Kimberley
@craftbeerpinup.bsky.social
I became a freelance social media, events and PR consultant two months before becoming a widow. Come along and ride the 🌊 with me.
I wear many hats including being a TEDx organiser & creating content about 🍻 and safer spaces in hospitality.
I wear many hats including being a TEDx organiser & creating content about 🍻 and safer spaces in hospitality.
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Kimberley
@craftbeerpinup.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Hello Bluesky!
I’m Kimberley - let’s be Bluesky buddies.
I became a freelance social media, events and PR consultant just two months before becoming a widow.
Come along and ride the waves with me on this awesome app.
💛
I’m Kimberley - let’s be Bluesky buddies.
I became a freelance social media, events and PR consultant just two months before becoming a widow.
Come along and ride the waves with me on this awesome app.
💛
I’ve done an incredibly vunerable post on Tik Tok this morning about the massive hole in in.
Year two of grief has kicked my ass. Jumping on and off the struggle bus multiple times since late May.
The last few weeks I’ve been to some dark places. My whole life has changed. A part of me died
Year two of grief has kicked my ass. Jumping on and off the struggle bus multiple times since late May.
The last few weeks I’ve been to some dark places. My whole life has changed. A part of me died
November 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I’ve done an incredibly vunerable post on Tik Tok this morning about the massive hole in in.
Year two of grief has kicked my ass. Jumping on and off the struggle bus multiple times since late May.
The last few weeks I’ve been to some dark places. My whole life has changed. A part of me died
Year two of grief has kicked my ass. Jumping on and off the struggle bus multiple times since late May.
The last few weeks I’ve been to some dark places. My whole life has changed. A part of me died
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International Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) 2026 - Let’s gooooooo!
🙌
Sign-up form now live:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Sign-up form now live:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
International Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) 2026 - Let’s gooooooo!
🙌
Sign-up form now live:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Sign-up form now live:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Congrats to everyone nominated 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The wait is over! The shortlist for the British Guild of Beer Writers Awards is out now. Follow the link to see the full list and celebrate this year’s talented finalists! 🍻✨
www.beerguild.co.uk/2025-awards-...
www.beerguild.co.uk/2025-awards-...
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Congrats to everyone nominated 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The next instalment of Talk & Tacos is next Friday! Join me at WSK Leamington Spa for an evening of meeting new people and tasty food & drink.
It’s an informal night, if you want to just come for a drink - that’s totally cool. The more the merrier.
Drop me a comment or DM to attend. 😀
It’s an informal night, if you want to just come for a drink - that’s totally cool. The more the merrier.
Drop me a comment or DM to attend. 😀
October 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The next instalment of Talk & Tacos is next Friday! Join me at WSK Leamington Spa for an evening of meeting new people and tasty food & drink.
It’s an informal night, if you want to just come for a drink - that’s totally cool. The more the merrier.
Drop me a comment or DM to attend. 😀
It’s an informal night, if you want to just come for a drink - that’s totally cool. The more the merrier.
Drop me a comment or DM to attend. 😀
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Notts breweries Bang the Elephant and Emperors to open new bar in Nottingham's Lace Market: www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/foo...
New 'premier' basement bar to open in Nottingham city centre
Previous attempts to open the spot fell through
www.nottinghampost.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Notts breweries Bang the Elephant and Emperors to open new bar in Nottingham's Lace Market: www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/foo...
I’m putting together an article about pubs, bars, restaurants and hospitality brands doing campaigns and events to combat loneliness during the festive period. Please message me if you’d like to included. I want this to be a valuable resource for people at Christmas. 💛
October 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
I’m putting together an article about pubs, bars, restaurants and hospitality brands doing campaigns and events to combat loneliness during the festive period. Please message me if you’d like to included. I want this to be a valuable resource for people at Christmas. 💛
I’m back from India. I’m broken. I was so sick when I did the trek - worst episode of IBS in in life.
Dalai Lama Himalayan Trek complete though. 70k/
130,000 steps walked. The equivalent of 3 Snowdens conquered according to our guide!
You can still sponsor me: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
Dalai Lama Himalayan Trek complete though. 70k/
130,000 steps walked. The equivalent of 3 Snowdens conquered according to our guide!
You can still sponsor me: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
October 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I’m back from India. I’m broken. I was so sick when I did the trek - worst episode of IBS in in life.
