Chelmsford and Mid-Essex

Branch Diary

For social bookings email socialsecretary@chelmsford.camra.org.uk or contact Martin Joy on 07878 624443 (Social Secretary). Last minute arrivals may be accepted at some events but for most pre-booking is advised.

We use self-drive Minibuses driven by CME members and volunteers where possible. With Minibus hire we are unfortunately only allowed to take CAMRA members on these trips. Spaces are limited to 16 per Minibus.

Non-members who wish to attend members only trips are encouraged to consider joining CAMRA.

Please note that for over-subscribed events we reserve the right to give priority to CME Branch members over members of other Branches or non-members.

NB-For future events we will be using public transport where possible and taking advantage of £3 bus fares.


Revelry Day at Bishop Nick Brewery

Sunday 15th June 2025 - 12pm to 5pm at The Brewery

Click image for more details from the Bishop Nick website.

Dengie Bus and Rail Trip

Saturday 28th June 2025

Martin has kindly produced an itinerary for this trip. You can view and download the itinerary here

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East Anglia Region PotY Judging

Saturday 5th July 2025

We are running a minibus to go out and judge the four pubs in contention. Regional Liaison have agreed to pay half towards the costs, so there will only be a small charge to cover the costs of hiring a minibus.


The Railway Tavern

Widford - Sir Evelyn Wood

London Pubs Visit

Saturday 9th August 2025

By train from Chelmsford- times to be advised Visiting some classic pubs from Paddington to Euston. Everyone Welcome.


Branch Meeting

TBC

Wednesday 20th August, 8pm. Woolpack

Woolpack

Seaside Stroll

Saturday 30th August 2025

Using Public Transport so everyone is welcome. Times to be advised and confirmed, We'll be catching the X30 Bus from Chelmsford to Southend. The plan is to visit a few recommendations in Southend, WestCliff and then Leigh, visiting the Legra Tap and Leigh on Sea Brewery before making our way back to Rayleigh where we will then catch bus (or Train ) back to Chelmsford.


Branch Committee Meeting

TBC

Tuesday 9th September, 8pm. The Ship


Visit to Harwich

** CANCELLED ** due to trains not running.

Will schedule for anoither date.

Saturday 13th September 2025

By train from Chelmsford and other Branch Stations. We will be spending the day following the Harwich Ale Trail, visiting 5 historic pubs in Harwich and 2 in Dovercourt. Possible stop off in Colchester on the way back. Times to be advised. Again, as we are using public transport, this is an open invitation to anyone wanting to partake.

Click image for the Harwich Ale Trail website.

The Belgian Brewer - part 2

Saturday 27th September 2025

Using Public Transport so everyone is welcome. Due to popular demand, we will be re-visiting the Belgian Brewer in Bishops Stortford. We will catch the bus to Stansted and then a bus to the Brewery. We'll also visit the nearby Nags Head Pub for some afternoon lunch.

Click image for the The Belgian Brewer website.

Braintree - King William IV

Visit to Spa Valley Beer Festival

Saturday 18th October 2025

By Minibus- so members only. Pick up time and place to be confirmed. Due to popular demand, we will revisit this special beer festival in Tunbridge Wells. Please book your place on the bus asap.

Click image for the Spa Valley Beer Festival information.

Branch Meeting

Wednesday 22nd October, 8pm. Orange Tree


Branch Committee Meeting

TBC

Tuesday 11th November, 8pm. The Queen's Head, Boreham

Boreham - Queens Head

Trip to Bamberg, Germany

Friday 14th - Monday 17th November 2025

After discussion and some good feedback from members who were interested in doing this trip, a proposed date has been finalised: Click image for more Bamberg information. Dates will be from Friday 14th November to Monday 17th November 2025.

Click Here for the full details of this trip.


Branch Committee Meeting

TBC

Tuesday 2nd December, 8pm. Tulip, Springfield


Branch Social and Christmas Party

Fancy dress optional.

Wednesday 17th December, 8pm. Endeavour, Springfield

The Endeavour - Essex CAMRA County Pub of the Year 2023