Events
Events in August–November 2026
August
August 1, 2026 Campaigning Meeting@ Flute & Firkin, Poynton.
August 3, 2026
Meeting at Flute & Firkin, Poynton
https://camra.org.uk/pubs/flute-firkin-poynton-121058
Details to follow
Limited parking behind pub. Free car parking at rear of Waitrose car park.
0.6 miles 15 min walk from Poynton Railway Station.
Buxton Wander
August 22, 2026
An opportunity to try some of the excellent pubs in Buxton.
Will include some of the following:
Wye Bridge House (f) (Wetherspoon)
Railway (f) (Holt) omitted
RedWillow (f)
Frog on the Bine
Buxton Tap House (f)
Lubens (f)<
New Inn (f)
Ale Stop
Cheshire Cheese (f) (Titanic)
(f) = food available
View the pubs on the CAMRA website https://camra.org.uk/trips/2e88efb7-f4d6-46ce-a962-1f1fd89712c0
Suggested travel details:
Congleton-Buxton (rail from/to stations) dep 10:09 arr 11:53 also calls Macc, Poynton & Disley (£19.40 or £12.90 with Railcard)
Congleton-Buxton (bus to/from bus stations) dep 9:35 arr 11:59
Macclesfield-Buxton (bus to/from bus stations) dep 11:15 arr 11:59
Wilmslow-Buxton (rail from/to stations) dep 10:36 arr 11:53 (£13.65 with Railcard £17.40 with Wayfarer; £11:50 with Concessionary Wayfarer for National Concessionary Pass (ENCP) holders.)
Last bus to Macc: 18:05
Last connecting trains from about 22:00
Buses will be using a temporary timetable at the time of the wander. The suggested inbound bus does not serve the Market Place (get off near Railway Hotel) but the last return bus does. Buses will not serve the Black Road area of Macclesfield but will serve Rainow.
Temporary timetable: https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/pdf/public-transport/service-58.pdf
NOTE. Always check trains before travelling.
Rail Discounts: 1/3 off with Railcard, 25% off for two travelling together with Duo Ticket. Wayfarer tickets are available but won't always produce savings and are not available from Congleton by rail.
PF - pubs@eastcheshire.camra.org.uk
Congleton Jazz & Blues Social @ Barleyhops
September
September 1, 2026 Informal Social at Crewe Rail-Ale Festival
September 4, 2026
Situated in Crewe Heritage Centre, this festival should appeal to beer, cider & rail enthusiasts.
Free admission for CAMRA members.
The festival can be reached by 38 bus from Macclesfield & Congleton and 42 bus from Holmes Chapel.
By rail you can get to Crewe from stations between Handforth/Styal to Holmes Chapel.
The festival website is on https://southcheshire.camra.org.uk/craf/
The festival is also open on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th.
Wilmslow Wander
September 12, 2026
An opportunity to visit the pubs of central Wilmslow.
Meet at Coach & Four from noon.
then:
Smoke
Wilmslow Cons Club
Swan Inn
Transport Suggestions:
Buses: from Macclesfield 130 bus @ 11:15; from Congleton 38 bus @ 10:33 connect to bus 130. from Knutsford 88 bus @ 11:30. Last return bus for Macclesfield & Congleton 18:47.
It is also possible to get to Wilmslow by train from most parts of the branch area. (in many cases via Stockport)
DP/JC
Wolverhampton & Sedgeley Wander
September 26, 2026
We will be going Wolverhampton then catching local bus to Sedgeley to visit the Beacon, home of the Sarah Hughes brewery and other pubs. We then return to Wolverhampton to visit pubs there.
As a sample, the return off-peak rail fare to Macclesfield to Wolverhampton is £29.20 (without Railcard) £19.40 (with Railcard). However single advance tickets can be much cheaper but provide no flexibility. To get to Sedgeley from Wolverhampton, take bus 1 from outside Wolverhampton Police Station (https://what3words.com/motor.tilt.toward) (there is an alternative bus 27/27A to Sedgeley from Wolverhampton bus station bus this bus is slower and less frequent)
Pubs in Sedgeley
- Beacon Hotel
- others TBD
Pubs in Wolverhampton;
- Posada
- Lynchgate
- PACK
- Great Western
This entry will be updated nearer the event.
MW/PF
October
October 1, 2026 Leek Wander (Details TBC)
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October 3, 2026
Campaigning Meeting (stc)
Autumn branch Pub of the Season, Wincle Brewery Shop (Tap)
October 24, 2026
November
November 1, 2026 Bollington Wander details TBC
November 21, 2026