CHULMLEIGH'S historic Old Fair attracted hundreds of people to dozens of events and activities during the four days it was held in the town.

Chulmleigh Fair dates back to the granting of the Royal Charter by King Henry III in 1253, making it one of the oldest Charter Fairs in the country.

Raising the flower-decked white gauntlet outside the Town Hall, a sign of continued royal approval, came shortly after - and has happened every year ever since.

The programme began with the traditional family service and blessing of the Fair Queen, Carly Avery (14) and her attendants, heralds and crown bearer.

Chulmleigh Town Crier Eileen Dolling read the proclamation before Rev Roderick Withnell raised the glove and Carly was crowned by Mrs Mary Pickard.

The rest of the week included dancing, a money scramble, scarecrow competition, children's races, Market day with stalls, flower festival, pavement artists competition, sheep show, dog show, flower and produce show and golf competition.

There was a battle of bands, sports day, horse show, treasure hunt, football competition, an antiques afternoon, coffee morning, orienteering, fancy dress carnival and much more.

There were more than 200 entries in this year's dog show and many vehicles in the vintage car display.

Owner of the champion sheep in the sheep show was Carol Irwin, with Brandy Wells Jessie.

A new prize was given in the vintage vehicle competition, a shield, by the Dann family in memory of Norman Dann, the former organiser of the display, which was given to Chris Blood.

Old Fair committee chairman, Terry Pincombe, said that he was delighted with the large number of people who visited the Fair events and activities.