TICKETS are still available for St Helens first gin festival this weekend, with tickets including a welcome drink and glass costing just £10.

The Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival event at St Helens Town Hall will have 50 gins to choose from with guests receiving a bag, guide and live entertainment.

Limited VIP tickets are also available to purchase for £50 which entities guests to five gin and tonics served with fever tree tonic and garnish, a dedicated seat, balcony access to view the entertainment – and Indian food served by Indian restaurant, Mayur.

St Helens Council’s Town Centre Manager, Gary Maddock said: “We’ve noticed the success Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival has been in other parts of Merseyside, and read noting but rave reviews about similar events across the country, so thought: ‘let’s give it a go in St Helens.’ “We’re greatly looking forward to welcoming people from all over the borough and surrounding areas to the town hall to enjoy a gin on what I’m sure will be a great occasion.”

Limited tickets are still available to purchase for this evening (Friday - 6pm to 12am) and tomorrow afternoon’s session (Saturday, August 19 from noon to 5pm), with visitors able to pay on the door.

The Saturday evening session is a complete sell-out.

Absolutely Fabulous Gin Festival will return to St Helens for a Christmas celebration on December 1 and 2.

Tickets can be booked in advance at skiddle.com/whats-on/StHelens/St.-Helens-Metropolitan-Borough-Council/Absolutely-Fabulous-Gin-Festival-Does-Gin-at-Christmas/12974474/