Pannal and traffic

A friend came to see us last Saturday and said the traffic was backed up from The Prince of Wales Roundabout to the turn off to Pannal. Why? We think it was the Christmas Market. We had our grandson Alex staying with us as Susan, our daughter, was mountain biking in The Lakes with her brother Michael who lives there. A few months back she cycled up from where she lives in The Peak District to Pannal over all the hills and dales. Brilliant or mad. We are inclined to think the latter. But admire her for her get up and go spirit. Wonder who she takes after mmmm as I have been told I am mad.  Took Alex to the market and it was brilliant. Have seen them before in Lincoln etc . Certainly drew visitors from far and near. Very busy and the one way system did not work very well. Only a blimp as I am sure it will "be sorted" next year. Pannal has been lucky to have avoided the floods. I went to Otley yesterday and the road at Pool was closed due to flooding so I had to retrace my steps and go the back way in. Pannal Golf Course is closed due to the weather and not sure when it will re-open. The Christmas lights should be on Pannal Green towards the end of the week. Hoping that the Green will dry up a bit as it is sodden which makes it difficult for the cherry picker to get to the tree in the middle.