Over 100 historic vehicles took         Around 300 people enjoyed a guided
in a parade, along with army and     walk to look at engineering inovations
air cadets, military re-enactors         and measures taken to protect wildlife.
and other community groups.

       
Information panels explained how    The bypass will cut journey times,
the bypass was built.                        congestion and pollution in the town

       
Stafford's Town Crier was on-hand   Around 4,000 people attended events
to support his Rugeley neighbours   throughout the day

      
There were attractions for people    Beggarsoak Clog Dancers were
of all ages                                        among the attractions...

      
.... and there were free horse and   The County Council's information
carriage rides.                                   vehicle gave people a chance to
                                                          ask questions about the road.

      
Red ribbons are so passe. A             John Taylor, Leader of the County,
beautiful cake was cut to mark the   waved off the vehicle parade.
completion of the road.
 

      
Nine-year-old Ryan Welch won        The event produced smiles all round
a competition to ride in the Aston
Martin Vanquish used in the film
Die Another Day - the first vehicle
in the parade.    

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