SIR: May I on behalf of Bolton Lads' & Girls Club thank everyone who contributed to making the 1996 Bolton Beer Festival such a success: 86 sponsors; main sponsor John Sherrington & Co, Clive, Cliff and everyone at The Howcroft; Bank Top Brewery, Bolton; The Dads & Kids Fund Raising Committee and most importantly of all the 3,500 people who attended the Festival over the four days and diligently made their way through 16,000 pints of beers, ciders and lagers from around the world.

A unique event, the only occasion where can one can wake with a hangover and still feel virtuous, content in the knowledge that you have helped a local charity.

This year proceeds from the Festival should be over £10,000 (exact figure will be known soon) and every penny goes to help Bolton Lads & Girls Club provide activities and opportunities for the young people of the town.

Many thanks once again to everyone involved in this great Bolton event.

R J Glover

Bolton Lads and Girls Club,

Montgomery House,

Bark Street, Bolton

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