Once again the very successful Mersea Beer Festival will be held over the Easter bank holiday weekend at the Mersea Vineyard. The opening hours will be Friday & Saturday 11am - 10pm and Sunday & Monday 11am - 5pm. For enquiries call 01206 385900. Having been a devout attendee over the last few years, it’s a great afternoon out with a wonderful atmosphere. The fantastic array of ales and ciders available requires some careful selection planning. Trying to get through the lot may not be such a good idea!!!! Fingers crossed the weather forecasters have got it wrong, otherwise its ‘Winter Warmer’ all the way.