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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 4h

Wetherspoon pubs in the branch area will be taking part in the pub chain's latest beer festival. You can find details on our webpage... dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The 2027 Good Beer Guide is published today. The latest edition features 23 pubs from the Black Country area covered by the Dudley and South Staffordshire branch of CAMRA and three from its area of South Staffordshire. Read more at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

CAMRA member and local historian Keith Hodgkins is delivering the Trevor Genge Memorial Lecture for Sedgley Local History Society on Thursday, October 8 in St Andrew's Church, Bilston Street at 7.30pm. Details are on our website... dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Beacon Hotel in Sedgley has won the runners-up accolade in CAMRA's new Heritage Pub Revival Award. Read more on this amazing achievement at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA branch is delighted to share details of the Dudley Winter Ales Fayre 2026. Returning to Dudley Town Hall from 26th to 28th November. All the details are at our main website... dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A Peaky Blinders themed charity night is being held at a Lower Gornal real ale pub. It is taking place at the Old Bull's Head in Redhall Road, Lower Gornal on Saturday, October 3 from 7pm. More information at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The committee for the 2026 Dudley Winter Ales Fayre has chosen mental health charity Rethink as the cause it will help this year. Read more at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A Sedgley real ale pub is holding an event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The Swan Inn in Gospel End Street, Sedgley, has a charity darts marathon on Sunday, September 27 between 11am and 11pm. People wishing to take part can sign up at the bar. To donate visit: dartsmarathon.macmil...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A branch pub is raising funds for the firefighters that fought the wildfire that destroyed 19 houses in Stourbridge. dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The tenant of Dudley's Lamp Tavern is celebrating his first year running the pub. A day of music, food and memories is planned at the High Street pub which offers Bathams real ale. dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Apple Tree, Coseley, is due to be revamped as a Marston's Grandstand venue. Plans include enhanced sports viewing facilities as well as events aimed at the wider community. dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The first ales to be brewed at the new Dark Rock Brewery have gone on sale in bottles. Dark Rock Brewing in Zoar Street, Lower Gornal, is selling them from its shop at £2.50 a 330ml bottle dudley.camra.org.uk/... has the details.

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A Woodsetton real ale pub is celebrating its first year since re-opening. Licensee Tina Marson is organising a bank holiday party on Saturday, August 29 at the Brook Inn, Woodsetton. Our website has the details... dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A charity live music event is being held at a Wombourne real ale pub. Corkfest 2 is taking place at the Round Oak on Saturday, August 29, from 1pm. dudley.camra.org.uk/... has more information.

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New managers have taken over at a Wombourne real ale pub. Caitlin Ryan and Alex Fraser are running their first pub. They took over The Mount Pleasant in Ounsdale Road on July 28. For more on this, head to our website... dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A Dudley pub is holding a charity summer fair and family fun day. The event is planned at The Hilly House in Himley Road on Saturday, August 29 from 10am. There will be a tug-of-war competition, rodeo bull ride, human stocks and a bouncy castle. 1/2

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Black Country Boating Festival is returning to Netherton from September 11 to 13. The free admission volunteer-run event features a real ale and cider bar, which will be the biggest of the event. Learn about this and how to volunteer at our main website...dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The organising committee of the Dudley Winter Ales Fayre is seeking help to find commemorative glasses. 2026 marks 40 years of the event. A glass has been produced each year but we're missing three. Can you help? Read more at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A charity beer festival in Sedgley will not be taking place this year. dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A new documentary about The Crooked House is being previewed at an Upper Gornal pub. Learn more about it at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A new documentary about The Crooked House is being previewed at an Upper Gornal pub. Learn more about it at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A Dudley rock pub is reopening under new management on Saturday, 25 July. Read more on our website... dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The crowds may have gone home and the final whistle has blown, but our local pubs still need your support. It was great to see pubs packed during the FIFA World Cup, demonstrating just how valued they are at the heart of our communities. Now let's keep that momentum going. 1/3

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The recently reopened Summer House pub in Gospel End, near Sedgley, is holding a special summer event. The family fun day is being held at the real ale pub off Gospel End Road on Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August, from 12 noon to 5pm. 1/2

