Latest News
- East Kent Drinker - Summer 2026 is out now!
Saturday 8 August 2026
The latest edition of the East Kent Drinker is now available online.
The magazine, a collaboration between the four East Kent Branches of CAMRA (Canterbury; Deal, Dover & Sandwich; Swale; and Thanet), aims to showcase the very best beeriness in our area.
- CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 280 - July 2026
Wednesday 15 July 2026
In their July bulletin, the group shares the results of CAMRA's Pub Design Awards 2026.
There's also news about: Woodman, Birmingham; Lord Southampton, Kentish Town; North Star, Steventon; Denmark Arms, East Ham; Rock Bar, Belfast; Ramsden Arms Hotel, Blackpool; Berkeley Arms, Purton and the Central Station Hotel, Dewsbury.
Click here to go to the related webpage.
- Draught Copy 213 - June-August 2026
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Draught Copy is the free newsletter of the Maidstone and Mid Kent branch, incorporating Ashford, Folkestone & Romney Marsh, Gravesend and Darent Valley, Bexley, Medway and West Kent branches of CAMRA.
- CAMRA's Pub Heritage Bulletin 279 - June 2026
Thursday 11 June 2026
In their June bulletin, the group shares details of CAMRA’s Heritage Pub Revival Award 2026, open to pubs that are included on the National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors at either Three, Two or One Star.
There's also news about the Marble Arch, Manchester; Woodman, Birmingham; Station Buffet, Bridlington; Polar Bear, Hull; Rock Bar, Belfast; Lord Nelson, Nottingham; Masons Arms, Kensal Green; Prince Albert, Eastbourne and The Gaskell Arms Hotel, Much Wenlock.
Click here to go to the related webpage.
- Tony's Musings - Updated 7th May 2026
Wednesday 20 May 2026
These short newsletters, produced by our Pubs Officer, are sent out to our branch members. They keep them up-to-date on what's going on across our branch. Whether it's CAMRA news, pub news, events or activities, they are quick and easy to read..
There were two Musings produced today, covering the following topics:
- The upcoming Annual General Meeting.
- The next Thirst Thursday, a tour round our branch's Good Beer Guide pubs.
- News that CAMRA is changing the way a member scores the cask ales they drink. These scores are part of our Good Beer Guide selection process.
- Today's Challenge - a quick way that members can help keep the pub data we maintain on our website.
- A request for judges to help in Kent's Pub of the Year 2026 competition.
- And finally, a visit to our branch by the Micropub Adventurer, Scott Spencer.
07/05/2026 Tony's Musings #11 - Extra Extra!! (.pdf)
07/05/2026 Tony's Musings #11 (.pdf) - PUBlic Affairs round up - April 2026
Thursday 30 April 2026
The Campaigns and Communications team brings the latest news on its campaigning for pubs, pints and people across Westminster, devolved parliaments and local government.
- East Kent Drinker - Spring 2026 is out now!
Tuesday 21 April 2026
The latest edition of the East Kent Drinker is now available online.
The magazine, a collaboration between the four East Kent Branches of CAMRA (Canterbury; Deal, Dover & Sandwich; Swale; and Thanet), aims to showcase the very best beeriness in our area.
- Draught Copy 212 - Spring 2026
Tuesday 7 April 2026
Draught Copy is the free newsletter of the Maidstone and Mid Kent branch, incorporating Ashford, Folkestone & Romney Marsh, Gravesend and Darent Valley, Bexley, Medway and West Kent branches of CAMRA.
- Five Bell's Easter Beer Festival
Tuesday 24 March 2026
The festival program is now available.
- Winner of Branch Pub of the Year 2026 Announced
Saturday 14 March 2026
The results of the 2026 Deal, Dover & Sandwich Branch Pub of the Year competition are now in.
We’re delighted to announce that the Just Reproach, Deal has been judged the winner of the competition. A thoroughly deserved achievement. We are sure that Bronwen & Mark will be thrilled at hearing the news.
The Just Reproach will now go forward to the East Kent CAMRA Area Competition.
We'd also like to congratulate the other excellent pubs that made it through to the final: Carpenters Arms, Coldred; The Hoptimist Taproom, Dover; Ship Inn, Deal; The Staggered Inn , Dover.
Finally, don't forget the CAMRA members who took part in judging the candidates.
The presentation date of the award will be announced shortly.
These are some of the best pubs in our branch, and we would encourage everyone to support them as well as all the other pubs across our branch - especially during these challenging times for the hospitality sector.
- Latest Bulletins from CAMRA
Tuesday 10 March 2026
Latest bulletins from the Campaign for Real Ale:
Pub Heritage Bulletin 276 - March 2026
With news On: North Star, Steventon; Waggon & Horses, Oldbury; White Lion, Barthomley; Herculaneum Bridge, Liverpool; Old Red Lion, Finsbury; Golden Lion, Port Isaac.
https://camra.org.uk/heritage-pubs/bulletins/pub-heritage-bulletin-276-mar-2026PUBlic Affairs Update - February 2026
This update includes:
➟ Business rates details for pubs in all four UK nations.
➟ The UK Government's proposals to water down pub planning protections in England.
➟ Minimum unit pricing increase in Wales.
➟ NI's new code of practice for licence holders.
https://wb.camra.org.uk/2026/02/25/public-affairs-round-up-february-3