The Summer 2009 edition of the Sussex Drinker is now out, and you can download it here.
Sorry for the delay in getting this online…
Archive for August, 2009
Sussex Drinker, Summer 2009
Thursday, August 27th, 2009Festival of Sussex Tipples coming soon
Thursday, August 27th, 2009September 25–27 will see the first Festival of Sussex Tipples taking place at the Martlets Hall in Burgess Hill. It’s an all-Sussex event, featuring real ales from over ten Sussex breweries as well as ciders, perries and local wines.
Sessions are Friday (6–11:30pm), Saturday (12–5pm, 6–11:30pm) and Sunday (12–6pm) — evening sessions are £5 advance, £6 on the door, while lunchtime sessions are £4 advance, £5 on the door. There are only 300 tickets for each session, so advance booking’s recommended. Evening sessions have live music.
You can buy tickets from the Stand Up Inn in Lindfield, or at the Martlets Hall; you can also get them, and more information, from the Festival of Sussex Tipples website. The price includes a programme and a souvenir pint glass.
Beer Festival: Stag’s Head, Westbourne
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009The Stag’s Head, Westbourne is having a beer festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend (that’s Aug 28–30 if you don’t have your diary handy) with up to 25 different beers and ciders. There’ll also be a hog roast, live music in the evenings, and a tug of war competition during the day, as well as limited over cricket and other activities.
Camping will also be available: handy since the nearest station is a fair walk away!
Contact Fred Gordon on 01243 372393 for more details.
Formal: Maypole, Yapton
Monday, August 10th, 2009| Sep 1, 2009 | ||
| 20:45 | – | 23:30 |
Formal meeting at the Maypole, Yapton, at 8:45.
