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From the Editor The last few weeks have seen a major campaigning victory for pub protection, Just before it dissolved for the general election, parliament approved new regulations that remove the previous rights for people to demolish or change the use of a pub without planning permission. “The new planning regulations won’t stop pubs from closing if nobody goes to them” You can read more details inside, but to sum up right here: this is a massive change that should help give much greater protection to pubs and stop them being seen as a soft target by developers. It won’t mean that all pubs are protected of course, and neither should it, but it will mean that the proper planning process now has to be gone through and that local communities will have a say in the future of their pubs. You can read inside about the winners of our Pub of the Year, Cider Pub of the Year and Club of the Year. These are places that are doing well. On the flip side, also inside is a piece about pub closures. The new planning regulations won’t stop pubs from closing if nobody goes to them. So we (and that means you, and me, and everybody else) need to make sure that we keep visiting our local pubs because we “use it or lose it”. Let's raise a glass to the great British pub … preferably inside one! Phil Gill - Editor editor@readingcamra.org.uk PUBLICANS & BAR MANAGERS, TRY OUR FULLY MANAGED REGULAR BEER LINE CLEANING SERVICE IMPROVE YOUR DISPENSE QUALITY CUT WASTE SAVE MONEY LET PROFESSIONALS EASE YOUR WORKLOAD Contents Established 2006 Serving over 1,000 clients nationwide Contact Simon Grist today for your FREE first clean Mob: 07817 950853 Office: 0118 954 0568 Email: SimonGrist@clearbrew.co.uk www.clearbrew.co.uk Free initial clean No commitment No contract Several of our customers are featured in the 2017 CAMRA Good Beer Guide Branch Diary 3 From the Editor 4 Pub & Brewery News 5-15 Small Beer 16-19 Join CAMRA 18 Reading Beer Festival Roundup 20-21 Champion Cider and Perries 2017 22 Protect our pubs 23 Volunteering 26 Pub Closures 26-27 Brief history of Perry 28-29 Key Keg - What is it? 30 Mine’s a <strong>Pint</strong> 4
Pub & Brewery News Pub News ASTON This tiny village near Henley is home to Brakspear's longest serving tenants in a single pub. Back in 1992 Pat Thatcher and Tony Read were regulars at the Flower Pot when they learned that the landlord was leaving. They decided they would like to take over and run the pub themselves and are now celebrating 25 years behind the bar. Four real ales from across the Marstons range area available and the pub is popular with walkers because of its large garden and good food offering. Another attraction is the massive number of stuffed fish in glass cases that adorn the walls – there are over 100 and it’s believed to be Britain’s largest private collection. Definitely something that needs to be seen in person! BURGHFIELD COMMON The BANTAM in Omers Rise remains closed and the owner is still trying to make it into a housing development. A decision on the latest planning application is expected soon. CAVERSHAM The CROWN (new name for Crown on the Bridge) on Bridge Street has been newly refurbished in a modern style with food, mainly speciality burgers, sausages and hot dogs. The old car park has been transformed into a smart patio area and there's a serving hatch straight from the bar for outside food orders. There are TV screens for sports but they're hidden when not in use, and the pool table and dart board have gone. A new glazed entrance porch – inside! – and new and much improved toilets complete the physical changes. Three beers are usually available from six handpumps. The regulars are Sharps Doom Bar and Fullers London Pride with a Loddon beer often featuring as a guest. The FOX AND HOUNDS on Gosbrook Road is due to hold its annual Hopfest from 13 – 16 July. Expect lots of hoppy beers on cask and keg, together with music, food and a great atmosphere. The regular pizza menu from Barrel & Stone, and the Sunday roast dinners, are both recommended. Also look out for a blue plaque which should be in place from mid June, to commemorate the day when Lennon and McCartney played the pub under the name of the Nerk Twins. What was the Grosvenor on Kidmore Road is now the CAVERSHAM ROSE. With a very attractive and extensive refurbishment this massive pub has gone significantly upmarket, particularly on the food. The real ale range has reduced from five to three and there's no longer a discount for CAMRA members, but the beer CONTINUED OVERLEAF Mine’s a <strong>Pint</strong> 5
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