Snow vs. fair

As described by fair organisers Brintex, the mood at the Totally DIY/Totally Secure/Totally Tools trade event, which took place in Birmingham, UK, from 5 to 7 February 2012, was “philosophical but upbeat”. The fair suffered greatly from the cold weather and snow, which led to adverse conditions for travellers. The attendance figures on the Sunday and Monday of the exhibition were most severely affected. Slightly more than 3 000 visitors came to Birmingham altogether, only half the total recorded last year. The next Totally DIY is due to be held from 3 to 5 February 2013.