Membership

National Membership Figures

CAMRA nationally currently has a record membership of 143,323 (August 2012).

The membership of the CAMRA Branches of Greater Manchester stands at 6026.
Within Greater Manchester Young Members number around 591 (members between the ages of 18 and 30) - August 2012.

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Membership Benefits

So what do you get for your membership subscription?
As a member of CAMRA you will receive the following benefits:

• '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 160 + 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.
• CAMRA Pub Discount Scheme
  Pubs around the country are offering CAMRA members special money off real ale deals. There is a database on the national CAMRA website to see if there is a pub offering a discount near you.
• 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.
• 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. Visit Complimentary Clubs for further details.
• Cotswold Outdoor
  Cotswold Outdoor Clothing Offer 10% off all non-sale/non-offer products.
  Visit cotswold-outdoor.
• cottages4you
  10% discount on all holidays and weekends booked with cottages4you
  Visit www.camra.org.uk/cottages-4-you.
• Hoeseasons Holiday
  10% off for CAMRA members.
  Visit www.camra.org.uk/hoseasons.
• J D Wetherspoon Vouchers
  £20 (40 x 50p vouchers) worth of JD Wetherspoon vouchers offering 50p off a pint of real ale each visit.
• Merlin Entertainments Group
  Merlin operates 87 attractions, six hotels/two holiday villages in 19 countries and across four continents. Multitude of great discounts for CAMRA members.
  Visit www.camra.org.uk/merlin.
• National Express
  15% off coach travel,
  Visit www.camra.org.uk/national-express.
• Red Letter Days
  Red Letter Days Offer 20% off all brewery tours and brew a beer days.
  Visit www.camra.org.uk/red-letter-days.
• Top Rooms
  toprooms.com brings together the widest range of independent hotel and local B&B accommodation in the UK.10% off all non-sale/non-offer products.
  Visit www.camra.org.uk/toprooms.
• UK Boat Hire
  UK Boat Hire have 14 start locations throughout the waterway network, from Falkirk in Scotland to Hilperton in Wiltshire, offering the widest choice of self-drive boat hire and narrowboat holidays. 15% off for CAMRA members. Visit www.camra.org.uk/uk-boat-hire.

Why join by Direct Debit?
Join CAMRA today by Direct Debit and as well as receiving the J D Wetherspoon vouchers you will also receive a £2 discount and 3 months' membership for FREE. That's 15 months' membership for the price of 12!
Joining CAMRA by Direct Debit helps reduces CAMRA’s administration costs and therefore allows more funds to be made available for campaigning.

How to Join?
For details of membership subscription rates and details of concessionary rates visit the national CAMRA website.
You can now join CAMRA on-line, fill in the application form in any CAMRA magazine or join at a beer festival as many offer other extra incentives to join on the day (free beer, books etc).