Charity Pakenham Beer and Musical Festival raises £17,000 for St Nicholas Hospice Care in Bury St Edmunds

A popular beer festival has toasted its most successful year after raising £17,000 in aid of a hospice.

The fourth annual Charity Pakenham Beer and Musical Festival, held on Saturday, May 24, proved a hit as crowds enjoyed a day of live music, sunshine and pints.

With more than 25 casks of real ale on offer from local breweries, six bands took to the stage during the day while festivalgoers enjoyed a range of food from vendors at the event.

George Chilvers, community fund-raising manager, said: “A huge thank you to everyone involved in the Charity Pakenham Beer and Musical Festival. To raise £17,000 is truly remarkable and means so much to the hospice.

“Events like these not only bring communities together but help us to continue being there for people when they need us most.

“We’re so grateful to the Pakenham Social Club and everyone who supported the day.”

The funds raised from the festival will support St Nicholas Hospice Care’s work across West Suffolk and Thetford which helps people and their loved ones facing dying, death and grief.

The total amount raised from the event was £17,500.