2009 National Winter's Ale Festival

A mix of beer and entertainment at the Real Ale festival. Sample a variety of ales whilst being entertained by the music of the eccentric Dr. Busker. Given the success of last year's festival and the amount of beer consumed, they have increased the beer order to ensure they quench your thirst - well they certainly hope to! They have also increased the amount of cider, perry and foreign beers as well as "Real Ale in a Bottle". British Beer Cider and Perry Real Ale in a Bottle Foreign Beers Entertainment (in the evening) Dr Busker, an English eccentric, normally plays with his band "Dr Busker and the Dorset Rats" and have made a name for themselves over the past 20 years at Steam rallies, railway preservation rallies and beer festivals with their drinking songs (some of them lewd). Ideal for the Saturday evening session, their songs vary from those we know and can join in, such as Irish Folk songs, to catchy songs about a weird array of subjects. Definetely an entertainer, the band will have a pirate theme for the evening, and customers are encouraged to come along dressed in this theme for a good old party sing-a-long. It should be a great evening. We will be meeting inside the hall, on the left of the entrance lobby, near the programmes and glasses hire stand. The Social Circle fee for this event is £7.50. Entrance Fee (£3) plus any drinks or food are additional and payable by you. Book your place now to take your social life into your own hands, and don't forget there's no need to worry, even if it's your first event. You will be met by a host and friendly bunch of individuals, who will all help you to feel at home.