TOWNSFOLK who appreciate a decent pint will be in for a treat when the Redditch and Bromsgrove branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) host the Redditch Winter Ales Festival.

The event will take place at CentrePoint, Ipsley Street, this Friday from 7-11pm and Saturday from 11am-11pm.

There will be a huge array of beer on offer, from Pictish to Purity and Ringwood to Robinsons, along with ciders and perry.

Entry costs £2 plus a deposit for a refundable glass.

This year's festival charity is the County Air Ambulance.

For more details about the event, call 501175, email rwaf@rbcamra.org.uk or visit www.redditchwaf.org.uk