CARHAMPTON’S traditional village fete was hailed as a stunning success with the highest-ever attendance and a record £3,500 raised for village organisations.

Shirley Cawthorne and Carol Littlejohn demonstrate their spinning skills at Carhampton's fete. PHOTO: George Ody.A 1916 Clymo motorcycle was among more than 60 motorbikes on display for Carhampton Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.A lot of heave-hoing was needed for Carhampton Fete's popular tug-of-war contests. PHOTO: George Ody.Carhampton village fete crowds were entertained by Famished Folk. PHOTO: George Ody.Youngsters, with a little adult help, heave-ho at Carhampton's village fete. PHOTO: George Ody.Youngsters try their luck at a coconut shy during Carhampton's traditional village fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

Shirley Cawthorne and Carol Littlejohn demonstrate their spinning skills at Carhampton's fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

A 1916 Clymo motorcycle was among more than 60 motorbikes on display for Carhampton Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

A lot of heave-hoing was needed for Carhampton Fete's popular tug-of-war contests. PHOTO: George Ody.

Carhampton village fete crowds were entertained by Famished Folk. PHOTO: George Ody.

Youngsters, with a little adult help, heave-ho at Carhampton's village fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

Youngsters try their luck at a coconut shy during Carhampton's traditional village fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

A crowd of over 700 enjoyed more attractions than ever before, including crafts and produce stalls, Morris dancing, folk music, sheep-shearing, spinning, handbell ringing, archery, and a highly-popular tug-of-war event organised by Williton Young Farmers which attracted competitors as young as five.

“It really couldn’t have gone better and everyone had a smile on their face on Saturday evening”, said one of the organisers, Lucy Parker.

“Even the weather co-operated - apart from one short shower it was a lovely afternoon.”

Among donations there will be a recommendation for one to St Margaret’s Hospice in memory of local resident Martin Fletcher, who organised vintage motorcycle displays until his death last year.

A highlight of the fete was a display of over 60 bikes, organised in his memory by wife Jackie and close friends.