I think the Bonfire Rally went really well.
Barry Johnson has organised them for the last 23 years – so he has decided to take a break. Thank you Barry. A job really well done.
The good news is that the rallies will continue – Paddy Grice, (who is a key player in the Black Country Boating Festival, as well as the man who sorts a lot of the infrastructure supporting our rallies) will take over.
The weather was kinder than last year – only a little rain, and the wind much lighter than last year.
Some “thank you”s – and to the many who I have missed out – sorry.
Geoff Winslow and his team of volunteers collecting pallets and – the biggest bonfire that I have seen. Everyone present who converted the pallets in to a bonfire – and a special mention for the team who were on Atlas and Malus as part of their Duke of Edinburgh award. They worked hard, and gave the impression that they were thoroughly enjoying their introduction to the canals.
Dot and her team, who sorted out the burger bar, Elaine and her team with the tea and cakes, Paul Cooksey who brewed the excellent beer from Ma Pardoe’s (aka The Old Swan at Netherton)
And finally to the team who cleared up afterwards, led again by Barrie.
If anyone has any photos, I’d really like to put them on the site.