April 28, 2019 - 1310 views
Despite a wet and blustery start to the weekend in the aftermath of Storm Hannah, Colwyn Bay produced two colourful and enjoyable events that visitors and locals both enjoyed.
Once again the town turned out to celebrate the end of the Second World War with a 1940s themed festival which saw crowds pack into Penrhyn Road and Station Road.
Organisers estimated that over 12,000 people attended with the majority visiting today on a largely dry and sunny afternoon.
The event was opened on Saturday by Mayor Stephen Williams and music from the likes of George Formby and the 1940's filled the streets. Vintage vehicle enthusiasts marvelled at the old Crosville style bus trips taking many willing passengers to Rhos-on-Sea from a special bus stop at the bottom of Penrhyn Road.
There was the return of tanks, military vehicles and for the very first time, a Messerschmitt Bf 109, Germany's best known aircraft from the wartime period.
In contrast, Porth Eirias hosted the Student Windsurfing Nationals, one of the highlights from the university sporting calendar.
The competition attended by over 100 students from across the country saw universities compete for British University (BUC) points and was the final event in the annual calendar.
The first day of the event was postponed due to the bad weather and organisers worked hard on Saturday to re-design the competition programme into a single day on Sunday.
Student camping at a special site in Eirias Park saw their tents flooded and damaged in Friday night's storm.
