Notification of Leeds Branch AGM

Notice is given to all members of the Leeds CAMRA Branch that the 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at Bridge End Social at 19:30.

As a member of Leeds CAMRA, you are invited to attend and vote in the AGM.
The formal business of the meeting will be to:

1. Receive Leeds CAMRA Branch accounts for the year ending 30/09/2025 from the Branch Treasurer.

2. Hear reports from the:

• Branch Chair
• Treasurer
• Membership Secretary.

3. Appoint the following Branch officers

• Chair
• Vice Chair
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Membership Secretary
• Branch Contact
• Pub Data Co-Ordinator.

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. 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.

Papers are available to Leeds CAMRA members here Leeds CAMRA AGM 2026 - papers.

There will be a raffle on the evening in support of the Branch. Please bring some 50p and £1 coins. Tickets will be on sale before the meeting and at the interval. Raffle will be drawn at the conclusion of the meeting. At the meeting the Pub of the Year winner will be announced.

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.

Leeds CAMRA monthly meeting covering a range of beer and cider related topics including Campaigns (national, regional and local), Leeds related Pub and Brewery News, nearby Events and anything else of interest. Meetings are kept brief and follow an agenda so usually finish within 90 minutes.

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.

Leeds CAMRA monthly meeting covering a range of beer and cider related topics including Campaigns (national, regional and local), Leeds related Pub and Brewery News, nearby Events and anything else of interest. Meetings are kept brief and follow an agenda so usually finish within 90 minutes.

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. Venue will be open from 19:00, to accommodate the meeting, not their usual opening time.

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.