Discussion is now underway on whether to hold the next BBCF in October 2024. No final decision has yet been taken and there is still an opportunity to join the festival planning team if you have relevant skills to offer. Festival Organiser Katherine Lilley recently issued the following appeal to branch members:

“Calling all branch members. YOUR FESTIVAL NEEDS YOU! Bedford Beer and Cider Festival is in grave danger. Unless we can get some more volunteers your festival will die, we need people who will help assist in the planning and organising, or quite simply there will be no festival Do you want to see all the years of hard work and dedication count for nothing? We do not have enough people to fill all the key roles. It's not just about turning up on the day and serving a few pints. So if you want your festival to continue, please, please come and get involved.”

Many thanks if you have already responded to this appeal. If you would like to contribute or have some good ideas for running a successful festival, please contact Katherine at ku.gro.armac.sdebhtron@lavitsefreeb.

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