Neath Food and Drink Festival cancelled as Storm Amy brings high winds
The popular event, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Neath town centre, was due to continue today (Saturday, October 4). But organisers announced late on Friday night that the festival could not go ahead due to “poor weather and excessive wind.”
In a statement, they said:
“After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow’s Neath Food and Drink Festival. This decision has not been made lightly but is necessary to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. We are sorry to disappoint our wonderful traders and loyal visitors. We hope you will join us at next year’s event.”
The festival had run successfully on Friday, October 3, with stalls, street food and live entertainment drawing large crowds before the weather deteriorated.
Safety concerns force cancellation
Storm Amy has brought strong winds and heavy rain to much of Wales, with forecasters warning of disruption throughout the weekend. Organisers said the decision was taken in the interests of public safety, with high winds posing risks to temporary structures and outdoor trading.
The event, organised by Neath Port Talbot Council, has been a fixture in the town since 2009 and typically draws more than 20,000 visitors each day.
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