Hundreds of youngsters enjoyed throwing sponges at their teachers, playing the human fruit machine and watching pig racing at Sidbury Village Fete.

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There were lots of smiles and laughter at the event, which raised about £3,500 and was held at the village’s primary school last Saturday (June 16).

Children and adults had a whale of a time enjoying traditional fun and browsing the many stalls offering everything from clothes to toys.

The WI served afternoon tea in the village hall and there were ice-creams and a barbecue on the school field.

The money made at the fete has been split between Sidbury Primary School and St Giles’ Church.

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Charlotte Hill, headteacher, said: “A big thank you to everybody who helped with the day. It was a really well attended village event.

“About 350 people came through the gate. It was a lovely afternoon and everyone had a great time.”

Sidmouth Herald: Holding his prize aloft at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5775. Picture: Terry IfeHolding his prize aloft at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5775. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Penalty shoot-out at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5761. Picture: Terry IfePenalty shoot-out at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5761. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Pig racing at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5749. Picture: Terry IfePig racing at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5749. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

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Sidmouth Herald: Volunteers with some of their things for sale at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5747. Picture: Terry IfeVolunteers with some of their things for sale at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5747. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

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Sidmouth Herald: The human fruit machine at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5744. Picture: Terry IfeThe human fruit machine at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5744. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Trying her luck on the hoopla stall at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5736. Picture: Terry IfeTrying her luck on the hoopla stall at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5736. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Taking aim on the coconut shy stall at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5732. Picture: Terry IfeTaking aim on the coconut shy stall at Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5732. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

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Sidmouth Herald: Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry IfeSidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry IfeSidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry IfeSidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry IfeSidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)

Sidmouth Herald: Sidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry IfeSidbury Fete. Ref shs 25 18TI 5727. Picture: Terry Ife (Image: Archant)