Keighley and Craven Campaign For Real Ale

May 2026

Tuesday 5th May
Branch Meeting
May branch meeting to be held in the upstairs function room at The Narrow Boat, Skipton, starting at 7.30pm. Venue on WhatPub.

April 2026

Thursday 30th April
Afternoon / Evening CAMRAmble
Afternoon CAMRAmble and evening social. Meet 4-4.30pm in The New Inn, Cononley, then walk to The Slaters, Bradley. A walk of about 3km. Non-walkers meet at The Slaters 6-6.30pm. Venue on WhatPub. Later venue on WhatPub

Tuesday 21st April
Festival planning meeting
Skipton Beer Festival 2026, final planning meeting. Meeting at New Inn, Cononley, 7.30pm

Saturday 18th April
Minibus trip.
Minibus trip to pubs in Mid-Wharfedale, leaving the Brown Cow, Keighley, at 12.30, then Steeton Top 12.40pm. Contact Branch Social Secretary. Jenny Baker, for more details and to book a place.

Saturday 4th April
Branch Meeting
April branch meeting to be held in the upstairs room of Craven Brew Co Tap starting at 2.15pm (Tap room opens at 2pm) Venue on WhatPub.

March 2026

Friday 27th March
Afternoon / Evening Social
Afternoon / Evening social to Giggleswick and Settle. Meet 2.40pm in Black Horse, Giggleswick (catch 1.43pm train from Keighley and walk from Settle station). Alternatively meet 4.30pm to 5pm in the Golden Lion, Settle (Walk from Giggleswick or catch 3.43pm train from Keighley). Venue on WhatPub. Later venue on WhatPub

Monday 23rd March to Sunday 29th March
Pub celebration
The Boat House Bar in Skipton is running a week-long event to celebrate it's tenth birthday. This includes a special Skippers Baltic Porter from Bridghouse Brewery. Venue on WhatPub. More details on the bar's Facebook pages.

Sunday 22nd March
Social and Presentation
Presentation of Keighley and Craven CAMRA Pub Of The Year (POTY) award to the Victoria, Kirkby Malham at 3pm, with trip to pubs in Malham first. Catch Dalesbus service 864 at 10.20am from Ilkley, 10.50am or 12.50pm from Skipton, to Malham. Then 2.40pm bus back from Malham to Kirkby Malham. Return on bus from Kirkby Malham to Skipton and Ilkley at 4.44pm. Venue on WhatPub. Bus timetable can be downloaded from HERE

Tuesday 17th March
Festival planning meeting
Skipton Beer Festival planning meeting number 7. Meet at Brown Cow, Keighley, 7.30pm.

Thursday 5th March
Evening Social
Social from 7pm at The Livery Rooms, Keighley, to celebrate Wetherspoons Beer Festival. 30 cask beers on offer over 12 days, with 5 available at any one time, launching on Wednesday 4th March. Venue on WhatPub.

Tuesday 3rd March
Branch Meeting
March branch meeting at The Old White Lion, Haworth, starting at 7.30pm. Venue on WhatPub.

February 2026

Thursday 26th February to Saturday 28th February
CAMRA Beer Festival nearby
Bradford Beer and Cider Festival 2026 to be held at Victoria Hall, Saltaire, with over 110 real ales. Open 11.30am to 4pm and 6pm to 10pm each day. Tickets available in advance - recommended for Friday and Saturday. CAMRA members are entitled to free entry - prepaid tickets will be redeemable for beer vouchers at the door. More information can be found HERE.

Friday 20th February
Presentation and Social
Presentation of Keighley and Craven CAMRA Club of the Year (COTY) award to Oakworth Social Club at 7pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Sunday 15th February
Minibus trip
Minibus trip on SUNDAY 15th February leaving the Brown Cow, Keighley, at 12.30pm. Picking up in Steeton, and other places on route by arrangement. Visiting pubs in Austwick, Clapham, Thornton-in-Lonsdale, Burton-in-Lonsdale and Low Bentham . Return to be back in Keighley about 9.15pm.
Please contact Social Secretary, Jenny Baker, for more information and to book a place.

Thursday 12th February
Afternoon / Evening Social
Social to visit East Morton and Riddlesden. Catch service bus K4 at 4.08pm from Keighley, or 4.40pm from Bingley, to meet at the Busfeild Arms, East Morton. Later catch bus at 5.50pm from East Morton to Riddlesden to visit the Willow Tree then Applegarth Club and/or Marquis of Granby. Venue on WhatPub.

Saturday 7th February
Branch AGM
The branch Annual General Meeting will be held in the upstairs room of the New Inn, Cononley, starting at 2pm. Venue on WhatPub.

