SIREN CHELTENHAM CROWDFUNDER

September 2, 2026 Rob Coldwell

Last week (Thursday 27th August), Siren Craft Brew launched its latest Crowdfunder campaign to support the launch of the brewery’s new venue in Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter. And, just a…

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Token aid presentation to Macmillan

August 26, 2026 Rob Coldwell

Thank you to everyone who donated unused tokens to token aid at this year’s Cotswold Beer Festival. On Wednesday 26th August we presented Jane Leigh from Macmillan with £500 raised…

West Central

Volunteer Vacancy: Brewery Liaison Co-ordinator

August 17, 2026 Rob Coldwell

Help CAMRA build strong relationships with breweries across the region We’re looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised volunteer to become the CAMRA West Central Brewery Liaison Co-ordinator (BLC). This is…

Awards West Central

CAMRA West Central Region Winners for 2026

August 4, 2026 Rob Coldwell

CAMRA West Central Region Announces Pub of the Year Winners for 2026 The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) West Central Region is delighted to announce the winners of its prestigious…

Awards Pub of the Year Pubs

Award Presentations to The Jolly Brewmaster

July 23, 2026 Rob Coldwell

On Wednesday 22nd July we presented both the 2026 Cheltenham branch and 2026 Gloucestershire county Pub of the year awards to The Jolly Brewmaster. Staff from The Jolly Brewmaster Cody…

Awards Cider

Cotswold Beer Festival Cider Winners

July 21, 2026 Rob Coldwell

We are pleased to announce that the award winners from the cider tent at the 2026 Cotswold Beer Festival were as follows. Perry of the festival was: Old Stag Cider…

Awards Beer Festival

DEYA pulls off double win

July 20, 2026 Rob Coldwell

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Awards Breweries Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Beer of the Year 2026

July 18, 2026 Rob Coldwell

We are pleased to announce the results of the Gloucestershire Beer of the Year competition as judged by the tasting panel at Cotswold Beer Festival on Friday 17th July Gold…

Campaign Pubs

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Breweries News Pubs

Siren Brewery coming to Cheltenham

June 26, 2026 Rob Coldwell

Announcement from Siren Brewery We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be opening a new venue in Cheltenham! We have agreed to take on the former Brewdog site in The Brewery…

september

04sep10:45 am7:21 pmAle Amble to Malvern

05sep11:30 am10:00 pmSPA Sessions (Gloucestershire Beer Week)

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5 Sep , 11:30 am – 10:00 pm

Saturday 5 September 2026 for Spa Sessions, a unique beer festival experience set within the stunning surroundings of Cheltenham’s historic Pittville Pump Room.

Bringing together some of our favourite independent breweries from across the UK, Spa Sessions is a carefully curated celebration of great beer, great food and great company. Whether you’re a seasoned beer enthusiast or simply looking for a fantastic day out, you’ll discover an outstanding range of beers to explore, from modern craft favourites to classic styles and everything in between.

The festival takes place across two sessions:

Afternoon Session
11:30am – 4:00pm (last orders 3:30pm)

Evening Session
5:30pm – 10:00pm (last orders 9:30pm)

Alongside the beer, a hand-picked selection of food trucks and local vendors will be serving delicious food throughout the day, ensuring the perfect accompaniment to your festival experience.

For those looking to make the most of their visit, a limited number of VIP tickets will be available. VIP guests will enjoy early entry, exclusive brewery talks and guided tastings, plus access to a dedicated VIP lounge area with seating.

Beer will be available in a range of measures, allowing you to sample as much or as little as you like, all served in a commemorative branded festival cup to take home.

Spa Sessions is proud to support two outstanding local charities: National Star and Cheltenham Samaritans, helping the festival make a positive contribution to the local community.

The celebrations don’t stop at the festival itself. Throughout the week leading up to Spa Sessions, a programme of fringe events, including Meet the Brewer evenings and Tap Takeovers, will take place across the area. Follow Gloucestershire Beer Week channels for the latest announcements.

Tickets are available from just £15 plus booking fee. Gather your friends, discover incredible beer and experience one of Cheltenham’s most exciting new festival events.

Time

September 5, 2026 11:30 am - 10:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Pitville Pump Rooms

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october

03oct1:00 pm4:00 pmCheers! Good Health!

06oct7:30 pm10:00 pmBranch Business Meeting – October 2026

22oct(oct 22)6:00 pm24(oct 24)7:00 pmSwindon Beer Festival 2026

24oct12:00 am7:00 pmWest Central CAMRA Regional Social & Award Presentation

Event Details

Join us on Saturday 24 October for a relaxed day of great beer, real cider and good company as we visit two outstanding Good Beer Guide pubs in Dursley.

Our day begins at The Old Spot, a former National Pub of the Year. This charming 18th-century free house takes its name from the famous Gloucestershire Old Spot pig and offers a wonderfully traditional atmosphere, complete with low ceilings, a welcoming wood-burning fire and an impressive collection of brewery memorabilia. It serves up to eight regular real ales and is an excellent place to enjoy lunch before the afternoon’s activities.

Just a four-minute walk away is The Hoptician, an award-winning micropub that opened in May 2024 in the former premises of a local optician – hence its distinctive name. Five carefully selected beers are served alongside locally produced real ciders, with additional outdoor seating available for fine weather.

At 5.00pm, we will present The Hoptician with the West Central CAMRA Regional Cider Pub of the Year Award.

Travel & Timings

There are regular train services to Cam & Dursley station from both Cheltenham and Gloucester. From the station, Dursley is approximately three miles away and can be reached by the Stagecoach 65 bus or by sharing a taxi with fellow attendees.

12.00–2.00pm – Meet at The Old Spot
5.00pm – Regional Cider Pub of the Year presentation at The Hoptician

We hope you can join us for what promises to be an enjoyable social afternoon celebrating two excellent pubs and the very best of real ale and cider.

Brett Laniosh – Regional Director
Andrea Bennett – Regional Cider Coordinator
Peter Bennetts – Area & County Coordinator

Time

October 24, 2026 12:00 am - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)

Location

Dursley

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