Diary
When does the local branch meet?
We usually meet monthly for an open branch meeting where we discuss current matters and decide such things as which pubs to nominate for the Good Beer Guide, which to award a Pub of the Season and/or Pub of the Year certificate to, all done democratically and as fairly as we can.
Other topics include beer festivals, pub preservation and local pub news, which is the main source of content for the news pages of our quarterly branch magazine, Real Ale Talk.
All 7pm unless otherwise stated:-
- Batley Social
Thursday 16 October 2025 19:00
Irish Democratic League Club
Social starting at Batley Nash (IDL Club) which welcomes visitors and which has two real ales on the bar, one of which is rotating.
Then a stroll up to the Union Rooms and finishing at the Cellar Bar, both pubs with a great reputation for beer choice and quality. - November Branch Meeting
Thursday 6 November 2025 19:00
Black Bull
Branch meeting where we will make our initial nominations for the next Good Beer Guide!
We will also be taking nominations for the Winter Pub of the Season. - Branch Social, Dewsbury area
Thursday 20 November 2025 19:00
Leggers
Starting at Leggers Inn 7pm, then (by taxi perhaps) to the West Riding 8pm
Expect a good selection of well-kept beers. - December branch meeting
Wednesday 10 December 2025 19:00
Cellar Bar
Venue confirmed
Monthly Members' Meeting including regular business, pub news,
Nominations for Club of the Winter Season and
Voting for Pub of the Winter Season.
Also, further nominations for the next Good Beer Guide will be accepted.