THERE was a full weekend of events for this year’s Lapford Revel.

It began on July 10 with a parade to the Church Green before the crowning of Reece Rimington (11) as Revel King and Izzy Kovacic (11) as Revel Queen, followed by displays by Otter Morris and a disco.

The band Everay playing at Lapford Revel, video Alan Quick IMG_5230

Those who ran the Tuck Shop and the Name the Revel Fairy Bear competition at Lapford Revel. AQ 5183
Those who ran the Tuck Shop and the Name the Revel Fairy Bear competition at Lapford Revel. AQ 5183 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The band Everay played pop rock, originals and overs at Lapford Revel. AQ 5189
The band Everay played pop rock, originals and overs at Lapford Revel. AQ 5189 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Revel had a Wild theme, celebrating and raising awareness about nature, tradition and community fun.

Entertainingly Different's Rob Pudner in the guise of Major Lee Wild was a hit at Lapford Revel. AQ 5212
Entertainingly Different's Rob Pudner in the guise of Major Lee Wild was a hit at Lapford Revel. AQ 5212 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Greatfield Hedgehog Rescue of Inwardleigh had a stall at the Revel. It was founded by Pam Pemberton, centre, helped by Clare Burnett, left and Maria Richards, right. AQ 5237
Greatfield Hedgehog Rescue of Inwardleigh had a stall at the Revel. It was founded by Pam Pemberton, centre, helped by Clare Burnett, left and Maria Richards, right. AQ 5237 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Revel Fair included stalls, bouncy castles and entertainment all afternoon including bands and performers, falconry talks, refreshments and much more.

There was also bellringing, skittles and a Revel Service, the traditional end to the Revel celebrating Nature in Lapford.

Ed Quick ran a guess the weight of the calves competition, and right is Helen Greensmith of Wild Lapford, which promotes care for wildlife in the parish. AQ 5205/5247
Ed Quick ran a guess the weight of the calves competition, and right is Helen Greensmith of Wild Lapford, which promotes care for wildlife in the parish. AQ 5205/5247 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A great hat at Lapford Revel. AQ 5243
A great hat at Lapford Revel. AQ 5243 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It celebrated wildlife around the village, from birds and butterflies to hedgehogs, rivers and fields.

Martin Simkins of North Devon Falconry exhibited falcons, owls and kestrels at Lapford Revel. AQ 5199
Martin Simkins of North Devon Falconry exhibited falcons, owls and kestrels at Lapford Revel. AQ 5199 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)