Introduction
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), founded in 1971, is one of the most successful consumer organisations in the world. Our vision is to have quality real ale, cider andperry available to all. Bolton CAMRA Branch represents the Campaign in the Borough of Bolton. We are run by our members, all volunteers who promote real ale, cider and perry and campaign for drinkers across the town by:
● Maintaining details of pubs and clubs in the Branch Area on WhatPub
● Providing entries to CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide
● Campaigning against the closures of pubs and clubs
● Lobbying politicians
● Promoting our local breweries
● Presenting Pub and Club Awards
● Organising Bolton Beer and Cider Week
● Producing and distributing Bolton Beer Breaks magazine
● Developing local Pub Guides and Ale Trails
● Running regular social events
● Volunteering at local and national beer festivals
You can help by becoming a member. Or think aboutvolunteering, even a few minutes a week can help. Contact us to find out how or come along to our Branch Meetings. Most of all enjoy and celebrate your real ale, cider and perry!
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Branch Meeting
Thursday 2nd October at Blackedge Brewery Tap, Westhoughton at 8pm
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Future Meetings
Thursday 13th November at The Spinning Mule, Bolton at 8pm. This meeting will include the AGM as well as the Branch meeting.
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Branch Socials
All social events are now listed here
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Members’ Weekend 2025
Chairman Ash Corbett-Collins delivered a speech to Conference at Members’ Weekend about the challenges facing pubs, pints and people, his vision for the future of the Campaign, celebrating 50 years of campaigning for real cider and perry plus so much more!
A video of the speach can be watched here.
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Pub / Cider & Club of the Year 2025 Winners
Pub of the Year & Cider Pub of the Year 2025
Club of the Year 2025
Bolton Ukrainian Social Club, Castle Street, Bolton
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Framed Pump Clips For Sale
CAMRA Bolton Branch have For Sale a selection of Framed Pump Clips. Full details are available here in the Members area
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