Pub Awards

Bedfordshire Pub of the Year - presentation on 24th May Monday 28 April 2025
. Image copyright - Stuart McCormick

It is with considerable pleasure that I can reveal that the Sir William Peel in Sandy has been chosen as Bedfordshire's Pub of the Year and will now be going through to the East Central Regional competition against pubs from Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire.

What is remarkable is that Steve, the licensee, and Stuart, the live-in bar manager, have barely been in the pub two years and have already achieved the considerable feat of becoming County POTY against North Bedfordshire's choice - the Fox at Carlton - and South Bedfordshires Bricklayer's Arms in Luton..

I'm sure that all Branch Members will join me in congratulating Steve, Stuart and their staff on such an auspicious occasion.

A presentation will be made to the pub on Saturday 24th May at 2.00pm at which all CAMRA Member will be welcome.
Engineers Arms - 2025 Cider Pub of the Year Sunday 23 March 2025
Photos from the presentation at the Engineers Arms 15-03-25 (all images copyright of Chris Freeman)

. No...it's true, Kev - you have won again.

. Two Trade Unionists sharing a cider joke?

. Kev and Sharon with their well deserved award.
Sir William Peel - 2025 Pub of the Year Friday 21 March 2025
Photos from the presentation evening at the Sir William Peel (all images copyright of Chris Freeman)

. Stuart/Shaggy proudly displays the presentation certificate indicating that The Sir William Peel is the Branch’s 2025 Pub of the Year.

. Barry, Steve and Stuart

. Special sweatshirts for super staff.

. Congratulations!
2025 East Bedfordshire Pub of the Year (POTY) awards Wednesday 5 March 2025
We are pleased to announce that the following have received 2025 POTY awards from the Branch:

POTY - Sir William Peel, Sandy; Rural POTY - Cock, Broom; Community POTY - Plough, LangfordCider POTY - Engineers Arms, Henlow

The Branch wishes to pass on our congratulations to all of those involved and presentation dates are in the process of being agreed, attendance at which all members will be welcome.

NB Presentation of POTY to the Sir William Peel, Sandy will be from 1930 on Wednesday 12th March
Hat Trick for the Engineers Arms Saturday 4 May 2024
On 4th May the Engineers Arms were presented with both the Branch and County 2024 Cider Pub of the Year awards, adding to their 2024 East Beds POTY award and of course their many awards over the past quarter of a century or so. Congratulations to Sharon, Kev and the team.
East Bedfordshire Pub of the Year (POTY) awards Wednesday 7 February 2024
We are pleased to announce that the following have received 2024 POTY awards from the Branch:

POTY - Engineers Arms, Henlow; Rural POTY - March Hare, Dunton; Community POTY - Stag, Stotfold; Most Improved POTY - Sir William Peel, Sandy.

The Branch wishes to pass on our congratulations to all of those involved and presentation dates are in the process of being agreed at which all members will be welcome.
East Bedfordshire Pub of the Year 2023 Wednesday 29 March 2023
We are pleased to announce that the East Beds CAMRA Pub of the Year is The March Hare, Dunton

We have also made the following awards:
2023 Cider Pub of the Year – Engineers Arms, Henlow;
2023 Rural Pub of the Year – Cock, Broom;
2023 Community Pub of the Year – Old Transporter Ale House, Henlow.

Congratulations to all concerned!
Bedfordshire County Pub of the Year 2022 Sunday 22 May 2022
The Bedfordshire County Pub of the Year 2022 is the March Hare, Dunton

Bedfordshire Area Organiser Roger, Janice, John and Dave at the presentation of the County Pub of the Year award.
Bedfordshire County Cider Pub of the Year 2022 Sunday 17 April 2022
The Bedfordshire County Cider Pub of the Year 2022 is the Sir William Peel, Sandy.

Phil, Lindsey and Roger, the Bedfordshire Area Organiser, at the County Cider Pub of the Year presentation.
East Bedfordshire Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2022 Sunday 20 March 2022
The East Bedfordshire Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2022 is the Sir William Peel, Sandy.
East Bedfordshire Branch Most Improved Pub of the Year 2022 Sunday 20 March 2022
The East Bedfordshire Branch Most Improved Pub of the Year 2022 is the Plough, Langford

Andy being presented with the award by Dave
East Bedfordshire Branch Newcomer of the Year 2022 Sunday 20 March 2022
The East Bedfordshire Branch Newcomer of the Year 2022 is DRINK, Biggleswade

Dave presenting the award to Adam
East Bedfordshire Branch Pub of the Year 2022 Sunday 20 March 2022
The East Bedfordshire Branch Pub of the Year 2022 is the March Hare, Dunton
East Bedfordshire Branch Rural Pub of the Year 2022 Sunday 20 March 2022
The East Bedfordshire Rural Pub of the Year 2022 is the Cock, Broom

Nick, Michelle and team receiving award from Dave
East Bedfordshire Branch Pub of the Year 2021 Sunday 21 March 2021
Engineers Arms, Henlow
East Bedfordshire Branch Pub of the Year 2020 Sunday 22 March 2020
Engineers Arms, Henlow
East Bedfordshire Branch Most Improved Pub of the Year 2020 Friday 13 March 2020
Crown Hotel, Biggleswade
East Bedfordshire Branch Pub of the Year 2019 Sunday 17 March 2019
Engineers Arms, Henlow
East Bedfordshire Branch Rural Pub of the Year 2019 Sunday 17 March 2019
March Hare, Dunton
East Bedfordshire Branch Cider Pub of the Year 2018 Sunday 18 March 2018
Engineers Arms, Henlow
East Bedfordshire Branch Pub of the Year 2018 Sunday 18 March 2018
Engineers Arms, Henlow
East Bedfordshire Branch Most Improved Pub of the Year 2018 Saturday 10 March 2018
Admiral, Clifton