BOLTON Rugby Club is hosting a beer festival at its Avenue Street clubhouse on Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, starting at 7pm each night.

The event is being run in conjunction with SIBA -- the Small Independent Brewers Association -- who have put together 60 of the North's best beers which will be judged and winners going on to the national finals.

Entries are being received from all over the north of England and Bolton's Bank Top Brewery has managed to have three beers selected for judging.

Entry to the festival will cost £2 and there will be a commemorative glass included in the admission charge. Food will be available at both sessions.

More details from Clive Nightingale on 07768 485889.