A record 950 people attended the third Wanstead Beer Festival at Christchurch halls earlier this month. More than 40 beers and ciders were on offer, as revellers packed into the marquee in the Christchurch garden.
The latest WBF was the biggest so far, raising funds for three nominated charities – the Wren Group, Wanstead Community Stables and Christchurch.
The organisers thanked everyone who came along, as well as a supporting cast of local business sponsors and the Wanstead Fringe. “It is a difficult time for the hospitality industry – pubs and breweries are under pressure. But what the WBF shows is that there is a lot of support out there for good beer and good pubs. Now it is on to the fourth beer festival next year,” said Paul Donovan, one of the organisers.
