Not-The-End-Of-The-Pier Show
Saturday saw the re-opening of Yarmouth Pier after months of work replacing piles and improving the look of the pier. Alan Titchmarsh officially opened the pier, and unveiled a plaque listing donors to the pier appeal. Meanwhile Island 2000 provided all manor of excitement in Pier Square and at the end of the pier, including arts and craft activities, a Gribble hunt, pier wildlife safari and a display of the New Pier Archive including an audio-visual presentation. In the evening an estimated 500+ people returned to light the pier and enjoy a fantastic fireworks display.
Some pictures below courtesy of Cat James
No Ian, Alan Titchmarsh is opening the pier, get down!
The second sexiest man on TV charms the crowds by discussing piles before opening the pier.
and then unveils a plaque, assisted by Richard Gribble, who is very proud of his curtains. A member of Island 2000’s crack security detail hovers to the right, hiding behind a silly grin…
…while another guards the image of Roger Herbert. Don’t let the smile fool you, this man is SAS trained you know.
Saturday saw the re-opening of Yarmouth Pier after months of work replacing piles and improving the look of the pier. Alan Titchmarsh officially opened the pier, and unveiled a plaque listing donors to the pier appeal. Meanwhile Island 2000 provided all manor of excitement in Pier Square and at the end of the pier, including arts and craft activities, a Gribble hunt, pier wildlife safari and a display of the New Pier Archive including an audio-visual presentation. In the evening an estimated 500+ people returned to light the pier and enjoy a fantastic fireworks display.
Some pictures below courtesy of Cat James
No Ian, Alan Titchmarsh is opening the pier, get down!
The second sexiest man on TV charms the crowds by discussing piles before opening the pier.
and then unveils a plaque, assisted by Richard Gribble, who is very proud of his curtains. A member of Island 2000’s crack security detail hovers to the right, hiding behind a silly grin…
…while another guards the image of Roger Herbert. Don’t let the smile fool you, this man is SAS trained you know.
