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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 720 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. ******** LATEST NEWS Tuesday 21st May. White Lion, Sawley. Provisional beer list for beer festival to be held this weekend. Click here.
Members pictured on the Mild trail held on Monday 6th May BRANCH PUB OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION The Dewdrop Inn Ilkeston was presented with the Erewash Valley Branch Pub of the Year award on Wednesday 24th April. Pictured above is branch chairman Kevin Thompson presenting the award to Lynne, Jack and Phil. 2013 Beer Surveying What is Beer Surveying? What is involved? How do Pubs get into the Good Beer Guide? How do I vote and rate by Ales? The following two articles will give you more details n both these subjects:- Beer Surveying information / CAMRA Branch Awards Please submit your Beer scores using the National Beer Scoring Website or by emailing with your Name, CAMRA Membership Number, Pub Name, Name of drink and score to racheldavis99@btinternet.com Branch Young Members Contact We have decided we urgently require an Branch Young Members Contact (BYMC), the often held belief is that we are an organisation for over 50's, which is far from the truth. If you are interested in helping us, get more people in the 18 to 30 age group involved in the working of are Branch, then we would like to hear from you. Please contact the Secretary if you require any further information. Job Description of BYMC FOLLOW US
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