St Helens & Districts CAMRA to hold third Pub Treasure Hunt

St Helens and Districts CAMRA branch is to host its third annual Pub Treasure Hunt.

On Sunday, August 25, the 'crawl' will start at The Cricketers Arms pub, on Peter Street at noon, and teams of up to six people can take part.

Participants will be given quiz sheets where they will then need to solve clues in specified town centre pubs, while enjoying some of the best real ale in St Helens.

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There will be picture clues and riddles, which can only be solved by visiting the pubs on the route. The pubs people need to visit will be revealed by solving the first set of clues before leaving The Cricketers Arms.

On return to The Cricketers Arms, the winners will be announced and will receive a free pint for their efforts.

The Cricketers Arms, on Peter Street (Image: St Helens Star)

This year's event it has added significance as it is also celebrating Liverpool & District CAMRA's 50th anniversary.

When the Liverpool branch was formed it initially also covered the St Helens area which is the group are keen to help them celebrate.

'A fun way to support our pubs'

Ian Pye, St Helens and Districts pubs officer said: “We can’t wait to do the treasure hunt again this year.

"It’s been a great success in previous years with everyone saying how much they enjoyed it and for some, it is the first event of ours they have come along to. We can only do this though if people come and take part.

"This year is extra special as it is also forming part of Liverpool CAMRA’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.

"With more pubs closing every day, some in our own town, this is a fun way to help support them and show their importance to their communities. The treasure hunt is a family-friendly event so everyone is welcome, and you don’t have to be a CAMRA member to take part.

“Ideally, we’d like teams to be up to six people and it’s £1 per person to enter. It’s going to be a treasure hunt with a difference so get down to the Cricks and join us for what should be another great afternoon.”

The third annual St Helens CAMRA Pub Treasure Hunt will be held on Sunday (Image: St Helens CAMRA)

St Helens and Districts CAMRA branch comes under Merseyside and Cheshire region and has more 700 members.

It campaigns for quality real ale, cider and perry in thriving pubs across St Helens and advocates pubs and clubs as social centres in the community and promotes the benefits of responsible social drinking.