First Deepings Fun Day Sunday drew crowds
Torrential downpours didn’t dampen spirits at a family fun day.
With the cancellation of the Deepings Carnival, which had been running for 50 years, a new event for the town was created called 'Fun Day Sunday’.
It took place on Sunday (July 7) at The John Eve Field.
Kate Shinkins-Hoppe, one of the organisers, said: “When we heard there wasn’t going to be the carnival we felt we wanted to put on a community event.
“It was a real joint effort and it was really amazing that everybody came together.”
Organisation began in January by Market Deeping Town Council, Deeping St James Parish Council, Deeping Lions, Rotary Club, Round Table and Inner Wheel.
From games to martial arts and crazy bingo to a gin bar, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Live music also filled the air throughout the day.
According to Kate, organisers have learnt a lot, particularly that ‘you can’t control the weather’.
Although there were a couple of dry hours, there were a number of downpours of rain as well as hail.
Organisers will meet next week to decide whether to put on the event again next year.