THE Isle of Wight Gin and Ale Festival is back, celebrating Britain’s artisan gins and local Island ales.

The festival will take place at Ryde Pavilion on Sunday, September 15, from noon until 6pm.

There will be Mermaid Pink Gin and other offerings from the IW Distillery, ales from Goddards Brewery, and tonics from Fever Tree.

Live music will accompany the afternoon, including The Alberts and The Bunker Girls, ending with a Gin ‘n’ Jive hour with the latter.

This year's chosen charity is Wight Brainy Bunch.