*** PTG Trips ***
Please note that PTG (Public Transport Group) trips may be subject to change due to Covid-19 affecting the train and bus services, and also pub opening times being very changeable at the moment. Check this diary page nearer the time, or ask Pete Duckers to put you on his PTG email list, for the latest updates
*** Beer Bus Trips ***
Beer Bus trips must be pre-booked by texting or emailing Dave Ricketts. Try and book early as some trips get fully booked. Payment (usually around £10 each) is made on the night.
JANUARY 2022
11th Jan – Committee Meeting, Prince of Wales 7pm
14th Jan – Beer Bus to Oswestry, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
18th Jan – Festival Working Party, Three Fishes 7pm
21st Jan – Public Transport Group trip to Bridgnorth, Arriva 436 bus from Shrewsbury Bus Station (Stand P) 10:45am, Arrival back 18:12
25th Jan – Branch Meeting, Prince of Wales 7pm
28th Jan – Branch Annual Dinner, Prince Rupert Hotel 7pm for 7:30pm
FEBRUARY 2022
8th Feb – Committee Meeting, The Brick, Abbey Foregate 7pm
12th Feb – Shrewsbury Walkabout, Start at the Salopian, 12pm
15th Feb – Festival Working Party, Three Fishes 7pm
17th Feb – Public Transport Group trip to Ellesmere. Lakeside Coaches 501 bus from Shrewsbury Bus Station 10:45am, Arrival back 17:55
22nd Feb – Branch Meeting, Crown Inn, Abbey Foregate 7pm
25th Feb – Beer Bus to Whitchurch, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
MARCH 2022
8th Mar – Committee Meeting, Details To Be Confirmed
10th Mar – Shrewsbury Walkabout, Start at the Woodman, 4pm
15th Mar – Festival Working Party, The Abbey 7pm
17th Mar – Public Transport Group trip to Tilley and Wem. Arriva 511 bus from Shrewsbury Bus Station (Stand K) 11:40am. Arrival back 16:55 (or 16:37 for return by rail)
18th Mar – Social, Ludlow Brewery, 10:40am train from Shrewsbury for arrival in Ludlow at 11:10am. Offpeak trains back to Shrewsbury at 15:26 or 19:17, other trains approx. every 30 mins
22nd Mar – Branch Meeting, Prince of Wales 7pm
APRIL 2022
12th Apr – Committee Meeting, Nag’s Head 7pm
14th Apr – Shrewsbury Walkabout – Frankwell area, Start at the Beacon, 4pm
19th Apr – Festival Working Party, Three Fishes 7pm
21st Apr – Public Transport Group trip to Bishops Castle & Pontesbury. Minsterley Motors bus from Shrewsbury Bus Station at 10:05am, Arrival back 17:30
22nd Apr – Beer Bus to Uffington & Uckington, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
26th Apr – Branch Meeting, Tap and Can 7pm
30th Apr – Saturday Beer Bus to the Strettons, Departing from the Salopian 11am
MAY 2022
10th May – Committee Meeting, Nag’s Head 7pm
17th May – Festival Working Party, Three Fishes 7pm
19th May – Public Transport Group trip to Ludlow. Train from Shrewsbury Train Station 11:16am, Arrival back at 17:24 (Dep Church Stretton 1155, arrive back at 1709)
24th May – Branch Meeting, Bird in Hand, Coton Hill 7pm
27th May – Beer Bus to Oswestry outlying pubs, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
28th May – Social in Stockport, CANCELLED
JUNE 2022
14th Jun – Committee Meeting, Nag’s Head 7pm
15th Jun – Cheers for Beers Walkabout. Start at Cross Foxes 6pm (time may be subject to change), reaching Prince of Wales at 1845 for the National Cheers to Beer at 1900
17th Jun (FRIDAY) – Public Transport Group trip to Oswestry. Dep Shrewsbury at 1105 on the X5. Return arrival in Shrewsbury 1705 or 1735 by the X5
21st Jun – Festival Working Party, Three Fishes 7pm
24th Jun – Beer Bus to Clun Valley, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
28th Jun – Branch Meeting, Abbey 7pm
JULY 2022
12th Jul – Committee Meeting, Nag’s Head 7pm
16th Jul – Shrewsbury Walkabout, starting at the Salopian at 11am
19th Jul – Festival Working Party, Three Fishes 7pm
21st Jul – Public Transport Group trip to Whitchurch. Train from Shrewsbury Train Station 10:51, Arr Whitchurch 11:07. Return on train from Whitchurch 16:29, Arr Shrewsbury 16:49 (In the event of a national rail strike, will use the 511 bus at 1040 from Shrewsbury bus station, with arrival back at 1655)
26th Jul – Branch Meeting, Woodman 7pm
29th Jul – Beer Bus to Shropshire hills, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
AUGUST 2022
9th Aug – Committee Meeting, Nag’s Head 7pm
16th Aug – Festival Working Party, Three Fishes 7pm
18th Aug – Public Transport Group trip to Little Stretton, Church Stretton, All Stretton & Leebotwood. Minsterley Motors 435 at 1055 from Shrewsbury Bus Station, arrival back in Shrewsbury at 1711.
