A STEADY stream of visitors to Tavistock Parish Church’s summer fete helped to raise more than £3,000 last Saturday.

Stalls, sideshows and other attractions offered shady respite and cakes and refreshments proved a real crowd puller. Pre-loved clothes, jewellery and scarves were popular with the ladies, wood-turning gifts with the men and a good selection of plants scored a hit with gardeners. Live music filled the air and for the children there was a bouncy castle and face-painting.

The event, opened by the town mayor, Councillor Paul Ward, was organised by The Friends of St Eustachius’ and vice chair Judy Hannaford-Hirst said: ‘It was a magical day and the Church Green was transformed by many colourful and interesting stalls, which raised in excess of £3,150.  These monies will go towards the preservation and beautification of the fabric of the church for the town of Tavistock and its wider community to enjoy’.

Pictures by James Bird