Yesterday’s bank holiday rain might have cancelled a Surbiton beach party - but it failed to put a dampener on the organiser’s spirits.
The Punch and Judy displays have been put away until next year (pic: Robin Hutchinson)
Despite the forecast residents persevered with the Brighton Road street party plans on Monday morning, setting up bouncy castles, Punch and Judy displays and sand.
Organiser Robin Hutchinson even enlisted the help of Surbiton’s fire brigade to fill up paddling pools.
- From last week: Sun, sea and sand in Brighton Road for beach party
But at about 10.30am, with rain showing no chance of letting up, the group were forced to call off their last ditch effort to enjoy the essence of the seaside before the end of summer.
Despite the weather forcing the cancellation, Mr Hutchinson insisted it was still a success.
He said: “In the end the rain was too much, but whilst there was downpour we are not downhearted.”
The seaside themed affair would have included palm trees, giant windmills and pop-up fish and chip shops.
The group ended up having a makeshift beach party in The Lamb pub and Mr Hutchinson plans to reorganise the street event for August bank holiday next year.
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