LOCAL causes will benefit from Bingley’s Five Rise Beer Festival which takes place this weekend.

Gallons of the finest ales and ciders are set to be consumed at the arts centre, at the event jointly run by Bingley Rotary and Bingley Airedale Rotary clubs.

The event is split into three sessions starting on Friday, from 6pm to 11pm, followed by Saturday from noon to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm.

Tickets, priced £5 per session, are available from the box office at Bingley Arts Centre from 11am to 3pm weekdays, or on the door.

“This is the first such event and it is hoped that it will become an annual event and continue to raise funds,” said Rotarian and Bingley Chamber of Trade president Howard Martin.