HAYWARD’S Primary School Summer Fete saw about half an hour of fine weather before a shower arrived over Crediton to put a dampener on the outdoor event.

Crediton firefighters took a fire engine to the school fete. AQ 5554
Crediton firefighters took a fire engine to the school fete. AQ 5554 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Guess the name of the Parrot was the unusual game run by teacher Mrs Coren. AQ 5532
Guess the name of the Parrot was the unusual game run by teacher Mrs Coren. AQ 5532 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

While the forecast was for rain later, many were caught unawares as it arrived promptly.

There was an Olympic theme to the Fete which was held on the school field on Friday, June 21.

Be the Deputy Head Teacher for a morning was an unusual competition. AQ 5537
Be the Deputy Head Teacher for a morning was an unusual competition. AQ 5537 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There were lots of cakes for sale on the cake stall. AQ 5543
There were lots of cakes for sale on the cake stall. AQ 5543 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Organised by the Friends of Hayward’s School, it included traditional fete stalls, an inflatable course, an ice cream van, barbecue and bar, teacher stalls, summer raffle, nerf battle and much more.

Popular stalls included Prize Pong, Play your cards right, hoopla, football target games, hook a duck and the lucky dip.

Crediton Youth Orchestra Saxophone Ensemble provided musical entertainment. AQ 5549
Crediton Youth Orchestra Saxophone Ensemble provided musical entertainment. AQ 5549 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Play Your Cards Right game. AQ 5525
The Play Your Cards Right game. AQ 5525 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Unusual stalls included Guess the name of the Parrot, Be the Head Teacher for a morning and the Win a Teddy Bear tombola.

Dressing up as a firefighter was fun at the fete. AQ 5551
Dressing up as a firefighter was fun at the fete. AQ 5551 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Prize Pong was a challenging game. AQ 5529
Prize Pong was a challenging game. AQ 5529 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The fire engine was a huge attraction and children enjoyed sitting inside and also dressing up as a firefighter.

Musical entertainment was by Crediton Youth Orchestra Saxophone Ensemble.

The lucky dip was a popular stall. AQ 5522
The lucky dip was a popular stall. AQ 5522 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Thanks went to all those who supported the event or who gave prizes etc.