BARRY churches are inviting people to get into the drinking spirit at a Beer Festival this October.

The Parishes of Cadoxton-juxta-Barry and of Merthyr Dyfan have teamed up with the Vale of Glamorgan Brewery to host a Ploughman’s buffet suffer.

The event includes tastings of a selection of Welsh beers brewed by the Vale of Glamorgan Brewery.

A pint will cost £2 and half a pint £1.

Wine and soft drinks are available.

The event will take place at St Paul’s hall, St Paul’s Avenue, Barry, from 7pm on Friday, October 10.

Information and tickets, costing £5, are available by calling 01446 402433.