The Sub Branch decided to hold a social in the countryside at the Gun Brewery, Hawthbush Farm, Gun Hill. The plan was to meet for lunch at the Six Bells, Chiddingly and taking a Wealden footpath stroll to Gun. They invited South East Sussex members to join them at Gun. Unfortunately the weather forecast suggested that a walk was a bad idea, so this part of the plan was abandoned and everyone met at the brewery. Gun Hill is not the easiest place to reach, impossible by public transport without half an hour’s walk, something which put off those initially interested once it became clear that hiring transport was not viable for a small group. So in the end four branch members appeared, one by train and bike, another by bus and walking and the other two were a couple, one of which was designated driver. For some it was the first sight of the impressive new brewery and its bar. The picture shows the brewery to the left and the bar to the right, as one enters the driveway.



There is a full suite of Gun beers on keg and there are four handpumps for a selection of them on cask. There is also a food bar concession. We were blessed with a sunny day and it was a pleasure to sit outside and enjoy company, beer and food. Our picture shows the group minus the Branch Chair who was on the other end of the camera.