Lunesdale CAMRA has announced the fourth Dark and Winter Ale Festival, which will run from Monday 28th January and runs until Sunday 10th February 2013.

A 14-day festival offering darkly delicious and seasonal brews the across 42 pubs across the Lunesdale area from Garstang to Carnforth and Heysham to Clapham – all offering a range of Milds, Porters, Stouts and Winter Ales.

Sponsored by five local breweries – Lancaster, Cross Bay, Old School, Kirkby Lonsdale and Hawkshead – and featuring ales from across the county, region and country.

The opening event takes place at 7.30pm on Monday 28th January at The White Cross, Lancaster, including “Meet the Brewers” from the sponsoring breweries. The Festival will close at 7.30pm on Sunday 10th February at The Water Witch, Lancaster, a night which will include the announcement of the ale of the Festival award.

• For further information, live updates on ales available by pub, comments on ales by members and further dark ale events during the festival please visit www.lunesdalecamra.org.uk or www.facebook.com/LunesdaleCamraDarkWinterAlesFestival