Fri 29th and Sat 30th March 2019
Dobbie Hll, Larbert
Friday 29th and Saturday 30th March 2019
Dobbie Hall, Larbert
Free entry to CAMRA members on production of membership card
Free entry to CAMRA members on production of membership card
Welcome
Welcome to the website of Ayrshire & Wigtownshire CAMRA. Geographically, our branch is located in South West Scotland and covers an area of approximately 1600 square miles (4185 km²)
Currently, we have in excess of 650 members who are passionate about pub going and real ale. We are an active branch with regular social activities and a very successful festival which is held in early October each year. In addition, we publish a multi-award winning branch magazine called Full Pints with four issues printed annually.
Ayrshire & Wigtownshire Pub of the Year 2019
National Recognition for Full Pints
Full Pints has, for the second time in recent years, been voted CAMRA National Magazine of the Year. The announcement and initial presentation of the certificate was made at the AGM in Coventry. A special congratulations to Stuart McMahon, our magazine editor.
Club of the Year Winner
Cambusdoon Sports Club was voted Ayrshire & Wigtownshire CAMRA Club of the Year for 2018. Having achieved this accolade, we can now confirm that it has also been judged Club of the Year 2018 for Scotland & Northern Ireland Branches CAMRA. Our congratulations to all concerned!
Community Buyout Success
Dunlop outlet, Merito has been successfully purchased in a community buyout. In a move that sees current staff retained, the pub will also become a a community hub. Plans include the development of upstairs areas as spaces for community activities and events including a space for homeworkers, a study area and a training kitchen.
What's On!
Branch AGM
Our branch AGM takes place on Saturday, 23rd March in the Abbotsford Hotel starting at 14:00 sharp.
Members' Weekend 2019
Rhinns Scottish Grand National Coach Trip
This trip will take place on Saturday, 13th April departing from the Ruddicot Hotel in Stranraer. The route will take include visits to pubs in Drummore, Sandhead, Portpatrick and Kirkholm before returning to Stranraer and a buffet in the Grapes. The anticipated cost is £10 per person and will include the buffet, driver’s tip and sweepstake ticket.
Members travelling from Ayrshire are advised that they should use the train which is scheduled to arrive in Stranraer at 12:56.
Numbers are limited to 30 so early booking is essential by contacting wigtownshire@awcamra.org.uk