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Branch pub The Old Bush in Wombourne has taken third place in CAMRA's Pub of the Year competition for Staffordshire. The Black Country Ales pub in High Street won the branch Pub of the Year award for South Staffordshire. dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

CAMRA branch are being invited to join in a branch visit to the Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer and Cider. It runs from July 23 to 25 at Wolverhampton Arts Centre in Dunkley Street. 1/2

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A busy few nights ahead for the branch. On Monday, our July branch meeting takes place at Lower Gornal’s Fountain Inn on Temple Street at 7pm. 1/4

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A Wombourne pub has a new look beer garden. Work has just been finished on the area to the side of the Red Lion in Battlefield Hill. It features 11 new wooden tables. 1/2

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The first beer festival at the Old Bush in Wombourne opens on Thursday, July 2. The Black Country Ales pub is the current South Staffordshire pub of the year for the Dudley and South Staffordshire CAMRA branch. 1/2

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A Tipton pub has received several improvements over recent weeks. The work at The Rising Sun in Horseley Road was completed in time for the Black Country Ales pub's annual beer festival from June 18 to 21. 1/3

The festival in progress in the beer garden

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Kinver Brewery has launched a new beer for the World Cup. World Cup Willy is a 4.66 per cent ale named for the England 1966 World Cup lion mascot. It is already on sale at the Black Bear in Deepdale Lane, Lower Gornal.

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

The bar at Kinver Constitutional Club is opening to non-members as part of an Armed Forces Day event on Saturday, June 27. Kinver Royal British Legion has teamed up with the club for the event. 1/3

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We’re really pleased to share that the branch committee is now in place for the coming year, with all key roles filled. There are still a few non‑critical positions open, so there’s plenty of scope for anyone who’d like to get involved. 1/4

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

This Monday, the branch will be holding its AGM at the Rose & Crown in Brierley Hill at 7pm. 1/3

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Two Woodsetton pubs have been given a new lease of life. Learn more about it at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The First Sedgley Morris side has a summer tour of the pubs of the village planned. On Thursday, June 11 the mixed Morris side will be visiting six pubs. There's more information at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Lower Gornal should soon have a new brewery and taproom operating. News of what's happening at Dark Rock can be seen on our website... dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Improvement works are continuing at the Beacon Hotel in Sedgley. Read more on it here dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Dates comfirmed for Wolverhampton's Summer Festival Of Beer dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The Bridge Inn in Kingswinford is holding a beer festival from Friday, May 22 to bank holiday Monday, May 25. dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

The Lamp Tavern in Dudley is undergoing a refresh. dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

There will be a meet the brewer night at a Kingswinford pub. The team from Enville Brewery will be at the Cross Inn in High Street on Wednesday, May 20. For more info go to dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Sedgley's microbar Sanzibar has added a new enclosed seating area to the front. Read more about it at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

A number of pubs will be putting on special beers for the Mild in May event on Saturday, May 9. The branch has teamed up with the Wolverhampton CAMRA branch to run the regional event, both of whom are celebrating 50 years in 2026. Read more about it at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

An Old Hill real ale pub is celebrating a year of reopening under new owners. The Old Bank in Halesowen Road was previously Wheelie Thirsty and is in a former Midlands Bank branch. There's more at... dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Changes taking place at The White Lion. Learn more about it at dudley.camra.org.uk/...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We don't traditionally put out postings featuring bus route number one. But we absolutely do when it comes to getting out and celebrating Mild In May. Read more at dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Branch meeting call 📣 This Monday we're meeting up at Dudley's Lamp Tavern at 7pm (rescheduled from next week's original date). You'd be warmly welcome to join us. dudley.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php...

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March branch meeting - Dudley & South Staffordshire

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Dudley & South Staffordshire CAMRA @dudleycamra.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Following a successful debrief meeting tonight, the branch intends to proceed with Dudley Winter Ales Fayre 2026 (subject to budget approval). Mark out your diaries now: Thursday 26 - Saturday 28 November.

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