Blackshaw Head Fete: CROWS in a field!
The Fete at Blackshaw Head saw some changes from recent years - principally a different location and different weather! The field (slightly bumpier and not as level as in previous years) was directly off the Jack Bridge road, about 250 m beyond the chapel (see map). The weather was blustery, blowing in from the South-West and carrying with it a distinct threat of rain.
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| 1. Map: Location (approximate) of Fete events. |
CROWS worked in shifts for this event. A 'collection' team (Kasher, Stella and Frank H) transported the gazebo, table, seats, display boards and other stall material from the depot and, with the help of Ginny, set up the 'pitch' which was close to the dog events paddock, the children's activity area and the fell race finish - all of which attracted a steady stream of participants or spectators.
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| 2. Stall set up: Frank, Ginny & Stella awaiting the 1.00 pm start. |
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| 3. It begins! The visitors arrive . . . some of them more unusual than others . . . |
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| 4. . . . but just the thing to keep Stella amused. |
A flexible rota, also including David and Mick, meant the pitch could be supervised but volunteers also had the chance of a walk-around the other stalls and enjoy (or otherwise) the varied entertainments . . .
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| 5. . . . well drilled drumming with 'smoke' effects! |
As the afternoon progressed a steady stream of friends, former CROWS, local walkers and interested visitors called in at the stall. CROWS received many compliments on the quality of its work, several enquiries about volunteering, some suggestions for future jobs and several donations to the 'collection' box. Many thanks to all.
By mid-afternoon the breeze had picked-up, clouds darkened and rain became ever more likely. This was when the initial teams handed over to the 'clear up' team (AKA 'likely-to-get-wet, short-straw team!') who would supervise the final session, then dismantle the stall and return all items to the Mytholmroyd depot.
Mmm! We've not heard from them! Perhaps CROWS long, long run of fine weather fetes has finally come to a soggy end!
More next week from the moor!
