FOODIES and alcohol connoisseurs will be in their element next month when a pub in a costal town hosts a sure-to-be popular event.

The Royal Oak, in Harwich, is gearing-up to hold its Sausage and Cider Festival on September 10 and 11, which will start at 12pm on both days.

Taste-testing punters will be able to sample ten different ciders and ten unique flavours of sausage, all to the sound of great live music.

The event is free and children can attend until 9pm.