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.


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.

Branch Committee Meeting

Tuesday 7th October, 8pm. Chequers, Roxwell

Chequers Roxwell

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


Beer Cuisine Evening

Thursday, 6th November

Our annual beer cuisine evening will be on Thursday, 6th November this year.
This will once again be held at The Viper, Mill Green, where last year we all had an excellent menu created by their head chef using real ale and cider.
More details and menu choices will follow in due course.
Make a note of the date in your diary.


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