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The cask ale will be sold in pubs and bars across the borough, with bottles also to be available in the coming months. It could be reaching drinkers in the capital too, with MP Paul Waugh hoping to get it on tap in London at the Strangers’ Bar in the House of Commons. Exact details of the new beer including its name are still to be agreed, but it is likely to be a pale or golden ale, brewed with all British hops. The brewers joining forces to make the special edition beer are Wakey Wakey Brew Company, Twisted Mule Brew- ery, Brid’s Cross Brewing, the Serious Brewing Company and The Flying Horse Hotel. Mayor of Rochdale Janet Ems- ley and Paul Waugh visited the Wakey Wakey Brew Company in Rochdale to assist with the sam- pling process and discuss plans for the new tipple with some of the brewers involved. They were joined by represent- atives from the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Rochdale, Oldham and Bury branch, and Rochdale Business Improvement District (BID) who are support- ing it. Councillor Emsley said: “It’s great to see the spirit of co-oper- ation alive and well here, with local brewers working together to create a new beer in honour of our status as Greater Manchester Town of Culture.” Mr Waugh added: “This new beer will help us raise a glass to our roots, our pride, creative spirit and creativity as our won- derful town takes centre stage during this special year and I’m looking forward to trying the fin- ished product when it’s ready.” FOUR days of fan- tastic summer enter- tainment brought fun and laughter to thousands of people across Rochdale. T he b o r ough’s ‘Feel Good Family Picnic’ events took place in Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton and Littleborough. Organised by the council team behind Rochdale Feel Good Festival, a record 17,000 visits were made to events at Limefield Playing Fields, Hare Hill Park, Rochdale Town Hall Square and Queen’s Park. The venues were transformed into a wonderland of theatre, puppetry, circus, dance, storytelling, music, car- nival, sports and more. With a theme reflect- ing ‘co-operation,’ covering the arts, cul- ture, communities, togetherness and the WE’RE ALL FEELING GOOD! Summer fun: Thousands enjoyed the picnic events (Photo credit: Rochdale Council) Brewers’ cultured celebration Cheers: Mayor Janet Emsley and MP Paul Waugh raise a glass at theWakey Wakey Brew Company (Photo credit: Rochdale Development Agency) power of shared expe- riences there were more than 20 free different attractions each day at the events. Sue Smith, Rochdale Council’s cabinet mem- ber for communities and co-operation, said: “We’ve seen a 2,000 increase in visitor num- bers this year. “The weather was kind to us and it was lovely to see commu- nities coming together as well as so many visitors from across Greater Manchester and beyond enjoying our beautiful out- door spaces. There were plenty of activities to keep every- one busy. Feedback so far has been superb.” The borough’s mayor Janet Emsley attended the events in Rochdale and Littleborough. She said: “The Feel Good Family Picnic is such a joyous event and I was proud to see our parks filled with so many people enjoy- ing the fun and mak- ing memories.” Ready to paint the town! ● Cont frompage one “With ongoing invest- ment into vibrant public spaces, our world-class cultural program- ming and communi- ty-led initiatives, “Rochdale is driving its ambition to attract investment, support skilled people, and create a great place to live, visit and do business.” Common Walls Inter- national Mural Festival is part of a line up of fes- tivals, live performances, exhibitions and art dur- ing Rochdale’s year as Town of Culture. The title, awarded by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, cel- ebrates the town’s rich history, creativity, talent and diverse arts scene. The Common Walls International Mural Fes- tival will be curated by The Big Heart Projects, run by the The Butter- fly Effected, a commu- nity interest company that helps create inspir- ing art.