Traditional celebrations fill East Budleigh streets
CHILDREN laughing, tombolas and cream teas – the hallmarks of a fun day and fair. All these were evident at the Drake s Primary School May Day parade, held on Monday.
CHILDREN laughing, tombolas and cream teas - the hallmarks of a fun day and fair.
All these were evident at the Drake's Primary School May Day parade, held on Monday.
The event started with a parade from East Budleigh to the village hall and concluded with a fair.
School teacher Sarah Davie said it was an enjoyable day.
You may also want to watch:
She added: "The children enjoyed dancing and the event acted as a fundraiser for the Parent and Teachers and Friends' Association."
Sarah said the May queen was carried through the town on a pony and trap. The queen is the oldest girl in year six at the school and was crowned by Rev Janice Cackett.
Most Read
- 1 Supermarket chain planning four new stores in East Devon
- 2 Young stage stars tell magical story of Matilda
- 3 Explanation needed for failure to fulfil election pledge
- 4 It's official - Devon is one of the most popular places to live
- 5 Photographers invited to share their favourite images
- 6 Elusive mackerel still popping up for Devon anglers
- 7 Exmouth's 'kite twins' triumph in national freestyle championships
- 8 Devon has one of the highest recycling rates in the UK
- 9 Hospiscare yarn-bomb mail trail is a delight for all to enjoy
- 10 New live music festival is coming to Exmouth next year
"The day was really good - the only disappointment was a few spells of rain."
A coconut shy, tombola and splat the rat games all featured, and cream teas were on offer at the end of the day.
TO BROWSE MORE PICTURES CLICK HERE
