A BEER society has named the Open Road SOS bus as one of its chosen charities.
Colchester and North East Essex CAMRA have will also support Colchester Community Voluntary Services throughout 2013.
It will host a series of events. The Winter Ale Festival started at the Arts Centre on Wednesday.
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