Laxey Fair

I had a day out with the family yesterday and surprise ,surprise the weather remained dry.

I thought you might like to take a look at our annual Laxey Fair that has a Victorian and mining theme.

The local school children are mostly dressed up in character and are led down to the garden where the fair is held.

Bear with me as there will be more than one posting of pictures.




My grandson is dressed as a miner, all in blue here with a helmet. Fourth back on left.

 

What smashing piccies Sheal thank you for showing them to us. A gorgeous little town with every reason to be proud of itself . I do love villages and towns with a HEART and SOUL still,

 

More of Laxey Fair. The Lady Evelyn, Waterwheel and little sister to the Lady Isabella further up the Glen.


Police Officers enjoying a lighter days duties.

 

And the last picture......

On the left, the Lieutenant Governor of Mann, David Wood and the Speaker of the House of Keys, Steve Rodan. I was cheeky and asked for a picture!

 

Fabulous pics Sheal,looks like a grand day had by all and some lovely sunshine aswell

 

Love the Engine Sheal

 

Thanks Lolimac and Ziggy. The engine was built in Poole in Dorset according to it's 'plate'.

 

Really, thats a suprise.

I built one once, well nearly, had the boiler, superheater, gears, chasis & pump uptogether, when we left school, we didn't have access to lathes & stuff anymore. My mate took the project on & I never saw it again. He won't even reply to me on Facebook. Well he wouldn't, as it would be worth thousands finished off.

 

That's typical Ziggy, unfortunately we live and learn by our mistakes eh?