Hundreds of children and adults descended on a village to break the world record for the largest hobby horse parade.
Hurst Show and Country Fayre organised the amazing effort as part of their two-day event last weekend.
The sun shone as 263 adults and children, some in fancy dress, were led around the village by Reading Scottish Pipe Band Youth Section to break the current record by 13 people.
Organisers are now waiting for Guinness World Records to confirm this as an official world record.
The show returned in splendid style after a lower-scale event last year due to covid precautions.
Large crowds enjoyed a wide range of fun activities. They included arena events, a fun dog show, a classic car and bicycle display, live music, craft stalls and children’s activities. The village hall housed the ‘food court’ with a popular barbecue, bar and tea tent.
Visitors gave rave reviews, describing it as “the best show ever” and “a great event for all the family, well organised too.”
Show chair Suzy Turner said: “We are delighted with the show attendance and the positive feedback received from visitors, stallholders, and performers alike.
“There was a fantastic atmosphere over the whole weekend and thanks to everyone’s generous support, we will be able to donate much-needed funds for local good causes.”
Hurst Parish Council chairman Wayne Smith said at the show: “It’s absolutely fantastic. The organisation is very good, they’re a great bunch of people on the committee.”
The popular country show has been running for over 40 years. It attracts visitors from a wide area and raises tens of thousands of pounds for local good causes including Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice.
The final sum raised from this year’s show will be confirmed by show organisers in due course.
