Downham Games postponed from Queen's Platinum Jubilee take place with football, cricket, rugby, tennis and nerf guns in fine summer weather
The Downham Games this year proved to be well worth the wait with a bumper turnout enjoying a variety of activities in fine summer weather.
After two years away the Games, which is the town's version of the Olympics, took place for the first time since the pandemic – and it had to be postponed in June.
It was due to be held on the last day of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee long bank holiday weekend but rain forced a month's delay.
Everyone aged eight years and over who took part in the athletics competition – the main event – got a medal in age categories and gender categories, winner and runner-up.
Medals came courtesy of DS Medals and Trophies and Evolution so organisers could offer this year's event free of charge.
Other activities held included football, cricket, rugby, tennis, nerf gun wars, rowing machine and archery.
The chosen charity this year was East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Co-organiser Frances Rayner who was one of the original instigators of the event ten years ago, said: "It was brilliant, a fantastic day.
"We had a good turnout. We gave out 140 medals in the athletics competition to children and adults.
"We struggled to end it! We normally finish by 1pm but it was still going on at 2pm. We had to pull the plug on some of the events."
With the support of Downham Town Football Club and volunteers, £76 was raised for East Anglian Air Ambulance.
One Facebook user gave feedback: "My daughter had a fantastic time trying out all the different sports, getting her medal which was topped off by winning her age group. Thank you so much to the organisers."
The Games were the brainchild of Peter Duhig and Ms Rayner in 2012.
