THE annual Friends of Sandford School Strawberry Fair was held in the village on Saturday, July 4.

These four friends sold cakes and gave out free bracelets
These four friends sold cakes and gave out free bracelets (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

The fundraiser for the primary school featured cream teas with strawberry jam, various stalls and games, a model tractor display, a raffle, face-painting, and a music tent.

This fearless youngster conquered the Lego path and won a prize
This fearless youngster conquered the Lego path and won a prize (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

A new attraction this year in the school field was the “Lego Path”, over which brave souls walked barefoot, many wincing in pain, to win a prize.

The fair underway on the school field
The fair underway on the school field (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

The games included a teddy tombola, hook-a-duck, lucky dip, wet-the-rector and more.

Enjoying the wet-the-rector game
Enjoying the wet-the-rector game (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

There was also an ice cream van, picnic area and a bar with Sandford Orchards cider.

Many people tried their luck on the 'human fruit machine'
Many people tried their luck on the 'human fruit machine' (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

The fair usually raises around £2,000 for the primary school.