REAL ale drinkers will raise a glass for Bolton Hospice today.

The Bolton CAMRA Beer Festival takes place from today until Saturday at Bolton Ukrainian Club, Castle Street.

It runs from 3.30pm to 10.30pm today and from noon until 10.30pm tomorrow and Saturday.

Entry is free for CAMRA members and £2 for the public. After 5.30pm on Saturday entry is £2 for members and £3 for the public.