Royston May Fayre packed to the rafters with party goers
Three-year-old Alice Perkins from Royston in Carnival Mood. PICTURE: Clive Porter. - Credit: Archant
Priory Gardens was packed out on Monday for the Royston’s annual May Fayre, with face-painting, rock-climbing and dog and car shows among the countless distractions on offer.
Four-year-old James Smith practices his circus skills. PICTURE: Clive Porter. - Credit: Archant
There was ice cream, Punch and Judy and a ‘beat the keeper’ football stand – and kids seeking a bit more of an adrenaline rush could go down a towering inflatable slide or have a go at bungee trampolining.
The wall climbers. PICTURE: David Hatton. - Credit: Archant
Tying into the fayre was the Rotary Club of Royston’s annual Historic Vehicle Show in the town hall car park, with the mayor Ben Lewis among the multitude of admiring onlookers.
Webster was awarded the Novelty Dog Show's most handsome pooch, here he is pictured with his handler, Tanya Jones. PICTURE: Clive Porter. - Credit: Archant
He judged and awarded one of the prizes at the show, picking out a 1954 Ford Popular 103E restored to its former glory by Richard Healey.
Thomas Asher, 1, has a go at the wheel of a Fordson Super Dexta tractor from the 1960s, helped by dad Crow journalist JP Asher. - Credit: Archant
The mayor said: “I was quite awestruck how many people have made the effort to turn out. The quality of the cars was so amazing as well, and so varied, that it was a difficult choice.
Richard Healey, winner of the mayor's award at the Classic Car Show, poses with the mayor of Royston Ben Lewis and his champion 1954 Ford Popular 103E. - Credit: Archant
“Richard, who did the Popular – he’s spent about 20 years on that car, really put his life and soul into it. It’s just amazing.”
Royston Town Band perform. PICTURE: Clive Porter. - Credit: Archant
The president’s award – given by Royston Rotary president David Williams – went to Gary Seeley and his Chevrolet minicab from 1948.
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The prize for the best motorcycle was won by Michael Jiggins for his Norton bike.
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