ENJOY a pint or two at the 17th Chelmsford Winter Beer and Cider Festival.

With 50 ciders, perries and pyders, local wines from Felsted Vineyard and mor e than 150 real ales, you are bound to find a tipple you enjoy at the festival next week.

Organised by Chelmsford and Mid Essex CAMRA, the festival will take place at the King Edward VI Grammar School, in Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, between Wednesday 17 and Saturday, February 20, opening between midday and 11pm each day .

There will be hot and cold food during eac h session and entry is free for card-carrying CAMRA members at all times.

Entry is also free for non-members before 6pm and £3 after that.

You can pick up a special souvenier tankard for £3, or use a glass on the day for a refundable deposit of just £3.

Visit chelmsfor d beerandciderfestivals.org.uk for more details.