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The DUDLEY WINTER ALES FAYRE sponsored by HOLDENS BREWERY takes place from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th November at Dudley Concert Hall St James’s Road, Dudley, DY1 1HP.

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“Congratulations to all involved and thanks for an excellent festival. Range of strong ales was as good as ever and "The Hurling Boys" were the best act I've seen since "Drowsy Maggie". Looking forward to next year. Well done.” Graham Woodhouse.

“I attended the Dudley Beer Festival for the first time on Saturday and must say that I really enjoyed it, please keep up the good work. By the way I also joined CAMRA while I was there.” Terry Rowden. 

That’s what was said last year. Twelve months later we are again organizing Dudley Winter Ales Fayre.

It will involve plenty of stronger beers, foreign beers, cider and fruit wine. There will be hot and cold food available and a variety of entertainment from bands offering Soul to a Status Quo tribute band. To cater for everyone our quiet session is Friday afternoon which is in line with CAMRA policy.

We’ve managed to keep the cost of entry the same as last year, so once again a ten pound note will include your admission, glass and tokens. Your glass is fully refundable for £2 as are any tokens you don’t spend, although we will be collecting your unused tokens for our nominated charities again this year. Last year thanks to your generosity we raised £1800 which was divided between Age UK and Diabetes UK.

On Saturday for your tenner you’ll get £8 worth of tokens and the £2 glass, so although it is still £10 on the door admission is actually free. “Wear-a-Hat- Saturday” was a great success last year and we want to continue it. We would like to encourage everyone to wear a silly hat on Saturday but if you come without one you may be able to acquire one at our Breweriana Auction which takes place at 2.15pm on Saturday, or from the Charity Hat Man. Judging takes place at 5.00pm for the silliest hat. Our Charity Auction once again has an opportunity for you to bid to become a ‘Brewer for a Day’ this year with Titanic Brewery.

We know that for many people rock and roll goes with real ale and this year’s logo reflects the recent closure of Dudley’s long-standing rock venue JB’s. Some of the major figures in the rock field have played at JB’s, and we thought it would be a reminder of the good times enjoyed by so many people over so many years The great news is that JB’s has been purchased by a local businessman apparently with a view to opening once again as a music venue. We wish the new owners good luck and look forward to seeing how it will be developed.
 
So to some of the regulars who have probably never missed a festival or to someone who has never been to a festival before come and join us at the end of November and enjoy some excellent ales, convivial company and entertainment at Dudley Winter Ales Fayre, Dudley Concert Hall.

Cheers

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