Are you receiving email updates from us?
We have been told that a number of branch members aren’t receiving email updates from the branch. If this is the case then there may be a number of reasons…
Another win for Ashton Brewery
Congratulations to Pete Clark and Ashton brewery who’s Jaffa Cake was first to sell out at the 2026 Swindon Beer Festival. Jaffa Cake a milk stout with orange peel and…
A new name for Brewhouse and Kitchen
On 23rd October 2026 the Brewhouse and Kitchen in Cheltenham’s Brewery quarter will have a new name. As part of a nationwide policy to give chain’s pubs more local feel…
Martin Parker RIP
It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Martin Parker. Martin was chairman of the Cotswold Beer festival organising committee for nearly 20 years before…
The Tippler -Autumn 2026
We are having issues getting physical copies of the autumn Tippler out to the pubs of Cheltenham. If you want to read an electronic version a copy can be found…
West Central Regional Polo Shirts
We are now taking orders for the regional polo shirt. Please note that the order will be placed subject to sufficient interest. Order Details: Price: £14 per shirt Colours: Charcoal,…
The House in The Tree
The House in The Tree is a local success story. Read the interesting article in Gloucestershire Live https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/transformed-gloucestershire-pub-farm-animals-11180365?
Hoptician wins national cider pub award
Dursley micropub The Hoptician has won the 2026 National Cider Pub of the Year. The former optician’s shop which was converted to a micropub less than three years ago was…
Siren Brewery Opens New Venue in the Brewery Quarter
Siren Brewery is well known for its ‘Broken Dream Breakfast Stout’, which secured the title of CAMRA’s Champion Beer of Britain in 2018. Now you too can sample this acclaimed…
The Plough wins national award
Congratulations to the Plough at Prestbury which has won Family Pub of the year for 2026 at the Great British Pub Awards. Full details on the award website https://greatbritishpubawards.co.uk/live/en/page/2026-winners
West Central Regional Polo Shirt 2027
Subject to enough interest, the region will be placing an order for regional polo shirts before the end of the year. These will be available in a range of sizes…