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10 Great Reasons to Join CAMRA

No1: Campaign for great beer, cider & perry

As a member of CAMRA, you help to promote and protect beer, by actively supporting Britain’s pubs and breweries to get a better deal for beer drinkers. In fact, that’s why CAMRA is one of the most successful consumer rights organisations in Europe.

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No2: Become a beer or cider expert

With a wealth of information available to members, you can learn and discover everything you need to know about beer or cider – its history, styles and how it’s brewed. Check out our dedicated Learn and Discover resources as well as our award-winning BEER magazine and What’s Brewing online news platform throughout the year

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ENJOY CAMRA BEER FESTIVALS - IN FRONT OF OR BEHIND THE BAR

No3: Enjoy Beer Festivals - in front of or behind the bar

Gain free or discounted entry to over 180 beer festivals every year around the country. Volunteer to be a staff member at a festival and gain some hands-on experience, or just enjoy the beer and camaraderie and benefits of attending a CAMRA beer festival

Find out more about CAMRA beer festivals

No4: Get involved and make new friends

As a CAMRA member you automatically join the CAMRA branch in your local area. Make new friends and get actively involved as a beer scorer (for Good Beer Guide selection), committee member or festival volunteer. Enjoy a variety of social events, or just learn more through your local branch and members

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GET INVOLVED AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS
HELP SAVE YOUR LOCAL

No5: Help save Your Local

As a CAMRA member, you’re helping to save your local and everything that goes with it, including an affordable pint and access to great real ale, cider and perry

Find out more about the CAMRA save your local campaign

No6: Find the best pubs across Britain

Access the Good Beer Guide* book or app to find the best pubs and clubs around the country serving real ale and cider, individually selected by local CAMRA members. You will also be the first to hear about our national Pub and Club of the Year winners
*Member prices apply

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The Brushmakers Arms, Oulton

No7: Get great value for money

CAMRA offers a great membership deal at just £30.50* for a single membership. Together with a welcome pack, you will receive £30 worth of CAMRA real ale vouchers, discounts at over 3,500 pubs nationwide via our Real Ale Discount Scheme, and other great discounts and member benefits
*Direct debit rates: Joint £38.50 & U26s £22

Here's how to join CAMRA

No8: Discover pub heritage and the great outdoors

Get out, get active and get exploring our great British pubs – enjoy a pub walk in the Staffordshire countryside, discover historic pub interiors or find the perfect pub garden near you. Whatever yout interest, check out the CAMRA books shop for a book to compliment it - and enjoy exclusive member discounts

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Anchor Inn, High Offley

No9: Enjoy great health benefits - yes really!

We champion pubs and wellbeing – your local is at the heart of the community. Research shows that having a local pub can make you happier and healthier, as well as helping local communities to tackle loneliness and isolation. So make the most of your local using our online pubs database WhatPub to discover pubs and real ale discounts in your area

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No10: Have your say

As a volunteer-led organisation, each and every member has a say in the future direction of CAMRA. Come along to a Branch Meeting, or join our annual Members’ Weekend, AGM and Conference to have your say on the issues that matter to you and influence CAMRA policy

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