GOOD beer, good atmosphere and good advice are all on-tap at the amazing Bent and Bongs Beer Bash.

Now in its ninth year the Beer Bash has continually proved to be flavour of the month raising a total so far of £56,000 for local charities.

All down to the unstinting efforts of the organisers - Atherton and Tyldesley Round Table and CAMRA - public support and the backing of generous sponsors.

For the third year Jacksons Premier Professional Advisers are the festival's main sponsor.

And this year Jacksons, one of the north west's leading independent business advisers, are really rolling out the barrel.

"Our intention is to provide positive support to the community in order to help enhance the towns in which we are based," said bash organiser Paul Barber of Jacksons.

Jacksons was established in Westhoughton in 1985 but now has offices in Leigh, Wigan, Bolton, Southport, Crewe, Rochdale, Rossendale and Preston.

Paul said:"To date over £56,000 has been donated to local good causes due to the success of this event and Jacksons wish Round Table all the best for this year."

You too can help support local charities and continue to keep the Bent and Bongs Beer Bash at the top of the real beer parade.

This year's super festival is scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday (January 29-31) at the Formby Hall, Atherton.

Since starting the festival Atherton and Tyldesley Round Table and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have funded a host of projects.

They've helped children's wishes come true and "fixed-it" for local community needs.

Paul Barber stressed:"Many companies have helped this event become a success.

"We need help to continue this good work. All we ask is for people to join us at the festival, enjoy themselves and help their community!"

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