19th Aug – Beer Bus to Bishops Castle and surrounding area, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
23rd Aug – Branch Meeting, White Horse 7pm
SEPTEMBER 2022
7-10th Sep – Shrewsbury Beer Festival at St. Mary’s church, St. Mary’s Street, Shrewsbury. 11:00-22:30 Wed-Fri, 11:00-21:00 Sat. See our Festival page for more information
13th Sep – Committee Meeting, Nag’s Head 7pm
16th Sep – Public Transport Group trip by bus to Onibury, Craven Arms, Marshbrook, Dorrington & Bayston Hill (7 pubs in total). Departure Shrewsbury 1055. (Note this is a FRIDAY trip)
23rd Sep – Beer Bus to Wem and Ellesmere, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
27th Sep – Branch Meeting, Prince of Wales 7pm
OCTOBER 2022
11th Oct – Committee Meeting, Nag’s Head 7pm
18th Oct – Festival Washup Meeting, Three Fishes 7pm
20th Oct – “Holiday” trip to Ironbridge. Arriva bus 19 from Shrewsbury Bus Station at 10:50, Arrive back at 17:35
25th Oct – AGM, Tap and Can 7pm
28th Oct – Beer Bus to Oswestry Area, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
NOVEMBER 2022
8th Nov – Committee Meeting, Nag’s Head 7pm
17th Nov – Public Transport Group trip by bus to Whittington, Welshfrankton and Ellesmere. Depart Shrewsbury Bus Station at 1105, and arrival back at 1755.
18th Nov – Clun Brewery trip, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm, Contact Dave Ricketts to book your place on the minibus
22nd Nov – Branch Meeting, Montgomery’s Tower 7pm
25th Nov – Beer Bus to Onibury and Ludlow, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
DECEMBER 2022
3rd Dec – Young Persons ‘Beer Miles’ Pub Trail in Shrewsbury. Postponed due to clashes with the World Cup, will be rescheduled for later date
13th Dec – Committee Meeting, Nag’s Head 7pm
15th Dec – Public Transport Group trip to Ludlow, NOTE: travel arrangements changed due to high probability of disruption to train service: Now departing from Shrewsbury Bus Station at 10:55 on Minsterley Motors 435 bus, arriving at Ludlow railway station at 12:10. Start of walkabout will be Ludlow Brewery. Going back, catch bus from outside the Compasses on Corve Street at 15:55. Option of an hours stop at Church Stretton on the way back. Arriving back in Shrewsbury at either 17:11 or 18:11.
16th Dec – Beer Bus to the Strettons, Departing from the Salopian at 7pm
24th Dec – Christmas Eve Shrewsbury Walkabout, Meet at 12pm at Rad Beer. Route will then be down Belle Vue Road towards town, calling in next at the Belle Vue Tavern. Dave Ricketts will be leading the main group.
27th Dec – Branch Meeting, Prince of Wales 7pm
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