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Beer for Gorillas!

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Wed, 07/31/2013 - 2:15pm

A top South Devon brewery has created a special beer - for gorillas.

The Bays Great Gorilla Ale is a one-off brew celebrating Paignton Zoo’s 90th birthday and The Great Gorillas Project.

The project features life-sized model gorillas sponsored by businesses, painted in original designs by specially commissioned artists and displayed in a unique public art trail around Exeter and the English Riviera.

Bays Brewery, in Paignton, is supporting the charity event by brewing the limited edition cask-only ale. Peter Salmon, from Bays, said: “We are delighted to support such...

Dartmoor Brewery and CAMRA help Dawlish get back on track

Authored by Gill Vosper
Posted: Tue, 09/02/2014 - 12:31pm

On 6th September, Exeter and East Devon CAMRA, supported by members from the whole south-west region will be raising a pint to celebrate the re-opening of the Dawlish line. During the closure, local pubs and south-west brewers, suffered significant disruption to their business.

A photo shoot will take place at 11.15am at Dawlish railway station in partnership with First Great Western, after which CAMRA members will campaign for the support of real ale and local pubs in Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.

Gareth MacDonald, Regional Director for the South West said, “We are...

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