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.