Lots going on today in Welshpool

As previously reported, today Saturday sees Welshpool Town Council, working with local canal groups to launch the town’s first Canal and Food Event.

Food stalls will be set up on Church Street Car Park from 11:30am-6pm, with canal activities at Welshpool Wharf starting from 1:30pm and running through to 7pm.

Activities on the day include: individual coracle racing, group coracle relays, free canoeing, angling and free boat trips with the Heulwen Trust.

 Cllr Malcolm Douglass said: “This is an occasion for all the town to really get involved and highlight the importance of the canal for both locals and tourists.”