Record-Breaking Charity Festival Raises Over £56,000 for Local Causes

Pub-goers in Hartford have showcased their generosity, with thousands of pounds raised at the annual King of the Beerfests charity festival. Now in its ninth year, the event has reached new heights, with more than £56,000 donated since its inception in 2013. This year's festival, held in May at the King of the Belgians pub, has been a record-breaking success, with numerous awards won by the pub in the annual Huntingdon CAMRA ceremony.

Key Takeaways:

• The King of the Beerfests charity festival has been running for nine years, starting in 2013.
• The event has reached a record-breaking total of £56,000 donated to local causes, including Centre 33 and "Abi's Tour".
• This year's festival saw £6,000 donated to three main recipients: Huntingdon Community Clothes Swap, the Huntingdon Volunteer Centre, and Spring Common Academy.
• The pub, King of the Belgians, has won numerous awards in the annual Huntingdon CAMRA ceremony.
• The charity event has been made possible by the dedication of volunteers and the support of customers who attend the festival each year.
• Centre 33 and Abi's Tour, which raised money for Young Lives vs Cancer, received £500 each from the festival.
• The festival has become an integral part of the community, with pub-goers coming together to raise essential funds for local causes.

Statistics:

• The King of the Beerfests charity festival has donated over £56,000 to local causes since its inception in 2013.
• This year's festival raised a record-breaking £6,000 for the three main recipients.
• The festival has been running for nine years, with increasing success each year.
• The pub, King of the Belgians, has won numerous awards in the annual Huntingdon CAMRA ceremony.

Sources:

• The Hunts Post "Pub-goers in Hartford hand out thousands raised at annual charity festival"
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