Getting the stalls ready

It was not looking very promising when the heavens opened an hour before the gates opened, but at least the plants on the plant stall were well watered!

The soft toys were cuddled up just waiting to be taken to a good home…

The cake stall was soon doing good trade.

This fella didnt appear to like the lime light.

While the kitchen crew had their wares displayed temptingly inside the nursery

The playground was busy. 

The make-over team were busy with face-painting and body decorations  

…and this customer was very pleased with her new tattoos    

The make-over team were busy with face-painting and body decorations

…and this customer was very pleased with her new tattoos

Meanwhile in the field the sea cadets were busy tying themselves in knots.

…while others were kicking funny-shaped balls

And in the paddock Farmer White was taking some people for a ride

It was all in aid of a very good cause, as the Mayor of Bassett, Paul Heaphy, learned when he talked with the ladies from CALM.

The afternoon finished with a fancy dress parade in the nursery garden

The children had to dress up in clothes made from recycled materials and the theme was Peter Pan. There were crocodiles, Tinker Bells, some pirates…

and a Captain Hook or two.

Everybody won a prize, which was presented by the mayor

And they all had a great time opening their presents afterwards