Organisers of Alsager Charity Beer and Gin Festival are adding the finishing touches to the event which starts tomorrow (Friday).

This is the seventh year the event has been run and so far, over £20,000 has been donated to local charities and junior sporting organisations.

The three-day event, featured in Nub News' What's On Guide here is held at Alsager Cricket Club in Fairview Avenue and finishes on Sunday (July 2nd).  

There will be 18 real ales and 11 speciality gins being served from our charity bars, with another two bars serving traditional drinks at the event organised by Kay Stancliffe, Jason Lockett and Alan Stancliffe.

Entry is free and this year, organisers have partnered up with a number of local businesses and groups. Alsager Scouts will providing the barbeque on Saturday,)

Entertainment will be flowing, with Abi Durose singing from 8 pm on Friday, Hayley from 7 pm on Saturday and DJ Joe Baker, playing outside on both nights.

An Alsager Charity Beer and Gin Festival spokesperson said: "The event has become a regular event in Alsager and we continue to look at ways to improve your visit.

"Firstly, we advise that you walk to the venue, as parking is very limited. Drivers can use the main Alsager Asda car park and walk down the donkey path, next to Highfields.

"Secondly, we are providing thanks to the kindness of Staffordshire Precision Engineering, vastly improved toilet facilities.

"Thirdly we have set up an outside professional bar with lagers and your usual mix of drinks. All these changes have occurred as a result of your feedback and support over the years.

"We would like to thank all our volunteers over the weekend, as without you this event could not take place.

"Also great thanks to our 20 sponsors who have again very kindly sponsored our real ales and gin bar. They are all local businesses, who deserve our thanks and support."

The spokesperson added: "Please note that cricket will be being played during Saturday and Sunday afternoon, so children and all adults need to be vigilant.

"It may also be a great idea to bring a blanket and additional seating, as in recent years the ground has become very busy.

"Finally, we hope to see as many of you as possible this weekend, as all profits from the beer and gin go directly to local groups."