Tendring CAMRA - 27th Clacton-on-Sea Real Ale & Cider Festival

Photos

Gareth Francis of Gruff Brewery posing by one of his beers on the handpump during festival setup. Photo provided by Gareth Francis Gruff P2 Porter on the handpump during festival setup. Photo provided by Gareth Francis Local MP Nigel Farage meets festival organiser Mick Hearn, local brewer Gareth Francis of Gruff Brewery, and local publican Mark Diggins of the White Hart in Weeley Heath to discuss issues in the brewing industry and the pub trade. Photo provided by Mick Hearn Festival organiser Mick Hearn with local MP Nigel Farage. Photo provided by Mick Hearn Festival organiser Mick Hearn with local MP Nigel Farage. Photo provided by Mick Hearn Reverend Susan Wiggins blessing the festival before opening. Photo provided by Mick Hearn Reverend Susan Wiggins blessing the festival before opening. Photo provided by Ed Loach Reverend Susan Wiggins blessing the festival before opening. Photo provided by Ed Loach Early evening trade on Wednesday 21st August. Photo provided by Ed Loach Customers meeting fellow customer (and local MP) Nigel Farage, early evening on Wednesday 21st August. Photo provided by Ed Loach Steve and Clare meet fellow customer (and local MP) Nigel Farage, early evening on Wednesday 21st August. Photo provided by Steve Machin Steve, Clare, and another customer with volunteer Robert behind the bar. Photo provided by Steve Machin Steve and Clare with some of the volunteers from the White Hart, Weeley behind the bar. Photo provided by Steve Machin Steve and Clare with volunteer Robert behind the bar. Photo provided by Steve Machin Steve with festival organiser Mick. Photo provided by Steve Machin Steve and Clare pictured with volunteers Ron and Nick behind the bar. Photo provided by Steve Machin Customers seated in the additional seating available in the church. Photo provided by Mick Hearn Customer standing near the Three Rivers International Bar. Photo provided by Mick Hearn Customers sat at tables. Photo provided by Mick Hearn Customers sat at tables. Photo provided by Mick Hearn Customers seated in the additional seating available in the church. Photo provided by Mick Hearn Customers sat at tables. Photo provided by Mick Hearn A reminder that the Gruff P2 Porter was the first ale to sell out. Photo provided by Gareth Francis Paul Lawless by the beer that bears his name, Gruff Lawless Pale Ale. Photo provided by Gareth Francis Volunteer staff working less than one hour before closing on Satuday 24th. Photo provided by Ed Loach Volunteer staff with visitors from The Ship in Kirby-le-Soken. Photo provided by Ed Loach Volunteer staff with visitors from The Ship in Kirby-le-Soken. Photo provided by Ed Loach Barrie, Tracey and Mick among other dancers enjoying The Onion Band. Photo provided by Ed Loach Barrie, Tracey and Mick among other dancers enjoying The Onion Band. Photo provided by Ed Loach Barrie, Tracey and Mick among other dancers enjoying The Onion Band. Photo provided by Ed Loach Presenting a cheque to St Helena Hospice for the amount raised for them during the festival. Photo provided by Mick Hearn