Heald Green Festival seemed packed today – busier than I can remember it. And that’s both a bit of a surprise and testament to the work of the organisers as it wasn’t exactly perfect festival weather, with most of the day being cloudy and dull and parts of it being more than a little wet.

And still everyone seemed have a good time, whether it was holding the python, on the funfair, eating the food, visiting the many stalls, taking part in the parade and show or anything else.