Real ale fans raised their glasses to a successful festival on Saturday which raised almost £2,200 for Soham Scouts and Guides. The event at The Pavilion was organised by Soham Staploe Rotary Club and included entertainment from the Eel Pie Band and an al

Real ale fans raised their glasses to a successful festival on Saturday which raised almost £2,200 for Soham Scouts and Guides. The event at The Pavilion was organised by Soham Staploe Rotary Club and included entertainment from the Eel Pie Band and an all-day barbecue. Youngsters loved the opportunity to take part in plate crashing to raise cash and the organisers were so delighted with the turnout they are already planning next year's Real Ale Festival.

n Above, tapping into the ale are, from left, Ian Sutherland, Brian Wiggins, Bill Rind and Peter Holmes.Right: Cooking up a treat at the barbecue are Matthew Campbell-McBride, Sue Brook, Avril Wells, Peter Wells and Rotarian Peter Campbell-McBride.

Photos: HELEN DRAKE 3346 & 3350