With the children back at school for their final stint of the year and the sun blazing at last it might be easy to forget the wild and windy weather at Hordle Walhampton's Summer Fete.
But though the wind buffeted our tent of tales, its banners and flags waved wildly inviting children in for sessions of stories and adventures in their imagination.
Throughout the afternoon groups of children attended age matched performances in the cozy decorated space, it was the best place to be and not only because it was out of the weather!
With wide eyes they journeyed to muddy farmyards, enchanted woods, African plains, across seas and home to castles in time for tea.
I am looking forward to returning to this charming school in Lymmington for more next year, but perhaps with a bigger tent so Parents and Grandparents can listen too!
