Bromley CAMRA GBG Selection Meeting at Orpington Liberal Club
Posted On: December 8, 2023 at 11:54 am
When:
January 6, 2024 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
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Where:
7 Station Road
Orpington BR6 0RZ
Orpington BR6 0RZ
Yes it’s that time of year again when we vote for those pubs which should be included in the 2025 (yes 2025!) guide. This year the meeting will be held in the function room room at the Orpington Liberal Club which offers us the privacy we need. Please arrive by 2.15pm in readiness for a prompt 2.30pm start.
All members of Bromley CAMRA are encouraged to attend and vote, but in order to vote you will need to show your current membership card. Please send any inquiries about this event to gbg@bromley.camra.org.uk
The club is a few minutes walk from Orpington station, directly opposite the entrance to the Tesco Extra car park. Several bus routes pass close by, including the 208 and 358. Don’t forget your CAMRA membership card as it is required for entry.
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