The Wanstead Beer Festival (WBF) raised £5,500 for local charities in a record-breaking year. The festival attracted a record turnout of 1300 thirsty drinkers to Christ Church last month.
The three selected charities – the River Roding Trust, the War Memorial Restoration and Growing Hope – will now receive equal shares of the total. Some £500 plus was also raised on the day via a raffle for Tin in a Bin.
“It has been another record breaking year for the WBF. Everyone involved is delighted to be able to donate over £5, 000 to local charities,” Paul Donovan, one of the organisers, said.”, co-organiser. “It’s is a community-based event, so it is great to be able to give back in this way. So now it is on to next year, when the WBF will take place on Saturday 9 October 2027 – same time, same place.”