ON FRIDAY 10th THERE IS BRANCH SOCIAL from 7.30pm hosted by Steve (07881 682017).

The 12-day extravaganza, showcasing up to 30 festival ales, with 5 international brewers runs from Wednesday 1 October until Sunday 12 October (inclusive) across the 3 pubs in our branch area:

- Bear, Maidenhead

- Moon & Spoon, Slough

- King & Castle, Windsor.

The overseas brewers are from - watch this space for an update!.

The festival will include a number of beers not previously available at Wetherspoon.

Among the festival collection are vegan (also suitable for vegetarians) beers. Full allergen information about all of the beers featured can be found on this website, by searching for a pub here, on the app and on the customer information screens.

Great news! The Autumn edition of CAMRAngle magazine will be arriving in pubs across our area very soon. Inside, you'll find a pamphlet detailing how to take part in the inaugural Maidenhead Ale Trail. We’ll also be delivering A4 posters and additional pamphlets to all eight participating pubs.

1. Hall & Woodhouse Taplow.

2. The Lord Grenfell.

3.The Bear.

4.The Maiden's Head.

5. A Hoppy Place.

6. Maidenhead Conservative Social Club.

7. Off the Tap.

8. The Craufurd Arms.

The launch party for the Ale Trail will take place at the Craufurd Arms on Sunday, 12th October, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

At the recent committee meeting of the Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead CAMRA branch, I was honoured to be elected as Chairman, while continuing in my role as Pub Protection Officer. The committee also voted to contribute £100 towards promotional materials and the MAT souvenir badges.

If you have any promotional items or prizes suitable for the charity raffle at the closing party, please do get in touch at ku.gro.armac.mws@namriahc.

The closing party will be held at the Maiden’s Head on Sunday, 16th November, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Any surplus funds will be donated to Maidenhead Foodshare, our chosen charity this year.

Based on the success of the lunchtime social on the First Thursday and the evening Thirsty Third Thursday social, both at the Bear, Bob has launched his Pay Day Friday Social on the 4th Friday of the month at the Hoppy Place, Maidenhead from 6pm.

A chance to wind down with like minded friends at the popular bar.

ON SATURDAY 8th THERE IS BRANCH SOCIAL from 1pm hosted by Steve (07881 682017).

Entertainment, prices & beer list to be confirmed.

The festival is open to non-members.

The club is a short walk from Egham station.

The beer list will be available closer to the date at Egham united Services Club.

Come and join in the fun on Saturday 8th November to celebrate the Barleycorn being run by the same family.

Check their FB; https://www.facebook.com/thebarleycorncippenham/

For those who haven't been to the Barleycorn before Bus Route 5 from Slough stops a matter of yards away from the pub (which is by Cippenham Pond) and takes around 25 minutes, but runs until 23.00. The other option is to catch the train to Burnham and the Barleycorn is about 20 minutes walk from Burnham Railway Station.

ON SATURDAY 15th THERE IS BRANCH SOCIAL from 1pm lead by Steve (07881 682017).

Burnham Pub Walk starting at 1.00pm to be hosted by Steve Goodall Starting at the Bee, Burnham

THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Meet upstairs. All welcome.

Round Chapel, Glenarm Rd, Hackney, London, E5 0LY.

The festival will run from Tuesday December 2nd to Saturday December 6th. Opening hours will be Noon to 10-30pm [11pm Fri, 9pm Sat].

Further details will be announced nearer the date.

Check out the website for more details on the beer festival. http://www.pigsear.org.uk

This will be a chance to visit some of Windsor's best pubs and celebrate Christmas.

Starting at Fuller's Prince Arthur a lovely example of a true back street pub that has been modernised to reflect the present day requirements of pub goers.

THIS BRANCH SOCIAL is hosted by Bob & Ann.

Meet upstairs. All welcome.