Happy days. Despite some "liquid sunshine" in Wales, the Llanfair show was rather good this year. A few changes in the backgound, along with being cut back to a single day, seems to have rejuvenated it.
Now run by the local W&LFR team, there seemed to be a bit more of a buzz about the event than in recent years. The basic mix was the same as ever, but the appearance of some new traders, and several micro layouts, seemed to make things seem more lively.
I certainly enjoyed myself, with much chat around the hall. Hopefully I've picked up a couple of layouts for Garden Rail in the future, including a classic that inspired me as a youth.
The reduction in show length will have pleased the trade, who could save themselves a useful amount on accomodation costs, whilst compressing the visitors into a single day. Car parking was difficult, I think I bagged the last space, which was right outside the front of the hall. Ironically, I didn't buy anything at all. In past years, I've had to lug heavy items up the mountain to the car park!
There was some excellent cake. I opted for a Victoria sponge, but since we were in Wales, picked up something for later as well.
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