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15 May 2025

A summer celebration of real ale, live music, and local community in the heart of Admirals Park, Chelmsford — with the chance to volunteer for Blesma and support injured veterans.

About the Festival

The Chelmsford & Mid-Essex Summer Beer & Cider Festival returns to Admirals Park from Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th July 2025, celebrating 50 years of CAMRA in the region.

This lively community event features a huge range of real ales, craft ciders, live music, and family-friendly fun.  It’s a perfect way to celebrate summer, support local causes, and experience one of the top cider and beer festivals in the region. 


Volunteer for Blesma at the festival!

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Support Blesma by volunteering with us

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team at the Chelmsford Beer & Cider Festival from Tuesday 15th to Saturday 19th July 2025. Shifts are available throughout the week, you can pick days and time that suit you best!

By volunteering, you’ll be directly contributing to raising vital funds for veterans who have sacrificed so much. Whether it’s helping with bucket collections, serving refreshing soft drinks, selling merchandise, or running the Blesma stall, your support helps us do more for those who’ve given so much.

Volunteer perks include:

• An official Blesma T-shirt

• A Volunteer Goodie Bag

• Food and Drink Tokens

Volunteering is open to anyone aged 16 and over. If under 18, please bring a parent or guardian.


To volunteer or find out more, please email us at fundraising@blesma.org or call 020 8548 5089. 


Tickets 

Tickets are available online and at the gate (details to be confirmed). Pricing is affordable, with discounts available for CAMRA members — check the prices here


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