Scores of local people flocked to Burnham-On-Sea Lions Club’s inaugural Fun Day, which was held in the town’s Manor Gardens on Sunday afternoon (July 20th).
The five-hour event included a range of entertainment, games and stalls including displays by Chameleon Batonettes, Wessex Ambulance, the Catherine Bartlet Irish dancers, dog handling group Canine Capers, a special drama performance by Curtain Call and the Burnham Excellent Entertainment Society (BEES).
Among the local groups with stalls were Burnham Scouts, Hillview Carnival Club, the RSPCA, Secret World, Somerset Court, St Margaret’s Hospice, Burnham Coastguards and the RNLI.
Andrew Bryant, President of Burnham-On-Sea Lions Club, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “It’s been a very successful day, considering this was the first event of its kind. We had great weather and saw plenty of visitors.”
Warm, sunny weather brought families to the Manor Gardens for the event
Members of the Burnham Excellent Entertainment Society (BEES) preparing to perform in the bandstand
Lions Club members raising funds for local good causes
Members of the RNLI fundraising team selling merchandise at the event
Lions Andrew Bryant and John Hodgson with Tom Ashton at Sunday’s event
Burnham Coastguards demonstrated some of their life-saving kit
A range of live music to suit all tastes was laid on
Burnham PCSOs Andy Dancy and Pearl Hine gave out safety advice
