The weekend was one of staying close to home, with the annual village fete at Blackshaw Head on Saturday, of which we are long term regular attendees. Of special interest was the busy Blackshaw Food Network (BFN) stall, who are planning for the launch of their new venture, the Great Rock Cooperative, towards the end of 2012. The Cooperative will provide an outlet for locally produced goods, including locally produced meat, vegetable and much more. A great time was had by everyone, with good food & drink for sale, the usual fun dog show, punch and judy show, facepainting, various charity and local business stalls, appearances by the local Fire Brigade and Police, and much more. The weather was very kind to the fete this year, with only a poor showing from the 'Boys' in the finale Tug of War competition marring a fine day. :-)

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Also on Saturday afternoon and late into the night was the much awaited Floodstock charity fundraiser concert, organised and sponsored by Slightly Foxed Brewery. Various bands and others gave their time for free on behalf of those affected by recent floods in the local area. Among those playing were (in no special order) Hooson, Stations, Eastwood Station, the Paddy Maguire band, Rabbit Foot, Tom Attah and T.J. Norton. The evening was brought to a close with Paddy Maguire's famous Jam Sessions, with the great music playing way past midnight. A great event for a great cause, with proceeds to the Community Fund for Calderdale.

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