Over 2,000 punters sipped ale in glorious sunshine at the 25th Charlbury Beer Festival.

Believed to be the largest independent one-day beer festival in the country, it drew the crowds as it took over the town's cricket club once again on Saturday.

Serving a bumper 60 different types of ale, 18 craft beers, a range of ciders, wine, gin and Pimm's to quench the visitors' thirst, there was also a stunning food selection.

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There was live music all day and long into the sunny evening, and the culture tent and children's tent kept everyone busy before the eagerly-awaited Aunt Sally World Championships, a regular fixture at the festival for over a decade.

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Publicity officer Nick Millea said: "To everyone's delight, the Beer Festival team's precise planning ensured that by the close of play as darkness fell, there was only one barrel remaining which contained any beer.

"As for the small matter of the World Championship, Rob Bradford retained his title in consummate style, eventually beating Pete Rampton in the final, in front of an enthusiastic packed crowd." 

All proceeds from the Beer Festival go to good causes in the Charlbury area.

Since the event began in 1998, almost £300,000 has now been granted to charities, notably Charlbury Primary School, the Community Centre, and the town's sports clubs.

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