Real ale fans are getting ready to raise a toast to Witham’s fifth annual beer festival.

The event will be held at Witham Hockey Club and Witham Cricket Club in Maldon Road from August 27-29.

Drinkers will be offered a wider range of 48 real ales and 20 ciders as well as a selection of wines.

They will also be able to line their stomachs with a range of hot food including stone baked pizzas, burgers, sausages and chicken.

There will be daily cricket matches and live music each evening and all profits will go back into the clubs.

For more information visit withambeerfestival.co.uk.