Welcome to the British Beer Mat Collectors Society website. The Society was formed in 1960 and is still going strong 48 years later. Collectors are referred to as "Tegestologists" derived from the Latin word "teg" which means small rug or mat.

The Society welcomes your interest in visiting our site. If you are considering joining then full membership details are on the subscriptions page. A monthly newsletter is issued to all members, which lists details of the most recent reported mats, details on Society events, members adverts and general items of interest.

The Society arranges meetings around the country. These meetings usually held in pubs, bring collectors together to exchange mats (Society stock of latest issues provided by breweries, as well as an auction of rarer mats). In addition to local meetings a two day "National" meeting is held during which Society matters are discussed in a formal AGM, an auction of mats is held with monies raised over the event donated to charity.

If you have an old collection lying dormant in your garage or loft consider selling it to us. We will arrange for an established local collector to evaluate your collection and offer a fair price.

The Society is run by an elected committee, posts held include Hon Editor, Treasurer and Chair person. Members are encouraged to get involved (for example local brewery liaision officers deal with their local breweries to secure sufficient quantities of the most recent mats for distribution to local meetings as well as being offered in the Society shop).

If you have any questions please drop us an e-mail.