As the Berry has closed, we've had to adjust our itinerary for the day.

Depending on the weather, we'll consider walking over to Ripple.

Next events:

• Thu, 4th June: Jackdaw.
• Thu, 2nd July: The Fox & Carpenter's Arms.

Pint of Science is an annual worldwide science festival which brings researchers to your local pub/cafe/space to share their scientific discoveries with you - no prior knowledge required.

Events are 18-20 May 2026, tickets now available!

Event's webpage: Click here.

The Crabble Corn Mill Beer & Cider Festival returns, featuring 50 beers and 30 ciders from around the country

Early bird booking options for 20% discount and CAMRA discount on some days.

Sponsorship packages are available. Details on their website.

Event's webpage: Click here.

Note: The Staggered Inn will be open from 6.30pm.

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is to reconfirm existing committee officers, elect officers to vacant posts and review the year's activities & events.

The AGM will be followed by a short branch meeting.

• Branch Annual General Meeting Agenda (.pdf)
• 2024 DDS Branch Constitution (.pdf)
• 2026 DDS Branch Constitution - Draft (.pdf)
• 09/06/2026 Branch Meeting Agenda (.pdf)

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Branch Chair Election
Martin Atkins has announced his intention to step down as our Branch Chair at the meeting. So, we will be looking for a member to step into this vital role.

Anyone wanting to put their name forward, should:

• Email our Branch Secretary announcing a) their nomination, b) their willingness to stand and c) the names and membership numbers of a proposer and seconder.
• This email should be sent from their email address, as registered with CAMRA.
• The deadline for nominations will be Friday, 22nd May 2026.

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The Role of Branch Chair
The role of the Chair is to lead the branch, help to set its direction, encourage local CAMRA members to get involved and enjoy their branch activities, and to represent the branch at county and regional meetings (this task may be delegated).

More guidance can be found here: Branch Chair - Role Guidance

How much commitment will it take?
Hours are flexible to suit you but would usually be one or two hours a week except at key times, for example preparing for the Annual General Meeting.

Ideally you’d represent the branch at County and Regional CAMRA meetings which would help you with the role. This could be delegated if it’s not always possible to take part.

The Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival is an annual celebration of music, culture, and community, nestled in the heart of the picturesque town of Sandwich.

Established with a passion for preserving the rich traditions of folk music and the art of brewing, their festival has become a beloved gathering that brings together people from all walks of life to enjoy a weekend filled with captivating melodies, flavourful ales, and a vibrant atmosphere. 2026 will be their 14th annual event!

For details of the event, their fund-raising events, their online shop and the event's schedule can be found on their website and Facebook page.

Event's webpage: Click here.
See the event's Facebook Page.

CAMRA bar, run by Canterbury Branch and Swale Branch, is a street bar during the colourful, free entry Faversham Hop Festival. The festival features food and drink, stalls, music and camping - see https://www.favershamhopfestival.org/ for details.

Our bar has cask beers from 7 Kentish brewers, and cask cider from 2 Kentish cider producers.

We open from 10am to 5.30pm on both days.

The bar is usually on East Street, ME13 8AF. This is to be confirmed.

All aboard for Ales, Ciders, Kent Green Hop Beers, Bands and Trains!

There'll be 230 Real Ales, around 40 Kent Green Hop Beers, 14 Keg Beers and 80 Ciders.

Card-carrying CAMRA Members are eligible for a 25% Discount available at Ticket Offices.

Event's webpage: Click here.