Grantham CAMRA is the local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, serving the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire, and its surrounding villages.
CAMRA is a national organisation which campaigns for real ale, real pubs and consumer rights. It is an independent, voluntary organisation with over 85,000 members and has been described as the most successful consumer group in Europe.
Grantham CAMRA is pleased to announce its 2008 Pubs of the Year. The Tollemache Inn, Grantham scooped the award in the Town category, with the Houblon Arms, Oasby claiming the accolade in the Country section. Congratulations to both pubs.
Pictured left: Branch Chairman John Senior presents the winners with their certificates. Left to right: Rob Turner and Carol Bogg of the Tollemache Inn; John Senior; Hazel Purvis of the Houblon Arms.
Hazel Purvis of the Houblon Arms receives the Country Pub of the Year award from Branch Chairman John Senior.
Rob Turner and Carol Bogg of the Tollemache Inn receive the Town Pub of the Year award from Branch Chairman John Senior.
Following on from the success of the 2007 Grantham CAMRA Beer Festival, the Branch has decided to hold another Festival in August 2008. The venue will once again be the Lord Harrowby in Grantham. Dates and times are:
The Branch is currently on the lookout for sponsors. If you are involved with a local business and your company would like to sponsor a beer, please contact us. Our prices are competitive, and you will be helping to support a popular local event.
The Grantham CAMRA Beer Festival, held at the Lord Harrowby, Dudley Road, Grantham between 7 and 9 September 2007, was hailed a success at the last branch meeting. The event made a reasonable profit and raised the profile of CAMRA and real ale in the local area. Grantham CAMRA would like to thank everyone who supported this event by volunteering or attending.