January 2026

Thursday 29th January to Saturday 31st January
CAMRA Beer Festival nearby
Pendle Beer Festival, at The Muni, Colne, run by East Lancs branch of CAMRA. Details can be found HERE

Sunday 25th January
Presentation and Social
Presentation of Spring Pub Of The Season (POTS) award to The Yorkshireman, Skipton, at 2pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Saturday 24th January
Minibus trip
Minibus trip leaving the Brown Cow, Keighley, at 12.30pm. Picking up in Skipton, and other places on route by arrangement, then going to Carleton, Lothersdale, Elslack and Broughton, finishing at Gallagher's, Cross Hills, about 5pm.
Please contact Social Secretary, Jenny Baker, to book a place.

Saturday 24th January
Presentation and Social
Presentation at 6pm of a certificate to Gallagher's, Cross Hills, for being in the CAMRA's Good Beer Guide for 10 consecutive years. Venue on WhatPub.

Tuesday 20th January
Meeting
Skipton Beer Festival, monthly planning meeting, Brown Cow, Keighley. 7.30pm start.

Saturday 17th January
Beer Tasting event
Event to taste beers from Goose Eye Brewery to be held in the Goose Eye Brewery Tap from 1.30pm. (Unit S Castlefields Industrial Estate, Crossflatts.) All welcome. Venue on WhatPub.

Tuesday 6th January
Branch Meeting
January branch meeting at the Counting House, Silsden, starting at 7.45pm. Venue on WhatPub.

December 2025

Saturday 20th December
CAMRAmble and social
‘Stuff the Xmas shopping’ CAMRAmble from Cracoe to Linton and Grassington (weather permitting). Catch service bus 72 at 11.30am from Skipton Bus Station.

Thursday 18th December
Afternoon / Evening Social
Afternoon/Evening social visiting pubs in Oxenhope using service bus B3, catching bus leaving Keighley at 5.05pm to the Waggon and Horses on Hebden Bridge Road. Venue on WhatPub.

Tuesday 16th December
Meeting
Planning meeting for Skipton Beer Festival 2026, keeping ourselves on track as we approach the Christmas period. New Inn, Cononley, 7.30pm

Saturday 13th December
Presentation and Social
Presentation at 2pm of a certificate to the Fleece, Haworth, for being in the CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 40 times. Venue on WhatPub.

Saturday 6th December
Branch Meeting and Christmas meal
December branch meeting to be held in the upstairs room of Gallagher's Ale House , Cross Hills. The pub opens at 1pm and the meeting will start at about 1.15pm.
The meeting will be followed by a Christmas meal at the White Lion, Kildwick, at 3pm.
For menu, more information, and to book a place for the meal, contact Social Secretary, Jenny Baker.

November 2025

Saturday 22nd November
Afternoon / Evening Social
Use public transport (Keighley bus services B1 and K14) to visit pubs in Stanbury, Leeming/Oxenhope and The Turkey at Goose Eye. Catch 12.25 (B1) bus from Keighley (outside Albert) to Stanbury then 2.47pm (K14) from there to Leeming/Oxenhope then 4.48pm (K14) from there to Goose Eye.

Friday 14th November
Evening minibus trip - Cancelled
Evening minibus trip to visit pubs in Carleton, Lothersdale and Broughton, departing from Brown Cow at 5.30pm - Postponed due to lack of support. Hope to organise for a weekend afternoon instead.

Saturday 8th November
Taste training
Beer taste training session at The Brown Cow, Keighley, from 2pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Tuesday 4th November
Branch Meeting
November branch meeting to be held in the upstairs room of Oakworth Social Club starting at 7.30pm. Venue on WhatPub.

October 2025

Friday 24th October to Saturday 25th October
Non-CAMRA Beer Festival
Beer festival at St Andrew’s Church, Gargrave, to raise funds for the church. Open 1pm to 10pm on Friday, 1pm to 9pm Saturday. 12 beers, three ciders, snacks, and live entertainment. An entry fee of £5 includes a festival glass and the first drink.

Thursday 23rd October to Saturday 25th October
CAMRA Beer Festival
Carlisle Beer and Cider Festival in the Station Hotel. Over 50 Beers and Ciders. Entry £3 for CAMRA member, £5 non-members. Regular train service from Keighley and Craven using Settle-Carlisle line, Northern timetable N7.

Thursday 16th October
Afternoon / Evening Social
Afternoon social visiting the KWVR Beer & Music Festival, The Exhibition Shed, Oxenhope Station. More information about Beer Festival HERE

Sunday 12th October
Minibus trip.
Minibus trip to visit pubs in the Ribblesdale part of the branch area. Depart from The Brown Cow, Keighley at 12.30pm. Other pick up points by arrangement. Return to be back in Keighley by 9.15pm. Contact Social Secretary, Jenny Baker, to reserve a place.

