A HISTORIC event once again proved to be a big success.

Fun fair rides and live music filled the streets of Winsford over the weekend as the Salt Fair returned.

Festivities got underway on Wednesday (September 11) as Town Mayor, councillor Wayne Fletcher read the royal charter, issued to the town by King Edward I in 1280, granting a weekly market and annual four-day fair.

Speaking after, he said: “The Salt Fair is a true celebration of our community spirit.

“It’s inspiring to see so many people come together to support local talent, businesses, and each other.

“I’d like to thank the organisers, performers, and sponsors for making this year’s fair such a tremendous success.

“I look forward to many more years of this wonderful tradition."

The funfair on Church StreetThe funfair on Church Street (Image: WTC)

Between September 12 and 15, hundreds of people flocked to the Church Street car park to brave some of the rides on offer at Harry Sharland’s funfair.

On Friday (September 13), in conjunction with the Friends of Winsford Town Park, the Mikron Theatre Company staged their production of ‘A Common Ground’ to a sold-out Winsford Academy.

Saturday began with a new event at Brunner Guildhall as part of the Heritage Open Day initiative, during which the Jukebox Band performed a series of hits from the 1950s and 1960s.

Visitors were able to see a range of artefacts from Winsford’s history as well as displays on the salt industry, the history of the town and the compelling story of youngsters from Guernsey evacuated to Winsford during the second world war.

On Saturday afternoon, at Marina Island, a selection of stalls selling food, drinks and fashion items were on offer along with entertainment provided by Fancy Feet, Small Horse and the Plan, Joseph Palin, GEMM, Winsford Academy, and the Thingyos.

Finally, on Sunday, the annual Troupe Dancing competition was held at the Lifestyle Centre attended by troupes from all over the country.

The events were sponsored by KJW Landscapes and Driveways and Dixon Rigby Keogh.

Winsford Town Council is now encouraging anyone who visited to share their views by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/r/62RZMMR.