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Welcome to South East Essex CAMRA


 

        


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.
 


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Are you a CAMRA member? Have your say!   

If you have an opinion about real ale in pubs, please visit the National Beer Scoring System website:

  http://www.beerscoring.org.uk/index.php  or click here:   NBSS                             

  If you have suggestions for Pub of the Year please use the nomination form:


                 http://www.camra.org.uk/page.php?id=642

   (You will need to log in with your CAMRA details)

CONGRATULATIONS!

Who We Are

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

Jennifer Mack - Social Secretary  

Steve Dunham - Beer Festival Organiser

Ken Hill - Web Administrator

Ray Fuller - Pub Liaison

R.I.P. Stuart Rayment
please see Archives page



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


What is Real Ale?

Tasting Real Ale


  The brewing process


  In the pub 


What are the different beer styles?
 

Thinking About Joining?

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.

To join, click here       

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.


CAMRA DISCOUNT SCHEME


Pubs in Essex have signed up to the scheme:

The Old Windmill, South Hanningfield

60p off pints of real ale: Monday to Friday 5pm - 7pm

Varsity in Southend : 10% off real ales

the Norton and the Cap & Feathers.

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. 

               The Norton Community Pub

                          54 Latchingdon Road,
                          Cold Norton,
                          Essex,
                          CM3 6JB
                         Tel: 01621 826948

The Norton is a community-run free house:  

                     http://www.savethenorton.org/

                  http://www.savethenorton.org/beermenu.pdf




Cap & Feathers
South Street
Tillingham
Essex
CM0 7TJ
www.capandfeathers.com

Discount available:
20p for every pint of Wibblers Real Ale. 10p a pint of guest real ale








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