Events
Events in November 2026–February 2027
Stockport Beer & Cider Festival, Beer of the Festival award to RedWillow Brewery
October 29, 2026
Join us as RedWillow Brewery is presented with a much-deserved award for their barley wine Pennyless, which won the bronze award in the Beer of the Festival competition at this year's Stockport Beer & Cider Festival.
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/redwillow-macclesfield-173309
November
November 1, 2026 Congleton Wander
November 7, 2026
An opportunity to visit the pubs of Congleton with local beer enthusiasts.
Starting from from the Counting House (Wetherspoon) at noon and them moving on to the Bell On Mulnestrete. Both these pubs have food available.
The rest of the itinerary will follow later.
Suggested Transport: Bus from Macclesfield; #38 @ 11:05 or 12:05; Bus from Holmes Chapel #42 @ 12:00. Connections from other parts of the branch via Macclesfield or by train. Congleton station is 1.1 miles from the first pub. Bus 91 runs every half hour to town centre from bus stop "Pet Food Superstore" on Biddulph Road. (not directly outside station).
Bollington Wander
November 21, 2026
Visiting our regular favourites as well as some pubs in dire need of scoring!
Starts at noon at the Poachers Inn, then going down the hill towards Church House Inn (Open 1-3, 5-10), Holly Bush/Dog and Partridge (Depending on what they have on), Coupe and finishing conveniently by the bus stop at Cotton Tree to finish.
Potential additional stops: Spinners Arms?
Transport: Suggested buses From Macclesfield #10 @ 11:40; #391 @ 11:25; From Poynton (church) #391 @11:40 From Congleton to Macclesfield #38 @ 10:33 then bus to Bollington. From Wilmslow (Bank sq) to Macclesfield #130 @ 10:27 then bus to Bollington. (Bus Stop in Bollington is Cotton Tree)
D&G (not #391) sell a day ticket for less than the cost of 3 journeys.
December
December 1, 2026 Campaigning Meeting @ Castle, Macclesfield
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December 7, 2026
The Branch's next meeting will take place at The Castle in Macclesfield starting at 8pm. New and returning voices are always welcome. These meetings are integral to establishing the direction for any future campaigning/events, and your input helps to shape the branch’s priorities. No parking but the main Waters Green public car park is just 100m away. Macclesfield railway and bus stations are both within a few minutes walk away.
There is free car parking available at the Duke Street car park.
Branch Christmas Meal @ Flower Pot
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December 9, 2026
Join us at the Flower Pot, Congleton Road, Macclesfield, for our annual Christmas Meal as we celebrate the festive season with good food, good beer and better company! A great opportunity to round of the year with fellow ale drinkers. Invitations have been sent out to members on their registered email address.
If you can't find yours, Please email secretary@eastcheshire.camra.org.uk.
GM
Post Christmas Social @ Barley Hops & Grape, Congleton
December 30, 2026
Join us at the Barley Hops & Grape for our traditional post-Christmas social, with plenty of cheese, charcuterie and good beer to see out 2026! Bring along some cheese, crackers or other nibbles to share and enjoy a relaxed evening in good company.