Local Pubs Week

Pubs WeekThe Croydon & Sutton branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) will be holding its first Local Pubs Week this autumn. The actual dates are from 8th to 15th November.

The aim of the week is to:

  • Raise the profile and importance of pubs in the community
  • Encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to use community pubs and visit the pub more often than they currently do
  • Encourage pubs to organise events or promote existing regular events during the week to entice more trade

Unfortunately, due to many factors outside the control of the pub, including increases in excise duty, beer being sold in supermarkets as a loss-leader, and some loss of trade due to the smoking ban, pubs now more than ever need support throughout the year.

Suburban pubs are reported as closing at a faster rate than town centre or rural pubs, and our branch area is suffering many closures, with premises standing empty in many of our local districts.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL PUBS

Events

The Cricketers, Shirley Road is holding a beer festival

The Claret in Addiscombe will be holding a beer festival between Thursday 12th and Sunday 15th November

The Half and Half, 282 High Street Croydon will be holding a Belgian Beer tasting night on Thursdat 12th November

Further Information

Further information about Local Pubs Week, nationally may be found on the CAMRA Web Site.