Baston Beats festival returned this weekend and was a grand success with visitors

Organisers were left thrilled after the revival of the Baston Beats event proved to be a rip-roaring success over the weekend.

The two-day music and beer festival attracted more than 300 people from across the area including Rutland, Peterborough and Stamford.

The event, which once featured the likes of Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy, was brought back to life by Niamh Addy and Christina Pitchford. It was held at the White Horse in the village - with Germaine Stribling representing the event’s host, The White Horse pub.

Niamh said: “We raised in excess of £2,000 for the Don’t Lose Hope charity which is fabulous. I got the impression from everyone that came that they were really happy to see live music on that scale back in the village. The Brays, who were our last outdoor act, rocked the place.

“Our open mic for kids event on Sunday blew everyone away with the talent in the community.”

Niamh added: “We’ve put the stake in the ground and will be making it an annual event – we will be back bigger and better!”

Bands on the bill included, Dom Brister, The Rose Haunts, Radius 45, The Brays and Listen Like Thieves.

Don’t Lose Hope is based in Bourne and offers counseling services. The charity relies on funding made through their cafe, gift shop and donations.