Branch Diary and Local CAMRA Events
Leeds Branch meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of the month at 19:30, we will try to wrap business up in about 90 minutes. The meetings will follow an agenda to allow business to be conducted swiftly, but they are not overly formal. Leeds CAMRA social events and other local CAMRA events within easy reach of Leeds will be included on this page once details are known.
Suggestions for branch socials welcome.
For details of non-CAMRA organised events see Events.
- York Beer & Cider Festival 2025
Wednesday 17 – Saturday 20 September 2025
St Lawrence Church, York
The ever-popular York Beer & Cider Festival returns again to the spectacular surroundings of St Lawrence Parish Church – just near Walmgate Bar and the City Walls and within easy walking distance of the city centre. This festival, run by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), will have more beers and ciders than any other festival in Yorkshire with over 200 available plus wines, prosecco, meads and soft drinks, plus a great selection of food on site.
The festival dates are Wednesday 17 September to Saturday 20 September 2025. Saturday evening is pay-on-the-door only this year. Please note this is a cashless festival, card payments only.
Further details and tickets https://yorkbeerfestival.camra.org.uk/
- Open Branch Committee Meeting - October 2025
Tuesday 7 October 2025 19:30
Boot & Rally
Pub of the Season - nominations open.
Busses - 38 / 39 are closest but use routes split just before the venue, 91 is about 10 minutes walk away.
Accessibility - downstairs room, access is via steps, toilets are sited on this floor.
Meeting Type - a combined Branch Meeting and Committee Meeting which is Open to all CAMRA members. Non-members allowed to be present for most items but occasionally may need to leave the room for matters of confidentiality. Only CAMRA members are entitled to vote at this meeting.
- Hull CAMRA Branch 50th Anniversary Beer Festival
Thursday 30 October – Saturday 1 November 2025
Minerva Masonic Hall
Over 30 cask ales and a range of real ciders and perries. Catering will include pie & mash, hotdogs, loaded fries as well as vegetarian options.
Advance tickets https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/413/hull-east-yorkshire-50th-anniversary-real-ale-cider-festival?ref=branch .
- Open Branch Committee Meeting - November 2025
Tuesday 4 November 2025 19:30
Black Horse
Pub of the Season - nominations close.
Busses - X84 from Leeds bus station, via Headingley and Bramhope or 34 via Kirkstall and Guiseley.
Train - Nearest station is Menston then 34 bus..
Air - the A3 bus links Otley to Leeds Bradford Airport.
Accessibility - upstairs room, toilets on ground floor
Meeting Type - a combined Branch Meeting and Committee Meeting which is Open to all CAMRA members. Non-members allowed to be present for most items but occasionally may need to leave the room for matters of confidentiality. Only CAMRA members are entitled to vote at this meeting.
- December 2025 Social
Saturday 6 December 2025 13:00
Guiseley Factory Workers Club
A branch social gathering, a Christmas social if you like, where members are free to drop in at any time. No minutes, no agendas, no raising your hand before you speak, just a gathering of like minded people with good beer in a friendly out of town location. If numbers allow a small free buffet will be provided, this has been made possible through the generosity of the branch chair Christine Jane. There may be a toddle around the pubs of Guiseley before heading home.
Busses - 27, 33, 34 and A3 from Leeds all stop within 10 minutes or so walk away.
Trains - Guiseley station is about 10 minutes walk away, trains direct to Leeds and Bradford.
Accessibility - ground floor room, toilets are sited on this floor.
Meeting Type - no formal business to be conducted.
- Open Branch Committee Meeting - January 2026
Tuesday 6 January 2026 19:00
Bridge End Social
Immediately before the Annual General Meeting 2026 there may be an Open Branch Committee Meeting for essential business only.
- Annual General Meeting 2026
Tuesday 6 January 2026 19:30
Bridge End Social
The Annual General Meeting is quite formal without being too stuffy.
Business for the day includes Election of Committee Members, Acceptance of Accounts and any motions for debate which Leeds members have submitted.
Papers are available to Leeds CAMRA members here Leeds CAMRA AGM 2026.
This is your chance to shape the future of Leeds CAMRA, so only Leeds members will be entitled to vote - don't forget to bring your membership card.
There will be a raffle on the evening in support of the Branch. Please bring some 50p and pound coins. Tickets will be on sale before the meeting and at the interval. Raffle will be drawn at the conclusion of the meeting.
Busses - multiple busses to Leeds city centre stop a short walk away.
Trains - Leeds city station is about 10 minutes walk away, south entrance may be worth considering (closes at 22:00).
Accessibility - downstairs room with wide staircase and good solid handrail, toilets are sited on this floor.
Meeting Type - Annual General Meeting, only Leeds CAMRA members can vote and must bring their membership card. Non-members will need to leave the room for some agenda items.
- Open Branch Committee Meeting - February 2026
Tuesday 3 February 2026 19:30
New George
Venue, date and time is to be confirmed, check back later for details.
Pub of the Season - nominations close.
Busses - multiple busses go to Kirkstall lights including 33, 49 and 60 from Leeds plus 91 from the suburbs.
Trains - Headingley Station is just under 15 minutes walk to the pub,, but a bit more on the uphill walk back. Kirkstall Forge is about 10 minutes more but a lot flatter and mostly off road.
Accessibility - upstairs room, access is via steps.
Meeting Type - a combined Branch Meeting and Committee Meeting which is Open to all CAMRA members. Non-members allowed to be present for most items but occasionally may need to leave the room for matters of confidentiality. Only CAMRA members are entitled to vote at this meeting.
- Open Branch Committee Meeting - March 2026
Tuesday 3 March 2026 19:30
RAFA Club
Venue, date and time is to be confirmed, check back later for details. Please note that as this is a private members' club you will need to be signed in by a member of the club. Bring your CAMRA membership card to make this process easier.
Pub of the Season - voting.
Busses - 33, A3 from Leeds is an easy walk away.
Trains - No stations within reasonable walking distance.
Accessibility - not known, probably ground floor, toilets are sited on this floor.
- Open Branch Committee Meeting - April 2026
Tuesday 7 April 2026 19:30
_No Venue
Venue, date and time is to be confirmed, check back later for details.
Pub of the Season - nominations open.
Busses - XX, XX, XX from Leeds about XX minutes walk away.
Trains - No stations within reasonable walking distance.
Accessibility - downstairs room, access is via steps, toilets are sited on this floor.
Meeting Type - a combined Branch Meeting and Committee Meeting which is Open to all CAMRA members. Non-members allowed to be present for most items but occasionally may need to leave the room for matters of confidentiality. Only CAMRA members are entitled to vote at this meeting.