Following the Festival's Hi-di-Hi theme, there were several attractions once the highlight of holiday camp activities, including a knobbly knees contest, a glamorous grannies' and granddads' competition.

There was also good support for the children's pet show and fancy dress competition.

Taking up a large chunk of the venue was a donkey derby, meticulously organised by the Rotary Club of Downham, providing lots of fun and just a few spills, but nothing serious, thankfully.

This was the first time a donkey derby had been staged in the town since the mid 1970s, and although the safety measures were much stricter, the event proved as popular as ever with the crowd.

All six races were sponsored by individual supporters and local businesses who also contributed towards the overheads of the race card.

Apart from the initial planning, Rotarians took several different roles on the day to ensure the races ran smoothly and they also ran a tote to raise funds for local charities and worthy causes.

"It was a lot of hard work and a relief that it all went so well. We had lovely weather, we had a good crowd of all ages and it was a big part of the fun day," said Ray Starling.

There's a £25 prize for the owner of race card 308. If you have that card contact either Ray, on 01366 387170 or Mike Coles on 01366 383547.

A car boot sale was the first event of the day, with a variety of trade and charity stands and a fun-fair among the stalls and sideshows.

The Reptile Experience in a marquee gave visitors the chance to take a closer look at a range of reptiles on display, and youngsters were able to show off their safe cycling skills in a competition organised by the southern area road safety committee.

"Attendances at festival events across the board, were up and this could be a hard year to follow," said Paula Kellingray, festival committee chairman, who is quietly confident others will now come forward to ensure the future of the town's eight days of events that make up this unique festival.

"There was a small increase in the number of committee members last year and several people have shown an interest," she added.

One of the biggest surprises was the talent show with some 18 different acts entertaining a packed Town Hall audience. There was standing room only, proving this is one idea likely to be repeated.

In the meantime anyone interested in being involved with next year's festival in any way, either with ideas, organising skills or simply a willingness as an extra pair of hands, can contact Paula Kellingray on 01366 500256.

• There's a £50 prize awaiting the owner of Lucky Programme number 0854. Take the programme along to Borough Council offices in Priory Court, Downham.

• Results in the baby show, 13 months to 24 months, were: first Kacey Welland, second Daisy Harrod, third Arlo O'Kell; results from the other categories were given in Tuesday's Lynn News.

MORE FESTIVAL PICTURES IN TODAY'S LYNN NEWS.