At the October branch meeting the top three pubs, having the highest beer quality scores awarded between July and September 2026, were announced.

The top three pubs (in no particular order) are:
Captain Noel Newton at Oakham
Lord Nelson at Oakham
White Lion Inn at Whissendine

Beer scores have taken them to the short list, but to win the Pub of the Season (POTS) you are asked to consider the wider CAMRA criteria when casting your vote, namely:

* Quality and Condition of the Product;
* Promotion and Knowledge of the Product;
* Cleanliness and Staff Hygiene;
* Community Focus;
* Service and Welcome;
* Style, Decor and Atmosphere;
* Sympathy with CAMRA's values; and
* Overall impression and Value.

Therefore, please visit the 3 pubs (don't rely on previous visits please), and make your vote for the pub of the season.

Please send your e-vote to ku.gro.armac.dnaltur@yraterces as soon as possible and no later than Friday 6th November so that the result can be announced at our branch meeting on Wednesday 11th November.

Please provide your name, CAMRA membership number and your (one) choice of pub to ku.gro.armac.dnaltur@yraterces The more of you that vote, the more representative the result becomes.

A message taken from their Facebook page: It is with great sadness that last night we closed the doors of The Plough for the last time. A decision not taken lightly, last winter was exceptionally tough and we were hoping for a good summer, unfortunately it wasn’t to be. Without doubt our thanks must go to our amazing team who have helped make some amazing times, also to everyone who has supported us during the last 7 plus years Thankyou ! For now we ask for space to dust ourselves off and support the guys wherever we can through this horrible horrible time Hospitality is a tough old game at present, please continue to support your local pubs - they need you!

Thanks again everyone and sorry it had to end this way

Pete & Hayley

Rutland CAMRA were able to present the Air Ambulance Service with £865 raised during this year's annual Beer and Cider Festival.

The money was raised through the sale of wine and soft drinks, unused beer and cider tokens, and returned glasses where the owner opted to donate their deposit to the charity.

Shonagh Groves the Air Ambulance's Community Fundraising Executive - Leicestershire and Rutland said "What an amazing total! Please pass on my thanks to everybody involved in raising these funds for us – we are very grateful and it will go a long way to supporting our patients and their families when they need us most."

At our recent branch meeting (12 August) the winner of the Summer Pub of the Season award was announced; the Railway Inn, Ketton.

Congratulations also go to our runners up the Blue Bell, Belmesthorpe and the Exeter Arms, Uppingham.

We are planning to present the Railway Inn with their award on Monday 24 August when they will also be presented with their East Midlands Pub of the Year award.

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