Redland Green May Fair busy as ever

Hundreds of people took advantage of a gap in the rain to visit the Redland Green Fair this May Day.

Families, couples, residents and visitors all headed to the beautiful Redland Green to wander round the stalls, watch the Morris men and enjoy some delicious food.

Among the organisations represented at the afternoon event were the Redland and Cotham Amenities Society, Redland Allotment Association and the Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal.

The Redland Safer Community Partnership were also on hand to give people advice on how to keep their homes safe.

There were also stalls selling bric-a-brac, vinyl records and even cacti.

Entertainment was provided by some local Morris Men troupes and the magnificent Redland Wind Band.

With food from the much loved Bristol institution Falafel King, which has a permanent branch in Redland and some dedicated chefs manning the barbecue no-one went hungry. And many took advantage of the wonderful home made cakes baked by Redland Scouts and Redland Green School as well as the well placed ice cream van.

Unsurprisingly, the politicians were out in force canvassing for some last minute votes from Redland folk.

Lib Dem Stephen Williams was chatting electoral reform with visitors to his distinctive orange and yellow stall, Labour candidate Paul Smith was talking about the economy to people at his stand and Green Party candidate Ricky Knight was enthusiastically outlining his party's stance in front of a large Green Party flag.

According to some people, the Conservative candidate Nick Yarker was also wandering around though it was far from obvious leading many to assume they'd given up already...

For more pictures of the Redland Green May Fair please see the galleries section.