On Saturday May 18th Radnorshire CAMRA members had a warm welcome from Nicky at the Fforest Inn. She put 2 tables together by the window, which was a good spot.

T. T. Landlord was one of the real ales which proved very popular.

Six formed the group. From the left end of the table was, James, Terry, David, Dave Gill's empty chair, Colin and a non-CAMRA neighbour of James. We do say, "Come and check us out to see if you want to join us".

Five of the group had lunch. Chips served in a mini chip basket, very novel and steak strips,

The visit was finished by 3.00 pm. although Terry stayed later to catch a bus.

Great time had by all.

Welcome back to the Fforest Inn.

Radnorshire CAMRA is hopeful that one of the county's oldest pub is set to reopen. To celebrate such a landmark reopening Radnorshire CAMRA are planning to visit and celebrate perhaps in late May 2024. We will keep you posted

On Saturday 16th March 2024, Radnorshire CAMRA Branch met at The Greyhound Inn, Llangunllo.

Thanks to the landlord Paul for opening a couple of hours early for us to accommodate four members who travelled to Llangunllo by train. For those familiar with the Heart of wales rail line, Llangunllo is one of those stations a good distance from the community it serves. So on alighting at Llangunllo station four of us had a 25 minute walk to the pub. It was well worth it as The Greyhound pub had x3 real ales on handpump all of which were in excellent condition. Wadsworth 6x, Hobsons Spring Break and the quite rare All Nations Home brewed Ale were available. There was also a draught cider option from Westons. Another five members made it to the meeting via other means so we had a very good turnout this month. Branch secretary Dave Gill was busy making notes and all agreed it had been a lovely return visit to this well loved local.

On Saturday 27/01/2024 CAMRA Radnorshire went to Knighton to see how things have changed since Covid. Five of us (Chris. Terry, Dave D, Colin and me) arrived at The Banc 5 Broad street at the same time, just past 12.15pm. For me it was my first visit, although Craig has been open for 5 years. It has a nice ceiling and very decorative old heating radiators. The old money vault ( see pic) [[iage:id=32677]] is used as an eating area. Cask Beers were, Ludlow Gold and Wye Valley Moonshot. Then onto the chippy to take into Watsons Ale House, 24 High Street.. We met Carter who has taken over the bar, he has a very positive attitude to real ale. The toilets have been moved from the front room to the back of the building and replaced by an extended bar. It works, as the front room looks spacious and busier. Beers were, Purple Moose Wacky, Glamorgan Welsh Pale ale and one other. Later Terry phoned The Kinsley, Station Road and arranged for the place to open 30 minutes early, otherwise they had 7 minutes to get a drink before the train back to Llandrindod Wells. John Owen has lived 5 doors away all his life and been at the pub for 30 years, sometimes as a pub and a B+B at other times. Beers were, Timothy Taylor Boltmaker Bitter, and Sharps Atlantic Bitter. The pictures show The Banc money vault eating area; Watsons Ale House front room and The Banc beer choice. As we are having these excursions on the THIRD SATURDAY EACH MONTH, the next one is Saturday 17th February. Meet 1.00pm at the Arvon Ales, Llandod. Depending on the beer choice we can always move on to The Temple later. Regards from Dave Gill Camra Radnorshire Branch Secretary