FAMILIES flocked to the Market Place today to soak up the sun and enjoy the Devizes Lions' May Day Fair.

The theme for this year’s event was country and western and the soundtrack to the day was provided by Devizes-based band Bear Faced Country.

Among the attractions were traditional rides including a ferris wheel, pirate ships and swing carousel as well as the more unusual seven-seater bike which saw groups using all their pedal power to make their way around the market place.

Entertainment was provided by Wacky the Wonderful Wizard of Fun, a Punch and Judy Show, hook a duck and a fair ground organ.

Sheila Garden of Devizes said: “It’s been a great day, we’ve spent hours here.

“There’s so much going on and plenty to occupy the grandkids, what more could you ask for.”

Visitors could also wonder around the display of vintage cars and motorbikes and take a trip up and down the market place on a miniature steam train.

Among the stall holders were the Scouts and Guides and there was plenty of opportunity to donate to the good causes that the Lions support with an array of stalls, a plant sale and face painting.

There was even a chance to get up close and personal to some exotic birds at the Birdline UK Parrot Rescue tent.

Matt Bridge from Seend said: “We’ve never been before but the whole family has had a great day so we’ll definitely be coming back next year, its far better than we imagined.”

Last year good weather helped the even raise more than £2,000 for good causes and organisers are hoping for the same this year.