Hello to all members,

Camra Gwynedd a Mon Branch Meeting

at Stori

High Street, Bala

14th June 2025 at 12.00

Clive welcomed everyone to the meeting, 5 members present.

Chair-Clive reported that all pubs in contention for North Wales PotY had been surveyed and results submitted. The winner will be put forward for Wales PotY.

Secretary-Nico sent the following report, Nico had attended the Rail Ale Festival which this year was held Snowdonia Parc. There had was a good choice of beers from Snowdonia Parc Brewery and other local and national breweries. 5 members from Gwynedd a Mon Branch had attended.

Membership Secretary-Dafydd reported that Gwynedd a Mon has 132 members. Nationally CAMRA membership is slightly rising,

Social Secretary-Don reported that comms have sent out to members as required. Events added to CAMRA main website.

Media Officer-Dafydd reported that The Corbett Arms in Yywyn is being demolished. The Waterloo Inn, Bangor has been closed for many years. There have been a planning application submitted for the pub and adjoining shops to be converted into residential / retal units. Dafydd asked whether we should be opposing this on grounds of the pub being of historical significance. (it is thought to date back to the mid 19th century and was once a coaching house). Members thought this should be opposed.

Pubs Officer-Clive reported that The Crown Inn in Bobedern, Anglesey which was derelict for many years has reopened.

The Bryntirion Inn, Llanderfel has reopened but not sure whether it sells real ale.

It has been reported that Pant Yr Ardd, Tregarth, has no real for sale.

The Ring, Rhosgoch, North Anglesey is apparently selling Wainwright's Amber Ale. This one of the fresh ales that CAMRA are asking us to report.

The Ship at Red Wharf Bay is under new ownership. Julie visited last week and reported there are 3 ales on the bar.

Date and venue of future meetings.

Next Branch Meeting- Pen Cob, Pwllheli, Saturday 12th July 13-30.

Wales Regional Meeting- 19th July, 13.00. The Barrels. 69, St Owen's Street, Hereford. HR1 2JQ.

After the meeting was concluded, Stori was presented with a certificate for being runner-up Gwynedd a Mon CPotY. Clive congratulated the staff on their achievement noting that it was the first time Stori had been in our catchment area for judging purposes. Fiona accepted the certificate saying it would take pride place on their wall.