Guilden Morden primary school held a fete to celebrate its 50th anniversary - with a good turnout despite "horrendous" weather conditions.

The fete took place on Saturday, July 6 - with attendees braving driving rain, wind and cold.

Royston Radio kept the party going all day with music, and a magical 'unicorn' called Pebbles entertained both children and adults, as well as an eagle owl.

Families enjoyed face-painting, hair-braiding, a craft stall, a beer tent with Pimm's, a craft cider tent, a tug of war, a crepe van, a Chinese food van, an ice cream van and hot dogs.

Pebbles the unicornPebbles the unicorn (Image: Guilden Morden C of E Primary Academy)

Helium balloons were also on sale, with many flying off in the wind.

Firemen from the station in Gamlingay brought along their fire engine for children to clamber over. An officer from the army and members of St John Ambulance also attended, and there were six vintage tractors.

Pupils from the school put on two singing and dancing performances to entertain visitors.

The compere for the day was Peter Furmston, a Guilden Morden resident from the wheelchair charity Wheels for Martin's Friends.

Staff member Janice, who has worked at the school for 20 years, was presented with a framed aerial photo of the children in the shape of the number 50.

A school spokesperson said: "Attendance at the school has gone from strength to strength.

An eagle owl at the 50th anniversary feteAn eagle owl at the 50th anniversary fete (Image: Guilden Morden C of E Primary Academy)

"The PTA would like to thank everyone who supported the event on the day. A special thanks to our sponsors Ashwell Garage and Hill View Farm Shop.

"Also, SkyView Media Solutions for taking the commemorative aerial photograph.

"All monies raised by the PTA help fund extra school activities and special outings."

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Guilden Morden C of E Primary Academy is part of the Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust.

A statement on the school's website says: "We provide all the children with an education that will fully prepare them for their next stage in life.

"We enable them to grow as thinking, confident, responsible and caring individuals. When they leave us for their next stage of education, we know they will have many fond memories of their time here."