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Buxton Coach Trip

Hello Newark CAMRA members. Got a treat that should suit most members. Saturday 28th March. Wrights Coach departs London Road, Newark (the usual bus stop opposite the car park) at 09:00 hours. Return approximately 21:00 hours. CHOOSE either to take part on the fabulous Real Ale Trail in Buxton town – an experience in some fabulous pubs (information/map on the internet and at Tourist Information) or …. Join me on a 6.5 mile walk from Buxton to Chapel-en-le-Frith and take […]


FESTIVE CAMRAMBLE 2014.

We will be having a Christmas walk and pub crawl on Saturday 27th December, deatails as follows. Marshalls Bus (91)departs Castlegate at 9:45 am then the bus station. The walk commences approx 10:20 from Lodge Lane, Screveton. 1st stop Boot n Shoe, Flintham (opening at 11am for us). 2nd stop Chequers, Elston who are opening at 1pm for us. There will be fresh rolls on the bar to purchase (approx £2.00 each) and Abbie is providing complimentary chips with each […]


Ride & Ramble in the Vale of Belvoir.

CAMRA – Ride and Ramble – VALE of BELVOIR Depart – London Road (bus stop near Iceland) at 08:30 hours Saturday 21st June 2014 After October’s success and by popular demand we are re-visiting the area on the longest day so torches should not be needed. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. FOOD – those intending to walk most of the sections I advise them to bring along a sandwich etc. as it will be approximately 3:30 pm before we reach The […]


Newark CAMRA Christmas CAMRAmble.

This message from Tracey, your social sectretary… Hi Folks, This is a last-minute arrangement but nevertheless should run smoothly. Saturday 28th December 2013 A gentle 6-7 mile route from Upton through Rolleston, Fiskerton, Moreton and Southwell.  Obviously we’ll visit the usual pubs and sample their festive ales amongst others.  Sadly I shall have to limit my intake as I shall be leaving you all drinking merrily in Southwell in order to return for my afternoon shift that starts at 16:00 […]


Bikes, CAMRA, Action!

A message from Tracey, our Social Secretary: I am planning a pub cycle ride on Saturday, 6th April starting at 11.00 hours at the Wharf, Newark (outside the Castle Barge). The route will incorporate visiting four pubs and meeting the bus-riding members at the Final Whistle at Southwell where we shall support the presentation of their Certificate of Merit, which will be taking place at 3pm. There will be some snacks and nibbles provided at the Whistle. The route back […]


Bradford Beer and Balti day.

This from your Social Secretary, Tracey. Below is itinerary for Bradford Beer and Balti day, Saturday, March 2nd. Visit to Bradford, taking in the Bradford Beer Festival at Saltaire. The beer festival is optional, should you only want to visit the Bradford pubs. Please let me know if you need an entry ticket for the beer festival as soon as possible, as numbers are limited and the event usually sells out. Coach departs at 09:00 from Manners Road near Newark […]


Trip to York Beer Festival

The 4th York Beer Festival is being held at the Knavesmire racecourse area on 19 – 22 Sep. Marquees open from 12 noon. A 49 seater coach has been booked for Saturday 22 Sep for all those interested in sampling the delights. The coach will leave London Road Car Park at 10a.m. and return from York at 7p.m. The cost will be £10.00 per head dependent upon a full coach. Entrance to the Festival will be on the doors (no […]

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Oldershaw Brewery

Last call for Oldershaw Brewery visit.

There are only four places left on the bus for next Thursday’s (26th) brewery visit to Oldershaws in Grantham. The bus will leave from outside Just Beer at 6.30pm and arrive at Oldershaw’s for 7pm, where we will spend a couple of hours sampling, accompanied by some nibbles. We will then go to the Lord Harrowby which is holding a beer festival featuring around 25 beers. The trip will be priced at approx. £6 each. In order for you to […]


Festive Camramble

The traditional Christmas holiday ramble has again been organised and will take place on Friday, December 30th. Bus from Castlegate at 10.35 (Premier Travel No. 54) Ramble route approximately 8 miles with 3 pub stops: Boot & Shoe – Flintham (Manager opening at 11.30 to accommodate us. Dogs welcome in designated area). Chequers – Elston (Dogs welcome, food available) Rose & Crown – Farndon (Festive menu available (pre-booking advisable (01636 704334). Expect to arrive (imbibing permitted!) between 4-5 p.m. Dogs […]