Famlies enjoy Viking battles at Michaelmas fair
PUBLISHED: 17:30 03 October 2017

Harry Whittle won a prize for the heaviest pumpkin.
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Children donned their swords and shields and took part in a viking battle during a fair in Winscombe.

Winscombe Community Association celebrated its Michaelmas fair on Saturday which attracted scores of families to the annual event.
A traditional country fair was also held and talented villagers entered their arts, crafts, photography, baked goods, preserves and giant fruit and vegetables ready to be judged in the competition.
A realistic Viking encampment was set up in the village and actors put on staged re-enactments throughout the day.
Children were also able to decorate their own shields and take part in a Viking skirmish outside the community centre in Sandford Road.

Revellers also enjoyed live music, food stalls and games and the festivities were brought to a close with a barn dance.
