Hi Everyone,

CAMRA Gwynedd A Mon Branch Meeting

Liverpool Arms, Menai Bridge.

Wednesday 3rd December at 7pm.

1 Welcome

Clive welcomed everyone to the meeting. As Vice Chair Clive led the meeting. He spoke about how difficult it was since Eryl's passing. At some time in the future Eryl's contribution to the branch will be formally recognised.

2 Secretary Nico discussed an email that several members had received from Chris Charters. The 2026 Members Weekend will not be held in Llandudno. Although the dates had been secured at a Venue Cymru, Camra did not pay the deposit in time so the booking was not secured. The members weekend in 2026 will take place in St Albans.

3 Treasurer Don reported that after several communications with the finance team at HQ, money was finally transferred into the new account. Monies in the account will be used for branch expenses.

4 Pubs Officer Y Sior/The George in Rachup is up for sale.

The Market Vaults, Llangefni is due to open soon.

The Goat in Penygroes is being taken over by the community. There will be AirBnB rooms upstairs with the pub running downstairs.

City Sports and Cocktail Bar has opened on the High Street in Bangor. Not sure whether it sells real ale.

The Royal Oak in Rachup has been totally stripped and is due to open in March as O'Neills Bar.

5 Social Don reported that 59% to 61% of people are opening Comms messages. Don asked more members to post on the FaceBook page. Don puts events onto our CAMRA Website.

5 Campaigns Dafydd reported that he had spoken to Admiral Inns regarding The Boatyard in Bangor. It is closed down and derelict. The council had objected to an extension The feeling was that the company wanted it closed.

A licensing application has been received for a new Bar in Caernarfon No 1.

6 A.O.B. Brewery of the year- this presentation has not yet taken place. Nico will try and arrange it for January 2025.

BRANCH SOCIAL- Christmas Pub Crawl starting in The Albion, Conwy at midday on the 14th December.

BRANCH MEETING- Ty Mawr, Llanbedr, Saturday 11th January, 1pm start.

Gwynedd A Mon Branch Meeting 9TH November 2024.

At Spooners Bar, Porthmadog.

1 Chairman opened the meeting, welcoming everyone.

2 Vice Chair; Reported he had had conversations with the Chair of Bea Ceredigion Branch regarding the Slater's Arms coming back to Gwynedd A Mon Branch. Clive reminded the Chair of Bea Ceredigion Branch that we would only accept the Slater's Arms back if the GBG allocation from Bea Ceredigion came with the pub, this decision was agreed by all members present at the meeting. The Chair of Bea Ceredigion Branch, reported that he would present the matter at the next Bea Ceredigion Branch meeting to get the agreement of their Branch.

3 Secretary A discussion followed regarding the North Wales Beer Festival, with the main points of update being:

A preliminary date of Friday 23rd of May until Sunday 25th of May 2025 has been agreed with the Bangor Rugby Club.

Festival Committee Positions are being filled by Nico Llewelyn (Festival Organiser), confirmed when the committee is complete.

4 Treasurer Treasurer was absent, but Clive reported that the new Branch account was up and running, a meeting between Don, Clive and Nico will go ahead on the 23rd November 2024 to discuss matters and exchange various documents.

5 Pubs Officer We have a new entry in WhatPub; Ty Moe Microbar/Brewery.

Members are invited to submit nominations for GBG (2026), previous entries to the GBG will be automatically nominated for the next GBG.

6 Membership Sec John reported that the current membership stands at 131.

7 Campaigns Officer Daffydd reminded everyone that CAMRA is primarily a campaigning organization and we should keep an eye on Pubs, Breweries and issues raised in our Branch.

Branch Social Christmas Pub Crawl starting in the Albion Conwy at midday on the 14th December.

Branch Meeting at Snowdonia Parc, Waunfawr, date & time to be confirmed.

Members are reminded that nominations are requested by you for the GBG 2026. Please give consideration to this, please send your nominations to the Secretary.

Gwynedd A Mon Branch Meeting

Black Boy Inn

Caernarfon

Chairman: Eryl-welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Vice Chairman report:- Clive reported that he had scanned the signed minutes from the previous meeting to the Metro Bank. Awaiting further contact.

Secretary report:- Nico reported that he had received positive feedback across CAMRA re-organising a North Wales Beer Festival.

There was also positive feedback from other areas at the Regional Meeting on the 19th October. A date to be confirmed ASAP.

Pubs Officer:- Clive reported the lease at the George Inn/ Soir, Bethesda, ends in December. David (PPO) to investigate the possible future of this pub.

The Ring, Llanfrothen may be open again soon.

The Royal Oak at Rachub may be opening up as an Irish themed bar.

Social Secretary:- Don reported that 59% of recipients are opening COMM'S messages. Facebook numbers are slowly increasing.

Also Don has now received training on updating the Gwynedd A Mon website, and will be updating information in due course.

Wales Regional Meeting- Five members attended the regional meeting on 19th October at Cromwells Tap House, Shrewsbury.

Clive reported that during the meeting West Wales Organiser brought up an issue around a pub in Corris (Slaters Arms) that is currently looked after by Bae Ceredigion Branch. Historically members from this branch used to use this pub but this is no longer the case and they wish the pub to be given back to Gwynedd A Mon. This is a GBG pub.

Next meeting Saturday 9th November, Spooners Porthmadog 1.00pm.