CAMRA is considered one of the most successful consumer organisations across Europe. Founded by four real ale enthusiasts back in 1971, today we represent beer drinkers and pub-goers across the UK.
Our vision is to have quality real ale, cider and perry and thriving pubs in every community. Our mission is to promote and advocate:
- the production, availability and consumption of quality real ale, cider and perry
- pubs and clubs as social centres and part of the UK’s cultural heritage
- the benefits of responsible social drinking
We do this by supporting and encouraging the beer and pubs trade by running beer festivals, lobbying Government for change, running numerous awards and developing bespoke pub finders and guides.
There’s plenty for everyone, whether you’re a dedicated campaigner, a beer connoisseur looking to learn more about beer or just want to meet up with friends in your local.
Benefits of being a member include various discount schemes with partner businesses and access to lots of online content including Learn & Discover articles and videos, What’s Brewing online newspaper and Beer Magazine. Members also get cheaper entry into CAMRA beer festivals and discounts on CAMRA books, including the annual Good Beer Guide. You also get a higher level of access to CAMRA’s online pub guide – you can sign in and rate your beer, submit updates and also see which pubs have been awarded a place in the Good Beer Guide. All this can be found at camra.org.uk.
To really make the most of your membership however we recommend getting involved with the local volunteer run branch – we’re Sheffield & District, covering the city plus a big chunk of North Derbyshire. We run regular socials for members, have a programme of pub awards which are nominated and voted for by members, we have this monthly magazine (we need volunteers to write content and distribute copies to pubs) and organise the annual Steel City Beer & Cider Festival.
You can find out more about what is happening in our local branch online at sheffield.camra.org.uk.
Other nearby branches include Barnsley, Rotherham, North Notts, Dronfield, Chesterfield, Matlock & Dales and High Peak.
Join CAMRA online at camra.org.uk/membership.
BRANCH AGM – all Sheffield & District CAMRA members are invited to attend our formal annual general meeting, the venue is the Two & Six micropub in Sheffield City Centre (gallery room) on Saturday 9 May. The normal monthly branch meeting follows.
