Rochdale, Oldham & Bury

Committee Members

The current Committee Members are shown below.

  • Branch Chairman Peter Alexander
    Leads the branch, helping to set its direction and encourage local CAMRA members to get involved and enjoy branch activities.
  • Branch Secretary John Harrison
    Prepares meetings and helps with the running of the branch. Finalises meeting minutes for publication. Co-ordinates content for the Branch newsletter “CAMRA Calling”.
  • More Beer Editor Peter Alexander
    Gathers and edits selected articles submitted by members. Liaises with publishing printers for quarterly print runs.
  • Treasurer Clive Taylor
    Keeps the branch accounts up to date and helps the branch run smoothly
  • Pubs Officer Wynne Arthur
    Monitors and approves updates to pub and club information on CAMRA.org.uk through committee and member submissions. Co-ordinates deliveries of Branch Magazine “More Beer” to pubs and clubs in the Branch area.
  • Clubs Officer Peter Sheldon
    Develops links with local clubs and encourage them to embrace CAMRA’s aims.
  • Social Secretary Peter Sheldon
    Organises social outings both in and out of the branch area.
  • Cider and Perry Rep Mike Robinson
    Promotes and campaigns for real cider and perry in local pubs and clubs, and helps to raise awareness with branch members.
  • Good Beer Guide Co-ordinator Andy Cooper
    Organises the submission process for Good Beer Guide entries. Manages beer scoring data to assist the Pub of the Year and GBG selection process.
  • LocAle Andy Cooper
    Runs the Branch LocAle scheme which promotes pubs stocking locally brewed real ale. Encourages participation by local pubs, clubs and breweries. Maintains records of LocAle outlets.
  • Activism Viv Cooper
    Encourages participation of members in events and activities, and promotes CAMRA values in the Branch area.
  • Younger Members Rep Christine Dakin
    Recruits young members, arranges social activities, and engages with local students to promote real ale and cider.
  • Beer Festivals Manager Martin Kay
    Manages and co-ordinates arrangements for Oldham Beer and Cider Festival.
  • New Media Richard Cooper
    Manages administration of Social Media accounts used by the Branch
  • Webmaster Richard Cooper
    Co-ordinates and organises maintenance of the Branch website, keeping it up-to-date. Promotes CAMRA related news and events in and around the branch.
  • Membership Secretary Rob Challen
    Recruits and welcomes new members, helping retain them and encouraging them to participate in local CAMRA activities. Processes membership data for the branch.
  • Beer Festival Finance John Harrison
    Manages finances relating to Oldham Beer and Cider Festival.



The current Brewery Liaison Officers are listed below