THE ninth annual Edgworth Real Ale Festival begins today at noon.

The festival is at The Barlow Institute in Bolton Road, Edgworth, and will feature a selection of real ales, lagers and ciders. There will also be various wines and refreshments.

The festival runs from noon to 11pm today and tomorrow and admission is £5 including a glass and programme.

It runs from 11am to 4pm on Sunday and admission is free.

There will also be a shuttle bus service covering Darwen, Edenfield, Edgerton, Dunscar, Harwood, Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom and Rawen-stall. For more details visit eraf.org.uk