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Alconbury Weald Beer Festival Brings Community Together with Local Produce and Entertainment

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The Alconbury Weald Beer Festival, hosted by Urban & Civic, was a resounding success, attracting visitors with its diverse offerings of craft beers, cider, gin, and cocktails from Wheatsheaf Brewery and The Watch Office Bar & Kitchen. The event was a culmination of a month-long celebration of community events, including the Open Gardens and Food Festival, and served as a testament to the village's commitment to supporting local producers. Frank Gillham from Wheatsheaf Brewery praised the festival's atmosphere, citing the enthusiasm and support for local brewers, while Natalie Leigh Brown, Community Development Lead at Urban&Civic, highlighted the village's upcoming Heritage Day in September and encouraged residents and visitors to explore its trails and play parks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Alconbury Weald Beer Festival featured 24 craft beers and four keg beers from local brewers, with Wheatsheaf Brewery and The Watch Office Bar & Kitchen providing a range of local produce.
  • The festival was part of a month-long celebration of community events, including the Open Gardens and Food Festival, highlighting the village's commitment to supporting local producers.
  • Frank Gillham from Wheatsheaf Brewery praised the atmosphere at the festival, citing the enthusiasm and support for local brewers.
  • Natalie Leigh Brown, Community Development Lead at Urban&Civic, announced the village's upcoming Heritage Day in September and encouraged residents and visitors to explore its trails and play parks.
  • The village is also hosting a summer trail, Wander the Weald, with nature-based questions along the route, and maps are available online and in The Club reception.
  • Those considering making Alconbury Weald their permanent home can visit show homes, which are open for visits.

Statistics:

  • 24 craft beers were available at the Alconbury Weald Beer Festival from local brewers.
  • Four keg beers were also provided by local brewers.
  • The festival featured local produce from Wheatsheaf Brewery and The Watch Office Bar & Kitchen.
  • The village has hosted a month-long celebration of community events, including the Open Gardens and Food Festival.
  • The village is planning a Heritage Day in September, which is expected to attract a large crowd.

Sources:

  • TIM GEORGE (Photographer)
  • Frank Gillham (Wheatsheaf Brewery)
  • Natalie Leigh Brown (Community Development Lead, Urban&Civic)
  • newsdesk@huntspost.co.uk (Huntspost News)

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