The long list for this years POTY has been drawn up from the top 100 pubs according to the National Beer Scoring Scheme scores recieved by Stewart Marshall.

Now it is time to turn that list into the short list for the POTY Judges to go and survey.

Click here to download the list, this can be returned by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , by post to:

(These must be recieved before the 11th February)

Or you can bring it along to the Branch Meeting on the 11th February, blank copies will be available at the meeting for anyone who requires one.

Any forms returned by post or email should have your name and membership number on.

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Branch Pubs of the Year - The Winners

The Derby CAMRA Branch Pubs Of The Year 2009 are:

City - Royal Standard

Country - Old Oak, Horsley Woodhouse

And by virtue of having the highest overall score the Branch Pub of the Year 2009 is the Old Oak in Horsley Woodhouse.

The March Branch Meeting at the Horse & Groom, Derby saw the Branch Pubs of the Year short-listed for the City and Country Pub of the Year Award with one overall Branch Pub of the Year Award from the two winners.

Last year saw the Barley Mow in Kirk Ireton take the overall award and the Babington Arms in Derby the City award and this year's contest was just as keenly fought.

The short-list was chosen by written ballot on the night and advance nominations from those who could't make the meeting.

City pub nominations chosen were:

CAMRA mission

CAMRA's mission is to act as champion of the consumer in relation to the UK and European beer and drinks industry. It aims to:

• Maintain consumer rights

• Promote quality, choice and value for money

• Support the public house as a focus of community life

• Campaign for greater appreciation of traditional beers, ciders and perries as part of national heritage and culture

• Seek improvements in all licensed premises and throughout the brewing industry

CAMRA also seeks to promote real cider and perry through a sub-organisation called APPLE. Like ale, these are traditional British drinks and like ale, the traditional product is very different from the 'dead' version.