‘This determination has not been made calmly however is important to make sure the well being and security of everybody concerned’
A significant Welsh foods and drinks pageant has been cancelled resulting from Storm Amy. Excessive winds and rain are battering many elements of Wales, and the unhealthy climate is predicted to proceed into and all through Saturday, October 4.
Neath Meals and Drink Competition, which was resulting from be held in Neath city centre on Saturday, October 4, has been cancelled. Organisers say this is because of “poor climate and extreme wind”. The announcement was made on Friday night time, earlier than the pageant was set to return for the second day on Saturday.
Posting to the pageant Fb web page, organisers mentioned: “After cautious consideration, we’ve made the tough determination to cancel tomorrow’s Neath Meals and Drink Competition resulting from poor climate and extreme wind.
“This determination has not been made calmly however is important to make sure the well being and security of everybody concerned.
“We’re sorry to disappoint our fantastic merchants and constant guests. We hope you’ll be part of us at subsequent yr’s occasion!”
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Organised by Neath Port Talbot Council and characterised by the aroma of scorching avenue meals and the sound of music, the pageant has develop into a agency fixture within the Neath City Centre calendar of occasions.
Talking earlier than the pageant, Councillor Cen Phillips, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cupboard Member for Nature, Tourism and Wellbeing, mentioned: “With meals and drinks from Neath Port Talbot, throughout Wales and additional afield this pageant is without doubt one of the many common occasions which fill the streets of Neath.
“Since beginning in 2009, the Neath Meals and Drink Competition has develop into one of the anticipated occasions of its form in Wales, drawing crowds of greater than 20,000 guests every day, and I can’t wait to strive a number of the scrumptious treats.”
