HUNDREDS of wellwishers turned out to salute Corsham’s Armed Forces at the annual summer street fair at the weekend.

The event, organised by the town council, saw veterans, children and families fill the town for the parade of soldiers, sailors and air personnel who marched down the High Street and received a formal salute outside the town hall.

There were more than 30 market stalls on display as well as a whole host of activities for youngsters including a puppet-making workshop and a petting zoo.

Sharon Thomas, head of the council's community services said: “The day went really well and hundreds of people came out. The feedback we’ve had has been fantastic.

“A lot of the stallholders sold out and there were local organisations and charities with people wanting to get involved.

“The day achieved what we wanted and that was for people to come into Corsham and discover what the town has.”

Local dignitaries attended the parade and march including David Lynam MBE, director of service development at the MOD Corsham as well as deputy Lord Lieutenant Robert Floyd.

Local schools and community groups also got involved with performances from the Heywood Harmonies, Prima Dance Troupe, Corsham Wind Band and the Colerne Military Wives.

Andrea Phillips from Colerne Military Wives said the 25-strong choir performed a range of modern and classic songs.

She added: “It is always great to support everyone especially when they are marching along as it gives them the recognition they deserve.

“I think it allowed us as a choir to show that we aren’t just military wives, we are mothers, soldiers and daughters and we are a mixture of serving and past-serving members of the military.”

A new Poldark photo exhibition, by Andy Rose Photography, was launched at the fair and will run throughout the summer showcasing images of the filming of the BBC drama in Corsham last year.