Whittlesea Straw bear Festival

"Despite the difficulties with the weather and the Local Authority's failure to provide the previously agreed road closure infrastructure the Straw Bear did dance on the street on Saturday (all be it one hour late). The Strawbearers wish to whole heartedly thank the 11th hour support they were given by the Police, local businesses, local voluntary organisations for rallying round to make the closure happen. They also wish to sent a big thank you to the musicians, dance teams and the thousands of public who with gritty determination, braved the weather and accepted, with good grace the delay and the resultant programme changes. It warmed my heart to see and feel so much support on Saturday morning. Thank you one and all Brian Kell"

This years festival was a nail-biter for the organisers, see Petes Blog: Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival 2010 Was Close to Being Cancelled.