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The British Guild of Beer Writers is putting out a call to all great event organisers, asking for pitches for our industry awards and guild dinner in 2026.  The awards offers one of the biggest prize pots in British journalism, and the annual dinner is attended by around 200 of the industry's biggest names. After decades as a formal dinner and awards night we are looking to make the event a little more casual, while losing none of the gravitas the awards hold. We are also awa

VISIT FLANDERS  is thrilled to announce that Kloris Devillé from Brouwerij Den Herberg will be one of the three featured guest brewers at the annual British Guild of Beer Writers Awards dinner on 27th November 2025   at Big Penny Social in London .  Proud of sponsoring the Best Communication about Beer and Travel award, VISIT FLANDERS invites attendees to sample a stunning range of craft beers, including three distinctive offerings from Den Herberg. The brewery's story is a u

Publicans across the South West are calling on the government to take positive action and ease mounting financial pressures on pubs ahead of this week’s Budget, warning that the sector is at a critical tipping point.   They say rising costs and increased taxation are threatening the survival of thousands of pubs - many of which are the beating heart of their communities.   Kevin Georgel, Chief Executive of St Austell Brewery, which operates 164 pubs across the region, said: “

John Porter & Ros Shiel will deliver this hour long PR Masterclass Obtaining media coverage for your own organisation if you work in-house, or on behalf of clients, is core to successful PR. However, getting the right information in front of the right journalist at the right time can be a daunting prospect. Ros Shiel and John Porter have extensive experience of working both sides of the street in PR terms: Ros as a PR consultant both in-house and in agencies, and John as a jo