BUDE’S Castle green was teeming with people especially children on July 22, for the fourth annual ‘Family Fun Festival’ organised by Christians Together, writes Christine Williams.

Christians Together members are drawn from eleven churches of all denominations in the Bude and Stratton district.

Two, fortunately, brief but heavy downpours were not enough to dampen the spirits as people took shelter under gazebos and tents then resumed visiting the many stalls to sample a variety of food and cold drinks, including delicious homemade cakes, hot dogs and candy floss, all free of charge.

Then they could try out their skills at a number of games. A bouncy castle, coconut shy, skittles, wrestling in sumo suits and quieter games such as snakes and ladders, bagatelle, catch a fish and face painting provided plenty of fun for young and old alike. A prayer tent and a stall distributing Gideon Bibles were a reminder that this was a Christian event.

It was all made possible thanks to fundraising by Christians Together and it was co-ordinated by Jackie and Douglas Adams who, with a microphone in his hand, acted as master of ceremonies throughout the afternoon. He said the aim was to give something back to the local people and warmly welcome visitors to the area.

Mark Sinden of St Olaf’s, Poughill, said they wanted to show Bude and any holiday makers who came along that they really cared about them and to take the opportunity to talk about their faith.