A combination of cold and drizzle tried the patience of the hardiest organisers at a weekend of outdoor events across the Bradford district.

Despite it being mid-June there was barely a single ray of sun to be enjoyed.

Attendance figures were down but the challenging climate seemed unable to completely dampen the spirits.

Bingley Children's Gala went ahead on Saturday complete with gala queen Tiffany Butler, and those on the parade of floats along Main Street to Myrtle Park, braving the rain.

It was a little easier for the flower show inside St John's Church in Baildon celebrating 800 years of worship.

At least on Rae Gala Day in Northcliffe Woods, Shipley, there was always the cover of trees nearby.

Buy Galas in Riddlesden, Stanbury and Gomersal, however, all suffered the same curse of sodden bunting and ice creams under umbrellas.

One of the organisers behind the big day at Gomersal, Ann Howgate, said: "It was terrible because of the rain. It never stopped. It was awful.

"We still had the gala but quite a few stalls didn't turn up. We went ahead and had the parade. It affected the number of people because the field was covered in mud. Most years it's been nice."

The beautifully waxed motors at the classic car show in Mirfield still had their admirers as they set off for the Bronte Run to Haworth.

While it was water, water everywhere some people still couldn't get enough of the stuff.

An open day arranged by Yorkshire Water attracted crowds of up to 800 for a tour of the Sladen Valley Treatment Works in Oxenhope which has undergone a £9 million refurbishment.

A spokesman said: "The first people arrived at 9.30am and it didn't start till 10am. There has been quite a lot of interest."

Bouncing castles and music from the Hall Royd Brass Band, from Shipley, kept up spirits.

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