Membership

National Membership Figures

CAMRA nationally currently has a record membership of 132,996 (December 2011).

The membership of the CAMRA Branches of Greater Manchester stands at 5,389.
Within Greater Manchester Young Members number 552 (members between the ages of 18 and 30).

Membership Benefits

So what do you get for your £20 a year (based on direct debit discount) membership subscription? As a member of CAMRA you will receive the following benefits:

  • J D Wetherspoon Vouchers
    £20 (40 x 50p vouchers) worth of JD Wetherspoon vouchers offering 50p off a pint of real ale each visit.
  • 'What's Brewing'
    A monthly colour newspaper informing you of beer and pub news and detailing events and beer festivals from around the country.
  • 'BEER'
    A quarterly copy of the magazine ‘BEER' which is packed with superb features on pubs, beers and breweries.
  • Free / Discounted entry to over 150 beer festivals
    Free or discounted admission to the 150 + beer festival that CAMRA organise, including the Great British Beer Festival.
  • Branch Social Activities
    CAMRA is organised into 200 branches that cover the UK. Each branch runs a variety of socials events for their members.
  • Active Campaigning
    Have the chance to campaign to save pubs and breweries under threat of closure, for the right to receive a Full Pint and a reduction in beer duty that will help Britain's brewing industry survive.
  • Discounted Membership of the CAMRA Beer Club
    The CAMRA Beer Club has been set up to provide a home delivery service to enthusiasts. As a member you will discover and enjoy a whole range of bottled beers that are widely distributed. All CAMRA members receive a £5 discount on each mixed case of 20 beers. For more information www.camrabeerclub.co.uk.
  • Book Discounts
    CAMRA produce a variety of books every year and as a member you are entitled to discounts on all of the books we produce including CAMRA's best-selling, annual Good Beer Guide.
  • Complimentary Beer Clubs
    The chance to join CAMRA / Brewery Complimentary Clubs exclusive to CAMRA members. These clubs offer a variety of promotions including free pint vouchers, brewery trips, competitions and merchandise offers. Visite Complimentary Clubs for further details.
  • cottages4you
    10% discount on all holidays and weekends booked with cottages4you
    Visit www.cottages-4-you.co.uk/CAMRA or call 0845 268 1573 to receive your fantastic discount.
  • Thomas Cook Holiday Service
    CAMRA members can now benefit from fantastic holiday savings. Thomas Cook are offering 6% discount with 150 tour operators and this is on top of any tour operator funded discount. Visit www.camra.org.uk/thomascook. Please note that your holiday discounts can ONLY be claimed by calling 0870 750 0202. You cannot claim discounts through the general Thomas Cook website or via other travel agents.
  • Insurance for You
    Excellent household insurance at competitive premiums.
  • ISA from Charity Bank
    You can earn a fair rate of interest and a social return as all of the money in your ISA deposit is used to support charities. Charity Bank also make a donation to CAMRA for each ISA taken out by a CAMRA member.
    Visit www.charitybank.org/CAMRA or call 01732 774040 for an application form and further details.

So why not join today? You will be helping to actively support the British Brewing and Pub industry as well as enjoying the benefits of CAMRA membership.

Why join by Direct Debit ?

Join CAMRA today by Direct Debit and receive a £2 discount and 3 months' membership FREE. That's 15 months' membership for the price of 12! Joining CAMRA by Direct Debit helps reduce our administration costs and therefore more funds are available for campaigning.

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