Giving consideration to the old adage about cider and beer drinking, the Arwenack Trail began in the Stable bar on Wednesday 20th October. Several branch members met in the bottom bar and tasted from the wide range of both still and sparkling ciders which were available. Moving on to the Chainlocker it was lovely to see a large group of branch members and friends already gathered in this St Austell brewery pub. A head count at this time resulted in twenty two attendees! The group took over the traditional bar area of the pub and the staff were very enthusiastic to see everyone enjoying socialising in a pub environment after 18 months of social distancing and group size restrictions. A selection of 5 real ales were available including a small batch brew. Crossing Custom House Quay, we visited the ‘front. After being closed for about 12 months, this pub has reopened under new management and ownership, but everyone was pleased to see that the selection of real ales and appearance of the pub was very much the same as before the closure. Like we had done at the Chainlocker, we took over a large section of this cellar pub and enjoyed the beers in the very convivial atmosphere. Moving on in smaller groups, we visited the Cutty Sark, Five Degrees West and the Windjammer bar. Unfortunately the inclement weather which had been forecast had set in by this time and members decided sensibly that getting home safely must be their priority!