THERE was singing in the rain at Nettlecombe Church Fete on Saturday (August 29) after weeks of hot, dry weather.

But, nothing dampened the spirit of the popular event which raised £2,800 to support the parish church of St Mary the Virgin and offered fun for all the family.

Crowds attending Nettlecombe Fete on Saturday took refuge under cover whenever rain fell and continued to enjoy the event. PHOTO: George Ody.Mo Tedstone prepares to enjoy a Pimm's served by Sophie Mayes at Nettlecombe Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.Malcolm the Magician entertains children at Nettlecombe Church Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.David Gates tries to splat-the-rat watched by organiser Joe Wegs at Nettlecombe Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.Owen Sully tries his luck with the Treasure Island attraction at this year's Nettlecombe Church Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

Crowds attending Nettlecombe Fete on Saturday took refuge under cover whenever rain fell and continued to enjoy the event. PHOTO: George Ody.

Mo Tedstone prepares to enjoy a Pimm's served by Sophie Mayes at Nettlecombe Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

Malcolm the Magician entertains children at Nettlecombe Church Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

David Gates tries to splat-the-rat watched by organiser Joe Wegs at Nettlecombe Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

Owen Sully tries his luck with the Treasure Island attraction at this year's Nettlecombe Church Fete. PHOTO: George Ody.

A spokesperson for the organisers said: “Thank you so much to all our helpers and everybody who came out in the rain to support our biggest fund-raiser of the year.”

The event had something for everybody, from Malcolm the Magician and Treasure Island for younger visitors, to splat-the-rat, welly throwing, cream teas, home-made cakes, Pimms, a cider bar, a raffle, live music, and a tombola.

Other attractions included stalls selling bric-a-brac, clothes, books, plants, and home-made jams.