OVERCAST weather did not spoil the atmosphere as hundreds of people enjoyed the annual Holcombe Rogus Church Fete on Saturday (July 13).

The fete again took place in the rarely opened landscaped gardens of Holcombe Court, courtesy of owner Nigel Wiggins, which is recognised as one of the finest manor houses in the Westcountry.

A second-hand book stall proved a popular draw at Holcombe Rogus Church Fete. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.Wasp in the Apple performed at Holcombe Rogus Church Fete. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.Bollygals provided exotic entertainment with Indian dancing for the annual church fete in Holcombe Rogus. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.Classic cars were on show in the church fete in Holcombe Rogus at the weekend. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.Visitors to Holcombe Rogus Church Fete enjoyed afternoon teas sheltered from the damp weather. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.The landscaped gardens of Holcombe Court were an attraction for people attending the annual church fete on Saturday. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.Holcombe Rogus Church Fete was held in the grounds of Holcombe Court on Saturday. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.Tiverton Town Band perform for the annual village fete in Holcombe Rogus. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.

A second-hand book stall proved a popular draw at Holcombe Rogus Church Fete. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.

Wasp in the Apple performed at Holcombe Rogus Church Fete. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.

Bollygals provided exotic entertainment with Indian dancing for the annual church fete in Holcombe Rogus. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.

Classic cars were on show in the church fete in Holcombe Rogus at the weekend. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.

Visitors to Holcombe Rogus Church Fete enjoyed afternoon teas sheltered from the damp weather. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.

The landscaped gardens of Holcombe Court were an attraction for people attending the annual church fete on Saturday. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.

Holcombe Rogus Church Fete was held in the grounds of Holcombe Court on Saturday. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.

Tiverton Town Band perform for the annual village fete in Holcombe Rogus. PHOTO: Alain Lockyer.

The proceeds, which usually total several thousands of pounds, go to support All Saints’ Parish Church.

The event was organised by churchwarden John McIlwain, who said it was one of the best to have been put on in the village.

Entertainment included high quality stalls and children’s games while afternoon teas were also provided.

Some exotic entertainment was provided by Indian dancing group Bollygals who returned for a second year.

The ‘resident’ Tiverton Town Band performed again and there was an appearance by folk instrumental ensemble Wasp in the Apple, also making a return for a second year.