22
Apr
GALLERY: Singing and dancing in the rain at Ripon fiesta
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There was singing and dancing in the rain in Ripon yesterday as people of all ages braved the showers to attend the Indie Fiesta on Kirkgate.
The event, backed by business support organisation Ripon BID, featured live music, face painting for children and al fresco dining provided by the independent cafes and restaurants that line the ancient street.
Organiser Richard Hughes, who owns and runs the Manchega tapas bar on Duck Hill, told the Stray Ferret:
In spite of the weather, many people, including local residents and visitors, came to join in the fiesta fun and it was great to see people singing and dancing in the rain and enjoying themselves.
With the arrival of the Big Sky Wheel on Market Square earlier this month and the collaborative efforts of independent traders, Ripon has raised its game this Easter, encouraging people who may not have visited previously to come and see what this fantastic city has to offer.
Richard Hughes and chef Chris McPhee of Manchega, served paella for outdoor diners
Opening the event was the band Jasper
Katie and Stuart Ross who own The Portly Pig, joined in the spirit of the day with regular customers
Four-year-old Phoebe had her face painted by Leanne Perks (pictured).
Irfan Gul who heads the family-run Rose Tailoring business on Kirkgate, played some traditional Turkish tunes on his cusotom-made Saz
It was a day tor umbrellas
Al fresco diners kept dry inside a number of gazebos on the street
Nick Hudson (right) and Angus Hirst of Andy's Man Club, in Ripon, attended the event to promote the club's activities
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