It was cheers all round at St Collen's Church last night (Thursday) as free beer was served at a Blessing of the Ales ceremony.
On the feast of St Arnold of Soissons — patron saint of beer and brewers — there was a special beer tasting.
A rare 16th-century prayer was said to bless the ales, honouring a tradition as old as the church's historic hammer-beam roof which even has a carving of a man who is rolling beer barrels,
Everyone was welcome — whether they were church-goers or not.
Priest in charge, Father Lee Taylor, who organised the event, said: "The church has always been a gathering place for the whole community and this was a joyful way to bring people together.
"So we raised a glass responsibly, enjoyed some local brews and celebrated in good spirits!"
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