REAL ale drinkers are being urged to help keep the traditional British pub alive in Wyre Forest by joining the Campaign for Real Ale.

The organisation, CAMRA, is planning a series of social events, including a talk by the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England, at the Plough at Shenstone on Tuesday.

There is also a trip to the past CAMRA West Midlands Region Pub of the Year - the Bell at Pensax - planned for Saturday, April 15 and a meeting at the Boar's Head, Kidderminster on Wednesday, June 7.

For more information, visit www.kidderminstercamra.org.uk or ring Brett Laniosh on 07976 610144.