The annual Temple Street fair held by Keighley Disabled People's Council was washed out on Saturday by some typically British summer weather.

Many of the stalls had packed up by 1pm, after a morning of constant rain had led to a dwindling number of people. And with no sign of the heavens relenting, the remaining stalls and attractions were moved inside the Temple Row Centre.

Despite the miserable weather, organisers of the event were pleased with the number of people who braved the elements in the morning.

Organiser Sandra Mitchell says: 'We had as many stalls as last year but we didn't do as well because we had to move everything inside by 1pm. Last year we went on until 4pm.

"In the morning it was a bit damp and people were still coming, but when it carried on raining people just couldn't be bothered. I think stallholders were pleased with trade in the morning, but we are all generally disappointed with the weather."

The fair raised more than £200 for the centre. Every penny is valuable for the disabled council after its funding was cut by Bradford council.

Mrs Mitchell says: "All we get now is a grant for £15,000 for the advice centre, the rest we have to raise ourselves, so we rely on fundraising to keep the centre open."

This year marked the 13th annual fair at Temple Street, and the honour of opening the event fell to the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Cllr Tony Miller.

The award for the most attractive stall went to Melissa Whitaker, who sells traditional barge ware. Another of the highlights was a performance by the Yorkshire Dales Pipers, who entertained the crowds during the wet morning.

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