Andrew Ludlow secretary of Nottingham Camra
This is Nottingham
THE news that the current incumbents of the former Home Ales brewery are to leave and the building is to go on sale brought back memories of the time Camra, the Campaign for Real Ale, tried to save the brewery from closure. In the fine traditions of ...

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For ale fans: 24th annual Beerex Festival in Dorchester today
Dorset Echo
By Catherine Bolado » REAL ale fans will be flocking to Dorchester today to sample beverages including Piddle, Silent Slasher and even Leg Warmer. The 24th annual Beerex Festival has proved to be hugely popular with all tickets for today's event sold ...

Ale of a time at beer celebration
This is Gloucestershire
The Tewkesbury branch of the Campaign for Real Ale lined up more than 70 choice ales for tasting, along with local food and free soft drinks for designated drivers. Local names included Cotswold Spring's Guv'nor, Freeminers' Slaughter Porter and ...

The Guardian (blog)
No more Top Totty for the strangers in parliament
The Guardian (blog)
Shadow equalities minister Kate Green struck a blow for real ale and those who love it this week by complaining about the presence of "Slater's Top Totty" in a Westminster bar. Ms Green said "I was disturbed last night to learn that the guest beer in ...
'Tactful' to withdraw Top Totty aleThis is Gloucestershire
What's the fuss about? We had a beer called Swedish BlondeNews & Star

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CAMRA launches new national pubs campaign
Eat Out Magazine
In April, CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale is to launch a new national pubs campaign, Community Pubs Month, to champion local pubs which are at the heart of countless communities across Britain. The aims of Community Pubs Month are to increase footfall ...

HoldTheFrontPage.co.uk
Newspaper marks milestone with 'Brewers Scoop'
HoldTheFrontPage.co.uk
by Sarah Bould, last updated on February 3, 2012 A Lancashire newspaper has had sausages and a real ale created in its honour to celebrate 125 years as a bi-weekly publication. The Burnley Express is also celebrating the milestone year with 12 special ...

Maldon district: Rural pubs bucking the national trend
Harwich and Manningtree Standard
By Ryan Jennings » Just one pub has been hit by the credit crunch in recent years and Robert Longley, chairman of the Maldon and Dengie branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, says he is looking forward to a promising future for the district's pubs.

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Blackpool Gazette
Ale pours in for beer fest
Blackpool Gazette
This year, recognising the fact that real ale is gradually becoming more popular among younger drinkers, the festival will feature a Young Persons' Bar (still strictly over-18s). This section of the bar will include, among others, some flavoured ales ...
Winter warmer festivalDiss Express

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Times & Star
Jennings' dark ale is the toast of regional contest
Times & Star
The dark amber ale, brewed in Cockermouth, won the strong mild/old ale category in the Campaign for Real Ale's Champion Winter Beer of Britain North West contest. It now goes through to a national final against eight regional winners.

Five great reasons to live in West Bridgford
This is Nottingham
The unique café culture and relaxed family-friendly atmosphere makes it a perfect place to watch the world go by, enjoy world cuisine or have a taste of real ale – all within walking distance. West Bridgford is a sports fan's heaven – whether it's ...

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Brew Blog: Real Ale Cask Beer Dinner at Down House
Houston Press (blog)
2 2012 at 12:00 PM ​With a flair and a flourish, and a bit of a mess, Real Ale Brew Master Erik Ogershok pounded a tap into a cask of beer. A cheer went up from the crowd as he was hit with a brief spray. He wiped his face, licked his lips, ...

Leominster off-licence smallest in world?
Hereford Times
By Paul Broome » A REAL ale fan thinks his compact Leominster beer shop is the world's smallest off-licence. Andre Marsh stocks dozens of beers, ciders and fine wines at the grade II-listed High Street store which measures just 11 square metres.

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Telegraph.co.uk
Village pub is Camra's shining Star
This is Gloucestershire
The Stroud branch of the Campaign for Real Ale has voted it pub of the year for 2012. Landlord Ken Dickens, centre, with Camra members, from left, Andy Long, Helen Gregory, Jane Yaham and chairman Bob Brooks. Landlord Ken Dickens was presented with a ...
Communities facing a bitter end - campaignThis is South Wales
Are surveyed expats living in a dream world?Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

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Derbyshire Times
the GIG GUIDE
Derbyshire Times
Real ale lovers are urged to arrive early at the CAMRA Beer Festival, in Chesterfield's Winding Wheel, as the unfeasibly thirsty Pitz provide the soundtrack. Grassoline kick off the Strong IPA Beer Festival at Chesterfield's Market.

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More East Lancashire women are getting a taste for Real Ale
Burnley and Pendle Citizen
But members of the East Lancashire Camra, the Campaign for Real Ale, hope to turn opinions on both of these, as they host a special event this evening. This year's Pendle Beer Festival launches tomorrow at Colne Muni, but tonight the scent of perfume ...

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Telegraph.co.uk (blog)
Are surveyed expats living in a dream world?
Telegraph.co.uk (blog)
Well, for all those surveyed who experienced a warm glow just at the thought of a pint of amber nectar, it would be wise to heed the sobering news from the British Beer & Pub Association, and Campaign for Real Ale. For it seems that the industry is in ...

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Time Out London
Rock around your pint in Highbury
Time Out London
The Snooty Fox, recent winner of the CAMRA North London pub of the season, will be presenting a four-day celebration of real ale and rock 'n' roll from February 2-5 . Ale House Rock promises 25 unusually flavoured new wave craft beers including Milk ...

BBC News
Rival breweries join to reopen The Albion pub in Conwy
BBC News
Ian Saunders from the Campaign For Real Ale said: "These days pubs are modernising and they are knocking them into one room to make them look modern. "What they've done with The Albion is actually gone back in time and tried to make it look as it did ...

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Okehampton Times
Valentine's Day
Okehampton Times
If you like real ale and home cooked food you'll like the Red Lion Inn at Exbourne. All real ale is brewed in the Westcountry and is served direct from the barrel. The Red Lion has regularly been included in 'The Good Beer Guide' in recent years and it ...

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Egerton Park held to stalemate by Wymondham
Melton Today
Finally, an under-strength Real Ale Madrid produced a late show to beat second division Spice Club. The sides were still level with 20 minutes to go, but Real Ale eventually ran in 4-1 winners with goals from Diddy, Rory Bonshaw, Simon Chapman and ...