Police have praised a community fair for bringing people together and strengthening neighbourhood connections.
The Michaelmas Fair in Bishops Castle, held on September 5, offered a day of celebration and entertainment, featuring a vehicle procession, lantern procession, Morris dancing, live music, and food stalls.
"Events such as the Michaelmas Fair provide an invaluable opportunity for neighbourhood policing teams to engage with the public in a relaxed and informal setting," said a spokesperson for the Clun and Bishop's Castle Police.
"Building positive relationships within our communities is a key part of local policing, helping us to better understand the issues that matter most to residents, share crime prevention advice, and strengthen trust and confidence in policing."
PC McWatt attended the event and thanked everyone who stopped to say hello, and the organisers and volunteers who made the event such a success.
The fair was first held in 1995, created by residents after the Steam Fair moved from Bishops Castle to Shrewsbury.
Traditionally the Michaelmas Fair was at the end of the harvest when farm workers were looking for their next contract and rents had to be paid.
Over the years the Michaelmas Fair has grown into one of the biggest in the area and is known for its wide range of entertainment.
It is run by a small volunteer committee who meet throughout the year, plus another 60 local people who help on the day.
The police said the fair was a “fantastic day of celebration” and added: “We look forward to continuing to work alongside our communities and supporting future local events.”
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