Branch News
- Branch meeting at the Llanerch Inn, Llandrindod Wells 2026
Wednesday 7 January 2026
Hi all. Saturday 3rd January 2026 was Llanerch Inn in Llandrindod day.
Firstly Chris our Chairman and I as secretary met a CAMRA member from Montgomery branch at 11 30am.
Radnorshire Branch members arrived at 1.000pm (Colin, me, Terry, David S, Chris. and Graham)
Beers were Rhymney Export, WPA and a Christmas Special Santas Little Helper. All were in good condition. Even the Christmas special which is sometimes an excuse to dump cinnamon into beer was OK.
As part of our discussions was the upcoming AGM. It should be Saturday the 7th February 2026 at the Fforest Inn, Llanfihangel Nant Melan . They have converted some dead space into a warm room with a big table which we can reserve.. This date to be confirmed with 28 days notice. The Fforest Inn has the advantage of a rural Radnorshire pub which is served by a couple of bus routes for those using public transport
Dave Gill Radnorshire CAMRA branch Secretary
- Radnorshire CAMRA branch visit to Aberedw 2025
Saturday 6 December 2025
On Saturday December 6th the branch went to the Seven Stars at Aberedw.
It is without a bus link so we had a few shared cars this time.
The place was empty at 1.00pm, so we got a table near the fire. There was Chris, Myself, Terry, Dave D, David S and Graham. Beer was Wye Vally HPA or Butty Bach. All in good condition.
Also Peter a local CAMRA member came to say "Hello" He pointed out a framed picture of a British fighter jet. Given to the pub by the RAF as a "Thank you" for returning parts of a plane that crashed nearby in 1989 while on a training exercise. The pilot died. His mother donated some seating looking towards where the accident happened.
The pub was well laid out for Christmas. Very clean throughout. Many of us enjoyed some good hot food as well as the cask ales of course.
Our next CAMRA branch visit t is at the Llanerch Inn, in Llandrindod Wells on Saturday 3rd January 2026 at 1.00pm. We hope to see you there.
- Radnorshire Arms visit August 2025
Monday 18 August 2025
Radnorshire Arms visit August 2025
We finally got to Presteigne for a beer on Saturday 2nd August 2025 at the Radnorshire Hotel and stayed in their bar. This is a bar/hotel with lots of historical interest and well worth a visit for that alone. CAMRA members who got there were Chris ( Chairman), Myself (Dave Gill secretary), Dave D, Terry. Also we were joined by two former CAMRA members giving us a lookover. The staff were friendly and helpful. Terry checked the hotel web site which said "No dogs inside" In fact he brought his dog and there were three others in the bar.
The Radnorshire Arms had four cask beers which were all from the Wye Valley Brewery - 'HPA' - commonly available in Radnorshire, 'Pioneer' - probably a seasonal, Butty Bach - commonly available in Radnorshire and Shaka - which was a new one to most of us and worth checking out.