Dalai Lama Himalayan Trek complete though. 70k/
130,000 steps walked. The equivalent of 3 Snowdens conquered according to our guide!
You can still sponsor me: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
Dalai Lama Himalayan Trek complete though. 70k/
130,000 steps walked. The equivalent of 3 Snowdens conquered according to our guide!
You can still sponsor me: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
My bag is packed and today’s the day I set off to India to trek in aid of Myton Hospice and Craig. 💛
There’s still time to sponsor me the equaivlent of a 🍻. www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
There’s still time to sponsor me the equaivlent of a 🍻. www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
October 10, 2025 at 10:08 AM
My bag is packed and today’s the day I set off to India to trek in aid of Myton Hospice and Craig. 💛
There’s still time to sponsor me the equaivlent of a 🍻. www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
There’s still time to sponsor me the equaivlent of a 🍻. www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
Anxiety. Oh hello my old friend.
October 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Anxiety. Oh hello my old friend.
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Will has done some of the best writing about pubs this year, and I'm very glad that he did some of it for us.
I’ve written for @pelliclemag.com about the Dog and Bell, a unique pub whose evolution over the past 40 years nevertheless illustrates the story of modern London pubs. It’s here: www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/9/...
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out — The Dog and Bell in Deptford, London — Pellicle
On a Friday night in early December, Deptford’s Dog and Bell is Christmas as imagined by a Haribo-addled toddler. A huge resin Santa, grinning merrily in his sleigh, squats in Prince Street out...
www.pelliclemag.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Will has done some of the best writing about pubs this year, and I'm very glad that he did some of it for us.
I dressed as Gaga at her first London show on Monday eve and got featured on Hunsnet yesterday. Wednesday - what will you bring? 😂
October 1, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I dressed as Gaga at her first London show on Monday eve and got featured on Hunsnet yesterday. Wednesday - what will you bring? 😂
Last call: my raffle closes at 7pm. Get your last minute tickets here: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
September 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Last call: my raffle closes at 7pm. Get your last minute tickets here: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
More quotes from my recent blog entitled: ‘safer and more welcoming spaces - I’ll drink to that.’
craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
#drinksindustry #drinks #beer #craftbeer #whisky #womeninbeer #womeninwhisky #safespaces #safespace #beercommunity #hospitality
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#drinksindustry #drinks #beer #craftbeer #whisky #womeninbeer #womeninwhisky #safespaces #safespace #beercommunity #hospitality
September 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
More quotes from my recent blog entitled: ‘safer and more welcoming spaces - I’ll drink to that.’
craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
#drinksindustry #drinks #beer #craftbeer #whisky #womeninbeer #womeninwhisky #safespaces #safespace #beercommunity #hospitality
craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
#drinksindustry #drinks #beer #craftbeer #whisky #womeninbeer #womeninwhisky #safespaces #safespace #beercommunity #hospitality
The deadline to get raffle tickets is approaching. Click this link to sponsor me / get your raffle tickets. There’s 28 prizes up for grabs. £5 gets you one ticket and £10 three tickets. All proceeds go to Myton Hospice: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
September 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The deadline to get raffle tickets is approaching. Click this link to sponsor me / get your raffle tickets. There’s 28 prizes up for grabs. £5 gets you one ticket and £10 three tickets. All proceeds go to Myton Hospice: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
A quote from my latest blog post. Read the whole story: craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
September 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A quote from my latest blog post. Read the whole story: craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
Resharing in case you missed this ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I wanted to recap what happened after GBBF and assess what we can do to make festivals, events and venues safer and more welcoming spaces.
Thanks to the amazing people in beer, whisky, gin and music to who shared thoughts, learnings and resources.
craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
Thanks to the amazing people in beer, whisky, gin and music to who shared thoughts, learnings and resources.
craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
Safer and more welcoming spaces – I’ll drink to that
I wrote this follow blog before the news was announced that The Great British Festival (GBBF) would be no more. It has been well over a month since my experience at GBBF and with those terrible sca…
craftbeerpinup.com
September 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Resharing in case you missed this ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I wanted to recap what happened after GBBF and assess what we can do to make festivals, events and venues safer and more welcoming spaces.
