THE rain held off as the village of Meavy enjoyed its annual traditional fair on Saturday.

The Meavy Oak Fair was opened with maypole dancing by children from the village primary school.

Traditional games, a bouncy castle and a children’s entertainer kept the youngsters occupied, while adults and others enjoyed morris dancing, cream teas and various stalls.

Canine companions were not left out as many strutted their stuff in the family dog show.

And those with energy to burn took part in the Burrator Horseshoe Fell Race, held in conjunction with the fair, which saw the biggest ever field of 166 runners taking part over a course of more than six miles. For more pictures of the race, see the back page of this week's Tavistock Times.