CAMRA Gwynedd A Mon Branch Meeting at Ty Mawr Llanbedr

Saturday 11th January 2025 at 1.00pm

Welcome, Clive welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Branch Committee Positions ( Chair ), Nico informed the meeting that we could not wait until the AGM to elect a new Chair. Firstly Camra send information out to the Chair that is not sent to other committee members, and secondly Lynn is continuing to receive emails to Eryl from CAMRA which understandably is upsetting and she would like these to stop.

Nico proposed that Clive be nominated to take over as Chair and this was seconded by Don. Agreed by all.

This left a vacancy for the Vice Chair position. Nico proposed Don Taylor which was seconded by John Griffiths. Don agreed to take on the role which was agreed by all.

Good Beer Guide Allocations, Clive asked Don to send out a message to all members to encourage them to survey pubs they visit and put forward names of any they would like to be considered for the GBG 2026 to Branch Contact Nico Llewelyn. Voting will take place at the next meeting.

We currently have 24 allocations in the GBG. Dave Tullet (Vale of Clwyd Branch) understands that three of their allocations will transfer to us. We need to draw up a shortlist of 30 pubs, 27 for the guide (assuming we get the 3 extra), plus 3 in reserve.

North Wales Beer Festival, Nico has said he will not be organising a NWBF. There are too many barriers to organising and setting it up and it would not be feasible to run a Regional beer festival. Members expressed regret as it looked as if the rugby club would have been a good venue.

Brewery Liaison Officers, Nico reported that we currently have 8 breweries within the Gwynedd A Mon Branch. BLO’s were needed for Purple Moose and Bragdy Lleu, Don and John agreed to take on these roles.

Branch Brewery of the year 2024, Nico has confirmed a date for the presentation. It will take place on Saturday 15th February 2025, at 3pm.

A.O.B. At the last Regional Meeting Clive was approached by the Chair of Bae Ceredigion Branch to take The Slaters Arms, Corris into our Branch as it was in our area geographically. We agreed to do this. However, when this was put to members in Bae Ceredigion they were not happy to release the pub.

Don reported that there are 54 members on our Facebook but not many posts. There is a lot of activity on the Gwynedd A Mon WhatApp group and it would be good if some of this could be posted on Facebook. It was suggested that landlords are asked to post on Facebook as a way to advertise current beer availability.

Comms is still getting 60% viewings each month.

Next Branch Meeting - Saturday 15th February is at The Australia Porthmadog, 1.00pm January social- Saturday 25th - Surveying South Gwynedd Pubs, starting in Aberdyfi.

February Social - Friday 28th - Sandymount Hotel, Rhosneigr from 4pm onwards.

This is a reminder to all members, when you visit pubs, survey them. Send your findings to Nico our Branch contact. ku.gro.armac.nomaddenywg@tcatnoc

Thanks

Don

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.