News
Here is the latest news from our branch area (and sometimes from further afield!).
- London Pub of the Year presentation
Thursday 18 September 2025
The London Pub of the Year presentation to the Hope, 48 West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2PR will take place on Thursday 30 October from 8pm.
Please note that this replaces the Wallington 2 pub social as listed in London Drinker magazine.
- Presentation to the Golden Ark, Croydon borough Pub of the Year 2025
Wednesday 11 June 2025
On 10 June, we presented the Croydon Borough Pub of the Year certificate to Matt and Maria, owners of the Golden Ark, Selsdon. Their colleagues Ewan and Jonah also joined in the presentation.
- Presentation to the Hope, Carshalton, Sutton borough Pub of the Year 2025
Friday 30 May 2025
On Thursday 29 May branch chair David Lands presented the Sutton Borough Pub of the Year certificate to the Hope, Carshalton. Frankie and Brock received the award on behalf of the pub.
‘Pubcat Hope’ said on Facebook: “Many thanks to @croydoncamra for our award last night - nice to know we are still doing something right! Our kitchen crew emerged from the depths to accept it this year, because they deserve some love too.”
- South Herts Carshalton social with Croydon & Sutton
Wednesday 21 May 2025
On Saturday 17 May, members of South Hertfordshire branch visited Carshalton, and were joined by Croydon & Sutton branch members. We visited the Railway Tavern, the Sun, the Windsor Castle, the Whispering Moon, Cryer Arts Centre, and the Hope. The picture shows us enjoying the beers at the Cryer Arts Centre.
- Micropub tour 26 April 2025
Monday 5 May 2025
On Saturday 26 April, along with North & East Surrey branch, we enjoyed a tour of 3 micropubs, the Golden Ark, Selsdon, Ales on the Green, Warlingham, and the Radius Arms, Whyteleafe. The picture shows Croydon & Sutton and North & East Surrey members enjoying the beer at the Golden Ark.
- Support cask ale’s heritage
Sunday 13 April 2025
Please sign the petition to recognise the production and serving of cask ale as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Click this link to sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/716686