Archive for May, 2011

The wind proved too strong!

The weather got the better of this year’s Victorian Street Fair in Bo’ness.

It had to be cancelled at the last minute due to very high winds gusting up to 60 miles per hour.

One of the street stalls in Hope Street was blown clean over with the wind  funnelling through it and two other gazebos were partially destroyed even when being dismantled.

Luckily there were no casualties and no damage to buildings or property but it might have been worse if it had gone on.

The Right Decision

It was the right decision taken at the right time to ensure there was no possibility that anyone, stallholders or visitors, would get hurt.

The policy of Better Safe than Sorry is a good and proper one particularly when even the best of care and attention could not guarantee 100% safety for all those involved and taking part.

A cloud with a little silver lining

Even although the fair was cancelled, a good many of the town centre shops, that had opened specially for the daystayed open, and reported that those visitors that did arrive stayed awhile making up for the disappointment felt all round.

But there is always Next Year!

Despite the disappointment for the organisers, all the stallholders and, of course, all those visitors looking to enjoy a another great day out, as in previous years, it will just make next year’s fair all the more important and enjoyable.

So, remember, it is the last Sunday in May, every year. Stick it in your diary now and see you then!