Cerne Abbas - a mini festival ! All three pubs in this iconic Dorset village are joining forces to hold a beer festival on 25th September (12-8pm) when food will be available all day. You can go to the Giant Inn, the New Inn, or the Royal Oak. Overall there will be 20 ales available. Dated 23/8/10.

Weld Arms Beerfest this weekend! We've just been given details for this event - Friday 20th (evening) + Saturday 21st (all day). 40 beers and ciders - Hog roast + bbq, Entertainment in the evenings - Free shuttle bus from Wool and Wareham stations - more details and bus timetable on the pub's website - Free entry. Beer Fest is in aid of the Careline Appeal. Dated 19/8/10.

Royal Standard is now a Brewpub! Rumours have abounded that this newly refurbished pub was to start brewing. This week their first beer, DT4, has been launched. It has been well received so far and will attract more customers into this small roadside pub/bistro. Dated 13/8/10.

Octoberfest Tickets now on sale! . We expect this year to be a sell-out like the last few years. So if you really want to be there get your tickets soon! . Dated 7/8/10.

Wykefest food and beer festival opens 23rd July. This festival was a great success last year with great summer weather and interesting stalls and displays. This years event is set to be even better - more beers, more food stalls and entertainment and Free bus service both evenings from the town centre. All details can be found on the festival web site here. Dated 12/7/10.

Weymouth Londis to host Jeff Evans Book Signing - 12th June. The store is now taking pre orders for signed copies of the "Good Bottled Beer Guide" priced at £12.99. Jeff will be in store between 12pm and 2pm on Saturday 12th June 2010, and is available to speak to anyone with an interest in bottled beer and to sign copies of the book. A great fathers day present?? Don't forget to check out the great range of bottled beers in store while you're there!. Dated 31/5/10.

DOUBLE FIGURES!! ANOTHER New Brewery brings the number of real ale breweries in Dorset up to ten! - Lyme Regis Town Mill site gets a brewery! This historic site in Lyme Regis already has several exciting businesses which have now been complemented by the opening of Town Mill Brewery at Easter. The Brewery is at present working hard to keep up with demand for Cobb (3.9%ABV), their first ale. Dated 21/5/10.

Bottle Inn, Marshwood reopens - This country pub, famous for its nettle eating contests, has opened under new management after a refurbishment. Details of past events and the current offerings can be found here. Dated 21/5/10.

Discounted Beers for CAMRA members! - The Londis store in Westham Road Weymouth (opposite the "William Henry") carries a good range of UK and continental bottled beers. They are offering a 10% discount on these beers for CAMRA members - so take your membership cards with you when you shop! Dated 12/4/10.

Royal Standard re-opens ! - After a three month refurbishment, the Royal Standard at Upwey re-opened at Easter under new management. Beers on offer are those from Piddle and Butcombe, with Guest Ales as well. There is also food available both as a sandwich menu and daily chalk board. We've been told there are also plans afoot to start to brew beers in-house later in the year!! Dated 12/4/10.