DRINKERS in Chard will be toasting the launch of Chard’s own Beer Fest this weekend.

The festival begins at Chard Football Club on Saturday from 2pm until late and finishes with another session on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm.

Admission is free and there will 10 real ales from breweries within a 15- mile radius of Chard as well as a couple of farmhouse ciders to enjoy.

There will also be two guest ales and regular bar drinks to cater for all. On Saturday evening there will be live music from the local band ‘The IOUs’.

The event is being organised by The Rotary Club of Chard and has been sponsored by local businesses.

Funds raised will go to two charities for children – Horseshoes and Handprints, and Tatworth Pre-School.

Check out the event page on Facebook by searching for ‘Chard Beer Fest’. Alternatively, visit the Rotary group’s Facebook and Twitter pages, or contact Tracey Murphy on 07814 758917 or tracey-murphy@live.com