Periodic meeting of branch and county representatives to discuss regional business and activities.

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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.

Beer, cider, music, food and, of course steam trains. What's not to like?

Event's webpage: Click here.

Canterbury CAMRA will be running their popular real ale tents at Kent’s Spitfire Cricket Ground, Old Dover Road, Canterbury during cricket festival week. The match is Kent v Middlesex in the Men’s County Championship.

Below are the things you need to know.

• The CAMRA tent is for CAMRA members and their guests only – it’s not open to the general public.
• Admission to the CAMRA tent is free. CAMRA members (show your membership card, please) need to sign themselves and their guests into the visitor’s book - as many guests as you like, within reasonable limits!
• However, you can join CAMRA at the tent. We also offer cricket-tent-only membership at a reduced price.
• Admission to the CAMRA tent is free, but of course you will need to pay to get into the cricket ground (unless you are already a Kent CCC member). See the KCCC website, https://www.kentcricket.co.uk for admission details. Look under Tickets and Membership. It could be cheaper to get advance tickets or ticket bundles.
• From the 19th to the 22nd, the CAMRA tent will be open from 10am each day until after close of play (about 7pm). The cricket starts at 11am. Keep an eye on cricket news to check that the match hasn’t ended early. Remember that County Championship matches may not last for 4 days. The CAMRA tent will not open on the fourth day, if the match has already ended.
• We have our own private seating at the front of our tent, overlooking the pitch. If all the seats are taken, you are welcome to carry your drinks to other seating areas, but please ask us for plastic glasses if you are moving away from the tent.
• We serve cask beer and cider, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee. At our very successful 2025 tent we had 30 different beers and cider from 15 producers, mostly from Kent, but we only have 4 beers on at any one time to maintain quality. Usually a bitter, a best bitter, a golden ale and a dark ale. As one beer runs out, a new one is put on. This can happen very fast!
• We are not allowed to sell food (except for crisps etc), but there are plenty of food outlets on the cricket ground.
• We take cash or card payments. Beer is about £4 to £4.50 a pint. But note that the other outlets on the cricket ground are cashless.
• All the surplus money from the tent is donated to two charities. This year the charities are Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Research UK. We welcome donations of beer and cider from brewers and cider producers, and any offers of sponsorship are welcome.
• Accessibility: if you have mobility needs, ask a steward the best way to our tent. Our tent is step free but on a bank, if you need assistance just wave to our entrance table. There is a special wheelchair hardstanding area next to the tent, and the Leslie Ames Stand next to us has disabled toilets.

For any questions, contact Gill Keay. Email moc.tenretnitb@yaekyrregdnallig, or ring 01227 463478 or 07976 431886 (text messages are usually best as I never seem to hear the phone).

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.
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Annual meeting of branch members to reconfirm existing committee officers, elect officers to vacant posts and review the year's activities & events.

Internationally renowned local festival celebrating hops & harvest, with live music, stalls, great food, real ale, traditional dance, parade, puppet show, magic, children's fun area with fairground.

Event's webpage: Click here.

A meeting of Kent county and branch representatives.

The meeting will be hosted by Maidstone & Mid-Kent CAMRA..

Discussion topics:

Prepare for Good Beer Guide 2028 and 2027 competition schedule.

Suggestions for other discussion topics are welcome: ku.gro.armac.tnek@tcatnoc.