This year's Rickmansworth Canal Festival was "an amazing success that everybody in the community wants to be a part of" said organisers.

The event, which took place over two days this weekend, featured a flyover of World War Two aeroplanes as part of the Queen’s 60th Jubilee Battle of Britain Flypast.

There was also a medieval living history display, wildlife events, poetry, music, drama and a funfair.

Clive Fennell, one of the organisers, said: "Our aim of the festival is to inspire people to look at and respect the canal in our area, plus encourage local groups and organisations to help and display there talent in a fun way plus promote learning.

"I believe the festival met all these targets as well as promoting the work of the Rickmansworth Waterways Trust - which looks after the canal at Batchworth, The historic Narrow boat Roger and run the learning at the lock program.

"The festival was an amazing success and grows every year, with everybody in the community now wanting to be part of it."

Local talent included community theatre group Land of Liberty, Blag Theatre and Esta School of Performing Arts.

Musicians included the Watford Boys Grammar Big Band, West Herts College, the Royal Masonic School for Girls Choir, all-female choir Lemon Tuesday and battle of the bands hopefuls Mucky Tuppence, as well as numerous acoustic, folk, rock, indie and jazz bands.

They played on several music stages, including the Aquadrome Main Stage, Aquadrome Main Stage Arena, Aquadrome Beer Tent Stage, and the Owlsworld Acoustic Stage.

As well as the entertainment there were also 50 stallholders displaying goods to peruse, and a chance to view the historic boats.

Mr Fennell added: "The weather was kind to us Sunday, though was a bit chilly and although rain was forecast, luck was again on our side.

"We felt so good being part of a team, that makes so many people happy, and promotes the canal and the town of Rickmansworth.

"Several years ago I first moved to Rickmansworth and within a couple of weeks the canal festival was on and this got me interested in the canal the boats, history and environment.

"I was so excited I decided and bought a boat and got involved with the organisation with my now wife Sue."