ATROCIOUS weather did nothing to dampen support for a fashion show held in Sidford for Sidmouth in Bloom.

ATROCIOUS weather did nothing to dampen support for a fashion show held in Sidford for Sidmouth in Bloom.

The town's newest store, M & Co provided the clothes, while the Bloom committee found plenty of willing youngsters and adults to model them at Sidford Social Hall on Friday night.

Bloom president Joy Seward said: "It was a great evening and it was wonderful so many people turned up in the most atrocious weather."

With donations and a prize draw, more than �400 was made for the committee, which will be used to help pay for floral displays around the town.

Joy said: "The children behaved so well and were so excited There was no time for a rehearsal so they really did well.

"The adult models were also great and many thanks go to everyone for their help in making this a fantastic evening."

She also thanked M & Co for its support and for those donating prize items and making donations for tea and nibbles.

Other thanks went to Mike Parrish and family from 4 Homes Lid and Katy Troman for selling tickets and Sidmouth Garden Centre for supplying floral decorations.

"It is great to see the community pulling together to help keep Sidmouth looking good," said Joy.