A total of 33 CAMRA members from both South East and North East Sussex Branches as well as a number from other branches met up at midday at the Bedford by the Central station as the pub opened. The long orderly queue which formed at the bar keeping the then sole server busy was an impressive and memorable sight. Once all were settled with drinks, Howard, Branch Contact and Social Media Coordinator, outlined the programme for the day. Thus it was the group visited the Grove Tavern, followed by the Pantiles Tap, where we were delighted to find in good form, proprietor Geoff, once head steward in the multiple award winning Albatross Club in Bexhill, who had set it off on its successful path before leaving for Tunbridge Wells. After that it was on to the Sussex from where, following branch tradition on these occasions, the group split into different factions. Many chose to remain in the Pantiles area, even returning to the previously visited pubs, while a small group, who had already slipped into the Compasses, chose to make for Mount Edgcumbe up the hill and then on to the Opera House. A successful day ended as the various factions made for home.