The Teddington Beer Festival is set to return for a second time at the Landmark Arts Centre, running from 2 to 4 November. 

The fundraising event will help the Landmark Centre's work and art's programme as well as keep the Grade II listed building running. 

From children's classes, community choirs, creative workshops, individual exhibitions, art fairs and spectacular performances- all the money raised will support the longevity of this important local hub.  

Over 1500 people attended last year's event- for some it was their first time at the Landmark Centre, other it was the first time in a long time.  

Describing the centre as a "building for the community", Operations Manager Colin Newton hopes the event will get people through the door and diversify its audience.  

"There's' a nice gentle Teddington buzz to the event," he said. "Not a stuffy beer festival where it's just about the beer." 

Around 90 different beers in casks and kegs will be rolled into the historic church. Many of the beers will be sourced from local breweries like Jawbone and Big Smoke Brew. Others will come from much further afield in Cheltenham, Cambridgeshire, Nottinghamshire and elsewhere in the country.  

Colin said: "It's a range from supporting out local beers and breweries and going much further afield to trying different beers from around the country." 

Fresh mead is being collected from Walton-on-Thames, as well as a range of IPAs, pale ales and stouts being brought from across the UK. Visitors can try up to 18 different ciders from Scotland to Wales, and everywhere in between.  

"It's a little bit of something for everyone," Colin said. "You don't have to be a hardened beer fanatic."  

Indeed, Kingston gin distillery Bone Idyll will be on the scene providing the holy trinity of spirits: vodka, rum and gin. Cocktails will also be on the menu for those who prefer something fancier on their tongue.  

Speaking of tastebuds, Ruba restaurant will be supplying delicious Lebanese cuisine so festival-goers need not drink on an empty stomach.  

Last year's beer festival. (Photo: Stuart Higgins/Nub News)

"The Landmark was and is used by the community to be a community building and space," Colin said. "Being a landmark in the community, we want to build a relationship with other companies and support the high street and everything else happening around Teddington and beyond." 

Running different sessions throughout the weekend, Colin hopes the reach is "broader than just through our door, but supports local businesses as well".  

He added: "We're hoping to pull in 1500 thirsty beer drinkers...Friday afternoon we'll have people in, and they'll leave 5 o'clock and hopefully go on the high street to continue either in the local pubs or go out for dinner." 

What's Colin looking forward to? "We've got some great bands playing: Three different bands on different nights." 

From acoustic duo To the River' party-blues hybrid GTA and Surrey-based Soul and Motown band New Dawn Soul.  

Colin adds: "We're an art centre- we put the music in there, we try to have fun with it and put a range of things for people to enjoy." 

Completely volunteer-led, the whole event is supported by individuals who generously give their time (and patience) to running the event. From the people serving behind the bar to the stewards, the Landmark Centre is run by volunteers. To help run the vent or offer support- register your interest online here.  

After the festival is over and the best of the beer has been drunk, Colin said there will be a 'Dregs Day' where anyone can come to the Landmark Centre and buy the leftovers. From 10:30-12:30pm, any remaining beer can be adopted in take-home containers.  

"I can't guarantee what will be left!" Colid said with a chuckle.  

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 Breweries attending are Brentwood; Elephant School; Park; Portobello; Sambrook's; Twickenham; Wimbledon; Workshy; Thames Ditton; Jawbone; Big Smoke; Twickenham; Wimbledon with many more to be announced.

Event sponsors include the multi-award-winning CAMRA pub of the year, The Masons Arms, Jawbone Brewing, Big Smoke Brewery, Sambrook's Brewery, Twickenham Brewery, The Anglers Pub, Wimbledon Brewery and Noble Green.

Tickets are available at www.landmarkartscentre.org/shows/teddington-beer-festival/ and include a souvenir glass, programme, first beer token and entertainment.

Beer tokens can be purchased in advance or at the event.

For more information on session times and to sign up for news go to: www.teddingtonbeerfestival.co.uk updates will also be posted on Instagram and Facebook TeddingtonBeerFestival.