Families Flock to Aqueduct Fun Day

Over 3,000 people attended the Family Fun Day at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct last Saturday (July 8th) and enjoyed a host of activities from funfair rides and face painting to more traditional activities such as wood carving and canal inspired art.

The event was organised jointly by the Economic Development Department of Wrexham County Borough Council and British Waterways as part of their effort to support the bid for World Heritage Status for Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The event received tremendous support from the local community who ran stalls and activities as well as attending in numbers on the day.

Organiser Kay Rickard from Wrexham County Borough Council said: "We were delighted with the enthusiasm shown by the local community for this event which was planned to show off not just the Trevor Basin area and the magnificent Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, but also the breadth of activities and work that goes on locally. Children were fascinated by displays from conservation groups and traditional craftsmen whilst also enjoying the performances of Punch and Judy and the amazing balloon creation of clown Billy Bubbles."

Many of the activities on the day were free and a highlight for 7 year old Catherine Davies from Trevor was winning the Guess the Weight of the Trout competition with her perfect estimate of 8lb 1oz for the superb fish, which had been caught that very morning.

Kay Rickard concluded "We would like to thank all those who made the day such a success and it would be great to see such a day become a regular fixture in the local calendar."