22 non-Direct Debit)
£25 (£27
non-Direct Debit)
Concessionary Rates
Under 26
membership
Joint Under 26 membership*
£14 (£16 non-Direct Debit)
£17 (£19
non-Direct Debit)
Over 60
membership
Joint Over 60 membership*
£14 (£16 non-Direct Debit)
£17 (£19
non-Direct Debit) £360 - Full Life
membership
£450 - Full Joint Life membership *
Both members must be eligible to receive concessionary
membership and
in the same concessionary category to apply for Joint Concessionary
membership. i.e. both members have to be under 26 or both members have
to be over 60. Why join by
Direct Debit? Join
CAMRA
today by Direct
Debit and receive a £2 discount and 3 months' membership
FREE.
That's 15 months' membership for the price of 12! Joining CAMRA by
Direct Debit helps reduce administration costs and therefore more funds
are available for campaigning.
The
Norton (Cold Norton) in our neighbouring branch (Dengie) offers CAMRA
members a discount on real ales. Just
show your
membership card to receive 20p off the price of
every pint of
real ale.
