ONE of Dunster First School's biggest fundraising events, the annual Advent fair, took place last Friday and raised over £3,800 towards the cost of repairing the school pool.

Bfore the big day, children in year four ran a number of games including guessing the number of treats in a jar and a toy bear's birthday. Children across the school also took in toys to sell.

The sale of toys, games, puzzles and books on the morning of the Advent fair raised £270.

The fair itself boasted craft, cake and bottle stalls, a silent auction, face painting and a raffle.Children could visit Father Christmas in his grotto, take part in cake raffles, a lottery game and a human fruit machine.

And musical entertainment was provided by a variety of groups, including the Advent Fair Band led by music teacher Sue Fletcher and supported by violin teacher Ruth Gasperini.

Pictured are pupils William Bissett, Benjamin Johnson, Armanie Hopwood and Esme Gregson at the morning toy fair.

Full report in the Free Press.