Beer fans will be raising a glass to three north-east charities at a popular festival this summer.
More than 4,000 craft beer and ale lovers will flock to Baird Park, Stonehaven, for the Midsummer Beer Happening over three days next month.
Now organisers have revealed the causes to benefit from this year’s fun are the local tennis club, sea cadets and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Robert Lindsay said: “The whole event is staged by volunteers and is not for profit, so we feel the money we raise in Stonehaven should stay in Stonehaven.
“I think we have three great charities on board this year, who do so much good work in our community. I’m sure visitors to the happening will be delighted to know they are not only having a great time, but helping some great causes, too.
“Last year we were lucky enough to raise £24,000 to split between three charities we supported. Fingers crossed everyone who comes along to the Happening next month will help us do just as well.”
Ron Young, the tennis club’s chairman, said the organisation was delighted to have been chosen as one of the benefactors of this year’s event.
“Small clubs such as ours work extremely hard to raise much needed funds to improve facilities and services to the community,” he said.
Drew Lawson, sailing principal for the sea cadets, said the support would be a huge boost for the organisation.
“We are creating new headquarters at Stonehaven Harbour, with phase 1 completed at a cost of £250,000.
“The phase two fit out will start once we have raised a further £150,000 and the funds raised through the Midsummer Beer Happening will be a huge boost for that. It is greatly appreciated.”
And the local guide dogs charity is also “thrilled” to be involved with the event.
For more information on the festival visit www.msbh.co.uk
