Branch Outing We have been planning another day out. On Friday 24th July we will be visiting the the Brechnock Arms in Bells Yew Green, the George Inn in Frant, the Abergaveny Arms Hotel in Frant, the Nevill Crest & Gun in Eridge Green and the Huntsman at Eridge Station We will be using public transport for this and will be including Flexibus for one of our journeys. For this to work we need to let Flexibus know how many of us there will be travellling. To give us the best chance of getting a time booking that works for us we need to do this 7 days before our trip. For this event you will need to let Martin our Social Secretary know that you will attending. The Flexibus fare is £3 or you can use a Bus Pass if you have one.

Full details here Rural Pubs Social 24-07-26

We will be presenting the award on Saturday 11th April at 2pm.

Day Trip to Hastings Brief for North East Sussex CAMRA Social to Hastings
Venues to be visited: The Imperial, the Albion, the Jenny Lind, the Crown, the First In Last Out (FILO), the Dolphin.
Meeting point: Meet at the Imperial at 12:00
Itinerary: Meet at the Imperial, home to the Brewing Brothers. They now have three cask lines and when Simon and I checked it out there were two cask beers on. They also do excellent pizza which is very filling.

We then progress to the Albion. Dating from the 1730s the current building is from he 1830s. The interior was refurbished in 1930 when it was a Youngers pub and remains pretty much untouched from this time and is one of the few remaining examples of the Youngers corporate décor. Beer is Harvey’s Sussex Best and up to three changing. It also has a reputation for good pies.

Next we progress to the Dolphin. Originating from he late 18th century it was SE Sussex CAMRA community pub of the year in 2024. Four hand pumps dispense a selection of cask beer and flights of thirds are available.

Moving on we go to the Crown. It is a family run pub refurbished about 10years ago. There are four cask lines that dispense beer from local breweries.

Next is the First in Last Out known as the FILO: Known to many I know, this 19th century pub dating from 1896 is located in an old building dating from the 1500s. It boasts a lovely central fire which gives a cosy and warm environment in winter time. The original home of the FILO brewery it serves four of its own beers and two other changing.

Finally for those who have stayed he course we visit the Jenny Lind. Named after a 19th century opera singer this pub was substantially damaged during the war but was rebuilt opening its doors in 1951. Eight cask lines serve between 5 and 8 cask beers.

Travel: By train the 11:10 from Tunbridge Wells gets into Hastings at 11:47 and the Imperial is a short walk from there. Address; 119 Queens Road Hastings TN34 1RL.

A trip to Hastings enjoyed by several of the NES members.
Above left is the group enjoying a pint and a pizza in The Imperial. Centre pic, they are at The Albion

Lunchtime/Afternoon event. Meet @ the Brewers Arms, Lewes 1230

Venue to be comfirmed. Probably The John Logie Baird

The Panel meet to taste and talk about locally brewed ales. Scoring sheets are provided and you will be able to add your views and tasting notes of the ales we try. Tasting courses can be arranged for members that wish to know more about the ales they drink.

If you are interested in finding out more about those lovely ales you drink, then come along for a couple of hours and chat with like minded and knowledgable members. It's a very light and socialable event.

Venue to be confirmed nearer to the date

Thursday 17th October 18:00 to 22:00 (Tunbridge Wells West only, no trains are operating).

Friday 18th October Trains from 09:00 until 22:30 Tunbridge Wells West bar 11:00 until 22:30 Groombridge bar 11:00 until 20:30 Eridge bar 11:00 until 21:30.

Saturday 19th October Trains from 09:00 until 22:30 Tunbridge Wells West bar 11:00 until 22:30 Groombridge bar 11:00 until 20:30 Eridge bar 11:00 until 21:30.

Sunday 20th October Trains from 09:00 until 17:30 Tunbridge Wells West bar 11:00 until 18:00 Groombridge bar 11:00 until 16:00 Eridge bar 11:00 until 16:00

Harvey's Brewery Yard Lewes,

Harvey's, Brasserie De La Senne (Brussels), Burning Sky. Food & South Down Ciders