An Alsager pub has some unusual visitors this weekend - Robinsons' famous shire horses.

The Wilbrahams Arms in Sandbach Road North has the brewery's famous horses - Mojo and Challenger - visiting on Saturday (April 13th).

The 'gentle giants' will be at the pub from 2 pm when there will also be a bouncy castle for little ones from 12 noon until 5 pm.

The shire horse tradition has a long history at Robinsons. In their heyday, before the arrival of the internal combustion engine, Robinsons Shires were in the main brewery yard working every day to deliver traditionally brewed ales to local inns and hostelries.

Apart from a brief interruption during the First World War, when all horses were sold for war duties, shire horses have served Robinsons Brewery for over 100 years.

Based at the stables at the brewery, the horses compete up and down the country at county shows as well as providing support to the Robinsons' estate of pubs attending events, openings and relaunches across the region.

Don't miss your chance to see them locally on Saturday.

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