HUNDREDS turned out for this year's Dymock Music Festival, which was the "best one yet".

There was something for everyone at the festival including local bands providing the musical back-drop, bouncy castles, face-painting and lots of other family friendly activities, including aerial performances.

More than 1,000 tickets were sold for the event, with proceeds going towards Dymock Cricket Club where a new pavilion is set to be built. It was at the cricket club where the festival was held on Sunday.

Gemma Evans, of the organising committee, says it is the community feel that appeals to the masses.

She said: " The festival is known for its family and community focus, and this year's event has been very successful. It's been our best one yet.

"It was great to see everyone having fun, and that can only benefit the cricket club.

"We try and keep everything as local as possible,with local bands playing and everything on offer gathered locally where possible. That helps with the community feel.

"We're looking forward to next year now, as the event just grows and grows."

Friends of the Beauchamp Arms, a pub in the village which is community owned, released balloons into the sky as part of its fundraising efforts.

Not like many other festivals, the Dymock Music Festival also incorporates a half marathon.

There were a record number of applicants this time round, with 141 people putting their best feet forward.

Dale Tomlin, of Torbay AC, won the half marathon with a time of 1:16:27, while Lucy Richens of Westbury Harriers, was the first female to cross the line in a time of 1:30:57.