A RYEDALE pub is to hold the its town’s first ever beer festival, raising money for Help for Heroes.

The Feathers in Helmsley will hold the festival on Saturday, March 15, with sponsorship from Black Sheep Brewery.

The brewery will supply all nine of its cask ales, making the event the first time that all of its casks are available at one venue.

The festival starts at 5pm in The Feathers’ function room, with an Elvis tribute act.

Tickets cost at £15, including pub food. For more information, phone 01439 770 275.