SOMETHING rather ‘special’ took place at this year’s Cock and Bull Festival near Broughton Gifford.

Around 1,000 people went along to the seventh edition of the festival, which ran from Friday to Sunday at Lenton Farm, off Coombe Lane, Great Chalfield.

The excited festival goers were treated to a vast array of different musical offerings, from the likes of Eva Lazarus and The Afronaughts and Dizraeli and Downlow, craft workshops, talks and the famed farmer olympics.

Festival founder and director, Henry Trew, said this year’s festival, which raises funds for the charity Jamie’s Farm , was his favourite one so far.

“For me personally it was my favourite festival we have done,” he said.

“From an organisational view it was a big success. Everyone pulled together in a fantastic way that made me proud. Everyone who attended the event had a really special time. It is very emotional now it is over. Now we can look forward to the next steps.”

The farmer olympics, a fan favourite, included a relay, egg catching and hay bale throwing, which went down a treat.

“It has become a bit of a Cock and Bull institution. People just love it,” he said.

“This was just one part of a hugely enjoyable event. We had barn dances, superb live acts, a very successful dedicated space for kids, great food and drink, talks, games and so much more.

“It would not have been possible without our fantastic team of helpers though.”

Mr Trew said it was too soon to say how much had been raised for Jamie’s Farm - a charity who work to support disadvantaged young people from all across the UK - but he is confident a good fundraising amount will follow.

The event has raised over £150,000 for the charity.