Boozy Weekend

 Two alcohol-related events are on this weekend.

The big one is Beer on the Wye at the Rowing Club in Hereford.  It starts this afternoon (Friday) at 2pm and runs until Sunday afternoon.  On offer are 135 real ales, 130 ciders and a variety of world beers.  Food is available on site, and there is live music on Saturday and Sunday - Sunday is also the family friendly day.

It was thought that last year would be the last Beer on the Wye, because Hereford Rowing Club were planning changes to the field where the marquee is pitched, but the Rowing Club and the local CAMRA group got together and worked out a solution so that Beer on the Wye can continue - with the marquee moved at 90 degrees to its previous position.  The organisers think that this might actually be an improvement, and it means the beer festival is safe for years to come.

More locally, Artistraw Cider are having a Midsummer celebration on Saturday 13th July, at their orchard on Priory Lane in Clifford.  The event runs from 3pm to 11pm, and as well as the cider, Lucky 7 beer and Black Mountains Vineyard wine will be available, and gin and tonic from Hay Distillery, plus a variety of non-alcoholic options.  The Origin Pizza van will be there as well.  Parking is limited, so car sharing is encouraged - or even walking!  The Wye Valley Walk runs close to the orchard.