BERE Ferrers Millennium Watersports day was held around the picturesque quay on Saturday.

West Devon Mayor Christine Grills opened the event which was in aid of the remodelling of Bere Ferrers recreation field.

With this year's theme being the Old and the New, team events kicked off with the Big Foot relay race, followed by the canoe relay.

Highlight of the watersports was the energetic Cannon race, where a wheeled chariot was manhandled around a watercourse.

With the incoming tide the children were able to compete in the crab-catching competition, Jonathon Walker and Ellen Jenkins caught the biggest crab; Tiffany Adair and Ellen Jenkins caught the most — four crabs bit their bacon rind bait.

The teenagers enjoyed the barrels on a rope and canoe tug competitions as did the crowds, but the popular greasy pole attracted the most spectators.

Children were well catered for with pony and trap rides, a treasure hunt, and, at high tide, speedboat trips across the river.

There was plenty to entertain the adults with stalls to browse over, tunnel ball, spin the wheel, hoopla and coconut shy.

Peter, William, Helen and Carol did a roaring trade with a barbecue and a lamb roast. The bar was organised by the Old Plough Inn, and Bere Ferrers WI members served tea and cakes in their 'Nippy Uniforms', winning the best dressed stall.

Cllr Grills presented prizes and trophies to the following: overall winners of team events: 1, Drowning in Beer; 2, Plough Football Team; 3, In a Minute.

The regatta: 1, Adam Musgrave; 2, Charlie Clark and crew; 3, Linette Weaver.

Silver Slipper award: Charlie Clark and crew. Best dressed team, the Skirts.

The treasure hunt was won by Jack and Jade Turner, with runners-up Michelle Toll and Natasha Henderson.

The frivolities continued well into the night with Jazz Connection providing their special blend of music followed by Steve the Glitz and the Glam Band who soon had everyone moving to their eclectic mix of Glam/Rock music.

The evening came to a finale with a spectacular firework display over the River Tavy.