BARRELS full of beer and punters full of cheer was the merry scene at a Letchworth GC festival last week.

Now in its 19th year, Letchworth Beer and Cider Festival offered up more than 50 local ales for the public to try - be it a Royston Red, a Village Bike or a Hoppy Helper - as well as a selection of ciders and foreign beers.

The event, held from last Thursday to Saturday at Plinston Hall, was organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and also included food, tombola and souvenir stalls.