Yesterday afternoon, I paid my first ever visit to Pelsall Canal Festival. Sadly, I arrived just before the heavens opened, but after 20 minutes of refuge in a marquee, the skies cleared and the whole event cheered up wonderfully. So sad the weather has been so poor for them today. I look forward to attending next year’s event, and hope that the poor weather didn’t dampen spirits too much.
After a sunny morning, I arrived just as the weather turned. I think I must be a curse. 2:01pm, Saturday, 11th June 2011.
After a brief refuge, the sun came back out, and people gradually emerged from hiding. 2:42pm, Saturday, 11th June 2011.
It's amazing how the character of an event is dictated by the weather. 2:44pm, Saturday, 11th June 2011.
There were a huge number of boats of various shapes and sizes on display. They stretched right up the Cannock Arm, too. 2:54pm, Saturday, 11th June 2011.
I liked the humour present on some craft. I was particularly struck by this monkey... 2:54pm, Saturday, 11th June 2011.
The cheese boat - a familiar sight around the canals of Staffordshire - was soon doing a roaring trade again. 3:17pm, Saturday, 11th June 2011.
All-in-all a great afternoon out, but the weather could have been better. Here's hoping for next year, and the Brownhills Canal Festival later this month. 3:22pm, Saturday, 11th June 2011.