THERE was a festival theme to the Friends of Hayward’s School Summer Fete held on the school field on Friday, June 26.

The Teddy Tombola is always a favourite at Hayward’s School Summer Fete. AQ 3901
The Teddy Tombola is always a favourite at Hayward’s School Summer Fete. AQ 3901 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Hayward’s Headteacher Andy Smith presented Claire Lethbridge, chair of the PTA, who was stepping down after five years, with flowers and cards from each class at the school. AQ 3934
Hayward’s Headteacher Andy Smith presented Claire Lethbridge, chair of the PTA, who was stepping down after five years, with flowers and cards from each class at the school. AQ 3934 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Fantastic rock music from local band “Better Luck Next Time” entertained everyone as they visited the range of traditional fete stalls, inflatable assault course, barbecue and bar.

The band Better Luck Next Time went down a storm at Hayward’s School Summer Fete. AQ 3927
The band Better Luck Next Time went down a storm at Hayward’s School Summer Fete. AQ 3927 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

In addition there were Jazzy Jars, a Guess the Name of the Teddy Bear, Net a duck, Spin the Wheel, Football, Prize Pong, Play Your Cards Right, Flamingo Hoopla, Teddy Tombola, Beat the Keeper, Fire Engine, Go Karts, Mid Devon Whippy, raffle and much more.

Members of the catering crew at Hayward’s School Summer Fete. AQ 3925
Members of the catering crew at Hayward’s School Summer Fete. AQ 3925 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Guess the name of the Teddy Bear was one of the competitions. AQ 3920
Guess the name of the Teddy Bear was one of the competitions. AQ 3920 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

There was a presentation of cards and flowers to Claire Lethbridge, chair of the PTA, who was stepping down after five years. She was thanked by Headteacher Andy Smith.