[blazey]

There is a brilliant annual beer festival in Lancaster (falls in March) that has a great selection of ales and usually has on a nice band to provide entertainment. I didn't go last year as I had put myself on a drinking ban but the year before there was an absolutely wonderful band that played a mix of jazz, blues and a bit of rock n' roll and it was a brilliant atmosphere.

The best bit was that, being a relatively approachable person who smiles a lot, when the gents were leaving they'd hand me their tokens that they weren't going to be using so I'd have a pretty much cheap night (after paying £5 for my entrance and pint glass)

The glasses are really nice as well for a bit of a keepsake, and a must for anyone who collects glassware from the different ales and festivals. I'm really disappointed that I didn't go last year. Fortunately there is a pretty good selection of ales all year round in Lancaster and two of our college bars on campus have been in the Good Beer Guide. On campus we also host beer festivals through the year.

I agree with Wynonie though, nowt like sitting in the John O'Gaunt in Lancaster with a pint and a game of Scrabble underway. My idea of a great night!