Time flies by - it seems only minutes since I went to the Canal Festival in Skipton but actually it was three weeks ago! Held every year, the three-day Festival is a colourful event, as narrowboats congregate in the canal basin from all over the place. They are all decorated up with flags, flowers and lights and make a cheerful sight. There are various stalls and sideshows, and live music playing most of the day. I haven't stopped singing "Living next door to Alice" since then! Some of you may remember that catchy little song from 1976. It was a hit for Smokie, a local Bradford band. I haven't figured out how to put sound on my blog but click on the Youtube video if you must... (Oh, do check out those amazing flares!)I don't think it was Smokie playing in Skipton, but someone doing a cover version - pretty good though!
I took a narrow boat holiday quite a few years ago and enjoyed if very much. The folks I travelled with are very active in the narrow boat community and I wouldn't be surprised if they were at the festival.
That must have been a pretty picture. We went on a canal boat in france and had a load of fun. We almost booked for a trip from Skipton too but we had to cancel due to work commitments and illness in the family.
Time flies by - it seems only minutes since I went to the Canal Festival in Skipton but actually it was three weeks ago! Held every year, the three-day Festival is a colourful event, as narrowboats congregate in the canal basin from all over the place. They are all decorated up with flags, flowers and lights and make a cheerful sight. There are various stalls and sideshows, and live music playing most of the day. I haven't stopped singing "Living next door to Alice" since then! Some of you may remember that catchy little song from 1976. It was a hit for Smokie, a local Bradford band. I haven't figured out how to put sound on my blog but click on the Youtube video if you must... (Oh, do check out those amazing flares!) I don't think it was Smokie playing in Skipton, but someone doing a cover version - pretty good though!
I went on youtube. the song is unknown from me , in Fance, but I like it! deliciously 70ies vintage!
ReplyDeleteSimply a fantastic festival !!Lovely post !!
ReplyDeleteYou've captured the colour of the day well. And Smokie, I'd forgotten all about that band.
ReplyDeleteI remember the original well .... couldn't quite get on with the rude remake more recently :S
ReplyDeleteI took a narrow boat holiday quite a few years ago and enjoyed if very much. The folks I travelled with are very active in the narrow boat community and I wouldn't be surprised if they were at the festival.
ReplyDeleteThose narrow boats are so charming. I'd love to live aboard one for a while!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a pretty picture. We went on a canal boat in france and had a load of fun. We almost booked for a trip from Skipton too but we had to cancel due to work commitments and illness in the family.
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