Worksop social
11:30am Sat 21 Jun
We catch the 11:37 Northern train from Sheffield to Worksop and visit a number of pubs in the town centre, including the Mallard at the station. There is also the option of stopping off at a few places along the way back, such as Ticking Clock brewery tap room at Shireoaks and the Kiveton Tap near Kiveton Bridge station. An off peak return ticket to Worksop (£7.30 from Sheffield) will cover this.
Committee meeting
8pm Wed 25 Jun
The monthly business meeting for the committee. The venue is the Dog & Partridge on Trippet Lane in Sheffield City Centre. We also aim to have the new issue of Beer Matters from the printers ready for distribution volunteers to come and collect. Note this month it is Wednesday as the pub will be closed on Tuesday for a private event.
Branch meeting
8pm Tue 1 Jul
All our members are welcome to come along, share pub, club and brewery news, discuss campaigning updates, get involved and more importantly enjoy a beer with us! The venue this month is the Wisewood Inn. Buses 52a and 61/62 go there.
Sheffield Pub of the Year
8pm Tue 8 Jul
We present the winners certificate. All are welcome to join at the Kelham Island Tavern for a drink or two!
RambAle
11:30am Sat 12 Jul
Our RambAles combine a nice country walk with a few real ale pubs. This month we follow in the footsteps of Kes – the number 2 bus from Sheffield (11:36 from Moor Market) drops us at Stead Lane in Holyland Common, featuring artwork depicting Billy Caspar and Kes with a blue plaque on the house where Barry Hines lived. We visit the Tap & Brew for a choice of six beers then onto the Saville Square pub. We do a bit of walking towards Tankersley and Thorncliffe, with the Miners Arms providing an optional stop on the way to the Commercial in Chapeltown where buses and trains are available back to Sheffield (and if there is a bit of a wait at the station there is always the Wagon & Horses Wetherspoons next door!)
Beer Festival planning meeting
7:30pm Tue 15 Jul
We continue work on planning our 2025 Steel City beer & cider festival. The meeting is held upstairs at the Gardeners Rest. Get there on bus 7/8 which stop outside the pub, alternatively it is a 5-10 minute walk from Infirmary Road tram stop.
Peak District bus crawl social
10am Sat 19 Jul
We visit a number of country pubs along the route of bus 173, operated by Andrew’s of Tideswell between Bakewell and Castleton. We’ll be starting on the bus leaving Bakewell at 11:50am and are aiming to visit the Three Stags Head at Wardlow Mires, Red Lion at Litton, Stables Bar at Monsal Head plus one of the pubs in the Tideswell area before finishing in Castleton. We get out to Bakewell from Sheffield on TM Travel bus 218 from Sheffield Interchange at 10:10am (also picks up in Sharrow at 10:21 and Totley at 10:36) and return to Sheffield from Castleton on First bus 272. A Derbyshire Wayfarer all day bus pass costs £9, available from the bus driver (cash or contactless accepted).
Committee meeting & Beer Matters distribution
8:30pm Tue 22 Jul
The monthly business meeting for the committee. The venue is the Dog & Partridge on Trippet Lane in Sheffield City Centre. We also aim to have the new issue of Beer Matters from the printers ready for distribution volunteers to come and collect from the afternoon onwards. Note it is quiz night on Tuesdays.
District Pub of the Year (TBC)
8pm Tue 29 Jul
We present the certificate to the Old Hall Hotel in Hope prior to their quiz night commencing! Get there by train or bus 272.
Branch meeting
8pm Tue 5 Aug
All our members are welcome to come along, share pub, club and brewery news, discuss campaigning updates, get involved and more importantly enjoy a beer with us! The venue this month is the Victoria at Heeley Green. Buses 18/18a, 73 and 252 go there, alternatively it is walkable from Heeley bottom (buses 20, 24/25, 42/43/44 and X17) up past the Sheaf View and Brothers Arms.
Beer Festival planning meeting
7:30pm Tue 19 Aug
We continue work on planning our 2025 Steel City beer & cider festival. The meeting is held upstairs at the Gardeners Rest. Get there on bus 7/8 which stop outside the pub, alternatively it is a 5-10 minute walk from Infirmary Road tram stop.
Committee meeting & Beer Matters distribution
8:30pm Tue 26 Aug
The monthly business meeting for the committee. The venue is the Dog & Partridge on Trippet Lane in Sheffield City Centre. We also aim to have the new issue of Beer Matters from the printers ready for distribution volunteers to come and collect from the afternoon onwards. Note it is quiz night on Tuesdays.
New Mills Social
11am Sat 30 Aug
We catch the 11:14 train to New Mills for the Torrside Brewery tap event which incorporates their birthday celebration. As well as their usual tap bar they are planning a pop up bar showcasing smoked beers. They should also have a food trader there too. We’ll then visit a few pubs in the town before heading back to Sheffield. An off peak return ticket from Sheffield to New Mills Central costs £15.70, alternatively a Derbyshire Wayfarer all day bus & train pass costs £17.00. Trains run back to Sheffield every hour until 21:16 offering some flexibility!
Branch meeting
8pm Tue 2 Sep
All our members are welcome to come along, share pub, club and brewery news, discuss campaigning updates, get involved and more importantly enjoy a beer with us! The venue this month is TBC
Beer Festival planning meeting
7:30pm Tue 16 Sep
We continue work on planning our 2025 Steel City beer & cider festival. The meeting is held upstairs at the Gardeners Rest. Get there on bus 7/8 which stop outside the pub, alternatively it is a 5-10 minute walk from Infirmary Road tram stop.
Committee meeting & Beer Matters distribution
8:30pm Tue 23 Sep
The monthly business meeting for the committee. The venue is the Dog & Partridge on Trippet Lane in Sheffield City Centre. We also aim to have the new issue of Beer Matters from the printers ready for distribution volunteers to come and collect from the afternoon onwards. Note it is quiz night on Tuesdays.
Branch meeting
8pm Tue 7 Oct
All our members are welcome to come along, share pub, club and brewery news, discuss campaigning updates, get involved and more importantly enjoy a beer with us! The venue this month is TBC
Beer festival set up
9am Mon 13 Oct
We move into an empty venue and build a beer festival including the bars and stillage! If you’d be willing to volunteer to help out please fill in the form on the festival page.
Beer festival open
4pm Wed 15 Oct
We open to the public selling beer, cider and more! If you’d be willing to volunteer to help out please fill in the form on the festival page.
Beer festival take down
9am Sun 19 Oct
We dismantle everything, pack it away and return the venue to its original state! If you’d be willing to volunteer to help out please fill in the form on the festival page.
Info and bookings For more info and bookings, please contact our social secretary. Neighbouring branches Dronfield area events and news can be found on their branch website whilst for Rotherham visit their Facebook page. Other nearby CAMRA branches include Barnsley, North Nottinghamshire, Chesterfield and High Peak. Public transport Timetables, maps and ticket information for all buses and trams can be obtained from Travel South Yorkshire or Derbyshire County Council. For train travel visit National Rail Enquiries. WhatPub Information on pubs including location can be found on WhatPub, CAMRA’s national online guide. Survey volunteers needed – see here for more info