News

We are pleased to report that the iconic pub, the Corner Pin, in the town centre is open again. There is no real ale at the moment but will let you know if this situation changes.

We all have a go-to pub for the summer where you can sit outside, enjoy a refreshing pint, have a meal, and maybe watch the children playing. If you have a pub, or pubs, in our branch area that meets these criteria, then let us know the name(s) of the pub(s) by sending your suggestions … Read more

We are pleased to inform you that the Hallcross, in the town centre, is having a beer festival from the 27th January to the 30th January. It is in their usual format of featuring classic beers from around the country and some of the beers featured by their own brand of Stocks ales and beers … Read more

Because of a bus strike at Stagecoach the visit to the Coach and Horses has now been changed to the 4th December at 2.30pm. As a result, we have swapped the visit to The Old Brewhouse at Cusworth to the 27th November at 2.30pm.

Initial indications from CAMRA indicate some good news and some not-so-good news. For some time CAMRA has campaigned on the principle of a differential rate of tax for draught beer and cider. This was aimed to balance the difference between beer and cider sales in pubs and the much cheaper sales in supermarkets. The good … Read more

It’s been a long time coming but we hope to have the latest edition of Donny Drinker out by mid-November. All advertisers that are on the annual deal and have credit left will be contacted to see if they want a revised advert. All pubs/breweries and businesses associated with the real ale trade who would … Read more

The committee met on the 16th August and have decided to proceed cautiously towards normality. The key decisions that members need to be aware of are: It has been agreed that an AGM will be arranged for Friday, November 12th subject to a suitable venue being found. With regards to socials it was agreed that … Read more