POOR support for last weekend's medieval battle at Biddulph has thrown into question the future of the event.

Crowds packed into Biddulph Town Centre on Saturday morning to see a free taster for a re-enacted battle from The Wars of the Roses.

However only about 600 adults and children paid to watch the battle itself on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, leaving the event about £600 in the red.

The re-enactment was organised by Barry Stanway and sponsored by Biddulph Town Council, which agreed to underwrite the £2,000 cost.

"I was disappointed at the turnout, particularly as there were so many people outside the town hall on Saturday morning to see the re-enacters," said Mr Stanway.

"I was hoping everyone there would come along in the afternoon, but most did not, and it raises a question over the future of the event and whether Biddulph people want it."

Admission to the medieval camp and battle at Biddulph Grange Country Park was £2.50 for adults, £1.50 for five to 14-year-olds, and free for under-fives.

"Everyone who came along to the re-enactment thoroughly enjoyed it, and I received numerous compliments.

"I don't know why more people didn't come along to the park, I did everything I could to try and make it a success."

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