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CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) in the Erewash Valley started in 1996, when a small group of like-minded real ale enthusiasts met at the Good Beer Guide listed pub The Dewdrop in Ilkeston. Their aim was to form the Erewash Valley branch of CAMRA in a real ale area that was largely neglected by the neighbouring branches of Nottingham and Derby. We began life as a Nottingham sub-branch until May 2000 when we branched out independently, growing from strength to strength until we can now boast a branch membership of over 600 members, a steady rise year on year of around 25%. Now - I can hear a number of you asking "Where is the Erewash Valley?" - well, if you are a canal enthusiast you would probably know but for those of you who are not, then the easiest explanation would be that the area covered by our branch is approx. 11 miles from North to South and 4 miles from East to West lying along the valley of the Erewash Canal. This is between Nottingham and Derby in the County of Derbyshire with the M1 running up the middle of it and includes Long Eaton, Ilkeston and Heanor. Further details of all our branch meetings and social events can be found on the Meetings 'n' Socials page of this website. ******** Pub Memorabila We have been contacted by an individual who has available for sale two items of Pub Memorabilia. One of which also as a Derby County connection. 1. 20 foot long Pub Sign in two 10 foot sections - The Great Northern 2. A plaque acknowledging that The Great Northern was the birthplace of Steve Bloomer. The current owner does not wish to be contacted direct so if you have any interest in either of these two items, please contact ourselves with your details and we will pass them onto the owner.
Most Improved Pub The presentation evening for the Most Improved Pub in the Branch Area will be held on Monday 26th March 2012 at 8pm at The Dew Drop in Ilkeston.
New Brewery opening A new brewery will be up and running in the Branch area shortly, North Star Brewery and will be based in Gallows Industrial Estate, off Furnace Road, Ilkeston. They plan to move late December and will have beers on sale at Derby Winter Beer Festival. More information regarding the brewery will be published shortly.
General Havelock, Ilkeston The General Havelock on Stanton Road in Ilkeston has re-opened on Thursday 17th November following extensive refurbishment. Stefan and Andrew Rutherford who own the General Havelock as well as the Queens Head in Marlpool have transformed the old Finn McCoul's building to a high standard with a great deal of care and attention to detail. The General Havelock will shortly be having a competition to find a name for their popular cellar bar. Steff, Andrew and their team will decide on a name from the entries submitted and a prize of a firkin of beer and a cellar party will be given to the winner. Please send your entry by email to the Branch Secretary or direct to Andrew Rutherford at the General Havelock. ******** CAMRA East Midlands Cider Pub of the Year
A presentation of the Award took place on Friday 15th July. The evening was very enjoyable for Cider drinkers has 25 ciders and perries were available during the night as well as the normal excellent selection of Real Ales. The East Midlands Region covers Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
Pub of the Season - Summer The award for the Erewash Valley CAMRA Pub of the Season for the Summer goes to the Spanish Bar in Ilkeston. The pub has excellent facilities inside and out. The beer garden has flower beds and hanging baskets which are to a very high standard and plenty of seating and includes the covered traditional skittle alley. The Pub of the Season - Summer Award Presentation evening took place on the evening of Wednesday 21st September.
Recent Erewash Valley CAMRA Branch Awards ******** Facebook and Twitter Erewash Valley CAMRA is now on Social media sites Facebook and Twitter, we will keep you updated with all the upcoming events, meetings, socials and other information, they will continue to be advertised as normal on the website as well as on Facebook and Twitter. ******** Members can now submit GBG Survey Forms to Erewash Valley CAMRA On-line - please click here ******** |
The Queens Head in
Marlpool has won the CAMRA East Midlands Cider Pub of the Year 2011,
congratulations to Stef, Andrew and his team at The Queens Head.
The Queens Head is a well deserved winner of this award and the
first time a pub in the Erewash Valley CAMRA area to win such an
award. 