Thanks to the amazing people in beer, whisky, gin and music to who shared thoughts, learnings and resources.
craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
Thanks to the amazing people in beer, whisky, gin and music to who shared thoughts, learnings and resources.
craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
Safer and more welcoming spaces – I’ll drink to that
I wrote this follow blog before the news was announced that The Great British Festival (GBBF) would be no more. It has been well over a month since my experience at GBBF and with those terrible sca…
craftbeerpinup.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I wanted to recap what happened after GBBF and assess what we can do to make festivals, events and venues safer and more welcoming spaces.
Thanks to the amazing people in beer, whisky, gin and music to who shared thoughts, learnings and resources.
craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
Thanks to the amazing people in beer, whisky, gin and music to who shared thoughts, learnings and resources.
craftbeerpinup.com/2025/09/17/s...
As part of a new series, our Marketing & Events Exec, Kimberley is interviewing our members so we can all get to know them a whole lot better.
In the first instalment, Kimberley
interviews beer writer, @fred-gs.bsky.social
youtu.be/AUiDSaIpytc?...
In the first instalment, Kimberley
interviews beer writer, @fred-gs.bsky.social
youtu.be/AUiDSaIpytc?...
An interview with Beer Writer, Fred Garratt-Stanley
YouTube video by Craft Beer Pinup
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September 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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We are super grateful to have a powerhouse like Laura on our Advisory Board.
🙌🙌🙌
#womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #beerisforeveryone #womeninbeer #womeninbeerwednesday🍻e
🙌🙌🙌
#womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #beerisforeveryone #womeninbeer #womeninbeerwednesday🍻e
September 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We are super grateful to have a powerhouse like Laura on our Advisory Board.
🙌🙌🙌
#womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #beerisforeveryone #womeninbeer #womeninbeerwednesday🍻e
🙌🙌🙌
#womeninspiringwomen #womensupportingwomen #beerisforeveryone #womeninbeer #womeninbeerwednesday🍻e
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Racism is racism. There are no legitimate concerns when it comes to discrimination. In fact, uttering ‘legitimate concerns’ is like Homer saying ‘but, but the poncho’ when he thinks he’s a hippie
September 15, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Racism is racism. There are no legitimate concerns when it comes to discrimination. In fact, uttering ‘legitimate concerns’ is like Homer saying ‘but, but the poncho’ when he thinks he’s a hippie
My next Talk & Tacos night is Friday 3rd October. Let me know if you’d like to come along. 💛
September 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My next Talk & Tacos night is Friday 3rd October. Let me know if you’d like to come along. 💛
I’ve done a few social media 15-minute troubleshooting calls today for research. I loved doing them. Found the pain points and provided a place to start for the client to solve them.
Would anybody else be interested in this kinda of thing in future?
Would anybody else be interested in this kinda of thing in future?
September 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I’ve done a few social media 15-minute troubleshooting calls today for research. I loved doing them. Found the pain points and provided a place to start for the client to solve them.
Would anybody else be interested in this kinda of thing in future?
Would anybody else be interested in this kinda of thing in future?
Floss and I walked 13.1 miles for Myton Hospice today in memory of Craig. The perfect training trek for India in a few weeks. Flossie got a medal too. 💛
Sponsor me for the forthcoming trek and get yourself some raffle tickets too: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
Sponsor me for the forthcoming trek and get yourself some raffle tickets too: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
September 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Floss and I walked 13.1 miles for Myton Hospice today in memory of Craig. The perfect training trek for India in a few weeks. Flossie got a medal too. 💛
Sponsor me for the forthcoming trek and get yourself some raffle tickets too: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
Sponsor me for the forthcoming trek and get yourself some raffle tickets too: www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
You have just 13 days now to get your raffle tickets. £5 sponsorship gets you 1 ticket and £10 for 3 tickets. There’s sooooo many prizes! www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
September 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
You have just 13 days now to get your raffle tickets. £5 sponsorship gets you 1 ticket and £10 for 3 tickets. There’s sooooo many prizes! www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
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Great cause....
There’s now over 25 prizes in my raffle for @mytonhospices - here’s a closer look at a few of them.
If you donate £5 to my sponsorship page for my trek before 10.09.25 you’ll receive one raffle ticket and 3 for a £10 donation. www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
If you donate £5 to my sponsorship page for my trek before 10.09.25 you’ll receive one raffle ticket and 3 for a £10 donation. www.justgiving.com/page/kimberl...
September 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Great cause....