Today's Alderley Edge May Fair was another big success.
Unfortunately the sun didn't shine like last year but hundreds of local people still enjoyed a fun packed day.
The celebrations started with a procession through the village which included 33 groups and approximately 500 people.
The crowds then headed down to Alderley Edge Park where the afternoon's proceedings started with the judging of the fancy dress competition, the theme of which was the Olympics.
Third place was awarded to India age 2, Ingvar age 6 came second and first place went to Lucy age 4. The overall winners though were the Year 2 rowing team from Alderley Edge Community Primary School: Rosie, Ellie, Ammarah and Penny all age 7.
Jon Roberts from Chafes Solicitors then awarded the prizes for the poster competition. Gemma Brooks of Year 5 came third, Digby Lloyd age 10 came second place and Amelia Sheikh, also age ten came first. All three winners were from Alderley Edge Community Primary School.
Hosted by Imagine fm, entertainment in the arena included performances by The Sylk Dance Academy; Daveyhulme Scout & Guide Band, Beartown Belles Dance Troupe, Wilmslow Dog Training Team, The Derby Midshipman Show Band, Simply Falconry, Fusion StarZ Dancers, Sandbach Cheerleading Squad, a Guide Dog demonstration and Kerry Martin Gymnasts.
Audiences at the bandstand were also entertained by Leek Morris Dancers, Alderley Edge Primary School Choir, Mottram Jive Club, Amy's Sylk Dancers, Pegasus Performing Arts, Styal School playing musical instruments, Sue Morris Dancers and local group Hot Vestry.
Amongst the other attractions there was face painting, a fun dog show, hockey coaching, football coaching, crazy golf, bowling, a climbing wall, tug of war, a bungie trampoline, go-karts, bouncy castles, Punch and Judy, fairground rides and Thomas the Tank Engine who gave both children and adults rides around the park.
In an attempt to secure a place in the Guinness Book Of Records, the Wilmslow Dean Rotary Club have devised what they feel is the longest and most challenging 'Buzz-Wire' game which was launched at today's fair.
A special children's party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee was held towards the end of the afternoon. There were picnic boxes, entertainment, balloon sculptures and a commemorative Jubilee spoon was given to each child to take home.
The May Fair was organised again by Alderley Edge resident Christine Munro with the help of representatives from local groups and organisations.
Speaking towards the end of the afternoon Christine said "I hope everyone has enjoyed it. I am sorry it was so muddy.
"I've enjoyed it but it has been a lot of hard work and I'm seriously considering whether I can do it again as it is such hard work."
We've put together a collection of photos taken today at the 2012 Alderley Edge May Fair which we hope you will enjoy looking through. Click 'next photo' to browse through the gallery or play the slideshow.
If you went along to today's May Fair please do share your views on the day using the comment box below.
If you have any good photos from the 2012 Alderley Edge May Fair which you would like included in the gallery please email them to us.
Update: Rotarian Geoff Shelmerdine, who organised the 'Megga Buzz-Wire' which was nearly 5 metres long, told me "It was a great success - so much so that we actually had people queueing for a challenge.
"Only one person succeeded; Daniel Jones from Bramhall. We all thought with such steady hands he must have been a surgeon by trade, but it turned out he was actually a plasterer."
Comments
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It shows just what can be achieved and although it was not the sunniest of days, all our spirits were lifted enough to warm the clouds!
What a great, great village we can be.
Well done to everyone.
THANK YOU!!!!! to Christine Munro and her team of helpers.
All our Guide Dog puppy walkers and volunteers had a fabulous day. All the puppies were exhausted at the end of the parade.
Everyone involved can be extremely proud.
We had over 50 plus kids and a few Mum's and Dads try hockey for the first time and had great fun dribbling hockey balls down London Road. Big thanks to Kazza the CorksOut team for the supply of a cheeky little Sicilain red that kept us going!
Pulling together the Village was showcased at its wonderful wizardly best! . Cany wait to do it all again next year. Fantastico!
We had a lot of fun in the parade, and thanks also to everyone who donated money, bought gifts and guessed the name of the rickshaw - all of which went to Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention.
The attendance again shows what you can do for a "local feel" event. Very well done.
You have done an amazing job and we are very lucky to have a free community event like this in the village.
Putting on such an event is an enormous amount of work by a small group of volunteers but when it's finished and we go home it isn't over for you and those who help you.
Not only were you the driving force to make this happen but you were back in the park this morning with Kriss Coombes clearing up the mess left behind. I salute you both!
I know you've had a tough time organising this year's May Fair and had a lot of obstacles to overcome but I know I will not be the only local resident hoping that you do it again next year.
I hope you have the chance to get some well deserved rest over the next few days.
Thank you to everyone for coming and getting muddy with me, and thank you especially to everyone who took part in the events and entertainment. You were fantastic. Finally a very big THANK YOU to all who helped during the months of planning and on the day itself. It would never have happened without your commitment and enthusiasm.