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Members' Weekend, AGM & Conference 2025 Volunteer

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Volunteer applications are now open. Please click the button below to complete the form. Any queries please contact: membersweekend@camra.org.uk

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General event information

  • Getting to Torquay

    Torquay is easily reached by public transport. Train operators are GWR and CrossCountry. Popular routes are Exmouth to Torquay (1h 24m), Paignton to Torquay (5m), and London to Torquay (3h 24m). The Riviera Centre is a ten minute walk from the station.

    Find out more about getting to the Centre here.

    Visit NationalRail.co.uk for train times and fares.

  • Buses and Taxis

    View the local public transport guide: www.torbay.gov.uk

  • Great Western Railway Travel

    You can save on rail travel with GWR (Great Western Railway) by booking a Conference ticket. All you need is your registration confirmation email. Find out more here: https://www.gwr.com/your-tickets/ways-to-save/business-travel/conferences-and-events

  • Accommodation

    CAMRA is unable to recommend any particular booking site or accommodation and advises all members to check cancellation policies and reviews before booking.

    Being a holiday destination, there is no shortage of hotels, b&bs and other accommodation options in and around Torquay. 

    Visit the English Riviera site or search online to find your preferred type of accommodation for a memorable weekend!

  • Camping & Caravanning sites

    There are plenty around the area – please use your search engine to find what’s best for you.

    For those arriving/staying in campervans and live-in vehicles, please check the town’s guide on where you can park and stay.

This is a sample schedule based on the previous year’s. The full schedule will be finalised by March 2025.

All timings are approximate and subject to change.

  • Registration/sign-in opens/Members’ Bar opens
  • Conference Procedures Committee meeting
  • Trips & Tours depart
  • NE meeting
  • Members’ Bar & shop close
  • Cafe, Registration/sign-in open
  • AGM Commences
  • AGM recesses
  • Ballot boxes close
  • Conference opens
  • Guest Speaker
  • Campaigner of the Year Presentation
  • Lunch (Members’ Bar & Shop open)
  • Members’ Bar & Shop close
  • Chairman’s address
  • Conference Business
  • Members’ Bar & Shop open
  • Fringe Activities start (until 17:00)
  • Registration/sign-in closes
  • Trips & Tours depart
  • Members’ Bar & shop close
  • Registration/Sign-in and Cafe open
  • Conference commences
  • Conference Business & Fringe Activities feedback
  • Registration/sign-in closes
  • Chief Executive’s Address
  • Conference closes
  • Members’ Bar & shop open
  • NE meeting
  • Members’ Bar & shop close
  • Venue closes

Watch This Space

We're organising some exciting trips and activities - including a Friday night visit to Bays Brewery, a visit to the Maltings Beer festival, cider talks & tastings, and other activities on site over the weekend. All those who've registered to attend will be sent an email advertising what's available by early March.

So watch this space!

There will be a range of 'Drop-In' sessions taking place over the weekend in and around the Bar area:

The Future of Members’ Weekend

The Members’ Weekend Improvements Implementation Group is making some improvements to Members’ Weekend to enhance the experience for members.

Drop in for a chat with us about these plans, give feedback on how we currently run Members’ Weekend and suggest other improvements for the future.

Discovery Bar

Pop along to the pop-up Discovery Bar where Alex Metcalfe, Campaigns & Communications Manager, along with volunteers from the Discovery Bar team, will be demonstrating the benefits of ‘Disco’ Bars at festivals. We'll have visuals showing the bars in action, explaining their use as a powerful tool for educating festival goers about the ingredients and processes behind the drinks we campaign for. We'll show how they align with membership recruitment to enthuse visitors about CAMRA and showcase our resources to encourage more festivals to host a ‘Disco’ Bar.

Tckty Drop In – with Amy Nash, Senior Events Manager

Join me for a drop-in session on CAMRA’s event ticketing system, Tckty. Whether you're new to the system or need a refresher, this session will provide hands-on guidance on setting up and managing ticket sales for your event. I’ll be available to answer questions, troubleshoot issues, and share best practices to ensure a smooth ticketing experience. No booking required — just drop in and get the support you need! 5-7pm Friday & Saturday.

GDPR - with John Cottrell

Wondering what you can and cannot do in relation to GDPR? Come and chat to John, CAMRA’s expert, who can make sure we’re all keeping it legal.

NBSS

Come and speak to our expert beer scoring team and see what resources are available to help get more members scoring their beers. Remember, scores contribute to the Good Beer Guide selections so this is important stuff!

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