The Saltaire 1940s Weekend was planned for Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 2024 but was cancelled by the Safety Advisory Group 24 hours before the event started.
Hundreds of people had planned to attend the event and were subsequently left disappointed and out of pocket.
One couple even travelled from the US only to find out it was cancelled when they landed in the UK. Many stalls selling food and crafts lost money as a result along with visitors who booked rooms at nearby hotels.
However, on Saturday a small event at Victoria Hall was allowed to continue, but for Sunday all of the main attractions to be held in Roberts Park were cancelled without notice.
This didn’t stop a small group of 1940s enthusiasts who staged an event of their own around the Band Stand within the park, singing and dancing to help everyone forget about the huge disappointment the cancellation had caused for many people.
Here are some of the best photos of the small gathering.
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Despite the disappointment of the main event being cancelled, those who attended the smaller gathering enjoyed themselves. Photo: James Hardisty
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Singer Stevie Cruz of 'Rock 2 Roll' one of the entertainers and helpers at this year's event and also helped to stage their very own mini 1940's event at the Band Stand dances with Kitty Liao from Manchester. Photo: James Hardisty
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Visitors to the event Martin Davenport and Anne Holdsworth. Photo: James Hardisty
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(Left to right): Andy Hill, Simon Hill, Sara Hill, Martin Davenport, Anne Holdsworth and Ryan West who danced and entertained onlookers in front of the Band Stand within Roberts park as part of the adhoc mini 1940's event. Photo: James Hardisty