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ABOUT THE BRANCH
The Branch covers the Metropolitan Boroughs of Rochdale, Oldham and Bury. Here is a map of the Branch area and boundary.
Rochdale, Oldham and Bury have around 1,690 members and we are the largest of eight CAMRA Branches (plus a sub-branch in Salford) within Greater Manchester Area. In total, there are 19 Branches in the North West Region, counting the 2 sub-branches of Salford and Solway (in Westmorland). For more information about this structure, take a look at our Regional Meetings page
Our 50th Anniversary Year
We are currently celebrating our 50th Anniversary, and you can read about many of the events we have arranged to commemorate this special year. 50th Anniversary Events
NB This Logo was designed before the CAMRA re-branding earlier in 2025. We shall continue to use it until our Anniversary year ends in late March 2026.
NEWS
The NEWS page informs you about topics of interest in our Branch, and also subjects of National relevance to our campaign. To read more about any of the topics below, click the underlined link at the top of this panel.
LOCAL NEWS
Next Branch Social Trip
Join us on a trip to Torrside Brewery Tap, New Mills on 4th April 2026, followed by pubs in the area.
The graphic below gives a flavour of the trip, but for full details, go to our BRANCH DIARY
Rochd’ale’ Easter Ale Trail
It’s that time of year again. Support your local, (or not so local, if you’re travelling to take part).
As usual, collect a stamp when you buy at least a half pint of real ale in each of the ten venues, and claim a Tee Shirt! The venues are listed in our main NEWS section.
Branch Pub of the Year 2026
ROB Branch Overall Pub of the Year: The Fox and Pine Oldham
Runner up: Broad Street Social, Bury.
Congratulations to Chris, Michelle and all the staff at the Fox and Pine on their 5th consecutive win of branch Pub of the Year, an amazing achievement and all the best to you going into the Greater Manchester Area competition again. Also congratulations to Jen and the staff at Broad St Social in Bury with a highly commendable runners up slot.
Discover the results for the 3 individual Town Pubs of the Year in our NEWS section.
Presentation dates for Award Certificates can be found in our BRANCH DIARY
NATIONAL NEWS
CAMRA National Club of The Year 2025
The Billingham Catholic Club in Billingham (Stockton-On-Tees), County Durham (Announced 30 January 2026)
CAMRA National Pub of The Year 2025
Tamworth Tap in Staffordshire (Announced 23 January 2026)
Help for pubs “short-sighted”.
Read about CAMRA Chairman’s response to the Treasury’s announcement in January 2026, of extra help for pubs in England.Fresh Ale & Handpump Hijack Campaign
Find out more about this campaign to prevent consumers being misled.
PUBS, CLUBS, CIDER/PERRY & BREWERIES
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This page pinpoints on a map, all pubs and clubs in our branch area, known to serve real ale. It also displays them in list form, with a brief description and summary of what they offer.CLUBS
Clubs of different types supplement the many real ale pubs in our branch, and we are proud to have a number that consistently serve great beer. This page gives an insight into the variety of clubs to be found. It also describes the judging criteria for the prestigious Club of the Year competition.LOCALE
Here, you can learn more about how the CAMRA LocAle scheme operates in our area.CIDER & PERRY
Learn all about Cider & Perry production here, and discover pubs and clubs in our branch that serve it.
LOCAL BREWERIES
We are proud to have a good number of breweries on our patch. This page will give you more information.
BRANCH DIARY
Our Diary page gives details of forthcoming Social events, trips, Award presentations, Branch Meetings and Committee Meetings. Why not see if there is something you’d like to get involved in.
BRANCH MAGAZINE
Our Branch magazine "More Beer" is produced quarterly. The most recent issue is shown here. Click the image for the online version.
For previous issues, click the heading above to go to the relevant page.
How We Contact You
Our preferred method of communication is by e mail.
We, as your local Branch of CAMRA are only allowed to contact you if we have your permission.
Members that supply an email address must also opt-in to receive communications from us. So if you have not been receiving a monthly newsletter "CAMRA Calling" (with up to the minute news about forthcoming Social events, Branch meetings, Award presentations etc), please contact the Branch Membership Secretary, or log-on to your CAMRA account to change your mailing preferences.
How You Can Contact Us
Please follow this link for current Committee Members
If You Are Not Yet A Member…
We are always looking for new members, and it’s a bonus for us if you want to get involved in our Social events, Meetings, or help to pop a few More Beer magazines into pubs on your patch. Join up by clicking the image below.
Social Media
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