THE annual Culcheth Beer Festival returns to the village later this month.

It takes place at Culcheth Sports Club (Daten) on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15.

This is the eighth edition of the festival and visitors can choose from 40 cask ales while there will also be ciders, bottled beers, prosecco and a gin/fiz bar to try.

The festival has raised more than £75,00 over the years with more than 1,000 people at last year’s event. Sponsorship is still available at culchethbeerfestival,org