DESPITE tropical temperatures, crowds flocked to Carhampton village fete on Saturday (July 11), raising more than £3,800, the highest total in the event’s 60-year history, delighted organisers reported.

One of the organisers, Lucy Parker, said: “We wondered if the scorching weather would keep people away but we are thrilled the opposite happened.

Carhampton Handbell Ringers Susan Mew, Tina Coggan, Jonathan Greenhow, and Emily Feldberg demonstrate their talents at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.An impressive line-up of vintage tractors at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.Chris Bye and Sharon Newby man the Williton Hospital League of Friends stall at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.Firefighter Patrick Bremer demonstrates equipment to young Oscar Sully and his mother at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.A large display of vintage motorcycles at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.Rupert Bailey is helped to take aim by the Bowmen of Danesfield Archery Club. POTO: George Ody.Young Hugo Byrne tries his luck at hoopla at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.Paul Wheeler takes aim at the Carhampton fete coconut shy. PHOTO: George Ody.

Carhampton Handbell Ringers Susan Mew, Tina Coggan, Jonathan Greenhow, and Emily Feldberg demonstrate their talents at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

An impressive line-up of vintage tractors at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

Chris Bye and Sharon Newby man the Williton Hospital League of Friends stall at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

Firefighter Patrick Bremer demonstrates equipment to young Oscar Sully and his mother at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

A large display of vintage motorcycles at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

Rupert Bailey is helped to take aim by the Bowmen of Danesfield Archery Club. POTO: George Ody.

Young Hugo Byrne tries his luck at hoopla at Carhampton fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

Paul Wheeler takes aim at the Carhampton fete coconut shy. PHOTO: George Ody.

“It was the result of a lot of hard work by our team and our grateful thanks go to all helpers, contributors, and supporters.”

Highlights of a packed programme included the Minehead Samba Band, the Lynmouth Shanty Singers, Famished Folk, and a massive display of vintage motorcycles and tractors.

Another major success was a new addition, the ‘nearly new’ stall selling good-quality clothes and accessories and which raised more than £600.