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This weekend’s Risca Beach FEASTival has been postponed due to bad weather, organisers have confirmed.

The event, which was due to be held on Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7, has been rearranged for September 12 and 13.

In a statement, organisers Caerphilly County Borough Council said: “We have been in close contact with suppliers, Met Office, and various weather forecasters all morning but unfortunately, the forecast is now showing gusts of up to 38mph.

“Winds over 35mph are over the manufacturer’s guidelines of temporary structures and the stalls cannot be built. In addition, the heavy rain the grassed site has endured over the past week creates further safety issues for the site build and participants and visitors to the event.”

They continued: “Safety is paramount to the organisation of all our events and based on the above information, we have no option but to postpone the event to give traders, suppliers and visitors adequate time to rearrange their plans.”