Ale enthusiasts have been celebrating another successful Winter Beer Festival from Colchester and North Essex CAMRA.

East Anglian Daily Times: Bar manager Paul Duffield pours a pint at the 8th annual winter beer festival from Camra on Wednesday, 28 January.Bar manager Paul Duffield pours a pint at the 8th annual winter beer festival from Camra on Wednesday, 28 January.

The 8th annual event, at the Colchester Arts Centre, ends tomorrow.

East Anglian Daily Times: Bar manager Paul Duffield pours a pint at the 8th annual winter beer festival from Camra on Wednesday, 28 January.Bar manager Paul Duffield pours a pint at the 8th annual winter beer festival from Camra on Wednesday, 28 January.

Committee member Tony Smith said: “It has been a great success, and with most of the beers, ciders and perries coming from our area it is a great tribute to the skill and popularity of local brewers.

East Anglian Daily Times: Bar manager Paul Duffield pours a pint at the 8th annual winter beer festival from Camra on Wednesday, 28 January.Bar manager Paul Duffield pours a pint at the 8th annual winter beer festival from Camra on Wednesday, 28 January.

“Attendance has been good, but we have plenty of beers left with more coming on all the time.”

Food is available each day and there will be live ska and reggae music tomorrow night.

The festival, which began on Wednesday, is open from noon until 11pm each day.

Entry is free from noon-3pm, £3 after, or free to CAMRA members, while drivers can have free soft drinks.