Summer Faire 2012

Today was the summer faire in the village.  In previous years it was held on May Day but after a lot of moaning by residents about it getting a bit old, the committee decided to move it and try and liven it up.


There was still the float parade round the village but this year there was a local town crier at the front and a kazoo marching band at the back.  The theme was 'The Olympics' and the pre-school decided to go with a theme for the float of the first Olympics.  Six of us spent a few hours last week building, painting and decorating it.  It turned out pretty well and for the third year in a row, when it came to the judging, we won!


Beth was on the Rainbows and Brownie float - they had to dress as an athlete from the Olympics.  Beth was a runner.  Some of the kids were in their swimming cossie's and hats - very apt since it chucked it down as soon as the parade set off and they all got soaked!


Back at the faire there was sheep racing, water balls (Beth loved going on this with her friend Sophie), face painting, bouncy castle, dog show and Pimm's tent (esp. for mums!).  Thankfully the sun came out and it was a fab afternoon.  Both kids are now worn out in bed. :)