DEVOTEES of fine ales and live music are gearing up for the fifth annual Mobberley Cricket Club Beer Festival.

The festival which takes place this year from Friday, May 27 to Sunday, May 29, will include 14 speciality ales and three ciders, a barbecue and live music into the late evening including bands The Assets and The Muskets.

The event starts at 6.30pm on Friday and at 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, which will include a cricket match on both these days.

Entrance to the Church Lane ground(WA16 7RD) is £5, which includes a free glass and your first drink free of charge.