All the fun of the fair!
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PANTO stars added a sprinkle of stardust to the festivities as tens of thousands of visitors flocked to Victoria Park for the 16th annual Vintage Rally at the weekend.
Organisers said the largest free show of its type in the country proved as popular as ever with huge numbers visiting to see the showpiece event.
A Halton Borough Council spokesman said that with a revamped lay- out to host additional activities, classic vehicle fans of all ages were entertained for hours by the multitude of acts and exhibits on offer.
He said the beautifullymaintained fair organs were complemented by free entertainment in the main arena provided by H&M Dog Display Team and Vale Royal Falconry.
People could also meet the borough’s panto stars, including Scouse songstress Sonia and Miss British Isles, Becky Lake, who will be in Cinderella at The Brindley.
There were also perfor- mances from Widnes Martial Arts and Halton’s Got Talent finalist Charlotte Coddack.
Free shows and activities took place all over the park, with performances from the Pauline Reader dancers and Mr Alexander’s travelling show adding to the vintage theme.
The array of classic vehicles had the crowds as enthralled as ever and the vintage fairground kept children entertained.
Halton foster carers helped staff meet potential foster carers and talk about the benefits of fostering, offering a detailed description about what it is like to be a foster carer in Halton. There was also the chance to take a ‘#healthyselfie’ with the council’s health improvement team.
Cllr Eddie Jones (events) said: “The rally continues to be an event that the borough can be proud of, it is unique across the entire country and its 16th visit to Victoria Park was a great success as the event continues to go from strength to strength.”