HUNDREDS of people attended the Friends of Wellington Park’s annual family event at the park on Bank Holiday Monday, despite a downpour.

Wellington Majorettes opened the event, along with Mayor of Taunton Deane Marcia Hill and Wellington Mayor Janet Lloyd and their escorts.

Charities use the event to promote themselves and raise money for their own worthwhile causes.

The Friends organise a wide range of musical entertainment at the park on Sundays in June, July and August.

During the winter the Friends organise social events for members.