Friday 10th October to Saturday 11th October
Non-CAMRA Beer Festival
Cononley Charity Beer festival 2025 at the Village Institute, Main Street, Cononley. BD20 8NT. Open 6-11pm Fri 10th & 2-11pm Sat 11st October. Details HERE.

Monday 6th October
non-CAMRA
Community meeting about trying to buy the Dickie Bird in Thwaites Brow. Meeting at Long Lee Village Hall, Long Lee, Keighley, 7pm.

Saturday 4th October
Branch Meeting
October branch meeting at The Black Bull, Bentham, starting at 2pm. Train 12.43 from Keighley/ 12.55 from Skipton, arrives Bentham at 1.36pm. Followed by a social visiting other pubs in Bentham. Venue on WhatPub.

September 2025

Saturday 27th September
Presentation and Afternoon Social
Presentation of Yorkshire Region Pub of the Year (POTY) award to The Beer engine, Skipton at 2pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Saturday 20th September
Presentation and Social
Presentation of Autumn/ Winter Pub Of The Season (POTS) award to Craven Brew Co Tap Room at 3pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Thursday 18th September
Afternoon / Evening Social
Afternoon social visiting pubs in Eastburn, Steeton and Utley. Meet in the Inn at Eastburn 2-2.20pm. Use bus service 66 (Keighley-Skipton) or M4 (Keighley-Burnley) Bus timetables can be found at https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-keighley-bus-company/services/ Venue on WhatPub.

Saturday 6th September
Non-CAMRA Beer Festival
Music, Beer & Gin Family Festival at The Airedale Heifer, Sandbeds, Keighley. BD20 5LY. Open from 12 noon to 11pm. Cask ales £3.50 per pint. Venue on WhatPub.

Tuesday 2nd September
Branch Meeting
September branch meeting to be held in The Old Swan Inn, Gargrave, starting at 7.30pm prompt. Catch train leaving Keighley at 6.42pm. Venue on WhatPub.

August 2025

Saturday 30th August
Non-CAMRA event
10th anniversary open day at Wishbone Brewery. Pop along to join Adrian and company‘s celebrations. Venue on WhatPub.

Friday 29th August to Sunday 31st August
Non-CAMRA Beer Festival
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Beer Festival and Diesel Gala weekend. Onboard and station bars will be serving up 25 real ales. Tickets £10 for Platform and Beer tent only. Day rovers and 3 day rovers also available. Aiming to put on a free bus from a couple of local towns, details TBC. For more information and ticket options see https://www.embsayboltonabbeyrailway.org.uk/events/beerfestival.

Friday 29th August
Afternoon / Evening Social
Afternoon & evening social to visit pubs and clubs in Addingham. Meet in the Craven Heifer 3pm - 3.30pm. Catch service bus 62 from Keighley at 2.15pm or 2.45pm.

Sunday 24th August
Afternoon Social
Crown Green Bowling at Broughton Rd Social Club, Skipton. 12 noon to 5pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Saturday 16th August
Saturday Social
Social visiting pubs in Ingleton using public transport.
Catch service bus 580/581 leaving Skipton at 10.45am or Settle at 11.30am, arriving Ingleton at 11.58am.
Alternatively catch the train leaving Keighley at 10.43am to Giggleswick to catch bus opposite The Craven Arms at 11.36am. Return on bus leaving Ingleton at 5pm.
See also local times for buses from Bentham and Burton-in-Lonsdale DalesBus.org links for 580, 581, and 583 timetables

Saturday 9th August
non-CAMRA
Benthams Music Festival - 12 acts across 5 pubs and 2 clubs in High and Low Bentham. Also known as 'Beer Bus Day' as there is a £2 a head minibus link in addition to the usual service 583 bus. Some CAMRA members will be starting at the Black Bull from trains arriving shortly after midday. Here is a Facebook post from one of the participating pubs.

Friday 8th August
Afternoon / Evening Social
Social visiting The Station Inn, Ribblehead and Settle Beer Festival. Catch train leaving Keighley at 1.43pm to Ribblehead (arriving 2.35pm). Then catch train leaving Ribblehead at 4.15pm back to Settle (arriving 4.30pm). Alternatively go direct to Settle catching train leaving Keighley at 3.43pm or 5.13pm (arriving 4.20pm or 5.49pm). Trains return from Settle at 5.58pm, 8.02pm and 9.46pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Thursday 7th August to Saturday 9th August
Non-CAMRA Beer Festival
Settle Victoria Hall Beer Festival. 24 Kirkgate, Settle, BD24 9DZ, with 20 cask ales. Open Thursday 5-10pm, Friday 12-10pm, Saturday 12-10pm. Free entry. Proceeds support both Settle Victoria Hall and The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, which provides respite holidays to disadvantaged children and families in Yorkshire. More information at https://www.settlevictoriahall.org.uk/eventsandshows/beer-festival-070825.

