A widely attended fair, drawing hundreds to a specific city street, has been called off due to concerns regarding the potential effects of Storm Darragh. The Mill Road Winter Fair, an event managed by volunteers and the Mill Road Traders Association, has been an annual fixture in Cambridge since 2005. This celebration, highlighting one of Cambridge’s most diverse and vibrant thoroughfares, was scheduled for Saturday but was called off on Thursday evening. According to the organisers, “wind speeds… predicted to reach 60mph, in addition to rain,” led them to “have taken the difficult decision to cancel.” They further stated: “The predicted level of wind and rain expected during the fair is above the limits to ensure the safety of our attenders, volunteers, stallholders and other participants such as our parades, stages, buskers and dancers.” The organisers added that “Following a year of planning and the involvement of so many volunteers, community groups and local businesses, this is a bitter disappointment and a huge financial blow, but our first responsibility is to the safety of our beloved Mill Road community.” Storm Darragh is anticipated to impact a significant portion of the UK, with the Met Office having issued a yellow warning for wind specifically for Cambridge throughout the weekend. For updates on Cambridgeshire news, information is available on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content found on external websites. Further details on their approach to external linking are available. Post navigation Snowfall Blankets Parts of Eastern England Newbury Station Reopens Following Flood Caused by ‘Excess Sewage Water’