A POPULAR beer festival in Tatworth returned for its ninth annual event on Good Friday and Easter Saturday, featuring a range of Somerset ales, a cider, and live entertainment.

Over 100 people enjoyed eight Somerset-produced ales, one local cider, and a sold-out barbecue at Tatworth Playing Fields. 

On Friday, they were entertained by Nick Fowler's vinyl night, and there was live music from indie-folk artist Elijah Wolf on Saturday evening. 

Tatworth Beer Festival is organised by the Tatworth Playing Fields committee and a group of volunteers. 

A spokesperson for the committee said the event was "well-supported by the village community" and added: "We would like to thank all of the Tatworth Playing Fields committee and our band of volunteers for making this event such a success."

Tatworth Playing Fields is a registered charity owned by the village and operated on a voluntary basis by the management committee. 

Since the management committee took control of the playing fields in 1973, tennis courts, a children's play area, and a safe route to the school have been added. 

One of the tennis courts was later adapted into a MUGA sports surface. 

The committee does not receive council funding and is a self-financed charity. 

The next Tatworth Playing Fields annual general meeting (AGM) will take place in June.

Gallery: Tatworth Beer Festival 2022 

Chard & Ilminster News: Tony Oliver, Martin Goodhew, and Craig Lucas make the most of the sunshine in Tatworth. Picture: Steve RichardsonTony Oliver, Martin Goodhew, and Craig Lucas make the most of the sunshine in Tatworth. Picture: Steve Richardson

Chard & Ilminster News: Alan Warren with a pint of local ale at Tatworth Playing Fields.Alan Warren with a pint of local ale at Tatworth Playing Fields.

Chard & Ilminster News: John Smith, Andy Rist, Claire Bradshaw, Pete Dunstan, and Nick Fowler.John Smith, Andy Rist, Claire Bradshaw, Pete Dunstan, and Nick Fowler.

Chard & Ilminster News: Richard Mallett with Linda and Paul Davis.Richard Mallett with Linda and Paul Davis.

Chard & Ilminster News: Jake and Mick Clements, John Needham, Geoff Seaton, Malcolm Shurmer, and Ethan Clements.Jake and Mick Clements, John Needham, Geoff Seaton, Malcolm Shurmer, and Ethan Clements.

Chard & Ilminster News: Christine Prescott, Adam Parkes, Anthony Blair, and Eden, Becca, and Andy Teague.Christine Prescott, Adam Parkes, Anthony Blair, and Eden, Becca, and Andy Teague.

Chard & Ilminster News: Nathan Cheatle and Henrique Pestana at Tatworth Beer Festival.Nathan Cheatle and Henrique Pestana at Tatworth Beer Festival.

Chard & Ilminster News: Chris Martin and Elaine Davis.Chris Martin and Elaine Davis.

Chard & Ilminster News: Andrew Heard and Imran Chowdhury. Andrew Heard and Imran Chowdhury.

Chard & Ilminster News: Scott and Rose Davies.Scott and Rose Davies.

Chard & Ilminster News: Mark and Marie Culverwell.Mark and Marie Culverwell.

Chard & Ilminster News: Tony Smith and Rob Daniels.Tony Smith and Rob Daniels.