Saturday 2nd August
Branch Meeting
August Branch Meeting to be held in the upstairs room of The Punch Bowl, Silsden, starting at 2pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Friday 1st August
non-CAMRA event
Society for Preservation of Beer from the Wood - Yorkshire Day in Skipton. A number of pubs are getting special deliveries in wooden casks. The Boat House Bar has confirmed they have 4 on order from Wishbone. The Beer Engine, Yorkshireman and Swadford Tap are all mentioned as looking into it and keep an eye out for more. Venue on WhatPub.
Info in the Wishbone Brewery blog dated 16 July

July 2025

Sunday 27th July
Minibus trip
Minibus trip to visit pubs in Littondale and Upper Wharfedale. Depart from The Brown Cow, Keighley at 12.30pm. Other pick up points by arrangement. Return to be back in Keighley by 9.15pm. Contact Social Secretary, Jenny Baker, to book a place.

Saturday 19th July
Afternoon / Evening Social
Social to visit pubs in Haworth. Meet 1pm at Haworth Cricket Club. Venue on WhatPub.

Thursday 10th July
Afternoon / Evening Social
Afternoon & evening social to visit pubs and clubs in Riddlesden. Meet in The Willow Tree at 4.00 to 4.30pm. Catch service bus K4 at 4.08pm from Keighley bus station or 3.51pm from Bingley rail station. Venue on WhatPub.

Tuesday 1st July
Branch Meeting
July Branch Meeting to be held in the upstairs room of Craven Brewery Tap, starting at 7.30pm. Venue on WhatPub.

June 2025

Friday 27th June to Saturday 28th June
Non-CAMRA Beer Festival
The 11th Hellifield Beer festival, selling 30 beers and 16 ciders, raising funds for local community groups and causes. Hellifield Institute, Hellifield's Village Hall, Main Road, Hellifield. BD23 4HT. Next to The Black Horse. Entrance fee TBC (£7 in 2024) provides you with a programme, a commemorative half pint glass and 2 drinks. Open noon - 11pm each day. More information at https://hellifield-beer-fest.wixsite.com/hellifield-bf or Facebook HERE

Friday 13th June
Afternoon / Evening CAMRAmble
Afternoon/ Evening CAMRAmble and social from The White Lion, Kildwick to The Slaters, Bradley, via Farnhill Moor (weather permitting). Approximately 4km. Meet 3.45pm in The White Lion. Catch service bus 66 at 3.10pm from Keighley or 3.25pm from Skipton. Alternatively meet in The Slaters at about 6.15pm. Venue on WhatPub. Later venue on WhatPub

Sunday 1st June
Branch Meeting
June branch meeting to be held in the upstairs room at The Lamb, Oxenhope, starting at 2pm. NOTE Sunday not Saturday. Venue on WhatPub.

May 2025

Thursday 22nd May to Saturday 24th May
CAMRA Branch Beer Festival
Skipton Beer Festival. Details on Skipton Beer Festival Website HERE

Saturday 10th May
Festival Publicity
Visiting pub's and other venues around Skipton publicising Skipton Beer Festival. Meet at the Boat House at noon.

Thursday 8th May
Presentation and social
Branch Community Pub Of The Year presentation at The Volunteers Arms, Keighley. Meet 6.30pm for 7.00pm presentation. Keighley Town Council is hosting VE80 Day celebrations in the Town Hall Square from 6.00pm. Beacon lighting at 9.30pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Tuesday 6th May
Branch Meeting
May branch meeting in upstairs room at The Narrow Boat, Skipton, starting at 7.30pm. Venue on WhatPub.

Sunday 4th May
Presentation and Social
Summer Pub Of The Season presentation to the Victoria, Kirkby Malham, at 4pm.
Use service bus 864 to get there and back. Optional trip to pubs in Malham first. Catch 11.20 bus from Ilkley, 12.50 bus from Skipton, to Malham. Then 3.40pm bus from Malham to Kirkby Malham. Alternatively catch 2.50pm bus from Skipton direct to Kirkby Malham. Return on bus from Kirkby Malham to Skipton and Keighley at 5.30pm.
This event replaces an advertised minibus tour to use service buses instead.
Venue on WhatPub. Bus timetable can be downloaded from HERE

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