GWYNEDD Council has thanked people in Porthmadog for the support they offered to motorists whose vehicles were left stuck in the mud in the flooded Festival No 6 car park.

Glaslyn Leisure Centre, located in the town was used as respite centre for festival-goers who were unable to move their cars.

The centre remained open on Monday for those waiting for their cars.

As well as being helped by Red Cross volunteers, local people offered extra practical support.

Cllr Gareth Roberts, Gwynedd Council Cabinet Member with responsibility for Adults, Health and Wellbeing matters said: “I would like to express our appreciation for the support received from the Porthmadog and Penrhyndeudraeth area communities for being so ready to assist festival-goers who were unable to leave the site due to problems in part of the event car park.

“The readiness of local residents’ support made the work of Council officers to co-ordinate the respite centre so much easier.

“People took clothes and towels home to wash and brought them back within hours to people at the respite centre.

“Others went into their own pockets to collect food for people they’d never met before, and support was also given from some of the area’s shops.

“Specific support was also given by local farmers and contractors who assisted with the work of towing vehicles out of the car park."

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